Christmas At Livebait

LIVEBAIT has sent us its Christmas menu to peruse. It's enough to tempt us away from turkey in favour of fishier festive treats.

The seafood options include smoked salmon, horseradish potatoes and watercress as a starter, and a whole Mediterranean sea bass with fennel, lemon and parsley potatoes as a main.

But if you're dining with people who prefer the traditional Christmas dinner, they won't be disappointed. Opt for a starter of chicken liver parfait with soldiers and quince jam, followed by turkey ballotine with sage stuffing and trimmings.

Desserts include Christmas pudding with brandy sauce and vanilla cheesecake with blood orange sorbet.

Livebait has a private dining room which you can book for up to 30 people. Or book a table in the restaurant for a smaller gathering. The classic décor and distinguished setting of a nineteenth century textile warehouse live up to the occasion.

And Livebait's location, on the corner of Albert Square, is ideal if you want to combine your lunch or dinner with a trip to the Christmas markets.

To book a table or the private dining room, please call Livebait Manchester on 0161 817 4110, quoting 'Manchester Confidential'.