Restaurants for Groups In Manchester

On the hunt for a restaurant in Manchester city centre that's ideal for large groups? Riva Blu is happy to host, with a range of carefully curated menus of Italian fare and a whole bunch of delicious drinks, including cocktails and wine.

One of the top restaurants in Manchester city centre catering to larger groups, El Capo is the place to head if you fancy crowd-pleasing tacos and burritos, all washed down with mezcal or tequila-laced sips. Swoon.

Need affordable restaurants for groups in Manchester? Look no further than Slug and Lettuce's Spinningfields, Didsbury, Deansgate and Piccadilly branches. There's a range of sharing cocktails, such as pornstar martini trees, to accompany your meal of margherita arancini, BBQ jackfruit tacos or burgers.

Not only is the Foundry Project one of the Northern Quarter's most stylish restaurants, but it also offers two private areas that are perfect for larger groups of up to 30. Its central location, excellent bar menu and kitchen bursting with American-inspired eats are sure to satisfy most. 

A mecca of curries, noodles and more, Rosa's Thai Cafe is just the place to settle down for a glorious meal. Taking bookings of up to 20 guests, there's plenty of space for you to share warming dishes while guzzling craft pale ale blended with lemongrass and lime.

After this historic banking hall's gorgeous refurb, there's no better place to book a group meal than Browns Brasserie & Bar. It boasts a private dining room for up to 14 people, with bottomless brunch and tasty British meals all available to wolf down.

With its gorgeous interiors and contemporary feel, Banyan is one of the best restaurants in Manchester for groups. Its ample drinks selection offers 2 for 1 cocktails all week, but after 5pm on Saturdays, while the diverse food menu is sure to please vegans, veggies and omnivores alike.

Gaucho's impressive space and grand decor make it an excellent spot for private dining in Manchester. It also gets props for offering a diverse selection of group menus, ranging from classic to signature and sharing, so you can customise to your party's needs.

If bars for large groups in Manchester that also serve crackin' food is what you're after, Doghouse is a great shout. Think burgers, wings and vegan grub, ready to be washed down with your favourite craft beer.

The light and airy open-plan layout of BAB is perfect for holding group bookings in Manchester, complete with top-notch nosh and a great atmosphere. The menu here is ideal for sharing too (or stealing entirely), thanks to a selection of kebabs, mezze and salads. There's even a basement cocktail bar for when the sun goes down...

For semi-private dining or whole restaurant hire, look no further than the swish space at Peter Street Kitchen. You'll be tucking into their mix of Japanese and Mexican small plates, as well as grabbing plenty of sake-laced cocktails from behind the gorgeous bar.

How about kicking your group dining up a notch with a fun activity? Point Blank Shooting offer hearty American-inspired eats or serve bottomless brunch on Sundays, with high-tech simulation shooting and cocktails to get stuck into as well.

Looking for the best party restaurants in Manchester? Fronting a bar, dining space and theatre spread across three floors, there's no better destination for your group than Impossible. The immersive night life and hidden gin palace here are second to none.

Whether you hit up their brunch social, complete with bottomless pizza and a bottle of bubbles each, or make a large group booking for high-tech darts, there's plenty to keep you refreshed at Flight Club. Topping it off? A £10 lunch deal on weekdays.

A gem in Manchester's crown, Black Dog Ballroom is a Jack-of-all-trades, and perfect for every occasion. Its private Ballroom welcomes groups up to 25, while the Bunker can house 40, as you feast on American-style burgers and pizzas in undeniably cool surroundings. 

Fronting the chef's table private dining room, James Martin Restaurant is a sophisticated, adults-only eatery serving affordable tasting menus and an ever-changing offering of seasonal British fare. To top it off? These suave, vintage interiors.

For party restaurants in Manchester, look no further than BLVD. Inspired by the happening late-night spots of LA, New York and Miami, this dining den offers up an international food menu topped off with a whole host of live entertainment.

You might see The Alchemist as a bar that's ideal for group bookings of up to 12 guests, but did you know it also whips up a range of internationally inspired food? Think bao buns, pork bonbons and burgers, with lashings of theatrical cocktails to boot.

If your idea of a group meal out includes beautiful cocktails, impressive small plates and late-night party vibes, then this Salford spot has your name written all over it. From birthday dinners to nights out, Menagerie has you sorted.

Searching for fantastic private dining? Grab the gang and head to Vermilion and its sister cocktail lounge, Cinnabar. Decked out with lavish interiors, the restaurant dishes up quality food and cracking cocktails to match.