One of the best examples of Venetian Gothic revival in the city, the hall is a Grade II* listed building.

The hall was built to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the 1662 Act of Uniformity, when the secession of some 2,000 Anglican clergy led to the birth of Nonconformism.

Other groups which used the building included the Home Missionary Board, Sir Charles Hallé's choir and the Manchester Unitarian Sunday School Union.

[3] After a period of disuse and dereliction in the early 21st century, the hall was renovated c. 2012 and now houses a bar, restaurant and hotel.

[4] The Memorial Hall is one of the best examples in Manchester of the Venetian Gothic revival style, inspired by such buildings as the Ca' d'Oro, with fine stone tracery on all windows and a palatial exterior.