Manchester Christmas Parties

A tunning venue that overlooks Media City and The Quays, you can't go wrong with a seasonal soiree at The Botanist. The beautiful space is decked out in greenery and vintage touches, with a bar that whips up delicious gin-based cocktails.

They're offering a number of catering options for Christmas parties, including finger foods and a set menu that starts from £26.95 per person - think hanging turkey kebabs, baked camembert and sticky toffee pudding.

When it comes to Christmas party ideas in Manchester, Flight Club has to be right up. Not only do they have packages for an event, but also the festive brunch social where you'll get your own oches, a themed cocktail on arrival, a bottle of prosecco each and unlimited pizza.

Immersive Gamebox have your Christmas parties covered, especially if you want to go head-to-head, get competitive or work as a team. Think everything from Squid Game to spies and more across the interactive scenarios, all while you don those motion sensor visors.

Mowgli Corn Exchange is a stunning destination throughout the year, tucked away inside this iconic building and featuring everything from fairy lights to quirky swing seats. Expect to chow down on three festive courses of Indian street food at your Christmas party, which can be booked for up to 28 guests and includes prosecco or beer per person too.

Think everything from their signature yoghurt chaat bombs to the restaurant's famous two-tiered, pot-luck tiffin boxes filled with curry, as well as brownie for dessert.

For a Christmas celebration to remember, make your way to The Metropolitan in West Didsbury, where the festive vibes are in full swing.

With its tall windows, unique wallpaper, and leather-clad furnishings, this grand pub offers a warm and inviting spot to throw a holiday bash. Look forward to bubbly drinks packages, beers and wines, alongside canapes with pigs in blankets. 

An ode to 1970s members' clubs and adult entertainment, Whiskey Down is the place if you're feeling a little more cheeky come your Christmas do. How to find this underground den? Enter through the purple door just off Albert Square.

For a casino Christmas party in Manchester, there's no better place than this. From starting your night at the James Martin Restaurant to continuing the fun across live sport screenings, cards and games, this one is able to keep you going all night.

Dress up and head on down to this luxe drinking experience for a top-notch evening of table service, VIP areas and themed drinks. Dirty Martini has also got a number of seasonal deals, including a limited edition cocktail menu, making your Christmas party planning even easier.

Looking for a unique spot to host your Christmas party? When all the usual bars and restaurants just won't cut it, check out NQ64 in the Northern Quarter. This nostalgic spot is decked out in neon graffiti and retro games consoles, as well as arcade machines, offering everything from Street Fighter to Guitar Hero.

They also offer a cracking menu of themed cocktails, including the Aku Aku fruit punch or a Powerstar martini. You can also hire their Christmas terrace this winter, which fits a maximum of 200 people, complete with festive decor and heaters.

If you're looking for something a little different come this year's Christmas party, grab a ticket to Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four. Don an orange jumpsuit, smuggle in your choice of liquor and your fellow inmates will shake you up delicious, bespoke cocktails.

The Lawn Club is a magical option for your Christmas party, as the pop-up winter yurt returns with an apres-ski disco theme. Think cosy rugs, alpine beats and seasonal menus to munch through as well.

Planning on finding a swanky Christmas party venue in Manchester? This sleek Argentinian restaurant is sure to impress. Gaucho is renowned for its succulent steaks, impressive wine selection and jaw-dropping interiors, with private dining alongside dedicated festive menus to boot.

You can always rely on Withy Grove's O'Neill's for some festive fun come Christmastime. Not only are there spaces to hire for some shindigs with loved ones, but there's also a mouthwatering menu brimming with yuletide favourites for the party season. 

Make your Christmas party activity something totally different with Escape Hunt Manchester, where you'll have 60 minutes to figure out the puzzles across a pirate, Viking, Wild West or Imperial Japanese-themed room. Now there's a unique experience.

Fancy some bowling? Get your competitive hats on, lace on those oh-so-snazzy shoes and perfect your strike game. Championing the late-night fun vibes, Dog Bowl has a New York-style diner to go along with their bowling lanes, so you can fill your boots on some delicious foods and then let the games begin. 

Established in 1804, The Oxnoble stands as one of the city's top pubs, showcasing beautiful stained glass light fixtures, luxurious deep red decor, and elegant dark wood accents.

It's a fantastic spot in Manchester for a Christmas party - look forward to making the most of its drinks packages (grap three bottles of prosecco for £50 or six for £85) alongside a moreish buffet spread featuring everybody's favourites: pigs in blankets.

When it comes to Christmas party packages in Manchester, The Liquor Store are coming in hot with a combo of festive drinks receptions, themed decor, DJs, photobooths and more. Choose this buzzing venue for a playlist of indie, rock 'n' roll and pop classics in true Mancunian fashion.

The ideal venue for a casual work Christmas party in Manchester this 2024, Foundry Project offers a whips up menu that includes quirky turkey burgers, vegan nutcracker pizzas and cheese aplenty. And to wash it down? There will be free-flowing fizz and themed winter cocktails.

Join Electric Shuffle Manchester this holiday season for its Festive Brunch, with tickets starting from £30 per person, or head down to enjoy your Christmas party by securing one of its many private hire areas, or simply enjoying a low-key game of high-tech shuffleboard yourselves. 

You'll be able to play with your mates, delight in sharing plates and pizzas and sip on impressive cocktails all in the heart of Deansgate. 

Want to make your bash a traditional, sit-down affair? Our guide to Christmas dinner has it all, from beaut pubs serving classic plates with all the trimmings to yuletide-themed burgers and more.

From the fairy lit teepee that also has roaring open fires to the Christmas set menu and party food options with private hire, The Oast House is a great pick for all kinds of yuletide shindigs. Think hanging turkey kebabs, chicken liver brandy pate and more across the cosy space.

A lively sports bar that's inspired by all things Australian, Walkabout in the Printworks is a top choice for Christmas nights out and hearty meals with friends. Not only can you enjoy affordable beers, spirits and cocktails here, but you can also nab two courses for £20.99, or three for £23.99.

Their seasonal offering includes mushroom and blue cheese arancini, loaded jackfruit nachos, hand-carved turkey with all the trimmings and more.

Feeling a little naughty this festive season? Indulge thanks to these all-inclusive Christmas parties in Manchester, where Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events combine drag entertainment or buff butlers with brunch spreads and bottomless booze to boot, so you hardly have to lift a finger.

Spend Christmas at Peter Street Kitchen, where stunning dishes, delicious cocktails and stylish interiors await. It's all about Japanese and Mexican small plates, so come hungry and be prepared for a tapas-style festive feast, washed down with quirky cocktails or sake.

Grosvenor Casino Didsbury is a great pick of places for your Christmas party, thanks to the chance to munch through three-course dinners while sipping tiramisu martinis and winter spritzes. Better yet, you can make drinks into extensive packages. 

Located on Deansgate, Be At One is a lively cocktail bar that's perfect for Christmas parties. Decked out in quirky neon signs, leather booth seating and touches of gold throughout, you can enjoy a range of delicious concoctions here.

There are a number of private spaces available too, as well as entire venue hire. You can fit anywhere between 40 and 100 guests, perfect for festive events of all sizes.

Spend your evening crooning to Buble, belting out Mariah and swooning over Elton at this quirky Christmas party venue. K2 is a mecca for private karaoke sessions, complete with festive platters of salt and pepper chicken wings, veggie spring rolls and onion rings. 

The Ivy is a stunning place for Manchester city centre Christmas parties, thanks to its swoon-worthy interiors, elegant menu of British classics and signature cocktails. It's the ideal spot for a yuletide celebration, whether you're keen for an intimate lunch or raucous office bash.

This popular Northern Quarter bar is a firm favourite for alternative Christmas parties in Manchester. Twenty Twenty Two hosts DJs on the regular and pairs its festivities with rounds of ping pong - there are even multiple packages or private spaces available to hire.