Affordable (£)
Up to 150
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
GRUB is an events space, cinema and street food venue which is perfect for couples that want something quirky, independent, alternative and friendly.
Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Event Venue
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
200
Usual Access Time
8:00AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00AM
Late night availability
Yes
Ceremony & Reception
Dancefloor Available
Sound System Available
Venue
Disabled Access
Exclusive Use
Outdoor Reception Space
City View
In-House Wedding Coordinator
On-Site Parking
Pet Friendly
Food and Drink
Alcohol Licence
In-house Catering
External Catering Permitted
In-House Wine List
Full Description
About us:
GRUB is a husband and wife owned business, having started 9 years ago as a Latin American street food stall.
Since then we have operated a number of venues including Fairfield Social Club, pop ups and our current venue GRUB.
We have run a whole range of weddings, from the traditional to the totally alternative - Drag Queen celebrant? We've seen it all.
What we offer:
Every wedding booking has an event coordinator as standard, who can help you build your perfect day.
We also work with fantastic freelance wedding managers, who can provide a more expansive service.
Being an independent business, we can be really flexible on tailoring things to what suits you and your guests... whether that's having your favourite beer on the bar, or street food from a trip you've been on. Tell us your ideas and we'll try and accommodate!
Where are we:
We're on the edge of Manchester City Centre, 5 minutes from Victoria train station, so are close to a huge range of hotels and transport links to suit any budget.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Jules
Hello and congratulations on your engagement!
We're really excited to hear that you're interested in spending your special day with us at GRUB.
As an independent business, we look forward to welcoming you into our friendly venue and putting together the special day you've always dreamed of.
Look forward to getting to know you and the little touches that will make your day personal to you!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2013
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
Reviews
(5)
(5)
H
Helen and Tom
Happy couple married in April
May 2023
Exactly what we wanted for a non-traditional day
The upstairs hall offers the perfect foundation for a great party, with awesome murals on the walls and a great vibe on decor and furniture. Then it's up to you, they're incredible flexible with any bits you want to add and make great recommendations on what has worked in the past with regards to decor and service. It was exactly what we wanted for a non-traditional wedding party and we couldn't have asked for anything better. Plus there are some ace spots for photos!
T
Tom and Ralph
Happy couple married in April
May 2023
It was beyond our wildest dreams
We genuinely cannot thank you and your EXTRAORDINARY team enough for the truly magical day we had. We’re still processing and emotional but HONESTLY the day was faultless and we are so so grateful for all of your hard work. We can never thank you enough. It was beyond our wildest dreams.
J
Jenny and John
Happy couple married in April
May 2023
We couldn't have asked for a better day
I just wanted to say thank you again for everything you guys did to it run as smoothly as it did. We couldn't have asked for a better day and that was helped by all your staff on the day being as wonderful as they are. For most of our guests, it was their first time in the building and everyone absolutely loved it! GRUB has always been one of our favourite places to visit in Manchester and will now hold a special place with us for the future.
E
Elizabeth and Dan
Happy couple married in November
May 2023
I cannot recommend GRUB enough
I cannot recommend GRUB enough to anyone who is looking for a fun, well organised and laid back event. The food service was amazing, the bar team were incredible and Jules worked really hard to make sure our day was spot on.
G
Grace and Andrew
Happy couple married in October
May 2023
Everything was how we wanted
Everything was how we wanted and there was no stress, so we could just enjoy the day. All of our guests commented on how super special it was - the venue and the food got a lot of compliments.
Location & Contact Details
Address
50 Red Bank, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 4HF, England
Travel Notes
Find us at the Red Bank Project, 50 Red Bank, Manchester, M4 4HF, not far from the Arena.
Our nearest bus stop is on Cheetham Hill Road serviced by Go North West and Stagecoach (under 5 minutes walk from GRUB).
Free on street parking is available from 6pm on weekdays at from 12 noon on weekends. The nearest public car parks are Red Bank Car Park, located on Faber St, and the car park on Roger St.
Bike parking is available in our garden.
Nearest Town
Manchester
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M602
Nearest Train Station
Manchester Victoria
Nearest Airport
Manchester airport
Press & Awards
(6)
Press & Awards (3)
National Geographic
The Observer
The Guardian
Industry Awards (3)
Nationwide Caterers Association - North West Street Food Representative
Manchester Evening News - Best casual dining 2019
Manchester Food and Drink Festival - Best food event 2017 & 2019
FAQ
(10)
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
You don't want to die single do you?
Last year we had a couple of film-fanatics that absolutely made the most of our unique space - you can read more about their day here: https://shuttergoclick.co.uk/blog/grub-manchester-wedding-venue
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Enjoy it! Find a venue that reflects you as a couple and the rest will be easy - if you're laidback and friendly like us, your day is likely to be a breeze.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Personalised macaroons... need we say more.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Quirky, friendly, laid-back, tasty and fun!
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Oh but there's so many! It would have to be one of our many graffitied walls.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We've had a couple of recognisable guests - but that would be telling ;)
What’s your favourite canapé?
Halloumi and pomegranate bites from Eat Like a Greek!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Vegan bacon butties from our very own CAFF - of course.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The cinema!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We're a truly independent business that puts sustainability at the core of everything we do.
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