Christmas Feasting in Greater Manchester

The season of Christmas Feasting has finally arrived. Indulge with your loved ones in an array of offers such as Set Menus or Festive Afternoon Teas and be spoilt for choice this festive season.  

Below we have pulled together a Christmas Feasting Roundup to get you in the festive spirit: 

Join Mowgli for a Festive Dining Experience that will satisfy all your needs, at only £35 per head. 

You will be served bubbles or beer upon arrival, and your table of flavours includes the iconic Mowgli Chat Bombs. Street Chat & Meats include their heady Fenugreek Kissed Fries, punchy Gunpowder Chicken, and their crowd-pleaser Himalayan Cheese on Toast with the wintry spiced ooze of strong cheddar.  

For the main event, there's a selection of towering tiffins of meat and veg curries with rice to share. These recipes are family heirlooms, freshly cooked each morning. To give you that real Indian home kitchen thrill, the dishes are chosen and curated by the chef - tiffin roulette is total potluck, as it is in India. 

Plus, there will be a selection of sweet treats to finish off with! 

Anyone can order the Christmas Feasting Menu but tables of 6+ must book. 

Join The Edwardian this festive season at Peter Street Kitchen for an unforgettable dining experience or head to their Library Champagne Bar for a Christmas-themed Afternoon Tea. They also have a Festive Set Menu running from 11 November until 22 December that applies to groups of 8+ or join them on Christmas Day for their 5-Course Menu that will leave you feeling merry and bright.  

Embrace the festive spirit with The Library Festive Afternoon Tea, complete with the classic tiers and special cakes, including a chocolate and cranberry yule log with gingerbread cookies, and a raspberry and pistachio Christmas tree. Running from the 14 Nov until 29 Dec, £39 per person. 

Not only this, but they also have their Peter Street Kitchen: Festive Bespoke Dining Experience (11 Nov - 22 Dec) and Peter Street Kitchen: New Year's Eve (First Sitting) running. What are you waiting for? Book now. 

Head to The Edwardian for more information. 

There is nowhere you’d rather be at Christmas than at The Midland Hotel for their one-of-a-kind Festive Afternoon Tea.  

Sit back, relax, and enjoy overlooking St. Peter’s Square and its magical Christmas decorations. Treat yourself and your loved ones to an afternoon of tranquillity in the heart of Manchester by indulging in The Midland's twist on the classic afternoon tea with mulled wine, mince pies, festive sandwiches, and freshly baked scones. 

Kicking off on 13th November and running through to New Year's Eve, all guests dining at Sexy Fish will be immersed in a sparkling and shimmering underwater wonderland, complete with a limited-edition five-wave Sexy Fishmas omakase menu, and festive Don Julio 1942 cocktails from the award-winning bar team. 

Sexy Fishmas guests will enter an underwater world of revelry, with thousands of miniature golden fish baubles hanging throughout the restaurant - from the main restaurant to the private dining room, and bar area creating a truly immersive experience with a breathtaking spectacle guaranteed to leave diners awestruck. 

Escape the mayhem of Christmas shopping and indulge on scrumptious sandwiches, cakes, and desserts at Honey Restaurant. Select the perfect accompanying beverage from a myriad of teas or get into the festive spirit with a glass of prosecco or champagne. 

Hotel Gotham also have their Christmas Parties to Remember event running, book in for food or hire out their spaces for any festive occasions.  

But more importantly, who will be attending their New Year's Eve: Glamour and Decadence celebrations? 

On the 31st of December ring in the New Year in unforgettable style. Sip on Champagne to kick off your night, before enjoying a Five-Course dinner in two AA-rosette Honey Restaurant. Dance ‘til the early hours in Club Brass and start 2025 as you mean to go on. Check in to one of the luxury bedrooms to finish the night and enjoy a late departure the next morning…we think you’ll need it! 

For more information, head to Hotel Gotham. 

Join Fenix this festive season and be transported to the Grecian Isles where you can enjoy their trio of Christmas menus - The Athenian Tavera, Greek Nostos or the Mykonian Aura.  

Expect to see dishes such as homemade pita and dips, pulled lamb shank with bechamel, truffle, and oyster mushroom, and the star of the menu the Beef Paccheri. Plus, a selection of sweet treats to finish off! 

This winter, indulge in sophisticated French dishes with a modern global twist at The River Restaurant located inside Manchester’s 5-star Lowry Hotel.  

Expect to see highlights including succulent pork cheek starters, a classic Roscoff onion tart, and show-stopping mains. Plus, a selection of sweet treats to finish off the occasion.  

Join them this festive season and experience the wonders that Head Chef Bartosz Szynaka has curated to bring you a menu that combines classic French Culinary elegance with a fusion of global flavours. You don’t want to miss this! 

Canto has some treats in store for you this festive season. Join them for their festive tapas specials and be transported to the Mediterranean this Christmas.  

Expect to see dishes such as Braised Ox Cheek, Arroz De Pato (traditional Portuguese duck rice), Deep Fried Payoyo Cheese with orange blossom honey, Baby Gem Salad with grated Manchego, Stuffed Scallop Shell, plus much more! 

This year, Maray is making things even easier (and more fun!) for groups of 8 or more with the introduction of the Festive Feast Menu. Think of this as the ultimate Maray feast – you tell them how many people will be dining and any dietary requirements, and they’ll serve you a selection of mezze and their festive menu favourites served family-style on large sharing platters for the table to share. No pre-order is required. 

They are also offering their group menu for tables of 8+ where guests will be served a selection of mezze, and they can choose two small plates each and a dessert.  

Choose from: 

• Maray Sprouts - crispy sprouts served with chestnut tahini and spiced cranberry jam 

• Turkey Leg Shawarma - pulled seasoned turkey leg, tossed with braised red cabbage and crispy onions and served on a silky bed of butternut squash tershi 

• Crispy Potatoes + Parsnips - incredibly crispy potatoes and parsnips served with a parsley toum 

• XL Pigs in Blankets - XL Cumbrian sausages wrapped in streaky bacon, basted in honey mustard butter and drizzled with balsamic glaze 

For more info and to book, head to Maray. 

Hawksmoor believes Christmas is all about great food, good company, and just the right touch of festive spirit. Forget the tinsel and jingles—their holiday season is centred around hearty feasts and memorable gatherings done the Hawksmoor way. Think juicy steaks, fresh seafood, and seasonal sides with a festive twist, creating the perfect celebration that feels indulgent yet effortless. 

And if you’re looking to celebrate with friends, family, or coworkers there are a range of private dining rooms and event spaces ready to host everything from family dinners to office parties, with the same warmth and care you expect from Hawksmoor. 

The Festive Season is a time for sharing, gathering with loved ones, and creating lasting memories around the table. This Christmas, embrace the spirit of togetherness at Fazenda Manchester and experience Churrasco cooking served the unique Rodizio way.  

Let their expert gauchos bring a continuous tableside service of steak, lamb, and other succulent cuts carved at your table, each one carefully seasoned, expertly grilled, and served to share. Enjoy the rich aromas and the warm ambiance with every bite.  

Enhance your culinary journey with berry balsamic glazed duck breast (Peito de Pato) and their version of pigs in blankets - a perfect touch to both their signature Churrasco and Pampas menu, complemented by Brazilian dishes to complete your Fazenda Experience.  

Fazenda December Menus

Join Manchester Jewish Museum for an unforgettable and intimate dining experience, surrounded by history. Explore the flavours of Morocco, Syria and Eastern Europe as they take you on a culinary journey of Jewish migration.

Each dish of the Four-Course vegetarian meal is inspired by a story from the collection – expect elevated and inventive cuisine to tantalise your tastebuds and excite your imagination.

Visit Manchester Jewish Museum for more information. 

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