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Located near the heart of downtown Bradenton, Urban Loft Manatee Central (formally known as Manatee Central Banquets) is a unique and versatile venue. Completely renovated, the 4,000 square feet space combines the elegant historical architecture with a contemporary rustic feel. The space includes a full functioning bar, pool table, shuffleboard and a bridal suite that is sure to take any brides breath away! Urban Loft Manatee Central is a spectacular venue for weddings, private parties, corporate events, fundraisers, fashion shows, art exhibitions, and more.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

4,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

3,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$50

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
September

Reviews of Urban Loft at Manatee Central

User1468285
User1468285 Sent on 05/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Nichole was great with working with us on our schedules and the venue was perfect for our 1950s old Hollywood theme. There was plenty of room for our guests and our vendors. Nichole helped make our day perfect and even offered a cleaning service for after so we wouldn't have to clean after the long day. I would recommend this venue to anyone who loves the DIY wedding to create your own space to the way you like it. They are also very reasonably priced.
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Katie Sent on 06/14/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Great space for the price (around $1,500). The staff is easy to work with and didn't impose any silly rules, like paying to bring in a caterer or cake cutting fees. The only strange rules they had was no beer bottles and no candles, both which are reasonable. They were just pretty much like, here is the space, decorate it how you want, just clean up when you are done. The beautiful exposed red brick gave a nice vintage feel to the location without being too theme-y or overdone.
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Sarah Sent on 11/07/2017
4.7 out of 5 rating
UNFORTUNATELY THEY ARE NO LONGER IN BUSINESS
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Tish Sent on 12/13/2014
4.5 out of 5 rating
The building is historic and beautiful. I grew up in this area so I appreciate the history of the building
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Hope Sent on 10/05/2015
4.4 out of 5 rating
Good deal for a reception hall for a large group of people, especially considering the lack of options in the area.
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User1944019 Sent on 11/29/2014
4 out of 5 rating
Loved having our wedding here!
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User900370 Sent on 08/15/2012
4 out of 5 rating
I absolutely LOVED this venue as did most guests at my wedding. The old brick building added a lot of character that I was looking for and made it easier when it came to decorating. My only reason for not giving all 5 stars would be because of the venues "assistants" that changed about 3 times since I booked the venue and the last one being quite rude and trying to charge me extra to meet at the venue when I was in town for the day which had never happened before. Other than that I would recommend this venue to others :)
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User1595604 Sent on 04/23/2014
3.2 out of 5 rating
The venue is very shabby chic, and any vintage lover would be glad to have it. The Bradentown Scoop is an ice cream shop 50s style beneath the venue. The venue has so much space, a bar you can stock, and chairs and tables are included. The dance floor and sound system was such an added bonus. We had our wedding and reception there. The downtown area is georgous, especially for the photographs. The lighting is lovely. They have carts to help you get things up and down the elevator.
A few gripes. I was suppose to get 2 visits with the event coordinator, but when i tried to set them up for two consecutive days, she said I only had one. That made me unhappy. Also, the carpet is covered in stains. No open flame candles due to the springlers for fire safely either. Another con, we had to break down and arrange the tables before I got married, on the same day at 9am. The venue is a bit hard to find as well. They have an incorrect address online, so be careful. The coordinator did tours as we set up for the wedding. It was a bit awkward. They require a 500 deposit, and at the end of the night, she was a bit pushy and hinted to not giving it back due to the stains on the carpet. We had to bring up that those were there when we got here. Our heavy duty 55 gal trash bags were all intact and secure. No liquid went into them.
Overall, I had a great time. It is hard to not enjoy being married. I would use them again, but be careful to include more things in my contract, and negotiate the price.
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Jo Sent on 07/22/2008
2.9 out of 5 rating
I have mixed feelings about this vendor. We held our reception in this venue, and it was truly beautiful. My husband and I were able to save a lot of money by bringing in our own food and alcohol. The venue is just a great open space, so you would need to rent everything from linens to china, but in our case, it was worth it. As great as the venue itself was, I cannot get over how my husband and I were treated by the property manager, Matt. He was rude, hard to get in touch with, changed the terms of our agreement, and generally made me feel uncomfortable. I've yet to decide whether dealing with him was worth the great venue we were able to use. I would make sure you have everything in writing concerning this management, and be prepared to make numerous unreturned phone calls. Also, don't be surprised if he stands you up for a scheduled appointment - twice.
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Kim Sent on 02/19/2014
The staff is very unprofessional! You put down a 500.00 security deposit and pay a 175.00 clean up fee. While on your honeymoon you see that they have cashed your security deposit without letting you know. When you ask why all you are told is because there was extra clean up. When asked for proof because you were the last to leave and you know it wasn't trashed they have only a picture of about 36 rose peddles in the floor. I would NEVER recommend this venue!!!
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Urban Loft at Manatee Central frequently asked questions

Urban Loft at Manatee Central includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
Urban Loft at Manatee Central includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Urban Loft at Manatee Central includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by Urban Loft at Manatee Central for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
Urban Loft at Manatee Central offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Urban Loft at Manatee Central offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Urban Loft at Manatee Central offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Urban Loft at Manatee Central offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Urban Loft at Manatee Central is recommended by 69% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3.5 in quality of service, 3.5 in value, 3.4 in average response time, 3.4 in flexibility and 3.3 in professionalism.

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