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AJ Handley-Rowe -
16th June 2022
AJ Handley-Rowe -
16th June 2022 City Centre
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
- 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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Only two arrested after day of ‘peaceful’ protests in Manchester city centre over the weekend
Emily Sergeant
Only two arrests were made following a day of far-right protests and counter demonstrations in Manchester city centre over the weekend.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the day passed ‘peacefully’, with smaller numbers of people arriving than expected.
‘Significant’ police resources were in place throughout the day (Saturday 31 October) in order to safely facilitate the demonstrations – which saw an estimated 400 protestors and counter protestors gather around the Albert Square area of the city centre.
The police say they ‘attempted’ to work closely with organisers to ensure people could protest safely, all while wider disruption was kept to a minimum.
Increased ‘stop and search’ powers under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 were put in place in the city centre to help keep the public safe, but the vast majority of people both sides caused no issues for officers.
Only two people were arrested, but they were later released without charge.
One man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon, and one male counter-protester was arrested on suspicion of robbery following an incident unrelated to the events.
“Our policing operation was designed to balance the right to peaceful protest with the need to keep the city centre safe and moving for everyone else,” commented Assistant Chief Constable, Mark Dexter.
“We also have had to ensure our plans were flexible and resilient so that any ‘flash protests’ in other areas of the city could be dealt with quickly, to minimise disruption and risks to safety in our communities. This plan continues into the remainder of the evening.
Read more:
- Police praise ‘great defiance to disorder’ by Greater Manchester’s communities amid ongoing protests
- Bolton man, 18, becomes first person jailed following widespread UK protests
- Government condemns ‘far-right thuggery’ following UK-wide protests over the weekend
“As a result of extensive preparation and the work of officers and partner agencies throughout the day, both groups of demonstrators were able to exercise their rights safely, and we saw no significant disorder.”
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