Manchester's hospitality venues have transformed their doorways and exteriors with elaborate Christmas displays, offering plenty of festive selfie opportunities across the city centre over the next six weeks.
Among the standout installations is a giant 39-foot polar bear at The Ivy Spinningfields and a huge bow at The Rex Hotel on Spring Gardens. In Salford, the Black Friar pub has created an apres-ski installation with purpose-built ski lifts.
Festive Highlights Across the City
Other venues taking part include San Carlo Italian on King Street West, the historic Midland Hotel on Peter Street, and Gaucho steakhouse just off Deansgate, which features a bauble-filled display.
New this year is Cibo Italian restaurant's festive design at the top of King Street, where two light-festooned trees are topped with giant Santa hats.
Double the Festive Joy at Black Friar
The Black Friar, known for its dramatic seasonal installations at the crossroads of Black Friars Street and Trinity Way, has also extended its creativity to the newly-reopened Horse and Jockey in Chorlton. The Chorlton pub features a festive makeover with a life-sized Santa climbing the wall, designed by Cheshire floral artist Kelly Louise Chapman.
The displays are part of a wider festive effort across Manchester's hospitality scene, complementing the arrival of the annual Christmas Markets.
