It’ll be hard to miss The Ivy this year thanks to its extravagant external lighting display illuminating Spinningfields overthe Christmas season. The eye-catching installation is currently adorning the grand façade of the restaurant with illuminated letters, spelling out an oversized Manchester Rocks! slogan, a neon tiger and lightning bolts.
Inside, the popular brasserie offers a limited-edition cocktail menu created in collaboration with Chivas XV Gold Whisky, delicious a la carte dishes, afternoon tea and lavish set menus designed for larger parties.
The Ivy Spinningfields’ drinks offering for the Christmas season features six celebratory cocktails incuding:
The Midas Cup (£12.25), a refreshing serve featuring Chivas XV Gold Whisky, Briottet Crème de Myrtille Liqueur, Monin sugar syrup muddled with mint leaves and garnished with a mint sprig, a fresh raspberry and cinnamon powder.
The Black & Gold (£11.75), a concoction of Chivas XV Gold Whisky, Mozart dark chocolate, Tosolini Expré Espresso Liqueur, espresso and orgeat syrup adorned with golden coffee beans, garnished with candy floss and popping candy.
The Ivy’s Golden Lemonade (£12.25) is a refreshing mix of Chivas XV Gold Whisky, lemon sherbet, lemon juice, Fever Tree White Grape and Apricot Soda and Pernod Absinthe, adorned with a mint bouquet, lime wedge and a sprinkling of nutmeg.
Diners can enjoy a seasonal twist on The Ivy’s signature Shepherd’s Pie (£18.95) made with confit goose and turkey, pigs in blankets and cranberry sauce, while starters include a Venison Tartare (£11.95) – seared and hand-cut venison loin with pickled beetroot, hazelnut mayonnaise and granary toast.
To finish, guests can try a limited-edition Santa’s On His Way (£9.95) dessert, featuring a red velvet sponge, cream cheese frosting and dark chocolate, this playful dish is sure to be a firm Instagram favourite this Christmas.
For larger group bookings, Christmas set menus are available from £55 per person for three courses, while a premium menu is also available from £60 per person. Meanwhile, the Festive Afternoon Tea (from £26.95 per person) has been given the golden touch, served on stunning gilded trays adorned with Christmas-themed cakes, scones and classic sandwiches.
The Ivy Spinningfields’ stunning private dining room, The Dalton Room, is available to hire for larger parties of up to 20 seated guests or 40 standing.
The Christmas menu is available from 16th November 2022. To book visit www.theivymanchester.com.
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Over at The Ivy Asia this festive season is an exclusive partnership with Champagne Laurent-Perrier from December 1st. Visitors can also enjoy a limited-edition cocktail and stunning decorations in the restaurant.
The Ivy Asia’s seasonal dessert, The Festive Surprise (£10.95), is a chocolate brownie with white chocolate snow, mandarin sorbet and yuzu caramel. It has been designed to be an interactive advent calendar experience offering guests the opportunity to win Champagne-inspired gifts each day. One lucky winner who orders The Festive Surprise will receive the Golden Ticket grand prize which include a deluxe trip for two people to visit the renowned Laurent-Perrier Maison, not usually open to the public, in the Champagne region of northwestern France.
Guests can order the exclusive Laurent-Perrier x The Ivy Asia cocktail, the Pink Kurisumasu (£17.95), consisting of passion fruit liqueur, supasawa, pink grapefruit syrup and topped with Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé.
The Ivy Asia’s signature blossom trees have been given a theatrical twist to welcome guests to the festive experiencewith a truly Instagram-worthy moment.
The Champagne Laurent-Perrier x The Ivy Asia Christmas experience begins on Thursday, 1st December until Thursday, 24th December, running across all eight UK sites including Guildford, Brighton, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, plus Mayfair, Chelsea and St. Paul’s.
To make a reservation or find out more, please visit theivyasiamanchester.com
