The Gallery Café at Manchester Art Gallery

  34 reviews  – 
Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL
Deansgate
Victoria W.

Victoria W.

About this space

Our Gallery Café is a contemporary and flexible event space bordered by Neoclassical windows.

A perfect venue for drinks receptions, dinners or for dancing the night away as an entertainment space.


Prices

Monday
18:30 – 22:30
from £1850–£2250 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:30
from £2250 hire fee
Per day
18:30 – 22:30
from £1850 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Gallery Cafe, it is possible to use The Atrium and/or Drawing Room for no additional fee.

Hire fee for additional hours until 01:00am is £450.00 per hour

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Tuesday
18:30 – 22:30
from £1850–£2250 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:30
from £2250 hire fee
Per day
18:30 – 22:30
from £1850 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Gallery Cafe, it is possible to use The Atrium and/or Drawing Room for no additional fee.

Hire fee for additional hours until 01:00am is £450.00 per hour

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Wednesday
18:30 – 22:30
from £1850–£2250 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:30
from £2250 hire fee
Per day
18:30 – 22:30
from £1850 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Gallery Cafe, it is possible to use The Atrium and/or Drawing Room for no additional fee.

Hire fee for additional hours until 01:00am is £450.00 per hour

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Thursday
18:30 – 22:30
from £1850–£2250 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:30
from £2250 hire fee
Per day
18:30 – 22:30
from £1850 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Gallery Cafe, it is possible to use The Atrium and/or Drawing Room for no additional fee.

Hire fee for additional hours until 01:00am is £450.00 per hour

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Friday
18:30 – 22:30
from £1850–£2250 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:30
from £2250 hire fee
Per day
18:30 – 22:30
from £1850 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Gallery Cafe, it is possible to use The Atrium and/or Drawing Room for no additional fee.

Hire fee for additional hours until 01:00am is £450.00 per hour

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Saturday
18:30 – 22:30
from £1850–£2250 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:30
from £2250 hire fee
Per day
18:30 – 22:30
from £1850 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Gallery Cafe, it is possible to use The Atrium and/or Drawing Room for no additional fee.

Hire fee for additional hours until 01:00am is £450.00 per hour

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Sunday
18:30 – 22:30
from £1850–£2250 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:30
from £2250 hire fee
Per day
18:30 – 22:30
from £1850 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Gallery Cafe, it is possible to use The Atrium and/or Drawing Room for no additional fee.

Hire fee for additional hours until 01:00am is £450.00 per hour

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 120

Cancellation policy

Standard 60 day

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.


Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
PA system / music speakers available

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Allowed events

Promoted / ticketed events
Loud music / events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Rules of the space

Evening hire is generally from 6pm with access to set up from 5pm once the gallery closes
Hire is available until 1am
We are located approx one mile from Piccadilly train station and the nearest tram stop is just across the road at St Peters Square.
We don't have on site parking but we do have a 20% discount at a local NCP
We can help make recommendations for suppliers, from hotels to entertainment, equipment to event planners.


Reviews and ratings

(34 reviews and ratings - )

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Sonia ascenso
August 2019

they were quick in their reply :)

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Michelle Dring
April 2019

Very prompt in dealing with my enquiry


Beautiful architecture. Light filled spaces. Home to one of the country's finest collections of art, design and fashion.

Manchester Art Gallery is an inspired choice for private events, weddings, business meetings, networking sessions and conferences.

Located in the heart of the city centre, the gallery provides a perfect backdrop to extraordinary events.

With facilities ranging from a purpose built lecture room to on-site catering, and with our team ready to tailor packages to suit your needs, hosting your event at Manchester Art Gallery is hassle free.

All our catering is in-house and our menus have been created by our award-winning chef Mary-Ellen McTague. Mary-Ellen is best known for her restaurant, Aumbry, as well as working in Michelin-starred kitchens.


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