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Tell us your festive story this year with us, 20 Stories

This festive season, step into our version of the Christmas Stories, a celebration of timeless tales reimagined high above Manchester.

Enjoy cocktails and canapés in the rooftop garden, or host a glamorous celebration in our restaurant, bar, private dining room, or terrace overlooking the city.

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Christmas Day at 20 Stories

20 Stories will be open and ready to welcome you with a warm smile on Christmas day.

This festive season, step into our version of the Christmas Stories, a celebration of timeless tales reimagined high above Manchester. From the classic Nutcracker, the romance of Love Actually, the mischief of Home Alone and the magic of A Christmas Carol, each story inspires a festive moment in time.

With cocktails from Johnnie Walker, our seasonal winter menus and our enchanting sparkling décor, where’s better to create your festive story this year?

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Spend Christmas high above the city

Join us for celebrations where nostalgia meets contemporary festivities and which every dish, drink and scene tells its own story this season to share with you.

We are open throughout the festive period to welcome you and your loved ones, after all you need some new stories to take into the New Year!

For restaurant groups under 13 people, you can make a reservation and receive an immediate confirmation. For groups 13+ people, please make an enquiry and our events team will help you plan the event.

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Ring in 2026

“If this is their idea of Christmas, I gotta be here for New Year’s…” –

Welcome the New Year in true sky-high style at 20 Stories. Join us on Wednesday 31st December for an unforgettable evening of dining, flowing bubbles, and panoramic views as the city sparkles beneath you.

We’ll be offering two dinner seatings for the evening and drinks only tables too.

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Private Dining & Festive Events

Our Restaurant offers stunning city views and sophisticated interiors. Our Private Dining Room is an exclusive space with panoramic views, a hidden screen and sound system for a secluded celebration. Our Rooftop Pergolas provide a cosy and exclusive indoor/outdoor setting.
Full Venue Hires are ideal for grand events up to 550 guests, with both indoor and outdoor areas creating a spectacular backdrop.

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KEY TIMES & DATES

Tuesday 23rd December – Normal opening hours
Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve) – 12:00 – 19:30
Thursday 25th December (Christmas Day) – 12:00 – 19:00
Friday 26th December (Boxing Day) – Normal opening hours
Wednesday 31st December (New Year’s Eve) – 12:00 – 03:00
Thursday 1st January- Closed
Friday 2nd January 2026 – Normal hours

Thereafter, normal hours apply