Kicking off from November 10 until December 21, with some stalls sticking around into the new year, Manchester Christmas Markets will be brimming with traders housed in the classic wooden huts. Selling delicious food and drink as well as a range of arts and crafts perfect to gift loved ones with this Christmas, the markets are sure to add to some sparkle and festive cheer in the lead up to the big day.
Located at Piccadilly Gardens, St Ann’s Square, Exchange Square, New Cathedral Street, King Street, Exchange Street, Market Street, The Corn Exchange and Cathedral Gardens, the city centre will be adorned with plenty of festive magic, proving why it’s one of the best Christmas markets in the UK. To get ready for your trip to Manchester Christmas Markets, Manchester City Council has announced this year’s traders so you know exactly where to go to grab gifts and get your feast on.
Read on for the full list of traders at Manchester Christmas Markets in 2023.
St Ann’s Square
Bavarian Food Ltd – Bavarian Strudels, Kaiserschmarren (scrambled pancake) & soft drinks
The Pancake House – Sweet and savoury pancakes. Soft drinks: Locally produced pop
Bellapaella – Meat, seafood and vegan paella, meatballs in tomato sauce
Yard & Coop – Buttermilk fried chicken (as burgers & goujons), ries & sauces, chicken in cones with mac & cheese, chicken trays with various toppings. No drinks permitted for sale
North Star Gin & Cocktail Bar – A selection of gins, fine wines, prosecco, spiced rums, craft beers and bespoke cocktails
Manke Markets UK Ltd – split into four sections, there will be Traditional German beer and gluhwein, Traditional German big pan foods: potatoes, mushrooms, Swing Grill – bratwurst, Krakauer, schnitzel, and Bratwurst baguettes and and triple fried chips with various toppings
Gingerbread House Confections – Handmade chocolates, truffles, marzipans. Belgian chocolate Santa, houses & other figures. Hand made chocolate cakes & Gateaux. Gingerbread houses and chocolate waffles
Pure Indulgence – Soaps, soap filled sponges, bath bombs, shampoo bars and wax melts
Johnsons Crafts – Handmade bamboo wrist watches, handmade leather wristwatches, handmade leather bracelets. Handmade dried flower jewellery to be decided on event by event basis
Metal Art Productions – Metal sculptures made from recycled parts
DPNY LTD – Wooden games
Drydock Driftwood – Driftwood sculptures and clocks
The Manchester Shop – Tees / hoodies / sweatshirts, mugs & coasters, badges & patches, keyrings and baby-grows etc, all Manc & Proud design only
The Cheese Board – Cheese, chutneys and jams
Continental Cottage – German meat, sausages, salamis, wursts
Alexander Interiors – Candles in presentation boxes, Xmas wreaths and velvet roses
Amber Jewellery – Hand made amber & silver jewellery, handmade Amber “good luck” trees, amber figurines and amber pictures (framed)
Wraptious – Mounted giclee art prints, greeting cards, gift wrap, mugs (painted) locally produced, soft furnishings, cushions and coasters
Eat Liquorice – Handmade liquorice
DPNY LTD – 3D and 2D acrylic wooden lamps
Exchange Street
The Great North Pie Company – Handmade pies (meat, fish, vegetarian)
Birchwood Leather – Leather goods: bags, purses, hats, wallets
Earth, Rock & Stone – Handmade sterling silver & gemstone pendants and rings, bracelets, selection of gemstones and crystals
Farman & Son LTD – Diablesse Caribbean rum, Diablesse clementine spiced rum, tonic & mixers.
Angel Belle Jewellery – Designer: silver & crystal jewellery & hand crafted mosaic art & mirrors
Dontbitchstitch – Designer: Hats, bags, clothing
Ridiculously Rich By Alana – Chocolate brownies, crème brulee brownies, peanut butter fudge cake, rocky road / salted caramel slice, sticky toffee flapjacks.
Trolle Trading Limited – Toffee vodka (for consumption off-site) and gift boxes.
Lakeland Picnic Ltd – Hot burgers and sausages with bread, cheese and chutneys. Soft Drinks: Fentimans, Frobishers, Vimto and Water
Mamma Mia! – Traditional Italian food only. Meat, vegetarian and vegan pasta dishes. Prosecco, Italian lager, Italian wine.
Market Street
Garlic Grater – Garlic and garlic related accessories
Popsters – Pop record clocks and coasters
Tatova Hata Ltd – Handmade Ukrainian wood products (cups/caskets/bells/tableware), handmade Ukrainian ceramic ornaments, Ukrainian souvenirs with national symbols, handmade Ukrainian Christmas + Easter ornaments
Baby Leon – Children’s boutique clothing, children’s party dresses and suits, matching headgear (only to outfits stated)
Amazonas Jewellery – Designer: Hand crafted, silver & glass jewellery
Exglo UK – Tweed bags, purses and wallets
Jinger Drinks Ltd – Various alcohol free wines, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, rose, prosecco and merlot
Kingdom Of Sweets – Continental Pick & Mix
Diamontt Ltd – Recycled, hand-made leather journals, wallets, purses, card holders and pen holders. NO SOCKS PERMITTED
Kisses At Christmas Ltd – Chocolate kisses
Snugglebottle.co.uk – Snugglebottles & Herbal heatpacks
The Great British Cheese Company – Waxed truckle cheeses, chutneys and gift boxes etc
Laser engraved pendants, keyrings, ornaments and charms. Also personalised ragdolls and teddy bears.
Mandalay Accessories Ltd – Hair accessories: hair clips, ribbons. Silk scarves (15%). Handbags (15%). Also handmade jewellery and keyrings
Murano Works – Venetian carnival masks, Murano glass jewellery, miniature masks & collectibles, Murano glass wine stoppers, papier mache & metal masks
Rusty Signs – U.S style metal embossed signs
TWS TRADING LIMITED – Steel wind spinners, crystal tails and spiral tails
Tiger Mountain – Nepalese woollen jumpers, jackets, coats, scarves, hats, felt items
O’Donnell Moonshine Ltd – Moonshine official products, including tough nut, roasted apple, wild berry and sticky toffee flavours
The Finest Fudge Company – Hand-made traditional fudge slabs and balls
Pretty Little Princess – Children’s clothing, children’s footwear (no trainers or branded wear), children’s fashion accessories (no Jewellery)
Amazonas Gifts – Jewellery, Bags, purses, scarves, wall hangings and t-shirts
M & C Crafts – Personalised Christmas tree decorations
Vybrid – Decorative wooden plaques made with recycled materials, in various sizes
M Crafts – Personalised tree decorations, personalised Santa plates and Christmas decorations
M & N Catering – Muffins, brownies, cookies, chocolate marshmallows and cold waffles (for consumption off site)
The Sweet Potato Spirit Company – Sweet Potato Gin (Including Liqueurs – Raspberry, Orange, Lavender, Plum), Sweet Potato Rum (Including Espresso Rum), and SP vodka. Only 10% display of Moonshine permitted
PTM Solutions Ltd Trading as Boozy – Pre-mixed cocktails and gift sets for consumption off site only
Lucelas Ltd – Lucelas branded chocolate rum
The Jewellery Stop – Colourful resin jewellery and scarves
Sky Import Ltd – Range of polyester blankets
Kings Jewelz – Rings, earrings, bracelets, chains and necklaces
Charles Taylor Trading – Hand made wooden furniture
The Melting Pot – Traditional warm macaroons can be topped / dipped with milk, white or caramel chocolate. Loaded hot chocolate drinks, speciality coffees and tea
Kingdom Of Sweets – Continental Pick & Mix
King Street
Ballaro – Sicilian cannoli & fresh ricotta, Arancini (Sicilian rice balls), patisserie, espresso / café latte / cappuccino
Eco Express Ltd – Garlic Potatoes, Provençale Potatoes, Provençale Chicken & Garlic Mushrooms, Cassoulet
King Street Craft Bar – Craft lagers, craft ciders, Krombacher, Guinness, sparkling wine, red wine, white wine, mulled wine, mulled rum and cocktails
The Grumpy Moose – Tea & Liquor Coffee, hot chocolate, cakes & biscuits. Mulled English wine & Elderflower wine. Soft drinks & water
Eat Grk – Freshly made Greek gyros with various fillings, including lamb, chicken and crumbled feta. All served with Tzatziki and salad. Also, vegan wraps with jackfruit. Halloumi fries, herb salted fries and halloumi wraps
El Gato Negro – Chorizo sandwiches with rocket and aioli; Patatas with toppings; traditional Bravas with fritarda and aioli, turkey gravy, Manchego cheese mix, sour cream and onion, vegan aioli, sriracha mayo. Drinks including Victoria Malaga; mulled wine; and mulled cider.
No’ 186 Gin – selection of distilled gins in various flavours including Wonky Duck, passionfruit, berries & honey, mulled wine, mandarin & lime and signature gin
Cheshire Pie Company Ltd – Handmade pork pies, original pasties, sausage rolls, pies to take away for consumption off site
The Salford Rum Company – Salford branded spiced rum, and dark spiced rum. Also Salford branded rum gift sets with glasses. (Consumption off site)
Charles Taylor Trading – Hand made wooden furniture
N & P Events Ltd – Italian biscuits, nougat, panettone, chocolate and gluten-free biscuits
Dorri Limited – Baklava, Dried fruit and nuts, Turkish delight and olives
The Great British Cheese Company – Waxed truckle cheeses, chutneys and gift boxes etc
Soaps of Provence Limited – French soap
M Crafts – Personalised tree decorations, personalised Santa plates and Christmas decorations
Johnsons Toffees – Selection of various toffees and fudges
The Best Of Italy – Italian cheese, salami, ham, dried pasta, pasta sauces, oils, vinegars, pesto, sundried tomatoes
Kisses At Christmas Ltd – Chocolate kisses
New Cathedral Street
Mango Rays (MCR) LTD – Burrito with beef, pulled pork, roast chicken and vegan five bean, all served with various sauces and sides, including nachos, salsa, guacamole etc. No drinks
Bar 3 – Craft lagers & ciders, mulled English wine, Baileys chocolate cup, mead, soft drinks and water
The Witch House – German beer & gluhwein, Hot punch, table wine, egg nog punch, bratwurst, hamburgers, big pan traditional German food. Soft drinks: Coke, locally produced pop, water
Zen Experimental Ltd Trading As Beckford’s Rum – Beckfords caramel rum, spiced rum, pineapple rum, coconut rum, Maroon over proof rum, Maroon rum punch, Xmas gift sets, honey whisky, whisky mac
The Closet Boutique – Faux fur clothing, hats, gloves, scarves & headbands
Mr Murrays Scotch Eggs – Various selection of gourmet scotch eggs
Cheshire Cheese Company – Cheese, chutney, jams & spreads
Birchwood Leather – Leather goods: bags, purses, hats, wallets
The Little Gift Hut – Keepsakes, charms, love gifts, friendship gifts, hearts, crystals, wishbags, fairies & angels
Eat Liquorice – Handmade liquorice
Celtic Spirit Co – Welsh spirits: Bottled, for off-site consumption
FairyFairs LTD – Ceramic candle houses
Artesania – Ceramic money boxes & mugs, real insects in resin, worry dolls, candle holders, range of skulls, goblets, tankards and ceramic salt n pepper sets
The Cocktail Co – Cold bottled cocktails for off-site consumption. Gift Hampers
Laura’s Fudge – Handmade fudge, handmade toffee
Mayflower Apiaries – Honey & beeswax products: candles, polish, hand cream, lip balm & soap
The Brownie Box – Brownies, blondies, brookies, cookies and vegan bakes
Beauty Scents Ltd – Hand-made scented wax candles and wax melts
Cherry Tree UK Ltd – Cheese, jams, curds and marmalades (Cheese may only be 20% of stall offering)
Java Bar Espresso Ltd – Java Bar Espresso Ltd
Exchange Square
The Mill Exchange Limited – Mulled wine, champagne cocktails, Christmas cocktails, liqueur coffees, non-alcohol mulled wine, coffee, and 1m Storage Space
Tikka Kebab Kitchen – Specialist curries made with lamb and chicken, with a vegetarian option served with rice. Also, side dishes and tikka kebabs. No Alcohol and no chips
de Creperie – Mini pancakes & waffles. Soft drinks: Locally sourced pop. Coke & water
Turks Charcoal Pit – Hot roast pork sandwiches, halloumi fries, Filled Yorkshire pudding wraps and pigs-in-blankets
Bar Humbug – Lager, cider, bitter, beers, blobs. No other hot drinks permitted, no cocktails or gluhwein permitted
Round Food House – Traditional German foods : Bratwurst, hamburgers, steak, vegetable spear. German lager and beer
Elsie Mays – Teas, coffees, speciality coffees & hot chocolates, locally produced soft drinks. Cocktails, including a Santa Martin, also Candy Cane Cosmo and cherry gingerbread. Afternoon tea inc glass of bubbly (must be British sparkling wine)
Kebab King Original – Birra Bowl (crispy fries, jalapenos, lean beef doner, feta cheese & birria sauce), the OG kebab (lean beef doner, garlic sauce, salad wrapped in Fladenbrot pocket), halloumi kebab (crispy coated halloumi, seasoned fries, chilli sauce & salad, wrapped in Fladenbrot pocket), loaded fried and soft drinks
Pretty Little Princess – Children’s clothing, children’s footwear (no trainers or branded wear), children’s fashion accessories (no Jewellery). No shoeboxes to be stacked or visible on display at any given market
Pure Indulgence – Soaps, soap filled sponges, bath bombs, shampoo bars and wax melts
Dipple Tipple & Co Ltd – Riverside branded spirits including gin, rum and vodka. May be limited to one spirit per market depending on event
Dorri Limited – Baklava, Dried fruit and nuts, Turkish delight and olives
Nova – Jewellery & Bags: gemstone jewellery & leather bags, belts, scarves
Grey Thread – Tweed waistcoats, jackets & gillets. Organic bamboo fibre t-shirts (20% display). Tote bags (agreed on event by event basis)
Dinky Art Bonsai – Bonsai trees, bonsai accessories and oriental ornaments
N & P Events Ltd – Italian biscuits, nougat, panettone, chocolate and gluten-free biscuits
From The Olive Tree – Olive oil soaps, crafted olive wood boxes, statues & ornaments
Corn Exchange
Gingerbread House Confections – Handmade chocolates, truffles, marzipans. Belgian chocolate Santa, houses & other figures. Hand made chocolate cakes & Gateaux
The Crusty Pie Company – Pork pies, pork pies with added fillings, pasties, chutneys, scotch eggs etc. No bottled beers or brownies etc permitted
Sloemotion Distillery Ltd – Hedgerow Spirits Range, including various flavours of gin, brandy, whisky and liqueurs, plus gift packs. Also Finders Range, including various flavours of gin, vodka and rum plus gift packs
Road To One Hundred Ltd – Wooden name plaques, wooden photo frames and wooden mirrors
Crios Gifts – Jewellery: body piercings, surgical steel jewellery, pendants, wristbands, belts, buckles, cufflinks, keyrings, fridge magnets. Also gothic tattoo art & biker statues, trinket boxes, canvas 3D prints. Dreamcatchers (no more than 30% of stall)
Manchester Wonderland – Christmas decorations made from re-cycled wood, decorative hot water bottles, fluffy toys
Faith & Sons – Gin, gin liqueurs, rum (all Faith & Sons branded)
De Luciano – Latin American alpaca clothing, ponchos, capes, shawls, slippers and rugs
Tiger Mountain – Nepalese woollen jumpers, jackets, coats, scarves, hats, felt items
The Cheese Board – Cheese, chutneys and jams
Sorelle – Handmade jewellery, made from epoxy resin and polymer clay
Bakes By Millie – Brownies, blondies, cookie pies, cookie sandwich cookies and sugar cookies
Winter Gardens at Piccadilly Gardens
Mexico Joes Festival Ltd – Chicken flatbread, beef flatbread, falafel flatbread and halloumi fries
Bars @ Yours Ltd – Beers, wine, spirits, mixes, cocktails and hot drinks
Clowbecks (Porkys of Yarm) – Cumberland sausage, Lancashire cheese potatoes with caramelised onions. Garlic navy mushrooms in butter. Hot Mulled wine. Hot Mulled cider. Bubble and squeak (served as a special with or without bacon)
Porkys Of Yarm (The Pig & Barrel) – Hot Roast Pork with sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce served in a barm. Barista Coffees. Yorkshire and speciality Teas. Hot chocolate. Selection of English wines including bubbly, white, red, and rose. Hot mulled wine. Hot mulled cider. Local beers, lagers and ciders from a small independent brewery (Brightside Brewery). Full selection of premium spirits with Fever tree mixers
Crunch Korean Gansig – Korean hotdogs and twisted potato on sticks
Chicken Shack – Dirty chicken, chicken burgers etc
Elsie Mays – Churros
Little Piece Of Bahia – Acaraje, (fritters), moqueca de peixe (fish stew), moqueca de camarao (prawn stew), tapioca, cocada (coconut balls) and casquinha de siri (fritata with fillings). Also vegan acaraje, vegan abara, moqueca de palmito (hearts of plam stew) and moqueca de banana (plantain stew). Additional, small amount of snacks including kibe, cohinha (various), bolinha de 4 quiejos, coxibe and Brazilian sausage roll
Windmill – Gluhwein (inc shot), alcohol-free gluhwein, German wine, German beer and locally sourced soft drinks
Oi Dumplings – Selection of hot Chinese dumplings, including pork, Xinjang lamb, Vietnamese chicken, kimchi peanut & tofu, vegan cha cha, vegan Chinese curry and festive sweet, giant halal chicken soup dumpling and pizza baozoi. Also, loaded peanut fries and Loaded Vietnamese wontons
de Creperie – Dutch biscuits, Dutch cake, Dutch toffee waffles, cold drinks. Also kaiserschmarren (scrambled pancakes) with toppings or sauce/custard
Gin Alley Events Ltd – Gins, vodkas, rums, with mixers. Baileys, prosecco, mulled wine, gin mulled wine, brandy muled win, whiskey mulled wine and lager
Elsie Mays – Warm, gooey cookie dough served with fresh cream and a choice of toppings, inc wild berry, chocolate sauce, salted caramel and apple & cinnamon. Also, warm Belgian brownies with various confectionary toppings
Artisan Catering Services – 100% vegan bratwurst in a bun with various toppings, including vegan cheese, jackfruit and pickles
Parmogeddon – Chicken parmo meals, chicken parmo butty, cheese fries vegan / veggie parmo and cauliflower nuggets. No loaded fries permitted
One Catering – Hand cut triple cooked chips, with various seasonings and sauces. Also, loaded chips with BBQ pulled meats (no pork), Manc poutine, steak and Dutch cheese sauce
The Pancake House – Sweet and savoury pancakes and waffles with various toppings. Soft drinks: Locally produced pop
Brook’s Mill / Hollies – Tea & Liquor Coffee, hot chocolate, cakes & biscuits. Mulled English wine, Baileys chocolate cup, mead. Soft drinks, water
The Manchester Winter Ale House – Draft & decanted bottled, real ale from the North West UK only. Wassail, locally produced micro brewery cider. Vimto & Temperance drinks from Fitzpatricks. Also, Yates hot blobs and red / white / rose wines
Cheshire Cheese Company – Cheese, chutney, jams & spreads
Just Stars – Paper stars to enlight
G & J Catering – Pick ‘n’ Mix sweets, lollipops and cables. No fudge permitted for sale
The Great British Cheese Company – Waxed truckle cheeses
Kisses At Christmas Ltd – Chocolate kisses
Avorium – Matching ranges of desk accessories + stationary, matching mugs & plant pots
The Flat Baker Ltd – Filled / stuffed artisan croissants, fresh pastries and cakes
Stardust Bakery – Cookie pies, cookies, brownies, blondies and millionaire’s shortbread
Cathedral Gardens
Continental Catering – Giant Yorkshire puddings with choice of meats, loaded fries, loaded roasted potatoes
de Creperie – Mini pancakes & waffles. Soft drinks: Locally sourced pop. Coke & water
Well & Spruce – Tea & Liquor Coffee, hot chocolate, cakes & biscuits. Mulled English wine & Elderflower wine. Soft drinks: Locally sourced pop. Water
Bars@Yours Ltd – Various lagers, ales, cider, mulled drinks, cider & lager infused with a flavoured spirit shot, spirits and mixers.
The Dog House – Gourmet sausages, gourmet burgers, loaded fries with pulled meats, loaded nachos with melted cheese.
Kingdom Of Sweets – Continental Pick & Mix