Manchester Christmas Markets 2026 food stalls include spice bags and cheese fondue

Irish spice bags, fondue served in bread bowls and a live pastry-making area are among the food attractions at Manchester Christmas Markets 2026. The menu also includes familiar market staples and returning traders with new dishes, across sites including Albert Square, Cathedral Gardens, Exchange Square and Lincoln Square.

The Bratwurst King is serving a German sausage in a crusty roll for £8. Its other options include smoked or cheese sausages, Berlin-style currywurst for £9 and chilli cheese hot dogs for £9. A pint of lager costs £6.

At Albert Square, Loaded Hash Browns puts toppings on crispy potato triangles. Its menu includes cheese and beans for £9.50, while several loaded versions cost £12.50. The sampled Korean BBQ hash is topped with Asian slaw, spring onions and chilli. A vegan version, served with crispy vegan chicken, is also £12.50.

The Flat Baker has returned with a live bakery section where visitors can watch pastries being prepared. New options include a pistachio and cranberry croissant, a chocolate and orange Danish and a Manchester Tart Nata, priced between £6.50 and £6.95. The menu also features a Pink Forest Cookie and maple and pecan Danish.

The Pancake House in Albert Square is serving pancakes and waffles for £5.50 to £8, depending on toppings. Choices include cinnamon, lemon and sugar, and Nutella. Great North Pie is selling individual pies for £9, with braised beef, roast chicken and ham, and cheese and onion fillings. Mash costs an extra £4 and gravy £2.

Irish Spice Bags is new to the markets and based at Cathedral Gardens. Its dishes bring together fries, crispy chicken and stir-fried vegetables. Traditional, hot honey, festive and vegan spice bags each cost £11.50; skin-on fries are £4.50 and curry fries £6. The trader also offers tenders, fries and sauce for £11.

Fondue is also at Cathedral Gardens, serving melted cheese in bread bowls for £12.50. Its hot honey chicken option costs £14.50, while a festive version is £15.50. Hong Kong French Toast has returned with several varieties, including classic, egg tart, Dubai and peaches and cream, each priced at £9.50. A crème brûlée version is torched in front of customers and costs from £9.50.

Yard and Coop, known for fried chicken in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, is offering loaded chicken and fries at the markets. Its Hail Caesar option costs £15; Butter Buffalo, Winner Winner, Dirty Bird and Salt n Pep are £14 each. The menu also includes a deep-fried mince pie for £4 and crispy chipotle sausages with hot honey glaze for £5.

Other choices include a Guinness bar in St Ann’s Square, where a pint costs £7.75, and The Hot Chocolate Bar in Exchange Square. Hot chocolate starts at £5.80, with a chocolate bear available for an additional £2.50.

Lincoln Square has joined the market locations this year, with stalls including Loaded Gyros, Salt & Pepper Wok and Whisk, and Deck the Buns. The wider food line-up ranges from Greek-inspired wraps, noodles and burgers to German sausages, regional pies and sweet treats.

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