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Office Parties

How To Throw An Amazing Party (Without Paying For It)

Imagine a party, with your colleagues, your friends or your family, at the tip of The Gherkin. I cannot convey just how incredible that venue is. It's a glass palace, floating between London's iconic, spiralling skyscrapers. You feel immersed in the London skyline, surrounded by a panorama of sky and steel. Here's the catch: it costs £10,500 to hire. Out of your budget? Not a problem: rather than paying yourself, you can get other pe

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Parties

How To Throw An Amazing Party

The last time we had a house party one of our guests got stuck in the bathroom for two hours. The rest of our friends weren't much better off: with warm white wine and flat gin and tonics, we were reliably informed at 4am that the neighbours were less than impressed with our music choice. Sadly, that's pretty much been the case with all of our parties. But ringing around the block to find an amazing venue with the right availability and prices just never seemed worth the time and effort - e

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Top Venues

Manchester's 5 Most Unusual Christmas Venues

Ding Dong Merrily on 'Hire'... Christmas is coming - are you ready? Dust down your party gear, polish those baubles and get prepared. You have presents to buy, turkeys to stuff and relatives to be nice to - so on top of all that Christmas can be even more stressful when you have a last minute party to plan. Don't go through the pain of tearing your hair out - you have come to the right place. Manchester is a city renowned for its quirky buildings and events and offers a delicious platter of

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Top Venues

Top 5 Manchester Venues With Amazing Views

If you want a venue with a view in Manchester, you could perch on a tiny apartment balcony or rooftop bar and hope for a measely glimpse of something beyond the office block next door. But if you want stunning cityscapes and dazzling waterfronts, check out five of Manchester’s best venues with a view. 1. Imperial War Museum North The Imperial War Museum North is one of the jewels in Manchester’s cultural crown – a great

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Manchester Venues

Manchester Venues Through A Food Diary

Mouth-watering, delectable food can make an event successful like nothing else. Join us on a one-day journey through some of Manchester’s best eateries, from a pancake breakfast to a boozy nightcap, all available for private hire for whenever you want their goodies just for you and your guests. 10:00 - Big breakfast First up, it’s breakfast. Simple Bar & Restaurant is a Northern Quarter old-timer, and it’s probably best known for its awesome sandwiches and burgers. But Simple also does a mean

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Manchester Venues

Five Manchester Venues From Different Centuries

Manchester is home to some of the most striking architecture in the country. Whether it’s the chic glass-fronted modernity of new business hubs or the old-world elegance of the city’s Georgian and Edwardian buildings, Manchester is an urban playground of fantastic, beautiful spots just waiting to be discovered. Here we take a look at five incredible Mancunian venues, each from different centuries. 21st Century Straight out of the 21st century, On the 7th

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