The Compass Room at Lowry

Name: Lowry
Address: Salford Quays, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3AZ

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Up to 300standing

Up to 250seated

Educational Seminarbest for

Salford Quays area

About this space

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

Automatic blackout blinds for presentations

Fairy light canopy for evening events

Accommodates 20-240 delegates across multiple configurations

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.

Features

Wifi

Contemporary location

Natural light

Panoramic views

Private Exterior Balcony

Food & Drink

Professional Kitchen

Halal Catering

Space

Disabled Access

Storage Space

Outdoor Space

216m² (2,325ft²)

Licenses

Licensed Until 1pm

Extensions Available

Wedding License

Capacities

60 Boardroom

150 Buffet

150 Cabaret

200 Dining

300 Reception

250 Theatre

48 U-Shaped

Guide prices

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Venue Hire Per Day

Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00

£2,000 / Venue Fee

Venue Hire Per Evening

Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00

£1,250 / Venue Fee

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Venue Hire Per Day

Every day, 18:00 - 23:00Every day, 18:00 - 23:00

£1,250 / Venue Fee

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Venue Hire Per Day

Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00

£2,000 / Venue Fee

Venue Hire Per Evening

Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00

£1,250 / Venue Fee

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Panoramic waterside views inspire Corporate Event

• Floor to ceiling windows provide stunning waterside views
• Private outdoor balcony offers unique networking space
• Self-contained space includes private bar and bathrooms

Fairy light canopy creates magic Gala Dinner

• Circular design with fairy light canopy creates intimate atmosphere
• Private bar ensures exclusive service for guests
• Panoramic views provide spectacular dinner backdrop

Automatic blackout blinds ensure clarity Conference

• Automatic blackout blinds optimize presentation visibility
• Private balcony provides dedicated break space
• Contemporary circular layout encourages delegate engagement

Location

Lowry Salford QuaysUKSalford Quays M50 3AZManchester

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Frequently asked questions

What are the exact room hire costs for the Compass Room and what's included?

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.

What are the capacity limits and minimum booking requirements for the Compass Room?

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.

What catering options are available and what are the costs?

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.

Can I bring my own caterer or use external catering?

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.

What is the booking process and when is the deposit due?

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.

How does the provisional hold system work?

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.

What AV equipment and technical facilities are included?

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.

Are there any restrictions on event timing or setup requirements?

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.

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