Mancunian Christmas Gifts.
This Christmas season, why not celebrate Manchester’s creative, vibrant spirit with gifts that echo the city’s unique culture and style. Here’s a list of a few of our favourite Mancunian-inspired Christmas gifts perfect for fans of the city, whether they live here or simply hold Manchester close to their heart.
1. Manchester Inspired Jewellery and Crafts
Hiding at the far end of the Northern Quarter is the Manchester Craft and Design Centre. We pop in on our food tours as we explore the area and there’s no better time of year to visit than Christmas.
The centre houses 20 different studios for local artists and craftsmen to make and sell their wares. There’s regular exhibitions held and just recently our friend Fred opened his café Fred’s, in the middle of the building.
So if you have anyone in your life that has a love for unique jewellery or distinctive pieces of local art, this is where you need to shop. And get yourself some great lunch while you’re there.
Where to find it: Manchester Craft and Design Centre is at 17 Oak Street, M4 5JD. In the old Smithfield market fish market hall.
2. Manchester Craft Beer Subscription
Manchester has quickly become a craft beer mecca, with breweries like Cloudwater, Track, and Marble making waves nationwide. A craft beer subscription from a Manchester-based brewery is a fantastic gift for beer enthusiasts. With monthly or quarterly deliveries, they’ll enjoy exclusive, small-batch brews, limited-edition flavors, and classics that capture the unique taste of Manchester. Many subscriptions include tasting notes and pairing ideas, turning every delivery into a mini beer-tasting experience.
Where to find it: Check out the websistes Cloudwater Brew Co. and Seven Bro7hers Brewing Co. for subscription options. Seven brothers even do a beer advent calendar.
3. Manchester Doodle Maps:
If you’ve been on one of our food tours then you’ll have seen a bottle of Salford Rum. On the front of the bottle is a doodle drawing by an artist called Dave Draws. His doodles have become synonymous with the city, appearing in barber shops, high streets and restaurants throughout the region. They’re really unique and every doodle drawing tells a story.
Where to find it: Head to Dave’s website www.davedraws.co.uk
4. Voucher for a Manchester Bites Food Tour
Give the gift of a local adventure with a voucher for one of our Manchester Bites food tour. This is a memorable gift for foodies who want to explore the city through its independent food scene. Our tours offer tastes from some of the best eateries in town, guided by our brilliant team of locals who share stories of Manchester’s history and culture. From artisanal cheeses to traditional pies and global street food, it’s a perfect gift for anyone who loves discovering new flavours while exploring the city.
There’s our award-winning Canals to Canapes tour, our evening tour and now even a tour of Stockport to choose from. All come with a glass or two of wine (depending on the tour you choose)
Vouchers last for the entirety of 2025.
Where to find it: www.manchesterbites.com and pick which tour you’d like to gift.
