Victorian Galleries

Victorian Galleries - Gallery 10 dining

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Mosley Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 3JL

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+44 161 235 8866/8862

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Our doors may be closed for now but we are still able to provide details and quotes for future events in our beautiful spaces along with our menus and wine list, working with you to give you options for when we reopen. How about a Zoom meeting with the Events Team? It’s definitely good to talk!

Manchester Art Gallery description

Commercial Venue / Historic Venue / Museum / Wedding Venue / Team Building Venue / Business Meeting Rooms

Medium (1-150)

Manchester Art Gallery, with its outstanding art collections and superb Victorian and contemporary architecture is a stunning venue for your event. Located right in the heart of the city centre it is easily accessible for you and your guests.
Our purpose-built Lecture Room offers easy to use, touch screen presentation equipment including projector, screen and PA system. The room is full of natural light and complete blackout is also available. We have two smaller meeting rooms, the Charles Rutherston and Mary Greg each equipped with a large plasma screen perfect for presentations.
In the evening, dine in our stunning and lavish Victorian Galleries surrounded by priceless pieces of art, or you may prefer the more contemporary backdrop of our glass Atrium - the ideal spot for dancing until late. Mix and mingle in our grand Victorian Hall or pick our traditional and elegant Gallery Cafe. Gallery 16 is home to our collection of arts by the famous LS Lowry and Valette and also offers a superb backdrop both for dining and drinks.

Venue suitability

This venue is suitable for the following uses:

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Venue facilities

Within 100 metres

Yes

Yes

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Yes

Yes - Professional (manned)

12 round tables, 10 rectangle tables

120 chairs

Yes

Yes

Yes - Manned

Other venue facilities

Yes

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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.

A purpose built and modern meeting space located on the ground floor. The room comes equipped with a projector, screen and PA system.
Capacities; 100 theatre, 50 cabaret, 30 boardroom
Flexible layouts available
Catering and refreshments may be served in the room or the adjacent glass Atrium

Capacity

As meeting room:

50

As theatre:

100

10m x 8m

Yes

Our two smaller meeting rooms are located on the ground floor, adjacent to the Victorian Hall.
Each room has a capacity to seat up to 18 people in a (fixed) boardroom layout and they come equipped with a large plasma TV screen ideal for presentations. Catering and refreshments may be served in the room or you may prefer to have lunch in our Gallery Cafe.

Capacity

As meeting room:

18

For dining:

18

9m x 3m

Whether you are planning an evening reception or dinner, our lavish Victorian Galleries will provide you with a truly unique and memorable backdrop.
Galleries 3 through to 11 are located on the first floor in the Victorian building and will accommodate smaller more intimate parties or larger events up to 300. The gallery is host to a world renowned collection of Pre-Raphaelite works, enjoy the sumptuous surrounds of this gallery while hosting intimate dining for up to 80 guests in Galleries 9 and 10.

Capacity

For dining:

80

For a reception:

300

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An impressive contemporary space, the Atrium is well-suited to host corporate dinners for 120, charity balls for 100, or evening receptions, presentations and product launches for up to 200.

It features plenty of natural light, cloakroom, bar and a flexible room layout which can be configured in a variety of ways to display exhibition materials.

Capacity

For dining:

120

As theatre:

130

For dancing:

200

For a reception:

200

21m x 6m

Yes

Yes

Dine in Gallery 16 surrounded by iconic images of Manchester from Lowry and Valette. A unique experience in the city, the space can accommodate up to 80 for seated dining and can be combined with tours of the collections and pre-dinner receptions in other exhibitions.
Gallery 16 is also available for civil partnerships or wedding ceremonies for up to 120 guests. What better way to exchange your vows?

Capacity

For dining:

80

As theatre:

120

For a reception:

150

15m x 8m

Yes

The exceptionally grand Victorian Hall at Manchester Art Gallery is perfect for a memorable reception for up to 100, or for a private dining experience for 40 seated guests. The Hall features spectacular Neo-Classical architecture, fantastic art and can also be hired for filming and photography shoots. If desired, guided tours of the Gallery's exhibitions can be added to enhance the evening.

Capacity

For dining:

40

For dancing:

100

For a reception:

100

12m x 10m

Yes

Yes

Beautiful panelled rooms with huge windows looking out over St Peters Square, the Drawing Rooms are filled with light and food related art from the gallery collections. A flexible space, the two rooms can be used for private dining, receptions and breakfasts either individually or combined for additional capacity. With wooden floors and period features the venue offers a charming backdrop filled with character for your event.

Capacity

For dining:

80

As theatre:

80

For dancing:

150

For a reception:

150

24m x 8m

Yes

Yes

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