New Year's Day In Manchester
Who said celebrations should end when the clock strikes twelve? The lights may have come on, and the dancefloor cleared but we reckon that's no excuse to admit defeat. Instead, head to one of these bashes and kick off the year in some serious style. Check out our guide to the best restaurants, parties and events on New Year's Day 2026 in Manchester to keep the good times rolling 'til 2nd January.
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Foundry Project Manchester
Spend New Year's Day in Manchester city centre at the Foundry Project, whether you're after a hangover-curing brunch or a delicious lunch with friends and family. This venue offers everything from a full English or a burger to salad bowls that fuel your New Year's resolutions.
The Oast House
The Oast House's winter teepee is a great pick for your NYD happenings, thanks to roaring fires and fairy lights making it all kinds of cosy. But that's not all, as food here brings you all the comfort needed after a late one the night before - think poutine and other loaded fries, gyros, wings, burgers or pub classics like fish 'n' chips.
Wynwood Lanes
Banyan Corn Exchange
Banyan is one of the city's prettiest restaurants, dishing out international bites and a huge selection of cocktails - if you haven't had your fill of that the night before that is. Tuck into small plates, burgers and spicy curries, with private hire available if you're getting a big group together for the occasion.
Slug and Lettuce Deansgate
Whether you're after a comforting brunch to soak up last night's booze or some quirky cocktails to keep the party going, Slug and Lettuce is a great shout for New Year's Day. With stunning venues in Deansgate, Spinningfields and Didsbury, you're spoilt for choice.
11 Central
Flight Club Manchester
NQ64 Manchester Peter Street
Bottomless PizzaLuxe Manchester
@ PizzaLuxe on Various dates from Sunday 7th December 2025
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Fun Time Partying ⋅ Food & Drink ⋅ Hen Party
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Tickets from £38.44
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City Centre
Honest Burgers Manchester
Honest Burgers is the perfect location for a hearty meal that won't break the bank this New Year's Day. Choose from a chicken, beef or veggie patty with all kinds of toppings on offer, all paired with their signature homemade rosemary salted chips.
Manchester Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt! Single route or double for racing!
@ Manchester Piccadilly Train Station on Various dates from Sunday 7th December 2025
New Year's Day tickets in Manchester don't come much better than the Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt. Grab a group to race around town finding landmarks while solving clues and riddles - there's even a pub with 20% off waiting for you as treasure at the end.
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Daytime ⋅ Walks & Tours ⋅ Quiz Night
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Tickets from £19.99 - £69.99
The Old Wellington
The Old Wellington is a popular pub located in The Printworks, ideal of some hair of the dog on the 1st of January. This historical boozer will also be cooking up delicious pies, sharing platters, juicy burgers and so much more to pair with your pint.
BrewDog Manchester
Peter Street's BrewDog bar and their city centre hotel too are making sure you're covered for hangover-busting meals on the 1st of January. Think stacked burgers, including pork and chorizo patties smothered in brie, alongside wings, mac 'n' cheese and brunches spanning everything from Korean BBQ bacon bao buns to huge American breakfasts.
Dishoom Manchester
If you're looking for places to eat on New Year's Day in Manchester, let Dishoom take some of the work off your hands. Delivering all the ingredients you'll need to make their bacon naan roll, the Bombay favourite is one for a tasty brunch at home if you're nursing a sore head.
Baby Grand Slam
@ Albert's Schloss - Manchester on Every Wednesday
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Live Music
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Free
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Spinningfields