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10th November 2021
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10th November 2021 Manchester Christmas Markets 2026 – prices for beer, mulled wine, bratwurst, and more
Emily Sergeant
It’s timeeeeee… Manchester Christmas Markets are officially open for 2026.
Now in their 27th year, Manchester Christmas Markets are known and loved for bringing thousands of people into the city centre each year to fill up on the fantastic festive treats and soak up all the Christmas atmosphere.
This year sees an even bigger return of Albert Square, and there’s also some new locations too for 2026. Lincoln Square has joined in on the action, and there’s also some big changes to St Ann’s Square – with what is being described as a ‘brand new layout’, bringing in a bigger number of market stalls.
There’s a total of 210 stalls spread out across the city centre, but we know there’s one question on everyone’s lips… ‘what’s it gonna cost me?’.
We’ve been running around the markets this morning checking out all the prices on things like beer, mulled wine, bratwurst, and more, so without further ado, here’s everything you need to know.
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Average food and drink prices at Manchester Christmas Markets 2026
- Mulled wine – £6.50
- Beer – £7
- Prosecco – £7
- Hot chocolate – £5
- Bratwurst – £8
Albert Square
Bratwurst King
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- German bratwurst – £8
- Smoked sausage – £8
- Cheese sausage – £8
- Halal hot dog – £9
- Currywurst – £9
- Glühwein – £6
- Krombacher lager – £6 a pint, £3 a half pint
- Soft drinks – £2
Macaroons and Loaded Chocolate
- Coconut macaroons (+ chocolate / caramel drizzle) – £2.50
- Loaded hot chocolates (original and various flavours) – £5
- Hot drinks – from £3-£4.50
North Pole Pub
- Prosecco – £7
- Wine – £6 small, £8 medium, £9.50 large
- Mulled wine – £7
- Caramel rum – £8.50
- Toffee cider – £8.50
- Spiced apple & cinnamon – £8.50
- Lager – £4 half pint, £7 pint, £14 stein
- Cider – £4 half pint, £6.50 pint, £13 stein
- Guinness – £4.50 half pint, £7.50 pint, £15 stein (£5.50 – Guinness 0%)
- Cocktails – £11.50
The Wine Barrel Bar
- Hot cocktails – £9-£9.50
- Cocktails – £6-£9
- Traditional glühwein – £7.50 (£10 for added spirits)
- Wine and prosecco – £7.50
- Beer – £4 half pint, £7 pint
The Falala Bar
- Cocktails – £11
- Prosecco – £7
- Mulled wine (various flavours) – £7 small, £8.50 large
- Hot liqueur – £9.50
- Mocktails – £6-£6.50
- Soft drinks – £2.50-£3
Float Bar
- Cocktails – £10
- Prosecco – £6.50-£8.50
- Seasonal spiced wines – £6.50
- Spirit & mixer – £6.50 single, £8.50 double
- Hot drinks – £4.50
- Boozy hot chocolates – £7.50
Apres Ski Bar
- Prices TBC
Lincoln Square
Old Saint Nick’s Christmas Bar
- Prices TBC
St Ann’s Square
Guinness Bar
- Guinness – £4.75 half pint, £7.75 pint, £15.50 stein (£5.50 – Guinness 0%)
- Baby Guinness shot – £5
- Beer – £4.50 half pint, £7 pint, £14 stein
- Cider – £4 half pint, £6.50 pint, £13 stein
- Hot liqueurs – £8.50
- Spirit & mixers – £8-£10
- Soft drinks – £3.50 small, £4.40 large
Der Grill
- Extra large grilled sausage – £8 (+ £1 onion)
- Winter cocktails (various) – £7.50-£9.50
Main Bar
- Glühwein – £7.50
- Glühwein specials – £10.50
- Lager & pilsner – £4 half pint, £7 pints
- Hot chocolate – £4
Loaded Roasties
- Spiced rum – £7
- Mulled wine – £6
- Soft drinks – £2.50
Cirque de Noel
- Prices TBC
Exchange Square
The Mill Exchange
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- Homemade mulled wine (various flavours) – £7 small, £8.50 large
- Cocktails – £11
- Prosecco – £7
- Kir Royale and Cointreau Royale – £8
- Sparkling sangria and Negroni spritz – £10
- Boozy hot chocolates – £8.50
- Hot chocolate – £4.50 (deluxe flavours £5.50)
- Tea – £2.50
- Soft drinks – £3
Mamma Mia
- Fine Italian wines – £7
- Aperol spritz – £8
- Beer – £3.50 half pint, £6.50 pint
Bratwurst King
- German bratwurst – £8
- Smoked sausage – £8
- Cheese sausage – £8
- Glühwein – £6
- Krombacher lager – £6 a pint, £3.50 a half pint
- Soft drinks – £2
The Hot Chocolate Bar
- Standard hot chocolate – £5.50
- ‘Hug in a mug’ hot chocolate – £8.0
- Shots and flavours – extra £1 and £3
- Signature creations – £9-£10
- Chocolate shots – £4.95
- Irish Cream Shot – £8
New Cathedral Street & Cathedral Gardens
The Witch House
- Bratwurst – £9
- BBQ hot dog – £9
- Currywurst & fries – £12.50
- Vodka, gin & JD – £6.50 single, £8 double
- Glühwein – £6.50
- Hot chocolate – £4.50 (£6.50 for boozy)
- Beer & cider – £3.50 half pint, £6.50 pint
- Hot Aperol – £6.50
- Wine – £6
- Sparkling wine – £6.50
- Soft drinks – £2.50
C&C – Chocolate & Coffee
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- Strawberry waffle cone – £10
- Strawberry & brownie waffle cone – £11
- Strawberry pot – £10
- Extra toppings – £2
- Hot chocolates – £5.95 (+ syrup £1, shot £3)
- Chocolate shots – £4.95
- Irish Cream shot – £8
King Street
Bratwurst King
- German bratwurst – £8
- Smoked sausage – £8
- Cheese sausage – £8
Float Bar
- Draught beers & ciders – £6.50-£7
- Slushy cocktails – £8
- Seasonal spiced wines – £6.50
- Wines by the glass £6
- Spirit & mixer – £7.50 single, £10.50 double
The Grumpy Moose
- Prices TBC
Read more:
- Everything you need to know about Manchester Christmas Markets 2026 – dates, locations, and more
- Manchester’s largest outdoor ice rink is returning this festive season
- Bewitching Christmas light trail Northern Lights will return to Heaton Park this year
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Featured Image – Manchester City Council
The cheapest Christmas Markets in the world for mulled wine have been revealed
Daisy Jackson
The most affordable Christmas Markets for drinking mulled wine have been revealed – and Manchester is nowhere in sight.
With Christmas markets across Europe preparing to welcome millions of visitors, festive fans looking to enjoy a warming cup of glühwein without breaking the bank might want to take note of the latest findings.
Festive experts at Christmas Tree World have analysed mulled wine prices at Christmas markets around the world to discover where visitors can enjoy the seasonal favourite for less.
Topping the rankings is Brussels’ Winter Wonders, where mulled wine is available for as little as £2.14 – about a third of the price of a mulled wine at the Manchester Christmas Markets.
Cologne Cathedral Christmas Markets and Strasbourg’s Christkindelsmärik share second place, with starting prices of just £2.56.
Other European favourites also feature prominently in the rankings. Budapest’s Christmas Market at the Basilica takes fourth place, with mulled wine costing £3.19, while Prague’s Old Town Square Christmas Market comes in sixth at £3.55.
Germany makes another strong appearance, with Dresden’s Striezelmarkt and Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt (which handily just launched new direct flights from Manchester) both offering mulled wine for £3.85.
Meanwhile, Vienna’s Christmas World rounds off the European entries in ninth place, with prices starting at £4.28.
For those planning a festive adventure further afield, Tokyo’s Christmas Market also makes the top five, with mulled wine costing £3.22.
However, not every destination offers such a bargain. Across the Atlantic, New York City’s Winter Village takes the title of the most expensive market in the study, with mulled wine costing a rather less festive £11.74. Chicago’s Christkindlmarket isn’t far behind, charging £8.80.
Manchester Christmas Markets start on Friday 6 November – we’ll see how our prices stack up then.
Read more
- Everything you need to know about Manchester Christmas Markets 2026 – dates, locations, and more
- New flights to magical Christmas Market city launch from Manchester
- Manchester’s tackiest Christmas bar is returning for the first time in three years
Featured image: The Manc Group
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