The good thing about booking an activity for your Christmas do is it takes everyone’s mind off office stresses before you’ve belted out your first karaoke classic. Rather than relying on alcohol to help everyone relax, a group activity gives people something fun to focus on and laugh about, whether that’s getting the fastest lap at the go-karting track, or making it out of the escape room before the buzzer goes.
In Manchester, you’ve plenty of alternative Christmas nights out to choose from – and many of them have Xmas party packages designed for groups. Here we’ve chosen 20 of our favourites. There’s loads more in our Things to Do section if you want more ideas.
Looking for a more traditional Christmas party? Check out our recommended places for Christmas parties in Manchester
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Book Now DeansgateBar Hütte Great Northern
More detailsChristmas party meets après-ski mayhem. Choose from Alpine karaoke huts, party lodges and outdoor seating (under a heated canopy, don’t worry).
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Book Now Manchester City CentrePong & Puck | Great Northern
More detailsSleigh and Sparkle packages make Christmas parties easier with gaming, booze and food all wrapped. A range of areas are available for private hire.
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Manchester City CentreBongo’s Bingo Manchester
More detailsIf you work for a big organisation with deep pockets, Bongo’s Bingo are available as callers-for-hire. Otherwise, get tickets for the big Christmas shindig. It’s legendary.
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St John'sThe Crystal Maze Manchester
More detailsPhysical challenges, mental workouts against the clock and a glass of fizz at the end. It’s a change from canapés and small talk.
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DeansgateElectric Shuffle
More detailsHi-tech shuffleboard for a happy Christmas. Electric Shuffle has options for small festive get-togethers and packages for 37+.
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Manchester City CentreEscape Hunt | Corn Exchange
More detailsFrom exclusive hire to simple escape room packages with sweets and drinks, Escape Hunt doesn’t leave you cornered with the office bore, they lock you up with them. Only go with colleagues you get on with.
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Manchester City CentreFlight Club Manchester
More detailsFlight Club offers big group parties for 37+ or smaller festive shindigs. It’s a chance to bond over a different type of board game. A double top night out.
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DeansgateFood Sorcery Deansgate Square
More detailsHold a private party at Food Sorcery Deansgate Square. You can enjoy a carefully-planned menu or you can cook dinner yourself. At least you don’t have to do the washing up though.
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Manchester City CentreFreight Island
More detailsFreight Island knows how to party. Their Winter Island offering is a tried-and-tested Christmas night out with party hire a booming business throughout the festive season.
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Manchester City CentreImmersive Gamebox Manchester
More detailsLooking for an inclusive celebration that doesn’t revolve around getting hammered? Immersive Gamebox Manchester has plenty to keep everyone entertained for a different sort of Christmas party experience.
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Manchester City CentreJunkyard Golf Manchester
More detailsFrom mad golf and drinks to the full festive party paraphernalia with festive food, buckets of Prosecco and some below par playing, Junkyard Golf have Christmas party packages down to a tee.
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Manchester City CentreKing Pins Manchester Arndale
More detailsKing Pins Manchester Arndale is casual Christmas party royalty with pizza, booze and bowling.
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Manchester City CentreLane 7 Deansgate
More detailsBowling with bells on. Lane 7 Deansgate is a good office night out if you don’t fancy a formal do.
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Salford QuaysManchester River Cruises
More detailsCharter a boat for a Christmas party with a difference. The Isabella is available for private hire. Hire a DJ or pick your own playlist. Go with catering recommendations or sort your own. Manchester River Cruises offer a flexible way to organise your festive party.
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Trafford ParkMeetspaceVR Manchester
More detailsIf you want to seem like a modern, forward-thinking company, you could always organise a virtual Christmas party. Don’t be a Scrooge, you do need an actual party but you could go for a VR experience package at MeetspaceVR Manchester.
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Manchester City CentreRoxy Ball Room Manchester Deansgate
More detailsPizza, gaming, cocktails and a riotous good-time sensibility make Roxy Ball Room Manchester Deansgate a good choice for the annual Christmas bash.
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Manchester City CentreSixes Social Cricket | Corn Exchange
More detailsParty cricket is a lot more fast-paced than the real thing. It’s a fun way to get competitive with friends and colleagues. Sixes Social Cricket has a range of fully-inclusive packages for every party.
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Manchester City CentreTeamSport Go Karting: Manchester Victoria
More detailsRacing round the track is a bit more exciting than a festive three-course set menu. There’s a basic essentials party package or custom and premier options.
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Northern QuarterTwenty Twenty Two
More detailsHire Twenty Twenty Two for a ping pong party this Christmas. Drinks are good and there’s a cool NQ atmosphere because you don’t want your work Christmas party to feel like, well, work.
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Manchester City CentreUrban Playground Manchester
More detailsUrban Playground Manchester is one exciting interactive game after another. As Christmas parties go, it certainly beats telling the jokes in your cracker at a sit-down turkey dinner.