ONE thing we've learnt about nights out in town during the crazy period that runs from about now until New Year's Eve, is that you need to have a plan. At all costs avoid stumbling from one packed-out bar to another in the freezing cold, faced with a fifteen minute bar queue and a room full of paralytic solicitors on a works do.
Manchester235 has a reputation for being one of the best destinations in Manchester for New Year's Eve
We recommend Manchester235 for your hit list if you want a glamorous, chic Christmas night out rather than a chaotic, overcrowded one. Go here for divine food, sophisticated drinks, a flutter on the tables, or a combination of the three.
Dining
In Manchester235's Linen restaurant, they're serving a luxurious festive menu that will make for a lovely meal out with friends or a partner. Take a look at it below – smoked salmon, steaks, chocolate parfait, all done in with fine-dining flair.
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
The head chef Jarda is one-to-watch, and the service is second-to-none. Book by calling 0161 828 0345.
Drinking
If it's a night out you're after, the plush, blue-lit Fusion Bar in the heart of the casino is your destination. Their mixologists make superb cocktails, and there's a DJ every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in December. Manchester235 exudes a Las Vegas-style gitz and excitement – it's a place for getting dressed up in your finest and soaking up the atmosphere.
Fusion Bar is also a top tip for late drinks in Manchester. Manchester235 is open 24-hours and serves alcohol until 6am.
New Year's Eve
Manchester235 has a reputation for being one of the best destinations in Manchester for New Year's Eve. Their Casino Royale dinner and party has sold out, but there are still a few tables available for New Year's Eve dining in Linen, and for the Fusion Bar party night.
In Linen, they'll be serving a sumptuous four-course menu for £49 per person. Reservations are available from 5pm so it's an option if you're heading to a show or concert later. Book by calling 0161 828 0345.
In Fusion party-goers get an arrival drink, reserved seating, and a delicious hot and cold buffet for £39. The bar's open until 6am – it'll be a big one. Book online here.
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