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20 Stories, 20 Stories Exclusive Hire
Hardman St, Manchester, M3 3EB -
From
£20000 min spendUp to
540 guestsOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
About Venue
Manchester’s highest and most spectacular restaurant, with breathtaking views and iconic rooftop cocktail bar. Elevated drinking and dining, 20 Stories high! Offering international cuisine with a focus on British seasonality, sustainable steaks and local produce. Boasting a spectacular Private Dining Room, Sister restaurant to 14 Stories in London and 24 Stories in Birmingham – 20 Stories is the award-winning original restaurant story in Manchester and within The Evolv Collection.
20 Stories, in the heart of Manchester’s Spinningfields district, is the perfect choice for impressive corporate events, weddings or private celebrations for up to 550 guests. Whether you’re hosting a drinks and canapé reception, large dinner or celebrating a special occasion, the indoor and outdoor space is a truly spectacular backdrop for your event. A renowned Instagram spot, the outdoor terrace with triple -height glass windows offers a prime vantage point high above the city. Being such a versatile space, we can offer a vast choice of event styles, guaranteeing the wow factor to impress your guests and make your event one to remember.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 540
Dining
up to 200
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Heating
Air conditioning
Natural light
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Table / chairs included
Audio & Visual
Sound system
WiFi
Space Rules
Allowed events
Licensed for alcohol
Attendee Minimum Age
18
Cancellation policy
Events outside of Christmas period: Free cancellation up to 6 months prior to the event. 6 months – 1 months prior = Loss of deposit / 50% of the minimum spend or contracted amount 1 month – event date = Loss of 100% of the minimum spend or contracted amount For the Christmas period Free cancellation up to 6 months prior to the event. 6 months – 3 months prior = Loss of deposit / 50% of the minimum spend or contracted amount 3 month – event date = Loss of 100% of the minimum spend or contracted amount
Location
Reviews
- Charlotte McHughAugust 2025
Went here for lunch as a mother and daughter treat. I was struck immediately by the wonderful atmosphere and decor of the place. The staff were welcoming and helpful. Our waiter, Kumar, was incredibly helpful and attentive, ensuring we had the best time. We ordered olives and mains: sea cream and trout followed by a shared dessert. The food was perfect and the summer signature cocktails went so well with everything. We couldn't find fault in our time here at all.
- Rhea SaldanhaAugust 2025
I went to 20 stories with my partner for my birthday lunch. We had a great time and our server Kumar was amazing! Highly recommend the food and service!
- TillyAugust 2025
The ambience is amazing and very elegant. We attended there for my birthday celebration and the staff were very welcoming from the start to the end of our visit. Our waiter ,Nancy, was brilliant! From explaining the food , making recommendations and taking extremely good pictures of us. The service was excellent, quick and stress free. She made our evening and the meal more enjoyable. We got 2 starters and 2 mains. Unfortunately the food does not meet the standards of the atmosphere as it was quite bland. I would not advise you to order the chicken dishes as we found it quite bland ( no taste, no salt).However, their seafood was better and delicious. I got the prawns. Their terrace is perfect for a hot summer day or night meal, but if you don’t smoke or can’t stand the smell you might want to sit inside.
- FatimaAugust 2025
My friends enjoyed the food, but our dinner experience was affected by the environment. The table next to us was occupied by two very intoxicated guests behaving inappropriately, which made things uncomfortable. In addition, the music was so loud that we struggled to have a conversation and fully enjoy our time together. I think this venue may be better suited for an earlier visit, such as lunch or afternoon tea, when the atmosphere is likely calmer and the daytime view can be appreciated more.
- melJuly 2025
their roast is served only between 12-4pm on sundays so i’d recommend booking as it was quite busy; we waited 45 mins for the table despite booking! out of the two, the chicken was the best as it was juicy yet had crispy skin. the beef, however, was overcooked despite asking for medium rare. the yorkshire looked incredible but was also overdone so it tasted burnt and dry. the lack of gravy did not help and even the extra we asked for was not enough. the cauliflower cheese was a nice addition though and served on a stone plate so no need to worry about it going cold. the desserts are worth saving room for as they looked and tasted great. the setting and the atmosphere was the highlight but the roast was not the best and quite pricey; id be interested to see how the a la carte menu fares though!
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