IF your workplace hasn't decided on its Christmas do yet, you could be in luck. Manchester235 in the Great Northern Warehouse have a few dates left for their Christmas in a Winter Wonderland packages.
The 'sharer parties' will be held in 235Live Private Events Suite, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from November 29th until 22 December
With a Winter Wonderland retro theme, live entertainment, brilliant food and drink, casino lessons, and the in-built glamour of this Las Vegas-style entertainment venue, it's a night out everyone will remember.
They also have Christmas canapé and buffet menus that are ideal for relaxed office parties. Or your group can feast on Linen's three-course Christmas Menu – it's beautiful, festive food in sophisticated surroundings.
Plus, they've unveiled their New Year's Eve event – always a big one at Manchester235. James Bond fans will love it. Details at the end of the article.
Winter Wonderland Christmas Sharer Parties
We like the look of this magical, vintage-style Christmas party. The 235Live Events Suite will be transformed into a winter wonderland with live entertainment designed to please all ages, and the option to hit the gaming tables later.
It's a complete package – maximum fun for minimum effort.
- Cocktail on arrival
- Learn-to-play lesson on Blackjack and Roulette
- Free £5 bet
- Three-course festive dinner followed by mince pies
- Entertainment from Jim Whitley and the Bombshell Belles
- DJ until the early hours
- No curfew – alcohol served until 6am
- £55 per person
Jim Whitley sings Michael Buble-inspired Christmas hits such as 'Jingle Bells', 'White Christmas', 'Winter Wonderland', 'Let it Snow' and more. The Bombshell Belles – a 1940s-style singing and dancing troupe – will sing Puppini Sisters-style Christmas classics.
Tickets for the Winter Wonderland Party Nights including all of the above are £55 per person. They're held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 29 November to 22 December. Exclusivity is available for groups of 100 or more.
Christmas Canapé and Christmas Buffet Menus
If you're looking for a relaxed gathering for your team, but with all the glamour of a night out in Manchester235, this could be the option for you.
The canapé and Christmas buffet menus are prepared by the fine-dining chefs at Linen, so expect quality food.
You can have your canapé or buffet party in Manchester235's Linen restaurant, Fusion Bar, the 235Live Events Suite and Icon VIP Lounge.
Christmas Dining at Linen
If it’s a night of sparkle and sophistication you’re after, dine in Linen – the fine-dining restaurant at Manchester235. It will be tastefully decorated to ensure all guests are feeling the Christmas spirit.
The menu below is available at two courses for £25 or three courses for £30 (Sunday to Wednesday). Or two courses for £30 or three courses for £35 (Thursday to Saturday).
To Start
SWEET POTATO SOUP (v)
With brioche croutons and chilli crème fraiche
OAK SMOKED ORGANIC SALMON
With shallot and caper vinaigrette, toasted sourdough bread
SPICED WILD MUSHROOM AND PORT WINE CRUMBLE (v)
With a toasted baguette
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT
With plum chutney, toasted brioche
ROASTED BEETROOT AND GOAT’S CHEESE SALAD (v)
With honey balsamic dressing
Mains
ROULADE OF TURKEY AND PROSCIUTTO
With sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce and jus
CONFIT OF DUCK LEG
With fondant potato, smoked bacon, puy lentils and red wine jus
FILLET OF STONE BASS
With braised fennel and brown shrimp butter
RIBEYE STEAK
With green peppercorn sauce
BROCCOLI AND STILTON TART (v)
With hazelnut dressing
All main courses served with sides of roasted potatoes, sprouts,
honey glazed carrots, parsnips and sprouts
Desserts
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING
With warm brandy sauce
ICED WHITE CHOCOLATE PARFAIT
With apricot coulis
CHOCOLATE YULE LOG
With chantilly cream
STEAMED SYRUP SPONGE PUDDING
With vanilla custard
SELECTION OF BRITISH CHEESES
With spiced pear and apple chutney, biscuits
To make a booking, please call Linen on 0161 828 0345.
Casino Royale New Year's Eve Party
If you like to go big on New Year's Eve, this is your place. Bubbly, dinner, and a show, and no curfew so you can party until the early hours.
This year's theme is Casino Royale. You'll be served a glass of fizz on arrival before you have a learn-to-play lesson on Blackjack and Roulette, with a free £5 bet. You'll be seated for a beautiful four-course dinner from the Linen chefs. Then the live show starts. A five piece band will play Bond classics and modern party hits. The dancing will go on until late.
Tickets are £69 per person. Book online here.
If you prefer a more intimate celebration on New Year's Eve, book a table at Linen. They will be serving a fine-dining, four-course menu for £49 per person. Book by calling 0161 828 0345.
Want a full-on party night? Head to Manchester 235's Fusion Bar for reserved seating, a buffet and DJ until the early hours. Tickets are £39 per person. Book online here.
