Unusual venues in Manchester

The Hive Manchester

• Managed office
• ·Unusual
• ·3 meeting rooms

The Hive is a Grade A office building in the heart of Manchester's thriving Northern Quarter. A joint development between Argent and Manchester City Council the building won the prestigious British Council for Offices for Offices Best Commercial Workspace in the North in 2011. The 80,000 sq ft building is home to some of Manchester's most creative and innovative businesses while the ground floor Arcade welcomes visitors from across the city to Pie & Ale, Bakerie Tasting Store and members work space The Classroom. Designed by 5plus Architects, who are one of the occupiers at the HIve, it is one of Manchester's greenest and most energy efficient buildings.

Orient Express Northern Belle

• Unusual
• ·252 attendees
• ·1 meeting room

The Northern Belle, a reflection of the affluent ‘Belle’ trains of the 1930’s, is the first classic train of the new century, providing the ultimate in stylish and enjoyable day excursions and short breaks throughout Britain from major stations throughout the Midlands and North of England. Immaculate carriages, superb food and service and scenery to take your breath away are just some of the delights waiting for you on board the Northern Belle. The exclusive Grand Tour of Great Britain aboard the Northern Belle is a week long journey throughout the most beautiful landscapes of Great Britain. Visit magnificent sites, stay at classic hotels and let Orient-Express provide an experience you will never forget.

AO Arena Manchester

• Conference centre
• ·Exhibition
• ·Unusual
• ·2500 attendees
• ·4 meeting rooms

From conferences and awards ceremonies to meetings, dinners and launch events, no matter what the brief or scale our dedicated events team can help you produce an unforgettable experience for up to 21,000 guests and delegates Situated in the heart of the city, within the Victoria Station complex, the AO Arena Manchester offers flexible event space with a variety of configurations, break-out rooms and bespoke hospitality areas all under one roof And with great hotels, restaurants and amenities within easy walking distance and accessible by all forms of public transport and Manchester Airport just a 20 minute car ride away we're the perfect venue for your next special event

Halle St Peters

• Art gallery
• ·Theatre
• ·Unusual
• ·1 meeting room

Hallé St. Peter’s sits in the heart of Ancoats and provides rehearsal and recording space for the Orchestra, Choir and other Hallé Ensembles, as well as space for our education projects and the local community. The building, located on Blossom Street in Ancoats, is a Grade 2 listed deconsecrated church which was built in 1859. By the time the Hallé acquired St. Peter’s, the building had stood empty for decades St Peters is the perfect venue for receptions, product launches and exhibitions through to intimate performances and workshops. When you hold an event at St Peter’s you are also supporting the education and community work of the Hallé. The Hallé works with a range of high quality suppliers and is able to assist with sourcing everything from lighting and catering through to linen and flowers.

Vermilion Restaurant and Cinnabar

• Unusual
• ·150 attendees
• ·2 meeting rooms

Vermilion Restaurant & Cinnabar is a decadent new dining destination on Lord North Street in Manchester. Designed by Miguel Cancio Martins (of the Buddha Bar, Paris) this super-chic Asian fusion restaurant is always buzzing with Manchester's bright young things. The stylish upstairs bar houses an eclectic mix of Buddha statues, designer wallpaper, translucent lamps and egg-shaped cocoons filled with pillows, and its extensive cocktail list is perfect for pre/post dinner drinks. Head Chef Chumpol Jangprai is renowned for his innovative Thai cuisine which he has injected into Vermilion Restaurant & Cinnabar's modern Oriental menu. The restaurant also boasts a private dining room with a revolving red table, climate controlled wine cellars, a chauffeur service, and valet parking. With its own bar and separate sound system, Vermilion's private room can hold 150 people standing or 70 people seated. The Abacus Gallery also includes a separate private dining room for 20 people. Vermilion, Cinnabar and the Abacus Gallery are all available for your events. This fabulous setting is perfect for impressing your guests and is ideal for various functions and parties, such as; weddings, corporate parties, birthdays, conferences, filming, product launches, canape drink receptions, buffets and art exhibitions, to name a few.

Seashell Trust

• Unusual
• ·4 meeting rooms

Seashell, a learning disability charity Seashell Trust is a national learning disability charity supporting children and young adults with complex learning difficulties, disabilities, and additional communication needs across the UK. We provide specialist education at our Outstanding school and special needs college, together with residential and respite care for children and young adults, supported by our health, well-being, and therapy services, community facilities, and services that we offer beyond our Cheadle Hulme site. We are proud that Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was our Patron until 2022.

The Botanist MediaCity Manchester

• Conference centre
• ·Restaurant
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·3 meeting rooms

The Botanist Media City is based in the TV HUB of Media City UK, with great views of the surrounding Quays, in a prime location situated below the ITV and BBC studios. Our beautiful restaurant and bar boasts a very warm and welcoming atmosphere surrounding yourself with great natural light. With 2 private dining rooms amongst our beautiful restaurant, we provide the perfect setting for any occasion. Our team work extremely hard to provide unrivalled customer experiences, boasting an extensive cocktail and drinks menu, along with a wide variety of hearty pub food, including Our Famous Hanging Kebabs™. We are located within close proximity to The Lowry Theatre, BBC and ITV studios and short distance away from Old Trafford Football Ground, the perfect location for a pre or post show/football dinner.

Daytona Racing Manchester

• Sporting
• ·Unusual
• ·300 attendees
• ·2 meeting rooms

Daytona Manchester can offer you a range of packages for all your conference needs. Two very comfortable rooms are available to suit different group sizes. Every organiser has different requirements, and the flexibility of our facilities means that we can accommodate most needs. Room Features: Natural daylight and blackout facility, Wireless Internet connectivity, telephone connection points, flip chart. Room 1 has a large screen TV with video recorder. Additional breakout areas are also available. Full use of our café facilities throughout the duration of your stay will be yours as well as our fully licensed bar, providing you are not racing of course! Daytona Manchester has played host to a number of special events over the years, not necessarily including karting. As the venue is situated in a prime location near Manchester City Centre we have been an ideal choice for companies to use us for product launches, promotional events - even as an exhibition hall

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

• Academic
• ·Conference centre
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·7 meeting rooms

The Christie Education Centre was opened formally on 9th October 2001 by Professor Sir Martin Harris, Vice Chancellor of the University of Manchester. The centre is a highly regarded venue for national and international study days and conferences. Offering a high standard of service and state-of-the-art facilities, the education centre represents the perfect modern learning environment, facilitating over 2,500 meetings a year.

The Botanist Didsbury

• Conference centre
• ·Restaurant
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·2 meeting rooms

Odeon Trafford Centre

• Unusual
• ·415 attendees
• ·20 meeting rooms

If you are looking to host a conference or event and make an impact on your audience, then look no further than ODEON. Holding you conference or event in a cinema gives you an interesting and unique environment that will stimulate the delegates and get your meeting off to an exciting start. Whatever your event requirements, be it a small regional meeting for up to 50 delegates or national conference for up to 1679, ODEON has the facilities and flexibility to accommodate you.

Stockport Guildhall

• Unusual
• ·9 meeting rooms

A characterful, large and versatile venue, The Guildhall can accommodate events of 350 guests to one to one meetings across its 9 suites and rooms Our convenient location and flexible pricing options make The Guildhall suitable for any event and budget Whatever you may require from a venue, The Guildhall can provide the following •Audio visual equipment such as a PA system with cordless microphone, lectern, digital projector, screens, flip charts, Hearing loop and more Complimentary High Speed Wi-Fi Freshly brewed tea and coffee served directly to your meeting room Catering for any budget. Whether you require breakfast, a small working lunch or a grand, end of event buffet or dinner, our catering partners will create a menu designed especially for your event Car parking. Our large, attended car park has spaces for up to 120 cars Situated on the A6 in the heart of Stockport and within very easy reach of the M60 motorway, The Guildhall is easily accessible whether travelling by car, train, bus or foot

Forum Centre

• Conference centre
• ·Unusual
• ·5 meeting rooms

The Forum Centre is located within close proximity from Manchester City Centre and Manchester International Airport. Its prime location makes it the idea venue for any conference or corporate event. The Forum Hall is a modern, purpose built entertainment venue located in the Forum Centre. The adaptability of the Forum Hall makes it the ideal venue for all types of events . With a floor space of 570 square metres and a semi sprung wooden dance floor and stage it allows for all kinds of creativity from Dinner Dances, Boxing and other Sporting Events to Conferences, Exhibitions, Dancing and Concerts. Smaller meeting rooms are also available, room specifications can be adapted to meet your individual requirements. Our dedicated events team offer a welcoming and professional approach, our total flexibitily means we can offer an exceptional service and first class hospitality to meet your individual requirements, whatever the occasion.

Room Restaurant

• Restaurant
• ·Unusual

Room is a unique and modern restaurant and cocktail bar located on King Street in the centre of the commercial and shopping district of Manchester. An eclectic mix of antique and retro makes this a stunning place to enjoy a Room dining experience offering cocktails until late, music and private dining. Our award winning restaurant can cater for up to 120 diners and the bar up to 80. Room is perfect for business lunch, a shopper's retreat or just to drop in for a cocktail or a coffee. Let us play host to your party or event. Our innovative menus, sophisticated surroundings and lots of flexibility will ensure your event will be one to remember. We can cater for 18 to 550 people in a variety of private rooms and locations within the restaurant. The Private Dining Room 'The Rose Room' can make your event intimate and secluded; we can equally cater for larger parties such as weddings or christenings. At night the restaurant comes alive with an evening brasserie atmosphere that you would expect within any cosmopolitan city and Manchester is no exception. Enjoy dinner for 2 in a quiet corner or take a window seat and enjoy your Room with a view.

Panama Hattys Manchester

• Conference centre
• ·Restaurant
• ·Unusual
• ·30 attendees
• ·1 meeting room

'A hidden treasure'... that's how Panama Hatty's in Manchester has often been described. The restaurant is tucked away just off the exclusive upper part of the King Street designer district area of the city along with some fairly well-heeled neighbours such as Armani, Vivienne Westwood and Agent Provocateur. But don't think that's a sign of designer prices here...Panama Hatty's Restaurant-Bar-Lounge offers great value menus, for lunch, dinner, celebration, function or special events whatever the occasion. Private dining facilities are available for larger groups and the venue would be delighted to discuss your personal requirements. Panama Hatty's is independently owned and operated so there are no big chain shortcuts here...all dishes are created on the premises from fresh ingredients to their own recipes, especially for you.

The Circle Club Manchester

• Unusual
• ·450 attendees
• ·3 meeting rooms

The Circle Club is Manchester's premier private members club offering a sumptuous meeting, drinking and eating space for creative, media and professional people. The Circle offers it's members and associates a strong and favourable opportunity to develop relationships with like-minded individuals and companies to further their career, social life and maximise networking potential.

Roxy Ball Room Deansgate

• Unusual
• ·6 meeting rooms

Oasis vs. Blur, Utd vs. City ? this city has never been one to shy away from competition! With two Roxy venues to choose from in Manchester, we?ve had to play the game and get creative. At our Deansgate location, you?ll find all the classic games you know and love ? American pool, beer pong, shuffleboard ? and more. Wherever you choose to play, get match-ready and let rivalry reign free on the floor. Roxy Ball Room Deansgate is located a four minute drive from Salford Centre and is an eleven minute drive from the M602 at junction 3. The Royal Exchange Theatre and The Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre are both nearby.

Harvey Nichols Manchester

• Conference centre
• ·Restaurant
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual

Offering an unrivalled environment of cutting edge design, the Second Floor at Harvey Nichols Manchester is the city's ultimate dining destination. A striking colour scheme of black, white and grey is transformed from day to night by dramatic lighting effects. In the Restaurant, choose from a Modern European menu or try the Brasserie's more casual European Asian offering. Alternatively spend some time socialising and sipping cocktails at the bar - there's no more glamorous place to while away the hours. Second Floor Restaurant Overlooking Exchange Square, the Second Floor Restaurant is an ideal haven to unwind with dinner and a fine wine while watching the world pass by. Firmly established as one of Manchester's top restaurants, the Second Floor Restaurant delights guests with his mouth watering and award-winning cuisine. Second Floor Brasserie The Second Floor Brasserie offers a relaxed but stylish environment in which to enjoy all day dining from a more relaxed yet tasty menu. After 5.30pm join us for our Supper Club where you can enjoy three courses from a specially designed menu. Second Floor Bar The award winning Second Floor Bar offers one of the city's most diverse cocktail menus, a selection of the world's best Champagnes and speciality spirits. The perfect place to meet friends, take a well earned rest from shopping, or spend the night enjoying the atmosphere. A regular programme of Cocktail Master Classes is also available.

Roxy Ball Room Arndale

• Unusual
• ·3 meeting rooms

Don?t hold back Manchester! Our Arndale venue has everything you need to keep the good times rolling ? literally. While it may be the only Roxy location in the city with ten pin bowling, the fun doesn?t stop there. From American pool to tech shuffle, we?ve stocked up on all your top-picks, plus a cheeky Roxy-exclusive treat: crazy pool! What are you waiting for? Roxy Ball Room Arndale is located on the edge of the Northern Quarter only a few minutes walk from Manchester Victoria train station.

Purity

• Unusual
• ·500 attendees
• ·4 meeting rooms

It's time to discover Manchester’s refreshing alternative to the inflexibility of the corporate hotel packages with a realm of possibilities in one of Manchester's most central and versatile venues. Located in the unique, stylish and contemporary Purity Pavillion against the backdrop of the Great Northern Warehouse, Purity has 4 great versatile spaces spread over 3 floors suitable for an array of different events catering for up to 920 people.

Contact

• Unusual
• ·7 meeting rooms

WHY CONTACT? Contact is a striking events venue and creative hub, centrally located at the heart of the Corridor Manchester innovation district. Following a transformational redevelopment, our diverse and flexible spaces are ideally suited to conferences, meetings and events. As a cutting edge arts organisation, we are also uniquely placed to deliver your event with creative flare. Contact is a not-for-profit organisation. All of the proceeds from commercial operations help to support our work with young people, in local communities and on stage. We?re proud to have hosted events for Amnesty International, The University of Manchester, BBC, CBeebies, The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival and many more.