North West and Lake District
Manchester Central Convention Complex
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Manchester Central Convention Complex before planning the drinks service.
Conference and exhibition venue bars | North West and Lake District
Conference and exhibition venue bars in North West and Lake District
Planning a conference, exhibition, meeting or business reception in North West and Lake District? Start with the booked venue and event format. A staffed drinks point should fit the room, service window and guest flow, whether it supports an exhibitor area or a reception.
Cocktailhire can plan staffed bar service, mobile bars, cocktails and alcohol-free options where the venue and organiser permit an outside supplier. The venue pages below cover different event uses; confirm the exact room, catering rules and permissions before a service is booked.
What the event needs
A service point that fits the format
The drinks service should suit the guests and the space without interrupting meetings, conversations or the event programme.
What gets checked
Space, rules and service flow before the day
Check room access, space, power, water, storage, catering rules, service times, glassware and expected guest numbers.
What to do next
Open the venue page for your event
Each venue page sets out the relevant event use and the permissions to confirm before planning outside drinks service.
Featured venues in North West and Lake District
Start with the venue your event uses
North West and Lake District
Emirates Old Trafford
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Emirates Old Trafford before planning the drinks service.
North West and Lake District
Hotel Football Old Trafford
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Hotel Football Old Trafford before planning the drinks service.
North West and Lake District
The Edwardian Manchester
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at The Edwardian Manchester before planning the drinks service.
North West and Lake District
The Midland Manchester
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at The Midland Manchester before planning the drinks service.
North West and Lake District
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly before planning the drinks service.
All venues in North West and Lake District
Conference and exhibition venue pages in this region
Manchester Central Convention ComplexDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Manchester Central Convention ComplexEmirates Old TraffordDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Emirates Old TraffordHotel Football Old TraffordDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Hotel Football Old TraffordThe Edwardian ManchesterHotel meeting and reception bar service, subject to outside-supplier approval.The Midland ManchesterDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at The Midland ManchesterManchester Marriott Hotel PiccadillyMeeting and reception bar service planned around the room and hotel permission.Convention Centre at Liverpool Experience CampusConference and delegate-reception drinks, only with operator and catering approval.Exhibition Centre LiverpoolDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Exhibition Centre LiverpoolMTC LiverpoolConfirmed Liverpool events only; check the facility booking and outside-drinks permission.Titanic Hotel LiverpoolDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Titanic Hotel LiverpoolPullman LiverpoolMeeting and reception drinks service, subject to hotel and organiser approval.thestudio ManchesterMeeting and networking drinks only with written venue consent and buyout terms settled.Winter Gardens BlackpoolDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Winter Gardens BlackpoolThe Spine LiverpoolDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at The Spine LiverpoolBlackpool Conference and Exhibition CentreDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Blackpool Conference and Exhibition CentreMercure Manchester Piccadilly HotelDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly HotelClayton Hotel Manchester AirportDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Clayton Hotel Manchester AirportCrowne Plaza Liverpool City CentreDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre
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Planning answers
Useful answers for venue and exhibitor planning
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