Dining deals, gift cards and movie magic: Give a Great Northern gift this Christmas

Posted: 3rd December 2024

Whether it’s award-winning cuisine, famous DIY burgers, stylish homewares of the magic of cinema, Great Northern’s best shops, restaurants and venues offer something for everyone on the hunt for the perfect gift this Christmas.

For the burger-bonkers foodie in your life, ask about a gift card in Almost Famous or pick up a Famous at Home NYE special box via the website. Order now to receive all the ingredients for a Phoenix burger and Bacon Bacon Fries, and add a make-your-own Festive Bitch cocktail box and kids burgers. Get yours HERE.

Make it a Christmas to remember for your film fanatic friends with an ODEON gift card. Whether it’s a tenner or £100 worth of movie magic, you can treat loved ones to upcoming blockbusters and indie flicks alike – and they’re even redeemable at the snack counter. If you’re after something special, give them a MyLimitless membership for a year of non-stop cinema entertainment, with 10% off refreshments and access to exclusive screenings. Pick yours up HERE.

If you’re shopping for a more refined foodie, some of our award-winning restaurants have you covered with vouchers, dining deals and one-off experiences available online. Gift a taste of authentic Polish cuisine with cards starting at £25 from Platzki, or go all out on a voucher worth £50-£200 for the Michelin Guide-featured Another Hand. For a night of sumptuous tapas, mini wine-tasting sessions or a colossal Spanish banquet, pick up a card from the Evuna website, or treat wine-lovers to the perfect Christmas dinner accompaniment with a bottle from their acclaimed selection of Spanish wines. Alternatively, you can spoil friends and family with a three-course Sunday Lunch or tiered Afternoon Tea from James Martin Manchester.

Running until 20th December, Sophie Nixon’s breathtaking art exhibition at 293 Deansgate includes a limited run of Christmas commissions, making an ideal gift for your favourite artist. Find out more HERE.

If your loved one has an eye for interior design with a dose of hometown pride, pick up at postcard set from Forever Manchester. Featuring artwork by world famous Manc Stanley Chow, alongside football prints for true blues and red devils, each set adds a stylish touch of our great city to the home. Grab yours HERE.

If you or your friends and family are planning a bigger household redesign in the new year, head over to The Futon Company to order from an inventory of achingly chic beds, fabrics, furniture and homeware, with regular sales and discounts running throughout the season.

For that sweet-toothed special someone, our favourite organic chocolatiers at Dormouse offer electronic gift cards to redeem instore and online, as well as a mouth-watering assortment of ethically sourced bars and special Christmas treats. Order yours HERE.

If that’s not enough for your sugar-loving bestie, check out the Alex’s Bakery online shop for a wide range of cupcakes, brownies, blondies and more, or stop by the store to grab some in person and try them out for yourself.

Whether it’s for a winter of wellness or a new year’s health kick, why not give the gift of relaxation and spiritual reconnection with a gift card for The Life Centre North this Christmas?

Redeemable on classes, workshops and courses, a Life Centre North gift card can introduce your mindful mates to a wide array of yoga flows, sound sessions and yoga styles for all levels of experience in a welcoming, accessible environment.

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