Christmas Eve In Manchester

Salt Dogs in Manchester is an urban bar covered in graffiti and featuring pool tables and bookable spaces - perfect for big groups of friends this Christmas Eve. They pride themselves on their excellent selection of beer, with plenty of cocktails available too, as well as hotdogs if you get hungry. 

Set your Christmas off with a bang at The Brewers, situated in Manchester's gay village. There'll be cocktails, cabaret and DJs keeping up the festive spirit, and if you want to experience the very early hours of the 25th then this late-night party is perfect for you. 

This chilled Northern Quarter cafe has a speakeasy-style bar downstairs, great for sipping on some Christmas Eve cocktails. If you're planning a feast on the 24th, the Foundry Project dishes out juicy burgers and hand-stretched pizzas, while also being a great place for a boogie.  

Head to the opulent interiors of Grand Pacific the day before the 25th December, where you'll be met with festive afternoon teas and set Christmas menus flaunting a pan-Asian twist. You'll also be able to wash all these down with signature cocktails.

Mexican-Japanese restaurant Peter Street Kitchen is as gorgeous as they come, complete with a round white-filled dining space, wood-covered dividers and those stunning high ceilings of the iconic Free Trade Hall. There's a festive set menu with two courses per guest for £39 or three courses per guest for £45, although we'd also recommend the curated omakase (chef's choice), where a six-course tasting menu tailored to the day's freshest ingredients is designed that night.

Revolution Deansgate Locks is the perfect place for some early doors boozing, before heading home to leave Santa a mince pie (or wrap those last-minute presents). Thanks to a capacity of 1100, this place is set to be alive with festive cheer and merriment come the 24th of December. 

The Old Wellington is a traditional British boozer located just a stone's throw away from the city's two primary places of worship - the Cathedral and Printworks. Open from 11am till 10pm, this cosy spot is perfect for a hearty lunch or early eve mulled wine, great for a family Christmas Eve in Manchester. 

If you see partying your way from Christmas Eve into the early hours of Christmas Day itself as the only acceptable way forward, then Simmons is a top pick. This retro and nostalgia-inspired bar is filled with club classic, cheesy and party anthem tunes, as well as disco skulls and karaoke rooms.

Darts with a difference? It can only be Flight Club, the place where you can enjoy fun minigames and a high-tech take on automatically scoring your darts. Expect your very own oche for your group, complete with fun action replays of your best moments, as well as sharing platters and small plates to fill you up.

For Christmas Eve parties in Manchester, look no further than a trip to Bierkeller. From the festive Oompah show that's available to book to just settling down with German pints in the decorated beer hall, this place is sure to satisfy.

From Crimbo cocktails to three-course set menus, The Anthologist (a.k.a The First Dates restaurant) has everything you need to make your chilled out proceedings festive on the 24th. Expect vegan Wellington, roasted goose breast, chocolate opera cake and more.

Bringing out delish winter cocktails each year, The Alchemist New York Street, Spinningfields and MediaCity are great for when you want a last-minute bash before the big day itself. Think theatrical serves at the swish bar, or while accompanying a bite to eat.

When it comes to tickets for Christmas Eve in Manchester, check out the Spirit of Manchester Distillery's gin tour, so you can try some local spirits to get you in the Christmas mood. You'll get a behind the scenes view of their distillery to gain insight into making one of the most awarded gins in the country, as well as the chance to try five different kinds.

Looking for Christmas Eve events in Manchester? Get ready for a holiday adventure at Courts Club, where it becomes Winter Assembly this season. Sing your heart out in one of their charming Chalaoke huts, skate around the ice rink, and enjoy festive film screenings.

Relish in boozy hot chocolates and feast on hearty street food, including German BBQ, Winter Gyros, and festive grilled cheese, all set against the backdrop of sparkling Christmas trees and glowing fire pits.

Looking for a delicious Christmas Eve dinner in Manchester? Don Giovanni brings Italian cuisine and a festive menu with pastas, seafood and desserts. For drinks afterwards and during, the gorgeous spot features a choice of artisan cocktails or vintage wines. 

Spend the 24th in this pretty pink bar with plush seating and floral decor. Sunset by Australasia boasts a fantastic range of cocktails including prosecco sorbet blends and spritzers, as well as a selection of Japanese-style bites like nigiri and tuna tartare. 

The Oast House will be serving their usual hearty winter-warming grub on rustic platters - the best stomach-lining nosh before the main event. The selection of ales, wines and other beverages are sure to keep you warm too, as you venture out into the huge wintertime teepee.

To make sure you get your fix of activities on Christmas Eve, check out Electric Shuffle. This is the perfect 24th December choice, as your group takes to a sole-use table to try their ramped-up version of traditional shuffleboard. Think high-tech scoring with cameras keeping track of every puck, alongside action replays and fun minigames.