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AJ Handley-Rowe -
16th June 2022
AJ Handley-Rowe -
16th June 2022 City Centre
Ancoats Sunday roast named one of the best in the UK
Lydia Mastrolonardo
If there is one thing us Brits have got down to a tee, it is how to spend a Sunday properly.
Go on, try and name a better way to spend the end of your weekend than heading out for some seriously hearty food and a pint with loved ones – I’ll wait.
There truly is nothing more comforting than a proper roast, especially as we head into the depths of winter and one thing is for certain – the UK is absolutely spoilt for choice on where to get a fix of this absolutely timeless meal. The question is where is serving the best?
While everyone argues over whose local is better, global travel site Big 7 Travel, decided to put it to the test.
Every year, they thoroughly investigate this pressing issue for us and release their list of The 25 Best Sunday Roasts in the UK, judging everything from quaint countryside pubs to inventive city-centre restaurants.
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Their strict marking criteria covers everything from how the meat and trimmings are cooked, to how much care goes into sourcing ingredients.
They’ll also take into account what other diners say about the Sunday lunch, the atmosphere, and value for money.
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This year our beloved Elnecot, nestled in the heart of Ancoats, did us proud being named the sixth best Sunday roast in the UK.
It is clear to see why – with their killer Sunday roast serving a delicious selection of starters, followed by a choice of dry aged native topside; slow-roasted shoulder of Yorkshire lamb; lemon, thyme and butter roasted confit chicken leg; crispy, slow-roasted Yorkshire pork belly; or a nut and squash roast.
All accompanied by the crispiest roast potatoes, giant Yorkshire puddings, pork/vegan stuffing, roasted carrots, parsnips, sautéed greens, broccoli cheese and gravy.
Not to mention their mouth-watering extras such as truffle broccoli cheese, buttered greens in confit garlic or a beef shin stuffed Yorkshire pudding.
Oh – and only the best desserts selection you can imagine to follow, consisting of a burnt Basque cheesecake with mixed berries, sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream, butterscotch tiramisu, an affogato or even an ice cream sundae – by this point we we’re drooling too don’t worry.
This year, the top 10 included some pretty big names making this even more of an achievement for Elnecot:
- The Hawthorn – Haworth
- Kyloe – Edinburgh
- The Camberwell Arms – Southwark, London
- Coorie Inn – Crieff
- Impossible Restaurant & Wonderbar – York
- Elnecot – Manchester
- The Horse & Groom – Bourton-on-the-Hill
- Blacklock – Soho, London
- The Abbey Inn – Byland
- Skein – Nottingham
Now all that’s left to do is go and try them all out for ourselves – what a shame.
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Featured image: Supplied, @elnecot
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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
- 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
- Mulled wine or cider – £6.50, or £9.50 with spirit
- Prosecco – £7, or £9 with extra liqueur
- Spritzes – £10
- Cocktails – £10
- Spirit and mixer – £7.50
- Coffees – £4.50
- Hot chocolate – £5, or £8 with extra booze
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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