Amidst all the work parties, Christmas markets and panic-present buying - it's clear many of us are in need of a proper good night out.
Look no further than everyone's favourite creative neighbourhood, Diecast, who has brought back Manchester's ultimate festive takeover, WINTERHOOD, which just launched this week.
Complete with seasonal food, festive cocktails, marshmallow-topped hot chocolate and wild entertainment programs with that Diecast signature saucy touch, WINTERHOOD has been transformed into a winter wonderland full of queens, dreams and singalong cabaret.
Swing by the buzzing Brooklyn Beer Hall which is the place to be if you're in need of a healthy dose of nostalgia brought about by a soundtrack of their 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.
If dancing is more your bag, mosey over to Club Leno Ex Machina as 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.
Indulge this season with Diecast’s brand new seasonal food lineup featuring the rich Hot Chocolate, topped with torched meringue, a blend of milk and dark chocolate, cream, and biscuit crumb - cementing itself as the ultimate winter warmer.
The new menu also spotlights standout players including the ‘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.
If you're not a fan of meat, opt for the Squash & Gorgonzola Pizza which combines roasted butternut squash, creamy gorgonzola, and Spanish onion for a perfect winter pairing with wine.
Oh yeah, and you can't miss out on 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 where you can grab a Cookie Crumble Hot Choco or a Mulled Negroni.
Bookings are now open and you can find out more here.