Hire Space
Bentley Record Room

Co-op Live

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  • From £5000
  • 100 Standing
  • Etihad Campus Metrolink
  • From £5000
  • 100 Standing
  • Etihad Campus Metrolink
The only venue in Manchester that combines Bentley Motors luxury with Co-op Live's world-class arena atmosphere in an intimate speakeasy setting.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Speakeasy atmosphere
  • Premium hospitality service
  • State-of-the-art AV
  • Flexible space configuration
  • Bar
  • PA system
  • Stage
  • Bentley Motors-inspired design

The Bentley Record Room is a luxurious event space that merges the elegance of Bentley Motors with the lively atmosphere of Co-op Live. Ideal for high-end corporate events, Christmas parties, private parties & birthday celebrations & intimate drinks receptions or dinners. Designed like a sophisticated speakeasy, it provides an unforgettable setting for memorable gatherings.

Frequently asked questions

The Bowl venue hire starts at £70,000 + VAT per day, with some quotes showing £100,000 per day minimum. This is for the main arena space that accommodates larger events requiring significant capacity.

The Bowl is designed for large-scale events requiring significant capacity, typically 1,000+ attendees. It's suitable for major conferences, corporate events, concerts, and award ceremonies that need arena-style space.

Based on the venue information, Co-op Live has 5 unique flexible spaces across 3 levels for events from 50-20,000 attendees. However, specific dining space details and pricing for smaller events are not specified in the available information.

Conference catering includes arrival pastries, 3 servings of tea & coffee, and sandwich lunch at £30 per person per day. Drinks reception packages with canapés (choice of 3) cost £17 per person, and 2-hour unlimited drinks packages cost £33 per person.

The venue offers in-house AV equipment including screens, PA systems, microphones (lapel and handheld), projectors, and staging. Specific technical specifications and costs for AV equipment are not detailed in the available information.

Booking timelines vary, with some events being planned 6-12 months in advance. The venue checks availability against confirmed concerts and events before providing quotes, and decisions are typically expected within a month of initial enquiry.

Yes, setup days incur additional charges. For example, a setup day for The Bowl and Vertu Place costs £30,000 + VAT, which is separate from the daily event hire fee.

The venue is fully accessible with wheelchair access to stages and conference areas. Specific accessibility details beyond wheelchair access are not detailed in the available information.

Yes, the venue can accommodate exhibitions with tabletop displays and pop-up banners. For large conferences, approximately 12 exhibitor stalls can be accommodated in catering spaces or foyer areas for maximum footfall.

Events typically run from 08:30-17:00 for conferences, with some starting as early as 07:00. Evening events can run until 23:00, and the venue can accommodate multi-day events with overnight components.

More about Co-op Live

Co-op Live is more than the UK's largest purpose-built arena - it's Manchester's premium destination for unforgettable events. With 5 unique, flexible spaces across 3 levels, we cater to everything from private dinners & brand activations to conferences & large-scale celebrations from 50 - 20k attendees. Designed with state-of-the-art AV, exceptional acoustics & powered by world-class hospitality from Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, every event is elevated with premium service & atmosphere. Sustainability is at our core, with zero waste to landfill, 100% green electricity & 6k+ solar panels.