Albert’s Schloss is rolling out its Wunderbar White Christmas for 2025, turning the Peter Street bier palace into a full Alpine spectacle with roaring fires, festive feasting and a stacked programme of brass bands, cabaret and Santa drop-ins. Expect limited-edition Christmas cocktails, indulgent Cook Haus set menus, the return of the crowd-pleasing Cheese Fondue and a month of showtime that makes Schloss one of Manchester’s most full-throttle festive venues.

Manor House Lindley has a packed festive schedule. December sees Festive Afternoon Tea running Wednesday to Sunday, candle making workshops with prosecco afternoon tea, silver jewellery workshops with wine and sharing boards, and another Festive Tasting Night on 18 December. They also offer private dining and party spaces for office groups or bigger end-of-year events, with flexible menus and room hire options.

Hawksmoor Manchester is doing Christmas its own way: the usual top notch steaks, Sunday roasts and martinis, with a few festive extras. From 24 November you get limited-edition Christmas cocktails created with top bars in NYC, Dublin, Chicago and Edinburgh, plus rich seasonal sides like bone marrow stuffing, cows in blankets and Brussels with steak and bone marrow sausage. Look no further – ideal for everything from cosy dinners and post-markets feasts to private dining for up to 14 and larger group celebrations.

This new Christmas market comes from the team behind GRUB. They’ve linked up with Allied London to put something a little more grown-up than their previous homespun, outsider-minded bazaars. Less grub, more fare.

The Municipal Hotel & Spa MGallery in Liverpool has launched a full Christmas programme, transforming the building into a festive showcase with seasonal menus at Seaforth, elegant afternoon teas in the Botanic Tearoom and winter cocktails in Palm Court. The spa is also running tailored treatments throughout December, rounding out a polished set of options for guests looking to celebrate or decompress over the holidays.

The Black Friar has unveiled a full winter takeover, turning the pub into a festive miracle packed with more than 3,000 baubles, a Santa’s Workshop setup, seasonal menus and limited-edition Christmas cocktails created with Salford Rum. Families can drop letters to Santa for the chance of a gift, while the Winter Tavern is loaded with lights, presents and a bigger festive glow than any olde worlde halo.

Don’t forget about New Year’s Eve. Our beloved Side Street is running with a full venue takeover and a three-room party led by Manchester collective Good Custard. From 8pm, it’s all about Side Store, Side Bar and Side Space, each running its own soundtrack of funk, disco, house and party anthems. Guests can drift between rooms, prosecco in hand, before a confetti-soaked midnight countdown.

Early Bird tickets start at £15, with £25 general admission and £10 walk-ins after midnight, capacity permitting. Cocktails run until 3am, covering Side Street signatures plus seasonal specials like the Christmas Cosmo and the Irish Night. With three spaces, a solid DJ lineup and late-night/early-morning hours, it’s looking like one of our top-tipped Manchester NYE parties.

Treehouse Hotel Manchester is marking its first Christmas with two seasonal stay packages: a family-focused Merry Movie Magic experience with cinema screenings, in-room teepees and letters from Santa, and a Bubbly & Bright option for couples and friends featuring Moët, city views and breakfast at Pip.

Refuge at the Kimpton Clocktower has rolled out its festive programme, including a new afternoon tea with a boozy hot chocolate trolley, the return of its group feasting menu and free community choir performances every Sunday. The venue is also offering gift vouchers, making it an easy spot for seasonal gatherings and experience-led presents.