14 of the best private dining rooms in Manchester

Whether it be a milestone birthday, an engagement party or just a long overdue get-together, nothing makes an occasion feel more special than booking a private dining room. With a top-class venue and your own exclusive area, we find that everyone gets just that little bit more excited to attend. Plus, many restaurants with private dining options also offer drinks packages so that your guests can be met with a glass of fizz, or even a carefully curated menu to highlight the best signature dishes.

With the guiding hand of an events team, the experience of organising a shindig is more enjoyable, too. From music choices to the cocktail menu, let one of Manchester’s best venues for private dining help you make your gathering a walk in the park – leaving you to enjoy the best bits of catching up with those you love.

And, there are lots of options to boot. Maybe you’ve been imagining a heated terrace for a large group and plenty of drinks to go around, or an intimate dinner in a chic setting looking out to beautiful skyline views. There are plenty of places to pick from with the experience and excitement to help host your party.

We’ve done the research on which Manchester-based restaurants, bars and events spaces offer options for private dining and have detailed the type of occasion they might work best for, as well as how many people can be catered to.

If you’ve never considered opting for a private dining room in Manchester before, this is the perfect time to explore the idea. Many don’t charge a hire fee or minimum spend, but allow your group to enjoy a bespoke experience. So, it’s time to get planning, send out some invites and put on your dancing shoes for an evening of fun and catching up with your favourite people. Discover the best private dining rooms in Manchester for special occasions, whether it's a private birthday bash or a corporate event with colleagues.

Best private dining rooms in Manchester for birthdays

Everyone likes to feel special on their birthday, and hiring an exclusive space for your nearest and dearest is one way to make an occasion feel extra memorable. We like that these venues put an emphasis on aesthetics as well as food, with beautiful settings that will look great in pictures as well as delicious dishes for everyone to enjoy.

Treehouse Manchester

What: With a whole host of dining spaces (including a cinema room!) Treehouse Manchester is a pretty cool place to spend your birthday. Take your pick from the 14-seater Chestnut room, the cosy little Acorn room, or the bright and modern Walnut room. The food offering is curated by renowned chef Mary-Ellen McTague, who uses seasonal local produce to incorporate her farm-to-table ethos. Meanwhile, the drinks list spans signature cocktails, low intervention wine and local craft beers. 
Maximum capacity: Up to 14 (Chestnut room), up to 12 (Walnut room) and up to 8 (Acorn room)
Where: Blackfriars Street, M3 2EQ
Book now: Treehouse Manchester

Sora at Malmaison

What: Sora at Malmaison is a beautiful rooftop restaurant boasting stunning views over the city. The restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine served tapas-style, encouraging guests to mix and match between grilled meats, sushi rolls and more. For group dinners, there's also a group tapas menu featuring crisy fried rice bites, black cod and charred cabbage. Once dinner is out of the way, head outside and dance the night away with a live DJ and Japanese-inspired cocktails.
Maximum capacity: Up to 50
Where: 23 Princess Street, M2 4EB
Book now: Sora at Malmaison

Hawksmoor Manchester

What: With dark-hued wall panelling, low lighting and wooden furniture, Hawksmoor Manchester has a cosy, old-world feel which is perfect for an intimate get together. The space houses a central oval table to facilitate group conversation and there are multiple menu options available. Treat your gang to cocktails on arrival and choose between three specially designed sharing menus which include Hawksmoor classics.
Maximum capacity: 14
Where: 184, 186 Deansgate, M3 3WB
Book now: Hawksmoor Manchester

Gaucho Manchester

What: Located just off Deansgate, Gaucho Manchester has several versatile private dining spaces to choose from. Settle into the sophisticated Wine Room for an intimate party of up to 10 guests, or take over the Raised Platform with space to accommodate up to 40 people. Sharing is made easy with a variety of group set menus - including sharing, signature, feast and canape - with dishes such as empanadas with salsa, salmon tartare tacos, and multiple cuts of steak, all spread across the table for grazing. 
Maximum capacity: Between 10 and 40
Where: 2a St Mary's Street, M3 2LB
Book now: Gaucho Manchester

Dishoom Manchester

What: Beloved titan Dishoom has brought its Bombay dining experience to Manchester, boasting a selection of authentic Indian fare. Hire out a large table in the heart of the cosy, cafe-style restaurant and embrace the buzz, as you tuck into carefully crafted feast menus for the group. Expect okra fries and keema pau to start followed by chicken tikka straight from the grill, along with a fragrant selection of biryanis, ruby murrays and daals. There's also an extensive selection of vegetarian options, so there’s sure to be something for everyone.
Maximum capacity: 20
Where: 32 Bridge Street, M3 3BT
Book now: Dishoom Manchester

Mowgli Street Food Manchester

What: Mowgli Street Food Manchester has two private dining rooms to suit a buzzy birthday party. For parties of up to 32 guests, Room 1 is an open balcony area with a private bar overlooking the main restaurant. Meanwhile, Room 2 boasts a little extra space, with a capacity of up to 46 people, and views of Manchester's grand cathedral. With casual bench seating, sharing-style Indian street food, and a lively atmosphere, Mowgli makes for a fun birthday celebration. 
Maximum capacity: 46
Where: Corn Exchange Manchester, M4 3TR
Book now: Mowgli Street Food Manchester

Tattu

What: Tattu’s stunning interiors change from season to season, so no matter when you go, you can guarantee that Tattu’s colourful private dining rooms will impress your guests. Tattu’s glamorous Cantonese-inspired cooking is perfect for celebrations, and the whole place has an air of theatricality that promises to make your next birthday memorable. Across a handful of private spaces, we especially love the indoor Rose Garden, which can be hired for up to 100 guests.
Maximum capacity: 190
Where: Gartside Street, 3 Hardman Square, Spinningfields, M3 3EB
Book now: Tattu Manchester

Best private dining rooms in Manchester for corporate events

Want to impress your boss by organising the company’s next team away day? One of these sleek Manchester-based venues could just be the trick. With sophisticated vibes and top-notch food, the office will be singing your praises in no time.

Malmaison Manchester

What: Malmaison Manchester is a contemporary hotel with an array of flexible private dining rooms tailored to corporate occasions. Each room follows Malmaison's 'Work + Play' ethos, designed with semi-permanent walls so that the spaces can be easily conjoined. There's also speedy WiFi, high-spec technology and customisable seating arrangements. When it comes to food, you can choose whatever is best suited to your event, from casual canapes to three-course meals and family-style sharing plates.
Maximum capacity: Each room ranges from 8 to 80 guests maximum
Where: 1-3 Piccadilly, M1 3AQ
Book now: Malmaison Manchester

Honey Restaurant at Hotel Gotham

What: This swish signature restaurant in luxurious Hotel Gotham is perfect for meetings, business breakfasts and dinner parties, with two separate private dining rooms both equipped with AV tech should you require it. The cooking keeps things classic, combining seasonal European flavours across a couple of affordable, delicious set menus.
Maximum capacity: 28
Where: 100 King Street, M2 4WU
Book now: Honey Restaurant at Hotel Gotham

Best private dining rooms in Manchester for large groups

Well, look here – aren’t you popular! If you’re planning a bash for a large amount of people these venues can cater into the hundreds. With big banqueting tables and vast open spaces, there's no need to squeeze.

Stock Farm Barn

What: If you need room for a huge dinner party celebration bash approaching the 200 guest mark, Stock Farm Barn in Altincham is the ideal venue. A stunning renovated barn amid beautiful Cheshire countryside on Tatton Estate, the main barn can host dinners of up to 200 seated along huge banqueting tables, and you can host big al fresco events here too. There’s no in-house catering, but the team can recommend from a long list of suppliers that includes hog roasts, barbecue as well as more fine dining caterers.
Maximum capacity: 200 
Where: Ashley Road, Altrincham, WA14 3QF
Book now: Stock Farm Barn

Events by Adam Reid

What: Located within the Midland Hotel, this unique events space caters to large private dinners and big milestone occasions. As part of Events by Adam Reid, the Mount Street Dining Room can host up to 80 guests banquet-style or 150 on a more casual basis. The room is tastefully decorated with sparkling chandeliers, period artwork and a stunning fireplace. There are three menus to choose from, offering everything from bite-sized snacks to 'picky tea' and multi-course feasts.
Maximum capacity: Up to 80
Where: 16 Peter Street, M60 2DS
Book now: Events by Adam Reid

Cane & Grain

What: Cane & Grain is a multi-faceted bar and restaurant, drawing inspiration from skate culture, tiki bars and secret speakeasys. The menu focuses on American fare, giving special attention to meat-based dishes such as belly ribs and fried chicken. The venue has three floors, each with a different identity. For example, on the second level you’ll find the Science and Industry floor, inspired by a laboratory, with low-lit atmosphere and zany neon signage.
Maximum capacity: 50
Where: 49-51 Thomas Street, Northern Quarter, M4 1NA
Book now: Cane & Grain

Banyan Bar & Kitchen Corn Exchange

What: The Banyan Manchester branch has three private hire options, depending on the size of your party.  For a dinner of 18, The Well offers a snug and stylish room with a long dinner table for everyone to gather around. While elsewhere the main restaurant can be completely taken over, holding up to 130 for a proper shindig. There’s also a selection of food and beverage options to ensure your guests are fed and watered, including welcome prosecco or beers, and buffet food of chicken, burgers and pork skewers.
Maximum capacity: 130
Where: Unit 4, The Corn Exchange, Exchange Square, M4 3TR
Book now: Banyan Bar & Kitchen Corn Exchange

Best private dining rooms in Manchester for small groups

Organising something cosy for you and a few lucky friends and family? These spots are perfect, offering a more intimate private dining vibe as well as excellent grub into the bargain.

Peter Street Kitchen

What: Peter Street Kitchen fuses Japanese and Mexican cuisine in a sleek, sophisticated setting. With an experimental menu of small plates and carefully curated group sharing menus, the experience is an atmospheric and culinary delight, especially if you take over the private dining area. This space offers a Hibachi table, complete with its very own fire pit, located in The Kabe, a secluded part of the restaurant.
Maximum capacity: 12
Where: Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, M2 5GP
Book now: Peter Street Kitchen

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