Manchester's 2026 New Year's Eve restaurants are the perfect excuse to get your gang together, celebrate the start of something new, and not wake up feeling completely awful the next day. And if you want to stay up late? Many of these choices have a party thrown in for good measure. So, dress up and get stuffed with our list of eateries to celebrate the start of 2027.
When it comes to the best New Year's Eve dinner in Manchester, The Alchemist in Spinningfields, New York Street and MediaCity are great choices. Expect international food ranging from bao buns to curried fish and Cuban sarnies, all alongside those famous molecular cocktails.
From the marble pillars to the chandeliers, the grandeur of Brown's Brasserie makes for a classy start to 2026, without the hefty price tag. Expect Champagne brunches by day and five-course British dinners in the evening.
When you've been searching for some group dining destinations for your New Year's Eve feast, hit up Piccolino in Didsbury, Albert Square or Hale for your soiree.
You'll be filling up on all the carbs to soak up your wine, fizz and other celebratory drinks for the night, with Italian food such as pizza, pasta, Tuscan T-bone steak and more being delved out by the kitchen.
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Get ready to ring in 2026 with the finest of Italian fare at Don Giovanni, a top notch location right on Oxford Street in the city centre. This stylish spot is known for making guests feel extra special - plus they're halal-friendly here too.
Whether bottomless brunches to start a daytime sesh or an evening meal is more your thing, Banyan Corn Exchange and Spinningfields have you covered. Better yet, you can tag on bottomless drinks to either, so you're sorted for pres and international cuisine spanning from curry to schnitzel.
Offering up New Year's Eve dinner in Manchester city centre is The Anthologist - formerly our city's First Dates Restaurant. There will be brunch available in the daytime that includes chicken 'n' waffles or brekkie burgers, while the evening means grilled dishes, mezze boards and tortellini.
Nestled within the iconic ABC building, Side Street is a cosy space filled with comfy sofas, checkered floors and pretty plants. There are cocktails aplenty to enjoy, and their New Year's Eve party promises live DJs from 8pm.
You can also begin with a supper club from Tartuffe, costing £50 per person. Indulge in the likes of rotisserie chicken, flat-iron steak and roasted squash, before hitting the dancefloor until late.
Situated on First Street, celebrity chef-run Gino D'Acampo Manchester is the place to be for sumptuous Italian eats on the 31st. Close to many of the city's top nightlife spots, this is a great choice for lining your stomach before a big party, promising simple, stylish interiors and cosy seating.
Their New Year's Eve menu is available all day, costing £105 per person for four scrumptious courses alongside prosecco and canapes on arrival. Think creamy burrata, roasted pumpkin and ricotta ravioli or chicken and mushroom gnocchi, with a chocolate and hazelnut cheesecake to finish.
The Old Wellington is a cosy boozer that's decked out with traditional beams and a Tudor-style front, alongside having amazing pub grub on offer for NYE. Fill up on British fare spanning everything from beef shin, rib and brisket pie to sea bass and macaroni cheese
A stunning Italian restaurant in the Corn Exchange, Riva Blue flaunts colourful decor and pretty plants with a mouthwatering menu to boot. They're promising a vibrant atmosphere on New Year's Eve, inspired by Italian celebrations that feature music and fireworks.
There's a special menu for the occasion too, available from 8pm onwards. Enjoy three courses and two glasses of Champagne for £70 per person, featuring the likes of crispy truffle arancini, marinated lamb chops and butternut squash filled pasta.
Offering both an early and a late sitting on New Year's Eve, Peter Street Kitchen is dishing out four or five-course feasts from £125 per person - complete with a glass of Moët & Chandon Brut. The second sitting also gives you access to the afterparty, promising a live DJ set and a second glass of fizz at midnight.
The sleek space flaunts gorgeous white and grey decor, with marble-topped tables and hanging lights. As for the food, expect everything from yellowtail sashimi to wagyu ribeye steaks and vegetable gyoza tacos.
To celebrate with Indian street food, there's no better place than Mowgli Corn Exchange. Take to the swing seating with your New Year's Eve group to fill up on keema curry, roti, lamb chops and those iconic twists on a chip butty. Plus, there's delish cocktails and beer to get the party started.
The Grand Pacific's grandiose dining hall looks to be straight out of another world. Complete with awe-inspiring architecture and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, this is the perfect setting for a truly magical New Year's Eve complete with pan-Asian food alongside live music and DJs 'til late.
Whether you're heading to their Spinningfields or Didsbury venue, you can count on Gusto for a mouthwatering Italian meal this New Year's Eve. Both locations promise beautiful interiors filled with pretty plants and fairy lights, with private rooms available if you fancy a more exclusive affair.
Their extensive menu features classic Italian dishes to suit all tastes, ranging from scallop and prawn ravioli to lemon pepper-crusted tuna steak and sourdough pizzas topped with goat's cheese and roasted red peppers.
To spend New Year's Eve at Manchester restaurants, look no further than one of the best: James Martin's digs. Here, you can book yourself in for a British feast with a twist priced at £85 per person.
With entertainment, cocktails and decadent dishes from the ground floor brasserie to the pan-Asian restaurant and even the roof garden above, this Spinningfields hotspot is bringing you 3 levels of fun on NYE. That means Champagne alongside multi-course dining.
The best restaurants in Manchester for New Year's Eve? Gaucho has to be right up there, thanks to their mix of Argentinian steak, cow hide-laden seating and chandeliers to boot. Making your day extra special here is easy with all you can eat bottomless brunches and private dining to boot.
Add some partying to your New Year's Eve dinner in Manchester at the renowned The Refuge by Volta. The cool restaurant puts on a dining package to start your night, before things start swinging.
