The Bridgewater Hall - Manchester
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0161 950 0000
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The Bridgewater Hall description
Commercial Venue / Business Meeting Rooms / Hotel / Conference Centre / Party Venue
Extra Large (300+)
Situated in the heart of the city centre, its location combines a setting steeped in history with an architecturally stunning, contemporary and innovative building. Adjacent to Manchester Central, with excellent links to hotels and public transport, the venue offers beautiful spaces for a range of events; from intimate meetings to large scale conferences, filming locations and exhibitions, to elaborate receptions.
The in-house bars and catering team offer an extensive range of options, from simple breakfasts and buffets, to full banqueting menus and canapés. The technical team can provide equipment for all your audio visual needs and ensure that your event runs smoothly. The conference and events team offer a professional and personal approach from start to finish, always aiming to exceed expectations and bring your ideas and inspiration to life.
Venue suitability
This venue is suitable for the following uses:
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Venue facilities
Within 20 metres
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20 round tables, 25 rectangle tables
240 chairs
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Yes - Manned
Other venue facilities
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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.
Impressive High ceilings, stunning full length windows, Modern bright décor makes this a perfect space for a range of events.
This room is used in conjunction with the circle foyer which is ideal for networking, registration, catering and breakout areas.
Capacity
As meeting room:
240
For dining:
136
As theatre:
240
For dancing:
240
For a reception:
250
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This bright glass fronted foyer has views across Manchester City centre and is a beautiful backdrop for receptions, dinners, exhibitions and networking events. A versatile and light space, it is also popular for photography and filming.
Capacity
For dining:
240
For a reception:
350
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Situated on the ground floor, close to the main entrance, this room is easily accessible and a popular choice for seminars of training events.
An adjacent foyer space is included for registration and catering.
Capacity
As meeting room:
50
For dining:
40
As theatre:
50
For a reception:
50
Our smallest meeting room, the green rooms works perfectly for meetings, seminars, workshops and small receptions or dinners. Located back of house, it offers an exciting glimpse into life backstage at the Bridgewater hall.
Capacity
As meeting room:
40
For dining:
24
As theatre:
40
For a reception:
40
At the heart of The Bridgewater Hall
lies the magnificent Auditorium.
Modern and comfortable, the
Auditorium offers tiered seating over
four levels and a large open platform
with built-in stage lifts for total flexibility.
The Auditorium can be hired as part
of an exclusive Whole Facility rental,
which includes en-suite changing
rooms, warm up rooms and crew
rooms, as well as the Front of House
foyer spaces and smaller function
rooms.
Capacity
As meeting room:
1800
As theatre:
1800