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Unique & Unusual Venues in Manchester

If you’re looking for unique or unusual venues in Manchester, you’re in luck. Our unique venues directory is packed full of refreshingly different locations where you can host your upcoming event. Thanks to the diverse range of private and corporate event space on offer across the city, you can hold a conference in the casino, get together for a board meeting in Manchester University Barracks, enjoy an atmospheric drinks reception in the popular Hard Rock Café, or hold an exhibition at a world-class art gallery. The Lowry in Salford Quays is equally respected as a visual and performing arts centre and a conference, meetings and events venue. It boasts several theatres which can hold up to 1.730 guests, making it ideal for a large conference or meeting, while the contemporary exhibition galleries make a great backdrop for a private reception or exhibition. Abode Manchester is a striking venue that boasts a champagne lounge and Michael Caines restaurant, making it a great choice for a corporate dinner or business networking event.
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40 Unique & Unusual Venues in Manchester, Greater Manchester

One of two Roxy Ball Room venues in Manchester! Home to 6 ten-pin bowling lanes, 12 holes of unique Crazy Pool, American pool, ping pong tables, 2 f...
Roxy Ball Room Manchester Arndale
Roxy Ball Room Manchester Arndale Manchester
Greater Manchester 0.3 miles
 2 Meeting Rooms  340 Max capacity
Whether you’re looking to host a corporate event, intimate celebration, or lavish party in the heart of the city, our highly experienced Gotham cast w...
Hotel Gotham Manchester
Hotel Gotham Manchester Manchester
Greater Manchester 0 miles
   150 Max capacity
DDR from£ 40pp
Located in the heart of the city, in the vibrant neighborhood known as 'Cottonopolis, you'll discover everything you need and everywhere you want to...
voco Manchester City Centre
voco Manchester City Centre Manchester
Greater Manchester 0.2 miles
 5 Meeting Rooms  170 Max capacity
One of two of our Roxy Ball Room venues in Manchester, Roxy Ball Room Deansgate is a huge adult playground sprawled across two floors of great gamin...
Roxy Ball Room Manchester Deansgate
Roxy Ball Room Manchester Deansgate Manchester
Greater Manchester 0.2 miles
 4 Meeting Rooms  366 Max capacity
Located in the heart of Manchester’s lively city centre, Revolución de Cuba Manchester is a vibrant and expansive venue ideal for corporate events, ...
Revolucion de Cuba Manchester
Revolucion de Cuba Manchester Manchester
Greater Manchester 0.3 miles
   900 Max capacity
DDR from£ 45pp
The Bridgewater Hall provides a unique and exciting environment for conferences and events, with space to accommodate up to 1800 delegates. With super...
The Bridgewater Hall
The Bridgewater Hall Manchester
Greater Manchester 0.3 miles
   1800 Max capacity
Conferencing FacilitiesOur specialist event team are happy to help organise all aspects of your private event. Their creative skills can help bring y...
Vue Cinema Manchester Printworks
Vue Cinema Manchester Printworks Manchester
Greater Manchester 0.3 miles
   
Room hire from £695
Located in the city centre, right next to Victoria Station and the AO Arena, our iconic landmark building offers an unrivalled range of spaces that ...
National Football Museum
National Football Museum Manchester
Greater Manchester 0.3 miles
   500 Max capacity
Room hire from £30
This state of the art stadium offers fantastic opportunities for conferences and events, with boxes and suites that command magnificent views of one...
Etihad Stadium (Manchester City FC)
Etihad Stadium (Manchester City FC) Manchester
Greater Manchester 1.7 miles
   480 Max capacity
For corporate events with an urban edge.Every organisation wants to inspire. Victoria Warehouse embodies that aim; as our venue speaks of great acc...
Victoria Warehouse
Victoria Warehouse Manchester
Greater Manchester 2.1 miles
 6 Meeting Rooms  3500 Max capacity
Located in The Lowry Outlet Mall on Salford Quays, Vue Manchester Lowry is an 7 screen cinema with approximately 2,087 seats. The centre has ample p...
Vue Cinema Manchester Lowry
Vue Cinema Manchester Lowry Manchester
Greater Manchester 2.2 miles
   
Are you trying to find the perfect venue for your corporate event or meeting? Then look no further than the world-famous Old Trafford, home to Manches...
Manchester United Football Club - Old Trafford
Manchester United Football Club - Old Trafford Manchester
Greater Manchester 2.4 miles
   1200 Max capacity
Flight Club Manchester Manchester
Ship Canal House, 98 King St, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 4WU 0 miles
   340 Max capacity
Zizzi Ristorante Manchester - King Street Manchester
53 King Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 4LQ 0 miles
   
Manchester Art Gallery Manchester
Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 3JL 0.1 miles
   
BOX Manchester Deansgate Manchester
125 Deansgate, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 2BY 0.2 miles
   50-200 Max capacity
Manahatta Deansgate - Manchester Manchester
188-192 Deansgate , Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 3ND 0.3 miles
   10-200 Max capacity
Manchester Cathedral Manchester
Victoria Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1SX 0.3 miles
   
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Manchester
Exchange Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 2BS 0.3 miles
   650 Max capacity
Escape Reality Manchester Manchester
The Printworks, Withy Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 2BS 0.3 miles
   72 Max capacity
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