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20th January 2020
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20th January 2020 What's On
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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Exciting new CGIs released of £500m Therme Manchester wellness resort as construction continues
Emily Sergeant
As construction continues on Manchester’s massive wellness resort, some new CGIs have now been released.
In case you need bringing up to speed, construction of the £500 million Therme Manchester wellness resort officially began last September after several years of planning, and now developers have released some exciting new CGIs – with an update on how construction is going, as a new milestone has been reached this week.
Set to open to the public in 2029, Therme Manchester will become one of the largest urban wellbeing resorts in the world.
Visitors can expect to make the most of a 10 pools – both lagoon and wave pools included – thermal bathing, multi-sensory sauna rituals, steam rooms, 18 water slides, affordably-priced luxury spa therapies, and health and fitness experiences.
At the heart of Therme Manchester will be three distinct zones, each offering a different way to spend time at the resort.
Play will bring together water-based fun and attractions for families and visitors of all ages, and Restore will focus on thermal bathing and restorative experiences designed to help visitors unwind, while Relax will offer spaces for relaxation and wellbeing.
The latest CGIs showcase the design as it develops – including the resort’s extensive indoor and outdoor spaces, and its 53,000sq ft wellbeing garden.
The plans also feature a new public plaza designed to strengthen connections between the resort and the Bridgewater Canal.
Professor David Russell, CEO of Therme UK, said: “We have taken the opportunity to refine the design, improve how traffic and parking are managed and create a more welcoming environment for everyone arriving at the resort.
“We are creating an even better experience for visitors while supporting more efficient and sustainable operations.”
Read more:
- Construction finally begins on huge wellbeing resort Therme Manchester
- New drone footage released of £500m wellness resort Therme Manchester under construction
- A £1m health optimisation hub with breakthrough ‘brain health technology’ is opening in Manchester
Therme Manchester was initially touted as a £250m project that would complete in 2025, but it’s now up to £500m and is scheduled to complete it 2029.
It marks one of the most significant building developments to ever take place in the North.
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