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The Bar at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery is a unique wedding venue in the city centre of Manchester, England. You've met your perfect match if you envision a stylish atmosphere for celebrating your love. Enjoy world-class drinks at this historic venue within a Grade-II listed former railway arch.

Facilities and Capacity

This stunning cocktail bar boasts exposed brick, a living wall, charming archways, vibrant furnishings, and a truly spectacular bar with vintage flair, giving you countless options for breathtaking photography. Whether you plan to host an intimate gathering or a grand party, there are multiple hire options to choose from. You and your loved ones can dine by candlelight and enjoy mouth-watering cuisine and signature cocktails before dancing the night away. The full venue hire can accommodate up to 100 guests for a seated meal and a further 80 guests for evening receptions. There are a variety of menu options for you to choose from, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Services Offered

The events team at The Bar at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery can cater to all needs to make your special day perfect. You'll also have the support of a dedicated coordinator to ensure everything runs smoothly. Their assistance includes recommending tried and trusted local vendors, such as photographers, entertainers, and florists, to add colour and charm to your special day.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Unusual weddings
Historic
In the city
Unique weddings

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Pet-friendly

Reviews for The Bar at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery

Laura
Laura Sent on 22/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding decision we made

When we got engaged, we toyed with the idea of a traditional hotel/barn wedding venue but very quickly decided we preferred the idea of a city centre wedding. It felt more 'us' - a later license, a cooler venue, less stuffy/formal. After searching around online, I stumbled upon the distillery, we called in for some snacks and drinks and that was that - we had our wedding venue decided, no need to look at anywhere else. From the off we loved everything about Three Little Words. The atmosphere, layout, food, staff - every time we've visited the staff have been incredible.

Planning wise - the kitchen changed 3 months before our wedding, so we were really worried we weren't going to end up with the day we'd initially envisioned. However, after we expressed our concerns the venue were amazing, instantly connecting us to the owner who called me up personally, and they went out of their way to come up with a solution we were happy with. The catering ended up being with Tender Cow, who were incredible and our guests loved. I couldn't fault the way the venue handled this hiccup, which is all you can ask for really.

We had our wedding day earlier this month and everything about it was incredible. They set up our decor for us, which was one less thing for us to do, the food was incredible, the drinks were amazing, the vibes were just immaculate. The staff - so so attentive, couldn't do enough for us or our guests, making the kids mocktails, sorting out drinks for pregnant guests discreetly, ensuring everyone was very well watered during dinner, and so so friendly. Multiple guests have passed comments on the venue and staff and we're so glad we chose a venue where it felt like everyone cared about our day.

Choosing Three Little Words was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and if you're considering it - do it!
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10-15 Watson Street M3 4LP Manchester (Greater Manchester)

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