CHRISTMAS is just around the corner and with that so are Christmas parties. Most workplaces opt for a conventional celebration, such as a meal and drinks, but there are many more options around Manchester to spread festive cheer.

Here are our top five alternatives to celebrating in a slightly different way this season:

Junkyard Golf Club

Manchester’s best mini golf with a twist has had a festive make over. The courses have been decked with Christmas gear and fresh seasonal cocktails will see you around the holes on an outing different to the rest.

Junkyard Golf has been a huge success since its arrival in Manchester and that’s no different during the Christmas period. With two brand new mash up courses, there’s something to suit every work team.

Bookings are essential for large parties and play time can take up to an hour. However, the party doesn’t stop once all the holes are potted. The golf club is open every day and offers dreamy food at the #junkfoodkiosk. A range of tasty post game treats and cocktails are on the menu to keep the party going.

Bongo’s Bingo

This wacky alternative take on the classic game makes for the perfect Christmas do. Bongo’s Bingo takes place every Tuesday and has taken the city by storm since its arrival in 2015.

The event is strictly over 18s and is held in Albert Hall, just off Deansgate. A combination of rave intervals, dance competitions and buckets of prosecco make for a Christmas party to remember.

The Elf Rave

Your favourite Christmas film combined with a house party, what better way to celebrate the start of your Christmas break? It’s like a sleep over with your work colleagues, but only better.

This one off night at Albert Hall promises to offer a memorable evening with a ‘party screening’ of Elf, a festive rave, spaghetti eating competition and a Christmas beer festival. Fancy dress is optional but festive cheer is guaranteed.

Tickets are still available but limited, so be sure to snap them up before they go. They’re available from Albert Hall’s website for £15pp for the event on Saturday December 17.

Black Dog Ballroom

If a private alternative for your office party is more up your street, why not give the Black Dog Ballroom a visit in the Northern Quarter?

The private ballroom is free to hire through the week with your very own pool table, bespoke cocktail menu and a private karaoke booth so you can sing your heart out.

The room accommodates between 30-80 people and is yours for the night. Food is available too, so take full advantage of your chance to eat, drink and be merry.

All Star Lanes

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How about some healthy competition to kick-start your Christmas party?

Luxury lanes are available for private hire with unlimited bowling, party food and cocktails on tap to increase your team spirit. There’s also a retro photo booth for picture perfect memories to last you well past the festive period.

As well as bowling fun, there is an all American diner for you to fill your face – a real change to the traditional turkey dinner.

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