Having a get-together to celebrate the parents-to-be? When there's a baby on the way and so much to plan, you'll want to take all the stress out of booking your party. So, check out this guide to the very best baby shower venues for hire in Manchester, from places with afternoon tea to waterfront terraces and alcohol-free fizz or mocktails for mum.
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Last updated on 1st November 2024
Serving up an afternoon tea baby shower in Manchester, The Library Champagne Bar takes group bookings for up to 6 guests - ideal for a small and intimate occasion with only your very closest friends or family.
There are alcohol-free fizz options for the mum-to-be, as well as dainty finger sandwiches, buttermilk scones, gateaux and other sweet treats across your tiers.
A city mainstay and cult destination since the 90s, Barca is a Castlefield bar found right on the canal with a modern look and outdoor terraces to match.
If you're looking to hire somewhere out for your baby shower, there's the cosy Snug for between 20 and 30 guests, The VIP Lounge for 35 to 60 people, and more besides if you need a bigger capacity. Food options span buffets, canapes and sandwiches to keep you and your nearest and dearest fed.
The downstairs basement space at Foundry Project is available for fully private hire for up to 45 guests, while there's also a cool container seating area for up to 30 - making it a contender for the best baby shower venue hire in Manchester.
Buffet menus for your event include crowd-pleasers like nduja honey wings, bang bang cauliflower, pizzas and more.
More in the West Didbsury direction? Then local pub The Metropolitan can sort you out for your baby shower.
There's the Barker Room with capacity for up to 30 guests with a cosy open fire, The Library that can host up to 60 people with its high vaulted ceilings and wood fire, and the Red Room for up to 40. Catering options include buffets, set menus, afternoon tea or pizzas.
A hidden gem tucked away inside a 19th century lock keepers' cottage in Castlefield, Lock 91 is a historical yet beautifully restored choice of venues to hire for a baby shower in Manchester.
There's a 15 to 20 person Victorian-inspired parlour room, which also has its own balcony overlooking the Rochdale and Pennine Canal, as well as the whole ground floor or attic space if you have a larger number of guests.
Taking special occasions bookings, including for your baby shower, across a number of private rooms is Banyan Corn Exchange. Your party can include food, mocktails, alcohol-free fizz, balloon garlands, cake and more across a range of customisable options. Host between 25 and 60 guests here.
Widely regarded as one of the best places for afternoon tea, Richmond Tea Rooms is the perfect pick of unique baby shower venues in Manchester - largely thanks to its quirky Alice In Wonderland theme.
Found on Sackville Street, the venue is taking group bookings for up to 20 adults in the kitsch space, where tasty tiers, brunches, alcohol-free bubbles and mocktails await. Otherwise, you can also book in for one of their burlesque and drag events for added entertainment for your shower.
