The best festive food in Manchester from afternoon teas to bottomless brunches

As we now enter the festive period, the markets are going up and Christmas shopping has very much started.

Most importantly, for most of us, however is the fact that it means there are now also a selection of festive delights available for us to dip and sip into - from Christmas cocktails and Bakewell-themed Jaffa Cakes, to hot chocolates with a twist and hog roasts.

As the biggest and most anticipated holiday of the year, you may be thinking about where to head out to celebrate with family and friends - if you want something different or just something that puts you in the mood for Winter.

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With that in mind, we've come up with a list of places, events and things happening as we head closer and closer to Christmas, featuring traditional turkey roasts, vegan delights and everything in-between.

Here's our top suggestions when it comes to the best festive food on offer across Greater Manchester - and the outskirts - right now.

100 King St, Manchester M2 4WU.

This Christmas, Hotel Gotham are giving their award-winning afternoon tea “a very merry make-over” with an indulgent selection of scrumptious sandwiches, cakes, and desserts.

From £40 per person, you can get the full package, alternatively you can add prosecco for £49 or Champagne £56.50.

Available to book between 15th November and 5th January here.

201 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3NW.

Vibrant shuffleboard bar has a range of festive treats on offer - featuring a seasonally-inspired collection of cocktails and snacks. Its limited-edition cocktail menu features the likes of a ‘Winter Hugo Spritz’, blending St Germain Elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, and spiced berry cordial, along with a