Manchester has long been a hub for Christmas revelries, and nothing is quite so festive as great food and drink in any celebration. The city is awash with special seasonal menus in restaurants, markets with street food stalls lined up along streets, and don’t forget tours to try more than one local business putting on their own version of Christmas cheer. With all this going on and more, it’s no wonder Manchester is eternally famous for Christmas parties, visits, and escapes at this time of the year. We’ve added some ideas below to help you get started on where to head for your celebrations.
Visit A Mancunian Christmas Market
Manchester’s Christmas Markets have attracted visitors for decades and, in that time, have often been voted the best festive markets throughout the UK. Think stalls aplenty – often hundreds at the larger markets – offering everything from homemade crafts, toys, gifts, clothing, and of course, more food and drink assortments you could ever wish to try in one visit. From bratwurst, black pudding, cakes, seasonal puds, mulled wine and cider, and so much more, the most challenging part of your time will be choosing what to try. Millions of visitors have enjoyed the Manchester Christmas Markets over the last two decades – for more info on the 2022 varieties, take a look at the Visit Manchester Guide.
Hit the Warehouses
Being an old industrial city, Manchester has more than one warehouse celebrating Christmas with lunches throughout November and December, parties, dinners, cocktail and drinks events at their bars, and even celebrations on the big day. So why not get along and enjoy the likes of the Ducie Street Warehouse – their Christmas menus are a firm Manchester favourite with a rep for celebrating the festive season in style. There is more than one uniquely converted warehouse space around the city, offering a range of events that will appeal to festive foodies seeking something different.
Get On Tour
If you’re looking for an alternative experience that lets you try many of the city’s offerings or even a food-related gift, why not try a food tour?
A guided tour of Manchester’s culinary scene at any time of year is a winner, and never more so than in December when there is so much to eat, but the selection can cause overwhelm. Companies like Scranchester Tours offer a guided discovery adventure of Manchester’s gastronomist past and present. Discover hidden gems and culinary curiosities, and of course, take the chance to stuff yourself silly along the way.
Give a Little Back
Manchester residents are known for their generosity and helping others in Christmas’s true spirit. From local Manc restaurants feeding homeless folks to charity appeals providing gifts to disadvantaged children and low-income families around Greater Manchester. If you’d like to get involved, there are charities and local businesses that take the opportunity to spread the Christmas cheer. So why not give a feed and some bevvies to those who need it to top off your Christmas celebrations?
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