Manchester Christmas Gifts And Gift Experiences

One of the most unusual Christmas gifts Manchester has to offer, a voucher for Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four is sure to impress. This interactive prison bar will throw your recipient in a cell with their group, where inmate mixologists will shake up bespoke cocktails using the booze they've smuggled in as contraband. 

But that's not all, as live actors create a story of deceit and rebellion before your very eyes - one you'll play a crucial part in through solitary confinement, interrogations from the warden and more.

11 Central - a joint venture in Salford from Seven Bro7hers brewing and Four Sis4ers distillery - offers a great experience to gift your loved one this Christmas. Their voucher can be redeemed against a gin-making experience, starting with a G&T on arrival, the history of gin and a guided tasting to inspire your own recipe.

Next, they'll become the master distiller (while nursing another gin and tonic) by choosing from over 50 different botanicals to add to their gin - leaving with a totally bespoke 700ml bottle that's available to reorder in the future.

Stockport's Cherry Jam have you covered for gifting bottomless afternoon teas, alongside charcuterie and cheese sessions also accompanied by unlimited drinks or a choice of themed bottomless supper clubs. This voucher is redeemable against such a variety of fun-fuelled events, that it allows your giftee fantastic flexibility.

Better yet, these guys' experiences are rated five stars and always come with games of music-based bingo, as well as delicious food provided by Poynton Tearoom and free-flowing drinks spanning cocktails, prosecco and mocktails.

Inspired by the rootin', tootin' southern states of America, Blues Kitchen is the destination for slow and low-cooked meats, as well as burgers, boozy brunches, and Bourbon. Make your Christmas gift a £25 to £200 voucher to drink and dine at this Spinningfields venue.

But that's not all, since regular live music covering jazz, blues, pop, throwbacks and more also plays here - creating a full experience.

Looking for a fun and unique gift? Treat someone special to the ultimate baking experience with a gift voucher for two for The Big Manchester Bake. This voucher offers an exciting and hands-on experience where participants can unleash their inner bakers and compete in a thrilling competition. Perfect for couples, friends, or family members, this experience lets them get creative in the kitchen.

With 18-month validity, they'll have plenty of time to book a date that suits them. Whether they're seasoned bakers or just looking for a fun day out, this gift is guaranteed to leave them with lasting memories - and delicious creations to enjoy.

With adjustable values between £20 and £200, this Christmas gift voucher for Hello Oriental offers your lucky recipient a food and drink experience to remember. While also known as an authentic Asian supermarket, the space here doubles as a pan-Asian restaurant spanning Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Taiwanese food.

The cool underground hideout is tucked away under Circle Square just off Oxford Road, serving everything from spicy Korean carbonara ramen to bao buns, roasted duck, soft shell crab burgers and xiao long bao.

The most unique Christmas gifts in Manchester? Spirit of Manchester distillery and neighbouring sister bar, Three Little Words, have you covered for that. Their Sunday Funday voucher is our favourite - a gin-making experience for two with a roast dinner each, including G&Ts to sip on arrival, a guided tasting, and the chance to choose your own botanicals and create a unique 700ml bottle of gin to take home.

But the options don't stop there, since you can also opt for gin making for two without the Sunday roast or a guided gin tasting for one voucher.