Get ready to step into Christmas at your favourite creative neighbourhood, Diecast, bringing back Winterhood – Manchester’s ultimate festive takeover – kicking off on Wednesday, 6th November.
With seasonal food, festive cocktails, and wild entertainment programs with that saucy Diecast touch.
The pioneering multifaceted venue, which takes on a variety of forms throughout the year, has been transformed into a winter wonderland full of queens, dreams and singalong cabaret, making it this year’s must-visit city centre holiday destination.
Just a stone’s throw from Piccadilly station, Winterhood takes over Diecast for the holiday season, kicking off just in time for the dark nights with lowlights. Step into Christmas, indulge in festive eats, slurp on marshmallow topped hot chocolate, and £6 Daiquiri cocktail specials.
Sing and get merry in the Winter Beer Hall, party all night in the Berlin-esque, Club Leno Ex Machina, or embrace holiday cheer in our outdoor Tinsel Town Trailer Park.
The Brooklyn Beer Hall is alive with nostalgia, featuring the Fairytale of New York playlist and live bands performing holiday hits. Wednesdays and Thursdays bring Classic Jukebox Tunes, Fridays deliver a full band in the “Beer Hall of Fame,” and
Saturdays’ “Saturday Night Live!” ensures high-energy holiday fun. Sundays wind down the weekend with Sunday Rising, setting the perfect tone for a festive close to your week.
In Club Leno Ex Machina, Diecast has created nightly themes to keep holiday spirits high. Wednesday nights are all about Late Night DJs, while Thursdays feature La Bang! for upbeat vibes. Fridays bring a naughty Spread, with a fun mix of camp, disco, and house. Saturdays belong to Club Ex Machina, Diecast’s signature club night, and Sunday’s (Rising) close with an elegant string quartet.
Diecast’s brand new seasonal food lineup is a feast of indulgence in itself, crafted to delight every holiday palate. The rich Hot Chocolate, topped with torched meringue, a blend of milk and dark chocolate, cream, and biscuit crumb, is the ultimate winter warmer.
The new menu brings standout items like ‘Nduja G-Balls – savoury bites of ‘nduja, cheese, and garlic butter – and a new Porchetta Pizza, fired to perfection with cured porchetta, caramelised onion, smoked scamorza, and fior di latte, embodying Diecast’s passion for its scintillating pizza toppings. For a veggie twist, the Squash & Gorgonzola Pizza combines roasted butternut squash, creamy gorgonzola, and Spanish onion for a perfect winter pairing with wine.
And don’t miss the Cinnamon Dough Balls, served warm and cinnamon-dusted, with a rich hazelnut chocolate dip – a holiday treat for all the fam.
Throughout this winter season, Diecast serves up Sausages, Steins, and Bagels from the bustling Warehouse Bar & Kitchen, alongside mulled wines, hot punch, and more seasonal spirits and sips.
Tucked into the Christmas Night Market, guests can explore vintage stalls lit with festive charm, a Rum Punch Cabin for warming cocktails, and the Christmas House of Daiquiri for seasonal drinks.
Outside, is the new addition of the Tinsel Town Trailer Park is Diecast’s cosy winter escape, complete with firepits, Smokehouse Saturday’s from 2:00pm, mulled drinks, and twinkling lights. Grab a Cookie Crumble Hot Choco or a Mulled Negroni and browse the Christmas Night Market – all creating a magical holiday atmosphere with a tinge of naughtiness to boot.
Reservations are filling up quickly! Book below now for up to 14 people, or for larger parties, contact [email protected].
With glowing Christmas tinsel lights, unforgettable food, and a full lineup of music, Diecast’s WINTERHOOD has to be your city centre visit winter destination. Experience it all from November 13 to December 31, 2024, and create memories that will make this festive season one to remember.
