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Top Christmas Restaurants in Manchester
On the lookout for Christmas restaurants in Manchester? You’re in the right place! Whether you want an intimate restaurant to dine with your friends and family, or you’re organising a corporate outing for your office, here at Tagvenue, we want to help you find the perfect Christmas dining venue for your event. Manchester’s restaurants offer special festive packages for Christmas, including traditional turkey dinners with all the trimmings or boozy lunches and gourmet multi-course meals with a holiday twist, provided you book in advance. Hop to our search bar and book one of our Christmas restaurants in Manchester today!
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![Semi Private Mezzanine at Gusto Italian Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £40
per personCheck availabilitySemi Private Mezzanine
80 guestsGusto Italian ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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WWalter R.
“Fast service. Friendly Staff. We had a great time for our work's Christmas Party. Thank you.” -
![Private Dining Room at Gusto Italian Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
16 guestsGusto Italian ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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AAdewunmi
“The atmosphere, the venue and the decorations. Food was ok” -
![The Snug at Revolution Parsonage Gardens in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Snug
12 guestsRevolution Parsonage GardensCity Centre, ManchesterAAlex H.
“Great friendly service, could not do more to accomodate us! Location was ideal and the room was brilliant!” -
![Christmas Party at Banyan Corn Exchange in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £38.95
per personCheck availabilityChristmas Party
30 guestsBanyan Corn ExchangeCity Centre, Manchester
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TToby M.
“I would definitely consider booking another event at the Banyan Corn Exchange.” -
![Small Hub at King Street Townhouse in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySmall Hub
20 guestsKing Street TownhouseCity Centre, ManchesterKKat P.
“Hired the wine cellar and private screening room for a birthday party and the venue was excellent.” -
![Private Dining Room at Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
20 guestsBrowns Brasserie & Bar ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterJJenny C.
“The staff had been amazing from start to finish from making the booking/pre-order to the evening event.” -
![Private Dining Room at 20 Stories in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
18 guests20 StoriesCity Centre, ManchesterDDean M.
“Great venue - pre-dinner drinks and canapes went to plan. Private dining room was the perfect choice.” -
![Private Dining Space at Gaucho Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £55
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Space
18 guestsGaucho ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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BBrandon H.
“Very attentive staff from both the manager and the host for the private function room.” -
![The Vault at Lucky Cat - Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £160
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault
12 guestsLucky Cat - ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterDDanielle V.
“Great food, private venue worked really well” -
![Mezzanine at Banyan Spinningfields in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £38.95
per personCheck availabilityMezzanine
60 guestsBanyan SpinningfieldsCity Centre, ManchesterNNiall B.
“Amazing venue in a fantastic location. Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb.” -
![Christmas Party at Banyan Corn Exchange in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £38.95
per personCheck availabilityChristmas Party
75 guestsBanyan Corn ExchangeCity Centre, Manchester
#Supervenue
TTamsin S.
“Great night! Freya and Emily were exceptional and whole booking process has been flawless start to finish.” -
![Chef's Table at Manchester235 in Castlefield, Manchester]()
from £55
per personCheck availabilityChef's Table
10 guestsManchester235Castlefield, ManchesterLLisa G.
“Staff were really polite and attentive. Fabulous Christmas night out”
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“The food, ambience, decoration and service was amazing.”
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“Booked the private room 'The Wine Cellar' for 14, all the staff I liaisoned with were so helpful.”
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“Fast responses to all questions which was great as I was booking very late.”
FAQs about Top Christmas Restaurants in Manchester
In Manchester, prices of Christmas restaurants average £1000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data from November 2025:
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £55 | per person |
| From £50 | to £400 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2025), the best options include:
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The Snug at Revolution Parsonage Gardens in City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Location was ideal and the room was brilliant! Thank you!’ -
Semi Private Mezzanine at Gusto Italian Manchester in City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Fast service. Friendly Staff. We had a great time for our work's Christmas Party.’ -
Christmas Party at Banyan Corn Exchange in City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The room was fantastic, the staff were very helpful and welcoming and the food was delicious.’
You'll find Christmas restaurants in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Manchester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2025):
| Small Christmas restaurants | up to 25 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium Christmas restaurants | between 40 and 70 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large Christmas restaurants | over 100 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Full Venue - Exclusive Use at Namii Kitchen & Cocktails
on New York Street Unit E5 - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The venue is an open planned beautiful space with an asian decor theme around the venue. Our venue can accommodate up to 250 guests standing or 100 guests seated. -
Private Dining Room at Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester
on 1 York Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Good room. Food arrived as ordered. Good service...’ -
The Vault at Lucky Cat - Manchester
on 100 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great food, private venue worked really well...’
Yes! If you're dreaming of booking a cheap Christmas restaurant, you'll love this free venue hire option. When searching for a location, look for ones that operate on a minimum spend basis. This means that you don’t have to pay for using the space at all, but agree that you and your guests will spend a set amount on drinks and food.
When looking for a Christmas dinner venue in Manchester, you can choose from various types of venues. If you want a classic British experience with a hint of Christmas, search for pubs and bars. With their wide variety of drinks and spirits, you are sure to have a great time. If you want a classic, three-course Christmas meal with desserts, your best bet is to hire a holiday restaurant, which are plentiful in Manchester. Many of them offer private dining rooms for hire as well, which is a great option if you’re looking for an intimate space for your Christmas meal. If your guests are travelling from outside the city, consider hiring a space in a hotel for the convenience of the travellers. If you want a space that can be transformed into whatever you have in mind, look for blank canvas lofts or studios. If you’re planning a more laid-back Christmas lunch, consider booking a cafe!
When looking for a Christmas restaurant in Manchester, you can’t go wrong starting your search around Albert Square so you can take advantage of the Christmas market. Beyond that, a scan down Deansgate will net you tons of fantastic restaurants for any budget. You can also find a few good options for a Christmas meal in the Northern Quarter, especially if you’re after something more off-beat.
