A function room in a pub with dark wood-paneled walls, black leather banquette seating, and round marble tables at The Wayfarer.

The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer

Function Room in a Pub
·
Private space
1-3 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JN –
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Up to 80
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Wayfarer features a fully equipped bar downstairs, making it an excellent choice for private parties.

The ambiance is enhanced by classic leather booths, dim lighting, and wooden paneled walls, all set against elegant wooden floors. This combination creates an exclusive atmosphere that adds a touch of classic vibe to any event.

Whether you're planning a birthday, anniversary, corporate event, or any special occasion, The Wayfarer is perfect. Our venue also includes a well-stocked bar offering a wide selection of drinks.

Accommodating up to 80 guests, The Wayfarer provides a versatile and welcoming space for any function.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 6 verified users

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Cabaret
up to 80

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:30
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Whiteboard
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Mirrors
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 20:00

Host rules

- No smoking/vaping in the building.
- Outside catering is allowed but we do offer solutions.
- Bar service finishes 30 mins before closing.
- Decorations used must be easily removable without leaving marks.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(55 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
AP
Anna P.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 60 guests · November 2025
The venue was perfect for my 30th birthday party! We had about 40 people which filled the room nicely but left a lot of space for dancing. The staff were all lovely, super friendly and helpful and let us set up the room during the day and keep things in the fridge. The happy hour from 6-9 was great value and we ordered pizzas for everyone which worked really well. Would highly recommend!
5.0
MK
Maren K.
Verified review
Bar · 40 guests · January 2026
The Wayfarer were very easy to communicate with and the venue fit my needs perfectly!
Nothing!
5.0
CB
Charlie B.
Verified review
Pub · 35 guests · January 2026
Really good venue. Definitely somewhere I would book again. Really nice staff, reasonably priced drinks. The room we had was really nice. I would recommend to anyone looking to book somewhere like this for a special event.
5.0
JW
Josh W.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 70 guests · November 2025
Great Venue, Perfect sized and brilliant bar!
5.0

The Wayfarer is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a day
Response rate: 98%

About The Wayfarer

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Member of Tagvenue since May 2024
55 Reviews
5 Rating
6h Response time
100% Response rate

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