Manchester’s Best Private Bars and Dining Rooms
Manchester does private rooms well. Strong kitchens, proper privacy and city views where you want them. These picks cover client dinners, team wins and late-night celebrations.
1. 20 Stories – Private Dining Room
Skyline views from Spinningfields with a private room that feels special even before the food lands. Terrace access for a quick toast when the weather behaves.
- Capacity: Mid-size private dining
- Best for: Client dinners with a view
- Vibe: Polished, modern, city skyline
Ask about 20 Stories Private Dining Room
2. The Ivy Spinningfields – The Dalton Room
Vibrant styling and dependable service. Easy to brand lightly with menus or a short welcome speech before dinner.
- Capacity: Small to mid-size private dining
- Best for: Celebrations and client hosting
- Vibe: Glam, buzzy, central
Ask about The Ivy Spinningfields – The Dalton Room
3. Hawksmoor Manchester – Private Dining
Confident kitchen, excellent service and a private room that keeps sound levels civilised. Good for straight-talking business dinners.
- Capacity: 10–30
- Best for: No-fuss, high quality dining
- Vibe: Warm, grown-up, classic
Ask about Hawksmoor Manchester Private Dining
4. The Refuge – Private Dining Room
Inside the Kimpton Clocktower with that famous Winter Garden next door. The private room feels clubby without being dark.
- Capacity: 12–24
- Best for: Team wins and client socials
- Vibe: Grand building, modern menu
Ask about The Refuge Private Dining Room
5. Dakota Manchester – Private Dining Suite
Low lighting, sharp service and a space that feels properly private. Handy when you want the dinner to be the main event.
- Capacity: 10–20
- Best for: Executive dining
- Vibe: Discreet, contemporary, smart
Ask about Dakota Manchester Private Dining Suite
6. Stock Exchange Hotel – The Vault
Character space in the former trading hall building. Great talking point, well handled by a switched-on team.
- Capacity: 10–14
- Best for: Intimate client dinners
- Vibe: Historic, boutique luxury
Ask about Stock Exchange Hotel – The Vault
7. Manchester Hall – The Goulburn Suite
Renovated Freemasons’ Hall with wood-panelled drama and good catering. Easy to brand lightly for sponsors or internal events.
- Capacity: 20–60
- Best for: Presentations followed by dinner
- Vibe: Heritage, versatile, central
Ask about Manchester Hall – The Goulburn Suite
8. Tattu Manchester – Private Dining
Dimly lit, striking interiors and a menu that feels celebratory. Good when you want memorability without formal speeches.
- Capacity: 10–24
- Best for: Reward dinners
- Vibe: Stylised, buzz, late-night friendly
Ask about Tattu Manchester Private Dining
9. King Street Townhouse – Wine Cellar & Small Rooms
Chic townhouse hotel with snug private spaces and a rooftop pool for next-day downtime if you stay over.
- Capacity: 8–20
- Best for: Quiet negotiations and hosted tastings
- Vibe: Boutique, cosy, central
Ask about King Street Townhouse Private Dining
10. The Midland – Mount Street PDR
Classic hotel with a refreshed dining scene. The private room feels grown-up and the kitchen is consistent.
- Capacity: 10–24
- Best for: Business dining with polish
- Vibe: Traditional hotel, modern plates
Ask about The Midland – Mount Street PDR
Tell us the budget and what you want the room to say about you. We’ll match food, privacy and after-dinner options on one sheet.
