One final party is set to be a ‘big and messy toast’ to the historic venue’s future
A popular Manchester venue will be closing its doors this month ahead of the transformation of a major new concept (Image: Ducie Street Warehouse)
A popular Manchester venue is set to close its doors this Christmas ahead of a major undertaking which will see it reopen next year as a new food hall.
Ducie Street Warehouse is situated in the former London Warehouse building in the city centre, near Piccadilly Train Station, which was built in 1867 to store cotton bales for the cotton trade. Initially intended for use by the Manchester, Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway (MS&LR), the Grade II-listed building has recently become known for its 194-bed aparthotel, restaurants, gym and bar.
In September, it was announced that the warehouse’s ground floor had been eyed up for a new food hall project – from the team behind Edinburgh Street Food – which would see it become home to ten kitchens, two bars and a huge seating area. Its existing cinema is set to remain in place.
With the proposals set to commence and with an opening highlighted for sometime next year, the team behind Ducie Street Warehouse have now confirmed that it will close on December 15 this year. But before that, the venue will host ‘one final celebration’ in the form of a free Last Night of Ducie Street party on December 12.
The ground floor of the historic Ducie Street Warehouse is set to be transformed into a vibrant food hall next year(Image: Manchester Street Food)
Running from 7.30pm to 11.30pm, the party will feature a line-up of local talent including Gareth James, Reisner, Nathan Burroughs b2b Emile, and Mix-Stress b2b Sharples. The party will also include a range of special drink offers, including £5 pints, £4 wine, £6 cocktails and more.
Organisers of the event have teased that it will be a ‘big and messy toast’ to what’s in the pipeline. A listing for the event said: “Join us for one last free party at Ducie Street Warehouse. Ducie Street is getting a little makeover, with a new concept coming in Spring 2026. But we hit pause, we’re throwing one final Ducie Street party!
Ducie Street Warehouse pictured in 1966, when it was known as the London Road Station Warehouse(Image: Manchester Archives and Local St)
All our DJs, all our favourite faces, all under one roof for one unforgettable night. We’re talking cocktails, wines, pints & shots, all at naughty, cheap prices. So come say goodbye to the Ducie you know, and a big, messy toast to what’s coming next! Because if we’re going out, we’re going out with a bang.”
The Native Manchester aparthotel is understood to be remaining open throughout the transformation project on the ground floor.
Free tickets for the Last Night of Ducie Street party on December 12 can be ordered here.