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Offering the perfect balance of prestige and practicality, the Town Hall provides the ultimate backdrop to any business event.

Alfred Waterhouse’s design is regarded as one of the finest examples of neo-Gothic architecture with overwhelming character in every space. These ceremonial surrounds offer a true sense of Manchester befitting any event: our suite of rooms is suitable to host small meetings, larger conferences, drinks receptions or banquets.

At the heart of the city, the Grade I listed building is easily accessible by Manchester’s multi-modal transport network, with every amenity on its doorstep.

The Great Hall

The epitome of grandeur and decadence, this magnificent space is suited to larger meetings, conferences and evening events.

The Banqueting Room

Boasting a number of unique features, this room provides a striking setting for any event.

The Reception Room

A more intimate space which overwhelms with original features; an inspiring setting for smaller meetings or events.

The Conference Hall

Once the Council Chamber, an oak canopy provides an impressive focal point in this adaptable space. Committee Rooms 1,2,3, offering more understated surrounds, portraits of public figures adorn the walls, creating the ideal balance of prestige and practicality.

The Lord Mayor’s Parlour

With walls featuring portraits of prominent public figures, the Mayor’s personal parlour in suitable to host any event from board meetings to banquets.

Suite Name	Capacity (people)							Dimensions(m)
	Theatre	Classrm	Boardrm	Cabaret	Banquet	Ushape	Rec.	H	L	W	A
Banqueting Room	180	80	–	–	150	–	–	9	20	9	180.00
	The Banqueting Hall is an impressive room. Its ceiling is panelled in large squares of oak with faces of the sun in gold at the corners. There are two fireplaces in the room, one oak and one of Hopton Wood stone. Above one of the fireplaces is the Minstrels’ Gallery which continues over a doorway which was once the butler’s pantry Dimensions Length 65ft, Width 30ft, Height 30ft, Floor Area 1,950 sq.ft. Facilities 9×13 amp power sockets, Natural light, Blackout Type of Use and Capacity Theatre 200 Classroom 60 Boardroom 40 Lunch / Dinner (round tables) 150 Reception 200
Conference Hall	150	60	–	–	80	–	–	9	15	9	135.00
	The Conference Hall was originally the Council Chamber, until a new and much larger chamber was constructed in the Town Hall Extension. The Hall contains an interesting oak screen and canopy as well as a gallery. High on the walls above the gallery are the arms of Manchester and other local towns Adjoining the Hall is the Ante-Room, a small but pleasing room which leads to the Lord Mayor’s Parlour Dimensions Length 50ft, Width 30ft, Height 30ft, Floor Area 1,500 sq.ft Facilities 6×13 amp power sockets, Natural light, Blackout Type of Use and Capacity Theatre 150 Classroom 50 Boardroom 40 Lunch / Dinner (round tables) 80 Reception 120
Council Chamber	160	–	–	–	–	–	–	9	15	10	150.00
Great Hall	500	250	–	–	320	–	–	21.2	30.5	15	457.50
	The Great Hall is a magnificent venue for receptions, concerts, dinner dances and banquets. Dimensions Length 100ft, Width 50ft, Height 70ft, Floor area 5,000sq.ft. Facilities Five telephone points, 18×13 amp power sockets, Cavailee-Colle Organ, Blackout facility (at additional cost) Type of use and capacity Theatre 500 Classroom 200 Lunch/Dinner (round tables) 350 Dinner Dance 300 Reception 600
Lord Mayors Parlour	150	60	–	–	80	–	–	9	16	9	144.00
	The Lord Mayor’s Parlour has a polished oak dado about five feet high. On the walls hang portraits of public figures and paintings which have been presented to the authority. In a recess behind the alabaster pillars of the carved stone over-mantel, above the fireplace, are shields bearing the arms of a number of prominent Manchester families Dimensions Length 52ft, Width 31ft, Height 30ft, Floor Area 1,610 sq.ft Facilities 6×13 amp power sockets. Natural light Type of Use and Capacity Theatre 150 Classroom 40 Boardroom 40 Lunch / Dinner (round tables) 80 Reception 120
Reception Room	150	60	–	–	80	–	–	9	15	9	135.00
	The Reception Room has the Lancashire Rose dominating the decor. On the panels of the oak ceiling are shields bearing the arms of 18 notable Lancashire families. The fireplace is made of alabaster and bears figures of Truth and Justice. In the recess behind the pillars of the over-mantel is a black cloth embroidered with bees – a traditional symbol of industry Dimensions Length 50ft, Width 30ft, Height 30ft, Floor Area 1,500 sq.ft Facilities 7×13 amp power sockets, Natural light, Blackout Type of Use and Capacity Theatre 150 Classroom 50 Boardroom 40 Lunch / Dinner (round tables) 80 Reception 130