The Compass Room

Lowry

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  • From £1250
  • 180 Reception
  • Salford Quays
  • From £1250
  • 180 Reception
  • Salford Quays
The only venue offering 360-degree panoramic waterside views from a private fourth-floor circular space with exclusive balcony access.
Edward Poland
Edward Poland

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • In-house catering team
  • Contemporary circular space
  • Private bar facilities
  • Self-contained venue with private bathrooms
  • Compass Room with 360-degree waterside views
  • Private balcony overlooking Salford Quays
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • One wedding per day policy

Fall in love with our iconic venue and hold your special day in our unique wedding space.

Share your vows with panoramic views over the waterside. Take to the floor for your first dance under the fairy lights and enjoy delicious food prepared by our our talented in-house chefs.

Get in touch to learn more our two Wedding packages, each designed with all the essentials, with optional upgrades, to ensure you can customise every detail to create your perfect day.




Frequently asked questions

Evening hire of the Compass Room is £1,400 for 18:00-00:30. Day hire from 12:00-18:00 is also £1,400. The venue operates a one wedding per day policy, ensuring exclusive use of the space.

The Compass Room has a minimum booking requirement of 80 guests and maximum capacity of 180 for dinner. If you require space for dancing, capacity reduces to 160 guests maximum.

A minimum of a buffet is required for evening events in the Compass Room. Hot fork buffet starts from £16.75 per person (£12.00 for children), and 3-course meals start from £34.00 per adult (£15.00 for children). Tea and coffee is £2.25 per person.

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

Prosecco is £36.00 per bottle, wine from £24.00 per bottle, bottled beer £6.00 per bottle, and elderflower presse/juices £4.50 per litre. Canapés are available at £14.00 per person for arrival drinks receptions.

The Compass Room is a circular space on the fourth floor with floor-to-ceiling windows providing 360-degree views of Salford Quays. It includes private bathrooms, bar facilities, and a private outdoor balcony space, making it completely self-contained.

A booking contract must be signed on pages 3 and 12 to confirm the booking. Once the signed contract is returned, a deposit invoice for room hire only will be sent. The venue requires company details including contact name, company name, address, telephone, and email for the contract.

The venue operates on a 'joint first option' basis when multiple clients are interested in the same date. This means dates are held for interested parties, but it becomes first-come-first-served once one client decides to proceed with booking.

Yes, the venue's chicken is certified halal. This is available as part of their standard catering options including finger buffets and other menu items.

When booking through platforms like Hirespace, the system blocks additional email addresses from being copied into communications. For planning purposes involving multiple team members, it's better to communicate directly with the venue using personal email addresses rather than through the platform.




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.