A handful of restaurants and bars in Manchester city centre have unveiled new Christmas menus and events happening over the festive season.
With the arrival of December merely a few days away, and the most wonderful time of the year right around the corner, plenty of the city’s best-loved hospitality venues are gearing up for Christmas and New Year by revealing seasonal food and drink menus and themed events to help get Mancunians in the festive spirit.
New Year’s burlesque shows, late-night Christmas parties, and new limited-time festive food and drinks offerings are just some of the things you can get stuck into at each of the four popular venues – which are all owned by the Northern Hospitality group – over the next month.
So, whether you’re looking for a quiet place for lunch / dinner, or a night to remember in the city centre, there’s sure to be something that takes your fancy.
Located on the bustling Stevenson Square, Quarter House is one of Manchester’s most laid-back restaurant bars that’s serving over 14 beers and ciders on draught, speciality cocktails, and hearty food all year round, cheffed up by one of the North West’s leading multi award-winning BBQ chefs.
But for this Christmas, the extensive food menu has some new festive additions.
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In celebration of the season, a trio of turkey treats have been added to the menu – Turkey Fries, Turkey Tray, and Turkey Tacos – as well as the undeniable and indulgent menu stand-out, the ‘Santa’s Little Helper’ burger, which is an aged steak burger patty topped with double cheese, maple bacon, smoked Turkey, sausage and cranberry stuffing patty, Vimto BBQ sauce, sprout top slaw and a candy pigs in blanket pinwheel lollipop, served with fries and a pot of gravy.
You can find out more about Quarter House this Christmas here.
Hula
Stevenson Square
Hula MCR / Credit: Hula
Also sitting on Northern Quarter hub Stevenson Square, Hula – which is the original and best Tiki experience in Manchester – is known for transporting you to a 1950s-inspired tropical slice of paradise, with lots of hedonistic fun, exotic cocktails, and shake-your-booty dance beats that make for one of the best nights out you’ll have in the city centre.
It’s also the ultimate afterparty venue for the Christmas parties, and it’s open from 5pm until late everyday for those who don’t want the party to stop.
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You can find out more about Hula this Christmas here.
The Fitzgerald
Stevenson Square
The Fitzgerald / Credit: The Fitzgerald
Yet another Stevenson Square gem, the “Northern Quarter’s atmospheric drinking den” The Fitzgerald will be hosting a number of events throughout the festive period, including the continuation of the ever-popular monthly comedy night on Thursday 16 December, with doors opening from 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm.
And then, on New Year’s Eve, there will be a special Burlesque show by Bad Bunny Burlesque, with tickets from just £10 on Skiddle.
You can find out more about what’s happening at The Fitzgerald here.
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Man With The Fish
High Street
Man With The Fish / Credit: Instagram (@manwiththefishmcr)
Newly-opened Man With The Fish – another laid-back Northern Quarter bar that’s situated on the bustling High Street – is the ideal place to hit up after a busy day of shopping, during your lunch hour, after work, or if you want to party the weekend away.
Upstairs in the venue is focused around beer, with 15 different lines and huge selection of bottles and cans, as well as an amazing cocktail list, and a good selection of wine, while downstairs is the basement club that’s open Friday and Saturday nights until 3am.
There’s also rooms available for private hire for any last-minute Christmas parties too.
You can find out more about Man With The Fish this Christmas here.
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A free open-air cinema is opening in the heart of Manchester’s skyscraper district
Daisy Jackson
A free open-air cinema is opening in Manchester city centre this summer, screening everything from film to sporting and cultural events.
Audiences will be able to recline in deck chairs surrounded by one of the city’s best views – the glittering towers of New Jackson.
With a backdrop of the modern Manchester skyline and a licensed outdoor bar, Screen on The Square will be a go-to hangout for Mancs this summer.
This new opening at New Jackson will also have its own licensed outdoor bar.
It’s all launching at New Jackson this weekend, Renaker’s world-class skyscraper district and thriving new neighbourhood that’s taken shape at the southern side of Manchester city centre.
Films on the schedule will include family favourites like Big Hero 6, Frozen, and Finding Nemo; cult classics such as Cool Runnings, Grand Budapest Hotel, and Back to the Future; and major musical blockbusters such as Mamma Mia and La La Land.
As well as a packed programme of film screenings, Screen on the Square will be showing major summer events like Glastonbury, Wimbledon and the UEFA Women’s EURO competition.
There’ll be family-friendly matinees and morning screenings, as well as later evening movie nights.
Screen on the Square will take place on The Square at the base of Deansgate Square towers
Screen on The Square will run from Saturday 21 June until Sunday 14 September, at The Square at Deansgate Square in New Jackson.
It’s the latest cultural and community offering from the new neighbourhood, which has transformed Manchester’s skyline with world-class skyscrapers.
The New Jackson district includes Deansgate Square, The Blade, Three60, Crown Street, and Contour, and (once fully complete) will bring 6,400 homes. The neighbourhood already includes public spaces, a primary school, play area, NHS medical centre, health and wellness clinic, hair salon, cookery school, padel courts and loads of independent restaurants and bars.
Full listings for Screen on the Square are below, and HERE.
Screen on The Square programme*
Saturday 21 June, 3pm – Wall-E
Saturday 21 June, 7pm – Back to the Future
Sunday 22 June, 10am – Big Hero 6
Sunday 22 June, 7pm – Tron: Legacy
Friday 27 June, 12pm-11pm – Glastonbury
Saturday 28 June, 12pm-11pm – Glastonbury
Sunday 29 June, 12pm-11pm – Glastonbury
Wednesday 2 July, 5pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Iceland v Finland
Wednesday 2 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Switzerland v Norway
Thursday 3 July, 5pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Belgium v Italy
Thursday 3 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Spain v Portugal
Friday 4 July, 5pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Denmark v Sweden
Friday 4 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Germany v Poland
Saturday 5 July, 5pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Wales v Netherlands
Saturday 5 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: England v France
Sunday 6 July, 5pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Norway v Finland
Sunday 6 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Switzerland v Iceland
Monday 7 July, 5pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Spain v Belgium
Monday 7 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Portugal v Italy
Tuesday 8 July, 5pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Germany v Denmark
Tuesday 8 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Poland v Sweden
Wednesday 9 July, 5pm – Women’s Euro 2025: England v Netherlands
Wednesday 9 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: France v Wales
Thursday 10 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Finland v Switzerland or Norway v Iceland
Friday 11 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Italy v Spain or Portugal v Belgium
Saturday 12 July, 12pm – 7pm – Wimbledon
Saturday 12 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Sweden v Germany or Poland v Denmark
Sunday 13 July, 12pm – 7pm – Wimbledon
Sunday 13 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: England v Wales or Netherlands v France
Wednesday 16 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Quarter Finals
Thursday 17 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Quarter Finals
Friday 18 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Quarter Finals
Saturday 19 July, 3pm – Sing
Saturday 19 July, 5.30pm – Mamma Mia
Saturday 19 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Quarter Finals
Sunday 20 July, 10am – Kids’ Morning: School of Rock
Sunday 20 July, 7pm – La La Land
Tuesday 22 July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Semi Finals
Wednesday 23rd July, 8pm – Women’s Euro 2025: Semi Finals
JD to open largest-ever flagship store in Manchester this weekend
Daisy Jackson
The countdown is on to the grand opening of JD’s brand-new flagship store, with the sports fashion brand preparing to open in the Trafford Centre in Manchester on Saturday 7 June.
The new store will be JD’s biggest ever, delivering world-class shopping experiences that will ‘serve the community and redefine what’s possible’.
JD was born right here in Greater Manchester, first opening in Bury in 1981, and has gone on to be a leader in sports fashion and lifestyle retail.
With this new flagship store, shoppers will be able to discover the hottest drops from global sportswear giants like Nike, adidas, On Running and PUMA, plus JD exclusives like Unlike Humans.
The landmark new opening will be celebrated in a big way this weekend at the Trafford Centre, with none other than eight-time Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Usain Bolt attending the grand unveiling.
Then there’ll be the chance to win prizes, shop rare and sought-after sneakers, and get items customised.
The new JD store officially opens its doors tomorrow – Saturday 7 June – from 10am, with loads of exciting experiences planned.
JD to open largest-ever flagship store at The Trafford Centre in Manchester this weekend
Usain Bolt will be in store, with select fans having the opportunity to show off their running skills in front of the fastest man on the planet.
Lucky shoppers will be put into teams to race for prizes, and will have the chance to try and beat Bolt’s record on the Puma Nitro 100 metre spring challenge.
YouTube giants Beta Squad will also be there throughout the opening morning, bringing their energy and humour live and direct.
Meanwhile, Nike is bringing the ‘Nike AM95: The Vault’, giving sneakerheads a chance to get their hands on a sold-out OG Heat product.
At exactly 1.10pm – a throwback to the ‘110s’ nickname – there’ll be the OG Mandarin up for grabs, along with a limited run of the OG Pink Foam, which will be on sale from doors opening at 10am.
A glimpse of the largest JD store in the world
Crep Protect will be hosting demos and giveaways; Unlike Humans will be there with their ice cream truck serving matcha and vanilla mochi; and you can get any Unlike Humans item you buy customised by Matt B Customs for free.
James Air, Director of Group Acquisitions at JD, commented: “This new store at Trafford Centre is set to be a true statement of intent. It’s our biggest, boldest space to date – and it’s happening in the city where our journey began.
“This is JD at its very best: fashion-forward, community-focused, and pushing the boundaries of retail.
“And JD’s opening at Trafford Centre isn’t just about creating a dynamic new shopping destination – it also brings new jobs to the area, reinforcing the brand’s ongoing investment in the local communities it serves, which is at the heart of JD’s mission.”
Simon Layton, Centre Director at Trafford Centre, said: “We’re incredibly proud to welcome the world’s largest JD to Trafford Centre. This mammoth, flagship store is a game-changer, not just for Manchester but for retail as a whole.
“With expert staff on hand, immersive displays and bespoke services, the new JD store will be a destination in its own right – promising an incredible in-store experience.”
JD’s new flagship store has been fuelled by the brand’s Forever Forward mission that propels youth culture forward.
Expect groundbreaking releases, creative partnerships and cutting-edge cultural experiences.
JD will open its flagship store at the Trafford Centre in Manchester on Saturday 7 June from 10am.