Christmas Cocktails in Manchester

With a cute as hell Christmas tipi on the rooftop, this Northern Quarter spot is serving up more than just cocktails. Huddle up in one of Dive NQ's tents, slurping drinks that include mulled wine and hard hot chocolates.

If you're stuck for ideas, why not get your fix of Christmas cocktails delivered straight to your door? Explore our top picks of bars, bespoke services and online marketplaces for pre-mixed, bar-quality concoctions without the hassle of making them yourself. 

Over at Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four, a theatrical cocktail bar, a notorious bootlegger will instruct you to smuggle in liquor - just don't let the warden see you. In return, you'll get served a bespoke selection of mixes made with your contraband.

Keep an eye out for Cane and Grain's winter drinks list, as the cocktail haunt whips up some real Christmas crackers. We've seen all sorts from fiery creations to ginger-infused tipples on past menus.

Sure, Sunset by Australasia is a top choice for al fresco drinks in the summertime, but this pretty in pink space is also a great choice in winter. If you're after Christmas cocktails in Manchester city centre, then you'll be spoiled with mulled rosé, eggless nog, spiced bellinis and more.

Covering every cocktail under the sun, it's no surprise that Be At One are turning their attention to this most jingly of seasons. Check out their take on a Terry's Chocolate Orange or whet your whistle with a Christmas twist on the bellini.

'Tis the season to martini according to this cocktail bar, who are serving plenty of signature mixes in Manchester. Explore their menu of festive tipples next time you're out for drinks and a substantial meal, with plenty of bespoke creations up for grabs. 

The rowdy Spinningfields party joint is adding a Bavarian twist to their festive tipples. Along with Gluhwein and twinkling lights, Albert's Schloss will be mixing up eggnog-infused drinks and other Christmas-themed surprises. 

The Ivy are giving us all the festive feels with their Christmas cocktails. Head to the Spinningfields staple for signature sips like the Gingerbread Manhattan, with bourbon and syrup, Truffled Flip, which takes inspiration from a tiramisu, and the cognac-infused mulled wine. 

As if slurping hot toddies, mulled wine and boozy hot chocolate weren't enough, 20 Stories ensure that your seasonal serves are brought to you in a giant igloo atop their swanky rooftop bar. Expect a great range of hot tipples to see you through the colder months. 

Not only does The Counter House serve some of the best food in Ancoats - they've got brunch, dinner, vegan food and everything in between - but also festive drinks, like this gingerbread ghite Russian.

Bringing you a sleigh-load of Christmas cheer, The Oast House's Curious Teepee is ideal for a winter drink in Manchester. Soak up Nutella martinis and chocolate orange spritzes with a warming atmosphere, twinkling lights and fur throws to keep you cosy.

One of Manchester's cosiest pubs with a fireplace, The Deansgate is welcoming you with open arms and mulled wine. Tuck into classic pub grub and hot toddies in this snug city centre watering hole.