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Spinningfields has some incredible festive food and drink offers this Christmas
The ultimate guide to festive fun in Spinningfields
Spinningfields has launched a huge range of Christmas food and drink fun, taking place across its many bars and restaurants.
From Indian street food medleys and smoking cocktails, with some ‘wineoke’ and festive faux fur filled teepees along the way, Spinningfields has got it all going on this winter.
Serving as a cosy retreat to enjoy the hustle and bustle of Christmas, here’s the very best things to eat, drink and do across the next month at Spinningfields.
The Alchemist
The Alchemist
Starting off with a local favourite, The Alchemist is inviting people to enjoy either a two or three-course menu with a welcome festive cocktail, nibbles and a digestif shot to end the night.
Famous for always going all-out with its drinks menu, the bar has launched some Christmas-themed specials including a Mulled Belini, Winter Colada and White Chocolate and Raspberry Martini to enjoy across the season.
Get booked in here.
The Ivy
With three special dining offers; the Ivy Brasserie, Ivy Asia and the botanical roof garden, The Ivy gives guests a magical setting to enjoy its vast menus of winter warming seasonal food.
Offering afternoon tea, brunch, lunch and dinner, it’s serving the likes of Duck Liver Parfait, Goose and Turkey Shepherd’s Pie and Lobster and Prawn Cocktail, alongside a huge menu of limited edition curated cocktails in collaboration with Chivas XV Gold Whisky.
Get booked in here.
Australasia
Subterranean neighbourhood eatery Australasia is serving coastal-inspired three and four-course menus this Christmas, which features British ingredients with a distinctive Australian twist.
With dishes such as Wagyu Nigiri and Matcha Kombu Cured Salmon making the menu, alongside Miso Bakes Cod and Goose Fat Roast Potatoes – it’s a great destination for alternative dining after a rummage around the Christmas markets.
Get booked in here.
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The Oast House
One of Manchester’s most iconic venues for good, old fashioned festive fun, The Oast House is offering a dazzling programme of events in and around its curious teepee.
Enjoy live music from local acts, festive tipples and delicious menus full of hearty dishes such as Bratwurst Hot Dogs, Yorkshire Pudding Wraps, Loaded Pies and Turkey Hanging Kebabs.
With fire pits, faux fur throws, festive fairy lights and warming drinks, The Curious Teepee is one of Manchester’s most atmospheric winter venues.
Get booked in here.
Fazenda
Fazenda is transporting guests to the shores of South America this Christmas and New Year with its renowned menu of century-old gaucho traditions combined with rodizio dining.
Guests can enjoy Brazilian influenced food, with the option to upgrade to silver, gold or platinum packages which include a glass of fizz or Veuve Clicquot and five Brazilian sweet treats.
Get booked in here.
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20 Stories
Serving as a serene sanctuary up in the skies above the city, 20 Stories has launched a bespoke cocktail menu curated in collaboration with Ciroc vodka.
For Christmas Day, the venue is also relieving all of the stress of home cooking with its five-course tasting menu, designed by the restaurant’s executive chef Daniel Scott.
The dishes combine seasonal ingredients and locally sourced produce and can be joined by three wine pairings, carefully curated by head sommelier Andreas Rosendal.
Get booked in here.
Comptoir Libanais
With a mix of Middle Eastern and Lebanese cuisine, Comptoir Libanais offers an all-day dining experience full of healthy, fresh and honest food.
The laid-back setting makes for authentic feasting, and the festive menu offers diners two-courses and mint tea for £28.95 and three-courses and tea for £34.95.
Stand-out dishes include the Mixed Grill with lamb kofta, chicken kofta and chicken taouk, as well as the Seabass Sayadiyah and Vanilla and Mango Cheesecake.
Get booked in here.
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Tattu
Tattu has launched a stunning winter campaign, ‘The Great Snow’ where guests can experience the wonder of Aurora Borealis dancing across the restaurant whilst dining under the frozen cherry blossom.
The restaurant has created a special cocktail for Christmas that’s a blend of Grey Goose vodka, white chocolate and sparkling cherry.
The desserts follow suit, with the restaurant’s signature Cherry Blossom snow-topped with icy blue candyfloss plus a new Mount Heng Flambe, an indulgent baked Alaska with marashino cherry, coconut, hazelnuts and meringue structured to resemble China’s Mount Heng.
Get booked in here.
Sakku Samba
Sakku Samba is offering an all-you-can-eat buffet of elegant excess, with an endless selection of dishes including nigiri, gyoza, sashimi, picanha, carneiro and much more.
Alongside this, diners can also enjoy the restaurant’s A La Carte menu of Brazilian/Japanese fusion food, which centres on traditional grill dishes, noodles and more.
Get booked in here.
The Lawn Club
The Lawn Club has reinvented itself as a winter wonderland this season, complete with a brand new fairy-light adorned pergola for walk-in guests, as well as festive pods that have been upgraded with cosy blankets.
A welcoming social spot, located in the heart of Spinningfields, guests can also enjoy an all-day food and drinks menu which offers something for everyone, from antipasti boards and burgers, to craft beers and cocktails – perfect for lunchtime meetings, mate dates, and after work drinks.
Get booked in here.
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Provence Wine
Nothing says Christmas more than a wineoke session with bottomless bottles, right? Provence Wine is offering this for group bookings with the option to add on entertainment, games and wine tastings hosted by an in-house wine aficionado.
The wine bar and coffee house caters for every occasion and guests can select from a menu categorised by ‘wine occasions’, as well as a menu of light bites and nibbles.
Get booked in here.
Scene Indian Street Kitchen
Taking customers on a journey through the flavour filled streets of India, Pakistan and South Asia, Scene Indian Street Kitchen offers diners authentic street food.
The tranquil riverside terrace overlooks the River Irwell, offering visitors an excellent option for enjoying food al fresco, the traditional way.
The outdoor heated garden veranda caters for those wanting to relax and unwind with some drinks and shisha while dining on some authentic street food.
Get booked in here.
Thaikhun
If turkey with all the trimmings isn’t quite up your street, Thaikhun kicks off its own Christmas party with a fantastically affordable set menu and a range of festive cocktails to wash it down.
Beginning at just £17.50pp, the tinsel-strewn Thai feast promises dishes guaranteed to please the fussiest of eaters, complete with curries, noodle dishes, sharing platters and more.
Get booked in here.
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The new FREE Christmas night market with over 40 traders from across our region
Get in the festive spirit!
Get in the festive spirit with a brand new FREE Christmas makers night market, with over 40 traders and small businesses from across the region.
Brought to you by Renaker, the Manchester Made Christmas night market is coming to New Jackson, Deansgate Square from Friday December 6th to Sunday December 8th.
Following on from a successful summer market in May, the Manchester Made Market is returning bigger and better than before but with a Christmassy twist.
Manchester Made Market
Expect a ‘cosy and magical’ Christmas night market experience, with food, drink, live music and even a grotto for visits to Father Christmas.
There’ll be Christmas trees galore, glittering with lighting, with one huge show-stopping tree taking centre stage.
Bringing together over 40 artisanal traders and small businesses from across the region, the three-day event will showcase a plethora of food produce, homewares, crafts and creations.
Manchester Made Market
Visitors will be sure to find unique Christmas gifts that support local businesses, including from The Cole Men and their award winning sauces, Moon & Sixpence’s handmade jewellery, and fine art photography by Craig Barker.
There’ll be live music from a 20-piece choir, playing Christmas classics, cocktails from Manchester Gin and Gooey’s sweet treats.
The experts from Millington Hall Farm in Altrincham will be bringing a taste of their Wild Grill experience, including live sausage making demonstrations and an array of German sausages served from a festive BBQ trailer.
Manchester Made Market
Families with children can visit the Christmas grotto, where Father Christmas himself will be waiting in a cosy tipi – kids will get a gift from Santa, and bookings can be made online for £8.50 per child.
Manchester Made Market will be open from 4pm to 9pm on Friday December 6th, and 1pm to 9pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th – pre-register for a free guest list ticket and 50% off a hot chocolate HERE, or book the Christmas grotto HERE.
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Free one-day Christmas festival returning to Stockport to kick off festive season
Get in the festive spirit in Stockport!
Stockport’s free, one-day Christmas festival is returning this festive season, with 200 performers and more than 50 shows.
Spectacular Sunday will return to the town on November 17th at various sites and venues.
Following the success of last year’s event, hundreds of performers will take over Stockport, with everything from giant roller-skating presents to a living snow globe and roaming Christmas dolls.
There will also be street theatre, including grumpy Christmas grandads, a gigantic balloon man and water show.
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Produced by carnival arts organisation Global Grooves and organised by Stockport Council, Totally Stockport, Merseyway and Stockport Market, the town centre will be buzzing with Christmas excitement.
Events will be happening in iconic Stockport locations like Market Place, Underbanks, Merseyway, Redrock and Suffragette Square.
A grand finale in Merseyway will bring together the brass bands of Stockport, ending the day with a huge flash mob and rendition of All You Need Is Love.
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Cllr Singleton, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Sport, said: “We’re so excited to bring this event back after last year’s amazing success.
“It’s such a fun way to get everyone in the festive spirit and really shows off what makes Stockport special – our sense of community and joy.
“With loads of free performances and activities, plus a chance to enjoy the newly improved areas of Merseyway, it’s a perfect day out for families.
“Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is all about having fun, making memories, and starting the holiday season in style.”
Spectacular Sunday is happening from 11am to 5pm on Sunday November 17th – find out more HERE.
The prestigious Manchester Art Fair is back in town for its 16th year next month, bringing with it a vibrant gallery space showcasing thousands of works from over 500 artists.
One of the biggest and most significant events in the UK art world calendar, it’ll take over Manchester Central for three days, from Friday November 15th to 17th.
The city will be flooded with art from all corners of the world, championing everything from local heroes to new emerging talent, as well as international artists with worldwide acclaim.
Manchester Art Fair
A wide range of artistic disciplines will be represented at the event, from painters, illustrators, and sculptors to graffiti artists and everything in between.
Expect exhibitions, workshops, Q&A sessions, demos, book signings and parties happening across the event.
Tickets include free access to art workshops and talks from leading artists and cultural experts, and are on sale now.
You can grab them HERE.
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