The Compass Room

Lowry

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  • From £1250
  • 300 Reception
  • Salford Quays
  • From £1250
  • 300 Reception
  • Salford Quays
The Compass Room's unique circular design with 360-degree panoramic waterside views and private balcony creates an unforgettable backdrop that sets it apart from traditional rectangular meeting spaces.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Automatic blackout blinds for presentations
  • Fairy light canopy for evening events
  • Accommodates 20-240 delegates across multiple configurations
  • Floor to ceiling windows with panoramic waterside views
  • Private outdoor balcony for breaks and networking
  • Circular contemporary space with unique wow factor
  • Self-contained with private bar and bathrooms

The Compass Room is a beautiful self-contained space, ideal for meetings, conferences, dinners and receptions. The room has a unique circular shape and floor to ceiling windows, which come equipped with automatic blackout blinds to assist with presentations. Complete with it's own private balcony, offering a unique space for break, while enjoying the views, the Compass Room really does offer delegates the wow factor.

For gala dinners & receptions, a canopy of fairy lights and private bar, guarantee to offer an unforgettable event.




Frequently asked questions

The Compass Room costs £1,400 for evening hire (18:00-00:30) or day hire (12:00-18:00). Full day hire (08:00-21:00) costs £3,200 plus VAT. The hire includes the circular space with floor-to-ceiling windows, automatic blackout blinds, private balcony, private bar area, and private bathrooms.

The Compass Room has a minimum booking requirement of 80 people and maximum capacity of 180 for dinner. If you require space for dancing, capacity reduces to 160 people. For evening events, a minimum buffet is required.

Hot fork buffet starts from £16.75 per person (£12.00 for children), 3-course meals from £34.00 per person (£15.00 for children). Canapés cost £14.00 per person, tea and coffee £2.25 per person. Prosecco is £36.00 per bottle, wine from £24.00 per bottle, and bottled beer £6.00 per bottle.

External catering is only allowed for religious purposes. If this applies, there's a separate dry hire package available for £4,500, which includes dry hire of the Compass Room and kitchen with furniture provided.

After agreeing to proceed, a booking contract is sent requiring signatures on pages 3 and 12. Once the signed contract is returned, a deposit invoice for room hire only is issued. The booking is not confirmed until the signed contract is received.

Dates can be put on hold, but if another client is also interested, it becomes a 'joint first option' on a first-come-first-serve basis. The venue will inform other holding clients when someone else enquires for the same date.

The Compass Room comes equipped with automatic blackout blinds to assist with presentations. For additional AV requirements like projectors, screens, or PA systems, these would need to be arranged separately as part of your event planning.

Evening hire runs from 18:00-00:30, day hire from 12:00-18:00, and full day hire from 08:00-21:00. The venue requires moving away from the Hirespace platform for detailed planning once booked, and all coordination should be done via direct email with the venue team.




More about Lowry

Lowry is a unique venue, like no other. Swap the hustle and bustle of Manchester City Centre for a one-of-a-kind venue less than 2 miles away, on Salford Quays waterside. Nestles in the heart of MediaCityUK, we're a well-connected hotspot with a strong community spirit.

Within our vibrant venue, you'll find a large range of flexible event spaces accommodating between 20 - 1730 delegates. Buzzing with originality and creativity, Lowry offers an inspiring backdrop to events that your guests will love.

Take a look at the diverse spaces within our iconic venue.