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 2026.
Best Christmas Afternoon Tea Manchester Has To Offer
King Street Townhouse Hotel
A boutique hotel inside a restored Italian Renaissance‑style building, King Street Townhouse Hotel offers views of the city and stunning festive decorations. Head to their afternoon tea lounge for a Christmas-themed menu, featuring the likes of turkey croquettes and pork, sage and chestnut sausage rolls, alongside cranberry and nutmeg scones.
This stylish hotel goes all out for Christmas.
Cloud 23
Have a brew with Santa and his crew at Cloud 23. From £40 per person, you can tuck into an array of sweet treats and nibbles, with bottomless Champagne upgrades available too (£85pp). 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.
The Lowry Hotel
Gather family and friends for a Christmas afternoon tea in 2026 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 2026 near me? Here's Malmaison Manchester.
The Midland Lounge
One of Manchester's most iconic hotels, The Midland is perfect for an elegant festive experience. It's located close to the Christmas markets, and offers a seasonal afternoon tea from £45 per person. Tuck into finger sandwiches filled with turkey and apricot stuffing or Somerset brie and cranberry. Afterwards, enjoy freshly baked scones and home-baked goods like Baileys and ginger mousse cake.
This indulgent hotel afternoon tea is found close to Manchester's Christmas markets.
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