There's nothing more relaxing than a steaming cuppa to soften the post-midday slump. Raise your pinkies and cheers to the elves doing all the hard work this year while you nibble on tiny sandwiches and delicate, creamy cakes. In case you need help figuring out where to clink your drinks, we've put together a list of the finest Christmas afternoon teas in Manchester for 2025.
Best Christmas Afternoon Tea Manchester Has To Offer
Cloud 23
Have a brew with Santa and his crew at Cloud 23. From £35 per person, you can tuck into an array of sweet treats and nibbles, with boozy upgrades available too. If you're not too busy taking in the gorgeous views from the top floor of this incredible bar towering over Deansgate, make sure to get yourself on the nice list.
Santa's Festive afternoon tea will have you dancing on Cloud 23.
Slug and Lettuce
If you're browsing the web for a cheap Christmas afternoon tea in Manchester, then look no further than Slug and Lettuce across various locations, including Didsbury, Deansgate, Albert Square and Piccadilly. Not only do they sleigh in the brunch department, but they're also pulling out the stops with a super selection of sandwiches, scones and bite-size chocolate brownie pieces. Opt for either a traditional affair with a brew (starting at just £20 per person), a prosecco package or cocktails at your nearest venue.
Cheers to that - Slug and Lettuce have a very merry menu.
The Lowry Hotel
Gather family and friends for a Christmas afternoon tea in 2025 at The Lowry Hotel on Dearmans Place, with all the jingle bells and whistles. From £42 for a traditional affair or an extra £8 for the Champagne edition, nibble on freshly baked scones, delicate pastries with winter flavours, and a range of sweet treats.
The Lowry Hotel is dishing up high spirits and high tea this winter.
Malmaison Manchester
If you've been thinking that there are not enough pocket-sized chocolate Christmas trees in the world, then afternoon tea at Malmaison Manchester is for you. With a complimentary glass of Champagne or festive cocktail thrown in for good measure, you can expect to consume fun twists on afternoon tea classics, with plenty of festive flavours too.
Searching for Christmas afternoon tea in 2025 near me? Here's Malmaison Manchester.
Hotel Gotham
Leave the chaos of present buying behind and treat yourself to an award-winning afternoon tea at Hotel Gotham. Park your bags, hang your coat and, from £45 per person, enjoy a glass of bubbly or a steaming cup of the good stuff, plus a collection of miniature nibbles. There are spiced chocolate yule logs, mince pie Christmas trees and chestnut mousse with vanilla sponge creme brulee on the menu.
Afternoon tea has been given a festive makeover at Gotham Hotel.
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