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Central Manchester offers a vibrant selection of team social venues perfect for fostering collaboration and camaraderie among colleagues. From stylish bars to unique event spaces, these venues provide the ideal backdrop for team-building activities, celebrations, and networking events. Consider factors like capacity, amenities, and location when selecting your venue to ensure a memorable experience that strengthens team bonds.

There are many different communities represented in Manchester and it is a very welcoming place - there is a great sense of pride here! 

CULTURE

Manchester offers two airports, a major train station and plenty of buses and taxis connecting to the rest of the UK.

TRANSPORT

From huge stadiums to small intimate meeting rooms, you're sure to find every kind of venue in Manchester.

VENUE VARIETY

Manchester is a historic city in the northwest of England. The city has a rich industrial heritage and has been at the forefront of the UK’s economic development for centuries. Today, Manchester is known as a thriving cultural hub, with a lively music and nightlife scene. The city is also home to many excellent venues for events, including the Manchester Arena, the O2 Apollo Manchester and the Bridgewater Hall, making it a perfect option for your next conference, meeting, away day or party! 

Manchester is well-connected, with two international airports and good transport links to London and other major cities. There is a strong sense of community in Manchester, and the city is proud to host a wide range of events each year. These include the annual Pride festival, the Parklife music festival and the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. If you’re looking for a vibrant and diverse city in which to hold your next event, Manchester is the perfect choice!

Central Manchester

Manchester has a rich and varied history, from its industrial heritage to its role in the UK music scene.

HISTORY

From the historic buildings of the city centre to the iconic Old Trafford stadium, there are plenty of landmarks to discover.

LANDMARKS

With a lively music scene, a wealth of museums and art galleries, and a diverse range of restaurants, Manchester has plenty to offer.

Manchester, in the North West of England, has been a major settlement for centuries and has plenty of history to show for it. Its events scene is world-renowned, with something going on every night of the week. From live music and club nights to comedy shows and theatre performances, there’s always something to do in Manchester. The city is also home to a number of excellent venues for events, including the Manchester Arena, O2 Apollo Manchester and Albert Hall. There’s a great community feel in Manchester, making it the perfect place to hold an event.

Manchester

Explore top Team Social Venues in Central Manchester for your next corporate event.

Team Social Venues in Central Manchester

Team Social Venues

Discover thestudio Manchester, a vibrant team social venue in Central Manchester with versatile spaces and rooftop terraces.

Rise (102.6m2) and Shine (98.1m2) boast a strong technical specification and are well suited to hosting successful conferences, presentations, seminars, product launches and team building events. The meeting rooms can be hired individually or together to suit your requirements.

Modern event space in Manchester with vibrant orange chairs for seminars and workshops.

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Modern meeting space with orange chairs for events, ideal for presentations and workshops.

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Modern meeting space with orange chairs, perfect for workshops and presentations.

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Vibrant orange chairs in a bright meeting space for engaging workshops in Manchester.

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Modern meeting space in thestudio Manchester with vibrant orange chairs for workshops.

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Rise & Shine

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thestudio Manchester

Team Social Venue: thestudio Manchester

Discover Brickhouse Social, a top team social venue in Central Manchester with a rooftop bar and live music.

Our underground club is a fantastic space for performances, live music and has hosted a multitude of artistic events since it opened. It's unique and quirky design lends itself brilliantly to those looking for a large and creative space for their event.

Make use of our large dance floor,Funktion One soundsystem, DJ booth, bar and seating area.  

Buffet food options are available.

Vibrant event space at Brickhouse Social with red lighting for nightlife gatherings.

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Brickhouse Social 

Brickhouse Social - Team Social Venue

Discover The Shack NQ, a vibrant team social venue in Central Manchester with private booths and games.

Our ground floor bar is situated on street level, where the former bank has been transformed into a vibrant venue perfect for private dining and events. The Shack NQ's Main Bar boasts stylish booth seating, each equipped with private television screens, making it an ideal spot for enjoying live sports with friends or colleagues. With a lively atmosphere enhanced by LED lights and a top-notch AV sound system, your gathering will be unforgettable. Whether you're hosting a birthday celebration, corporate event, or a fun Disco Brunch, our dedicated team ensures a seamless experience. Plus, with access to games like Beer Pong, Darts, and Pool, your guests will be entertained throughout the event. Elevate your dining experience at The Shack NQ, where every detail is designed for enjoyment and celebration.

Stylish Main Bar with geometric pendant lights and greenery, perfect for events.

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Modern Main Bar at The Shack NQ with booth seating, ideal for casual meetings and events.

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Vibrant Main Bar at The Shack NQ, ideal for casual meetings and social events.

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Vibrant dining at Main Bar, The Shack NQ; visually appealing dishes for events.

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Vibrant platter of crispy appetizers at Main Bar, ideal for networking events and gatherings.

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The Shack NQ

The Shack NQ - Team Social Venue

Discover Dog Bowl, a top team social venue in Central Manchester with bowling, arcade games, and craft cocktails.

Our New York style bowling alley, bar and diner is now available to hire exclusively for all events! Whether it be a birthday party, Christmas, corporate event, networking or something a bit different - if you want an unusual and memorable venue Dog Bowl is the place for you!

When booking for private hire at Dog bowl you get exclusive use of all five ten-pin bowling alleys, arcade area, restaurant and the bar area. Dog Bowl has full DJ facilities and a surround sound music system - our resident DJs are also available to hire.

Bespoke buffet package meals are available to pre-order.

Vibrant bowling venue with modern decor for corporate events and team-building activities.

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Vibrant Dog Bowl venue with neon signage for dynamic events and team-building activities.

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Modern bar venue with stylish decor for networking events and social gatherings.

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Vibrant Dog Bowl venue with unique architecture for casual meetings and events.

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Full Venue Hire

Dog Bowl

Dog Bowl - Team Social Venue

Discover Creative Together, a top team social venue in Central Manchester for your next corporate event.

Our main space on the Ground Floor of historic Swan Buildings is a large room with period features ideal for large meetings, team away days and conferences. We've successfully hosted large networking events, senior management meetings and conferences and can provide AV Equipment, Meeting Stationery and Refreshments on request.

"MACC recently hired Creative Together to hold a Trustee Recruitment Event. The space was ideal for the number of people (40) attending and had a great relaxed, informal vibe which worked well for the event. We would happily use the space again!" - MACC

Versatile meeting space with wooden flooring, ideal for workshops and small events.

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Versatile meeting space with wooden floors, ideal for workshops and holiday events.

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Versatile meeting space with warm brick wall, ideal for workshops and team meetings.

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Versatile meeting space with long table and bright artwork for workshops at Swan Buildings.

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Versatile meeting space with wooden table, ideal for workshops and team meetings.

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Main Space

Creative Together, Swan Buildings

Creative Together Team Social Venue

Discover Bridge 5 Mill, a unique team social venue in Central Manchester, perfect for your next corporate gathering.

Bridge 5 Mill's Silk Loft is a renovated space full of character and retaining many original features of the Mill.  With exposed red brick walls and wooden floors, plus high ceilings and lots of light, this is an exciting, highly adaptable canvas for filming and photography.  

Silk Loft event space in Bridge 5 Mill, ideal for live performances and workshops.

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Silk Loft event space with rustic brick walls, perfect for corporate meetings and banquets.

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Silk Loft

Bridge 5 Mill

Bridge 5 Mill - Team Social Venue

Discover Chill Factore, a top team social venue in Central Manchester with unique snow activities for corporate events.

When hired individually, the The Aspen (78.38m2)  and Anton Suite (62.634m2) can accommodate 50 guests each, or up to 250 if hired simultaneously.  As Chill Factore contains a fantastic luge ice slide, climbing wall and snow park, guests can enjoy numerous additional activities including tubing, sledging, ski and snowboard taster lessons, making it an incredible venue for a birthday party, family fun day, memorable social gathering, hen or stag do.

Elegant Anton & Aspen Suite set for formal dinner with blue lighting, ideal for events.

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Anton & Aspen Suite meeting room with projection screen, ideal for workshops and meetings.

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Anton & Aspen Suite with colorful balloon backdrop, perfect for receptions and gatherings.

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Anton & Aspen Suite with gray chairs set for a professional conference event.

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Anton & Aspen Suite meeting space with chairs and large screen for presentations or workshops.

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Anton & Aspen Suite

Chill Factore

Chill Factore Team Social Venue

Discover Immersive Gamebox, the top choice for team social venues in Central Manchester. Perfect for interactive corporate events.

A private immersive gaming experience - hire from one gamebox to the whole venue.  Perfect for birthday parties, stag and hen events, corporate team building and work socials.

Electric Gamebox provides a drinks service of soft and alcoholic drinks during gameplay. 

Electric Gamebox Manchester: vibrant interactive experience for team-building and events.

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Electric Gamebox Manchester event space with colorful backdrop for team-building activities.

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Electric Gamebox Manchester: vibrant interactive event space for networking and collaboration.

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Electric Gamebox Manchester

Immersive Gamebox Manchester

Immersive Team Social Venue

Discover Contact Theatre, a top choice for team socials in Central Manchester. Perfect for creative corporate events.

Space 1 at Contact Theatre in Manchester is a versatile and creative hub suitable for conferences, meetings, and events. The space offers a diverse and flexible environment for hosting various types of gatherings with a cutting-edge arts touch. Previous events hosted at Space 1 include those for Amnesty International, BBC, and more. The venue is not-for-profit, supporting work with young people and local communities.

Modern architectural venue Space 1 in Contact Theatre Manchester for innovative events.

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Black box theater in Contact Theatre Manchester for events and presentations.

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Modern auditorium with vibrant red seating, ideal for conferences and performances.

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Spacious event room with yellow walls, ideal for workshops in Contact Theatre Manchester.

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Space 1

Contact Theatre Manchester

Creative Team Social Venue Manchester

Discover Spectrum Studios, a top choice for team socials in Central Manchester. Ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

Spectrum Studios is a large open plan photography studio which doubles up as the perfect  venue for private parties, workshops, corporate events and exhibitions. 

Located in the heart of Ancoats, our studio is a one of a kind venue in Manchester, boasting two unique & independent spaces as well as a production suite, make-up area, office space and kitchen, meaning we can comfortably cater to everything from corporate events and intimate private parties, to product and brand launches.

Available services on request include: event photography, private bar, catering, & audio/visual hire. 


Versatile minimalist event space with natural light for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Vibrant art workshop in Spectrum Studios for team-building and corporate retreats.

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Modern minimalist meeting space with leather couch, ideal for brainstorming and networking.

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Versatile minimalist event space with natural light for workshops and presentations.

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Versatile event space in Spectrum Studios, ideal for photography and workshops.

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Studio 1

Spectrum Studios

Spectrum Studios - Team Social Venue

Discover Copthorne Hotel's versatile spaces for team socials in Central Manchester. Perfect for corporate events.

The Restaurant at Copthorne Manchester Salford Quays offers a charming and elegant space suitable for various events and dining experiences. With a classic quayside ambiance, the Restaurant provides a versatile setting for business meetings, corporate events, intimate dinners, and receptions. Guests can enjoy a delightful dining experience with a menu curated to cater to different event needs. The Restaurant's warm and inviting atmosphere makes it an ideal choice for hosting memorable gatherings.

Modern restaurant in Copthorne Hotel, ideal for corporate events and networking lunches.

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Elegant event space at Copthorne Hotel Manchester with round tables for weddings and corporate events.

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Dining space at Copthorne Hotel Manchester, ideal for intimate meetings and events.

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Modern meeting space at Copthorne Hotel, ideal for networking and events.

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Event space at Copthorne Hotel Manchester with buffet setup, ideal for networking events.

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Restaurant

Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays

Team Social Venue at Copthorne Hotel

Discover New Islington Mill, a top team social venue in Central Manchester, perfect for your next corporate event.

Embrace the natural light and inspiring surroundings as you bring your artistic visions to life in this dynamic and versatile space at New Islington Mill. Nestled in the heart of Salford, this Grade II-listed Georgian mill offers a unique backdrop for creativity, housing over 100 resident artists and collectives. With its newly refurbished interiors, the space is equipped with essential amenities including WiFi, a fully accessible kitchen, and gender-neutral toilets. Ideal for workshops, exhibitions, and collaborative projects, this creative arts hub fosters innovation and community spirit. Enjoy the flexibility of included tables, chairs, and lockers, all while being part of a vibrant artistic ecosystem. Whether you're hosting an event or seeking inspiration, New Islington Mill Space 2 is the perfect canvas for your next artistic endeavor.

Spacious New Islington Mill venue with high ceilings for events and meetings.

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Spacious New Islington Mill venue with high ceilings for events and gatherings.

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Spacious New Islington Mill venue with natural light, perfect for creative events and workshops.

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Spacious New Islington Mill venue with high ceilings for creative workshops and events.

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Vibrant outdoor networking event at New Islington Mill with colorful decorations.

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New Islington Mill Space 2

New Islington Mill

Team Social Venue: New Islington Mill

A versatile meeting suite with natural light, ideal for events of up to 130 delegates in Manchester.

The Park Suite is our most popular size room for 50+ delegates. 

The room can hold up to 130 delegates in a theatre style layout and up to 80 guests in a cabaret style layout. The floor to ceiling windows provide plenty of natural light keeping delegates engaged throughout the day. Partition walls divide easily  making the space completely versatile.

Capacities
Theatre          130
Classroom	  70
Boardroom	  60
Cabaret	          80
Banquet	        100

Park Suite at Mercure Manchester: modern meeting space with round tables for professional events.