Event venueUp to 300
Wakes & funeral receptions in Salford
Wake and funeral reception venues in Salford
When the family needs a place to gather and remember, Salford has calm, private rooms close by. The White Swan in Swinton has its own bar for up to 160, Albert's Worsley can take care of the food for up to 200, and The Walkden Suite has space for a larger gathering of up to 300.
Rooms
3 venues
for wakes
Guests
160 to 300
depending on the room
Private bar
2 of 3
rooms
Own food
0 of 3
let you bring it
RestaurantUp to 200
Albert's Worsley
Swinton, Salford
The Harold Riley Room and The Ellesmere Room
Enquire for rates
Private barFood on site
PubUp to 160
At a glance
3 rooms in Salford that host wakes & funeral receptions, from event venues, restaurants and pubs, for 160 to 300 guests. 2 have a private bar, and 1 can do the food for you.
| Venue | Area | Guests | Private bar | Food | Step-free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walkden SuiteEvent venue | Walkden | Up to 300 | Ask | ||
| Albert's WorsleyRestaurant | Swinton | Up to 200 | Venue caters | ||
| The White SwanPub | Swinton | Up to 160 | Ask |
What to look for
- Short-notice availability on the day of the funeral
- A private room, or at least a separate area away from the main bar
- Tea, coffee and a simple buffet that can be ready when guests arrive
- Parking and step-free access for older guests
- Flexible numbers, since attendance is hard to predict
Questions people ask
How many wake and funeral reception venues are there in Salford?
We list 3 rooms in Salford that take wakes & funeral receptions, across Walkden and Swinton. Each one has been checked against the venue's own website or another public source.
What's the biggest wake and funeral reception venue in Salford?
The Walkden Suite in Walkden is the largest we list, for up to 300 guests. For a smaller group, The White Swan holds up to 160.
How do I find a wake venue at short notice?
Send the same enquiry to two or three venues near the service at once, with the date, rough numbers and start time. Our wake guide covers what to say and what to ask.
Do venues charge a deposit for a wake?
Some do, some don't. Many pubs simply charge for the buffet per head. Ask for the total cost in writing.
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