Harvey Nichols are pulling out all stops for the holidays this year. With festive drinks tastings, cocktail masterclasses and gifting ideas that won’t disappoint, we have everyone’s wish-list covered. Plus, the only Christmas menu worth tucking into and the ultimate New Year’s Eve pre-party, the celebrations are in full swing, right through to 2019.

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HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY OL’ TIME

Give the gift of good taste by slipping a Harvey Nichols Christmas Hamper under the tree this festive season. Filled with artisanal treats and stylishly presented, the expertly curated hampers are the first and last word in gourmet gifting. Brimming full of holiday favourites, feast your eyes on this year’s heavenly collection in-store or online at harveynichols.com.

If you’re looking for some Christmas party inspiration, then be sure to book onto our festive drinks tasting to enjoy classic and contemporary Christmas drinks from across our range, as our Wine Shop experts share their favourite holiday picks.

Wednesday 21st November

6pm – 7.30pm

Tickets £25, or £40 with a two course dinner in the Second Floor Bar and Brasserie. £10 of your ticket is redeemable against Wine Shop purchases made on the evening.

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

Overflowing with indulgent dishes, the Christmas menu at the Second Floor Bar and Brasserie stars everything from a holiday classic such as Milford Farm turkey roulade served with pork and apricot stuffing, to our chefs’ festive creations of a vintage Cheddar and leek pie. Not forgetting of course, a classic handmade Christmas pudding. There is a reason why the AA Guide has awarded the Second Floor with a Rosette for Culinary Excellence for the third year running.

Available Monday to Saturday from 12 midday. Three courses £30

Fancy a sweeter option? Tuck into our marvellous miniatures in our exclusive Festive Afternoon Tea, then top it all off with a glass of Harvey Nichols Brut Champagne and a clink of the glasses to celebrate an afternoon very well spent.

Served daily 12 midday – 5pm. Festive Afternoon Tea, £25 per person including a festive drink. Festive Champagne Afternoon Tea, £30 per person

The celebrations are in full swing from Tuesday 20th November.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

The festivities don’t end at Christmas. Harvey Nichols are making sure you’re in the mood to party until 2019 with their too-good-to-share New Year’s Eve warm up celebration. With a delicious set menu available from 5pm, you are sure to welcome the New Year in style! Tuck into three mouth-watering courses such as treacle-cured salmon, Leagram goat’s-curd tart and a peanut-butter parfait, alongside a glass of Prosecco, that’ll make sure you finish the year on a sweet note. With three courses for £40, why would you go anywhere else?

For details and reservations, call

0161 828 8898, email secondfloor.reservations@harveynichols.com or visit harveynichols.com/store/manchester

Harvey Nichols, 21 New Cathedral Street, Manchester, M1 1AD