Your Event at Social Refuge
Looking for a space that’s vibrant, inclusive, and full of personality? Whether it’s a birthday bash, book launch, team away day or something totally unique, we’ve got you covered. Social Refuge offers flexible spaces in the heart of Manchester, designed for connection, celebration, and creativity.
Corporate Events
Not your typical meeting space.
If you’re tired of bland boardrooms and hotel conference rooms, you’ll love what we offer. Social Refuge brings colour, creativity, and a refreshingly different vibe to corporate events. Whether you’re hosting a team-building day, a panel talk, a product launch or a relaxed networking night, our venue brings people together in an atmosphere that feels relaxed, open, and genuinely inspiring.
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Our flexible layout can be tailored for presentations, workshops, or social gatherings. We’ve got all the essentials like AV support and great coffee — plus plenty of extras like catering, cocktails, and a team who actually want your event to shine. And because we’re a queer-owned, community-focused space, your booking supports something meaningful too.
Private Events
Celebrate in style — your way.
From low-key gatherings to full-on birthday parties, our space is made for queer joy and big vibes. We’ve hosted birthdays, engagement parties, queer weddings, reunions and everything in between — and we love helping people create events that feel truly personal.
Downstairs, we’ve got a open plan space that seats up to 100 people.
Our full bar is ready to serve custom cocktails, and our sound system means the party can keep going long after dessert. We can help you plan everything from catering to entertainment, and we’re always up for adding a unique twist — think themed decor, curated playlists, or even a queer performance or two. Whatever you’re dreaming up, we’re here to make it happen.
