The Pen and Pencil

The Pen and Pencil is a bar and restaurant in Manchester's Northern Quarter, with two spaces that together accommodate up to 150 guests. Warm lighting and a bar counter set the tone, and the back room offers a more contained option for groups of up to 65. On-site facilities include high-speed internet, air conditioning, onsite catering, a bar and cocktail area, breakout rooms, and basic lighting - a practical combination for daytime meetings or evening gatherings. The full venue and back room can be considered independently depending on the scale of your event. Piccadilly Gardens tram stop is a six-minute walk, with Market Street tram stop eight minutes away, making the venue straightforward to reach by public transport. Manchester Airport is approximately 27 minutes by car. Piccadilly Gardens itself is within easy walking distance, and Manchester Central Convention Complex is around 18 minutes on foot - useful context if your event sits alongside a larger programme.