The Cellars

Victoria Warehouse

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Versatile event space at The Cellars, featuring exposed brick for corporate gatherings.
  • From £3500
  • 250 Reception
  • Wharfside (Red Line)
  • From £3500
  • 250 Reception
  • Wharfside (Red Line)
Historic cotton warehouse basement spaces offer an authentic industrial Manchester setting that creates memorable experiences in the heart of the city.
Sophie Levy
Sophie Levy

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  • Central Manchester location
  • Multiple interconnected spaces
  • Raw urban atmosphere
  • Stone floors and industrial character
  • Historic cotton warehouse setting
  • Basement spaces with exposed brick walls
  • Built-in AV system and Wi-Fi
  • Flexible layout options
The new and recently developed basement space had been transformed into 'The Archives' and 'The Cellars', now providing four extra sections of creative and flexible space for both intimate or large scale events.



Frequently asked questions

Private event spaces require a minimum of 80 guests. If you have fewer than 80 guests, you may be interested in their shared party option instead.

Yes, you must use their in-house caterers for all events. You cannot bring in external catering providers or arrange your own food service.

The Bays costs £3,000 + VAT plus mandatory security for events with 150 guests. The Cotton Sheds costs £10,000 + VAT plus security and can accommodate up to 1,000 guests in theatre style seating. The Basement spaces cost £5,500 + VAT for conferences and corporate events.

Christmas party packages start at £95 + VAT per person for street food menu or £100 + VAT per person for 3-course menu, both with a minimum of 90 guests. Packages include welcome drink, private room with Christmas décor, DJ, and your choice of meal. Christmas decorations will be throughout the venue during the Christmas period.

Security is mandatory for all ticketed events, including those with celebrities or notable talent that may draw public attention. The venue will provide a security quote based on your specific event requirements, and this cost is additional to the venue hire fee.

The Cotton Sheds includes staging, house lighting rig, and house audio system. If you want to remove their house equipment and use your own design, there will be an additional fee on top of venue hire. Technical specifications and equipment details are available in their tech pack.

The maximum capacity is 1,000 guests in theatre style seating in the Cotton Sheds. Events requiring more than 1,000 attendees cannot be accommodated at the venue.

Day catering packages cost £38.50 + VAT per person and include 3 tea and coffee breaks plus lunch. For dinner events, welcome drinks cost £6.25 + VAT per person and 3-course dining costs £45 + VAT per person.

Yes, Victoria Warehouse does not host certain styles of events, though specific restrictions are not detailed. They evaluate each event brief to determine suitability and may decline events that don't fit their venue profile.

For events requiring security, you need to confirm by the day before they can provide a security quote, with signed contracts needed by the following Monday. The venue requires specific event details including timings, catering requirements, guest numbers, and budget before providing quotes.




More about Victoria Warehouse

Iconic industrial event complex with dramatic brick and steel backdrops, scalable layouts and production‑ready power for contemporary conferences.



The Cellars at Victoria Warehouse - Events

Capacity: Up to 250 guests (Reception)
Location: Trafford Park, UK, Manchester, M17 1AB, London
Coordinates: 53.4643707275391, -2.28530550003052

Features

  • Wifi
  • AV System
  • Wi-fi

Food & Drink

  • External Catering Allowed
  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering

Space

  • Parking Spaces
  • Disabled Access
  • Storage Space
  • 40m² (431ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 5m (18ft)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 1am
  • Extensions Available

Capacities

  • 120 Cabaret
  • 180 Dining
  • 250 Reception
  • 250 Theatre

Venue Guide Prices

Business

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£3,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Dining

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£3,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Events

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£3,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum guest requirements for private events at Victoria Warehouse?

Private event spaces require a minimum of 80 guests. If you have fewer than 80 guests, you may be interested in their shared party option instead.

Are you required to use Victoria Warehouse's in-house catering?

Yes, you must use their in-house caterers for all events. You cannot bring in external catering providers or arrange your own food service.

What are the pricing ranges for different event spaces at Victoria Warehouse?

The Bays costs £3,000 + VAT plus mandatory security for events with 150 guests. The Cotton Sheds costs £10,000 + VAT plus security and can accommodate up to 1,000 guests in theatre style seating. The Basement spaces cost £5,500 + VAT for conferences and corporate events.

What Christmas party packages are available and what do they include?

Christmas party packages start at £95 + VAT per person for street food menu or £100 + VAT per person for 3-course menu, both with a minimum of 90 guests. Packages include welcome drink, private room with Christmas décor, DJ, and your choice of meal. Christmas decorations will be throughout the venue during the Christmas period.

What security requirements apply to ticketed events?

Security is mandatory for all ticketed events, including those with celebrities or notable talent that may draw public attention. The venue will provide a security quote based on your specific event requirements, and this cost is additional to the venue hire fee.

What AV equipment and technical facilities are included with venue hire?

The Cotton Sheds includes staging, house lighting rig, and house audio system. If you want to remove their house equipment and use your own design, there will be an additional fee on top of venue hire. Technical specifications and equipment details are available in their tech pack.

What is the maximum capacity for events at Victoria Warehouse?

The maximum capacity is 1,000 guests in theatre style seating in the Cotton Sheds. Events requiring more than 1,000 attendees cannot be accommodated at the venue.

What catering options and pricing are available for conferences and corporate events?

Day catering packages cost £38.50 + VAT per person and include 3 tea and coffee breaks plus lunch. For dinner events, welcome drinks cost £6.25 + VAT per person and 3-course dining costs £45 + VAT per person.

Are there restrictions on certain types of events at Victoria Warehouse?

Yes, Victoria Warehouse does not host certain styles of events, though specific restrictions are not detailed. They evaluate each event brief to determine suitability and may decline events that don't fit their venue profile.

What booking timeline and contract requirements should I expect?

For events requiring security, you need to confirm by the day before they can provide a security quote, with signed contracts needed by the following Monday. The venue requires specific event details including timings, catering requirements, guest numbers, and budget before providing quotes.

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Amenities & Features

  • Historic cotton warehouse setting
  • Basement spaces with exposed brick walls
  • Built-in AV system and Wi-Fi
  • Flexible layout options
  • Central Manchester location
  • Multiple interconnected spaces
  • Raw urban atmosphere
  • Stone floors and industrial character

Event Types

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Additional Information

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Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/166835/Victoria-Warehouse/The-Cellars/Events