The Manchester Christmas Markets are open and the good news is that there are more halal options at Manchester’s Christmas Markets than ever before with a wide range of choices from halal Yorkshire pudding wraps, Irish spice bags, Greek food, Korean corn dogs and so much more.
In this guide I’ve rounded up the halal food at the Manchester Christmas Markets this year, where to find each stall and roughly what it costs.
Here’s my full guide to the Manchester Christmas Markets with where all the locations are!
How to Check a Stall Is Halal
Some stalls have a big ‘Halal’ or ‘Halal Food’ sign at the back so it’s easy to spot. Others have no signs, but accounts on Instagram like Halal Dining Manchester have been asking the stalls if they are halal, as have I, and the places below have confirmed that their meat, or some of it, is halal.
If you are unsure or concerned as to how things are cooked, definitely check before buying!
Halal Food at the Manchester Christmas Markets
1. LINCOLN SQUARE FOOD TRUCKS
I’m going to start with an overall area first because from what I’ve seen, the best choice of halal food in one area is at the brand new Lincoln Square market. This new area for 2026 has a lot of variety and the majority of stalls offer halal options!
Here you’ll find Dine With Saira offering South Asian food, Falafel King, Chen’s Happy House offering halal Chinese food, BangGa BangGa offering halal Korean food and there’s a good amount of vegetarian options too like sushi and Thai food.
There’s also a covered seating area inside a heated marquee where you can enjoy your food and it doesn’t seem to be a place where people drink alcohol, unlike some of the other markets.
2. FUEGO (EXCHANGE SQUARE)
You might be familiar with Fuego’s birria tacos already because they have been in the city for a few years and have a stall at Kargo Market in Salford Quays, and this winter they are in Exchange Square serving their epic slow cooked birria meat and cheesy tacos. Also check out their viral birria ramen if you want something more warming on a cold night.
These taste incredible and I’ve had them many times over the years in various locations and they are always brilliant! Just be warned that the tacos can get messy so take some napkins with you!
Price: £10 to £13
3. WAFFLE KART (KING STREET)
Waffle Kart is back again in the same location as last year on King Street just past Blank Street Coffee. For the last few years they have regularly sold out and had big queues on the weekend because of their unique options – pickle brined fried chicken on waffles, plus chilli crisp sandwiches using waffles instead of bread, Szechuan chicken and loaded waffles, so make sure you get to them early and know that the queue is worth the wait!
Price: £11.95 to £14.95 for mains
4. EAT GREEK (ALBERT SQUARE & KING STREET)
Greek gyros have been a halal staple at the markets for years and they have a big sign saying they are halal. Eat Greek is back on King Street and in a prime location in Albert Square for 2026.
Their halloumi fries are really good as well as their Chicken Pittas and loaded fries.
5. YORKSHIRE PUDDING WRAPS (ALBERT SQUARE)
Yes, there is a halal Yorkshire pudding wrap at the Manchester Christmas Markets and you can find it at Yorkshire Pudding Wrap stall on Albert Square so you can get the full Sunday roast in a giant Yorkshire experience with halal meat. Their chicken and beef wraps are halal!
Just make sure you head to Albert Square for this one, as the famous Porky Pig wraps over on Exchange Square are pork based and do not offer any halal options.
6. LA BAVETTE STEAK FRIES (EXCHANGE SQUARE)
La Bavette serves steak and fries with melted raclette cheese over the top. They draw a big queue and I’m happy to share that the steak is halal! The plate of sliced steak and well seasoned fries is a great change from all the fried chicken and sweet stuff. The serving isn’t huge but people queue for it for a long time and it get’s good reviews for the taste!
You’ll find it in Exchange Square near Harvey Nichols in the same location as last year.
7. YARD & COOP (ST ANN’S SQUARE)
Yard & Coop is one of my favourite halal spots in Manchester anyway, and they have a great location this year on the newly done St Ann’s Square. All of their chicken is halal and they don’t serve pork, so this is one of the easiest places to find halal food at the Manchester Christmas markets.
We ordered this on day 1 of the markets and we really enjoyed it as we have done in previous years too. This year they’ve gone all in on the deep fried theme with a battered, deep fried mince pie, alongside their usual fried chicken and fries with lots of topping options.
8. MISU (MARKET STREET)
There are so many dessert and sweet treat stalls at the Christmas markets but one to point out is Misu offering a range of 12 different Tiramisu boxes which are halal, which is important because we know that Tiramisu can often have alcohol in it.
They are located opposite Tesco Express on Market Street next to the Arndale. What I love is that they come in a box so this is one of the options you can buy and take home to enjoy later! I went for the Salted Caramel Pretzel which was amazing and I actually ate it the day after I bought it and it was still good!
Price: £8.00
9. DINE WITH SAIRA (LINCOLN SQUARE & EXCHANGE SQUARE)
Dine With Saira has been a favourite with halal foodies at the markets for a few years, and this season you’ll find them in two locations: Lincoln Square, which is new for 2026, and Exchange Square in front of Selfridges.
This is clearly a halal and Muslim owned business so it’s a good one to support!
Price: From £10.00
10. HOLY DUCK (EXCHANGE SQUARE)
Holy Duck is next to Dine With Saira on Exchange Square. It’s clearly marked as halal and a good option if you fancy something a bit different as halal duck isn’t that common! They serve duck wraps, duck burgers and much more!
11. IRISH SPICE BAG (CATHEDRAL GARDENS)
The spice bag is an Irish takeaway legend: crispy chicken, chips, peppers and onions all tossed together in a bag with a punchy spice mix. It’s messy, it’s salty and it’s exactly what you want to fill you up, warm you up and to feel like you’re getting a good meal for your money!
They are located in Cathedral Gardens which is the most family friendly Christmas market in Manchester due to its size and it is next to the Ice Skating Rink. Cathedral Gardens stays open until 3 January, so this is one you can still grab in the quiet days between Christmas and New Year.
12. FONDUE (CATHEDRAL GARDENS)
This is one of the cosiest things you can eat at the markets this year. Molten cheese fondue is served inside a sourdough bread bowl with croutons and pickles for dipping. Their standard option is vegetarian but they have a hot honey chicken option which is halal. (Their duck option isn’t halal, from what I understand.)
I had this meal for lunch and it’s a good sharing meal as the croutons are big for dipping and the cheese is very generous. Enjoy it whilst watching the ice skating which is also in Cathedral Gardens.
Price: £12.50 to £14.50 per bowl, potatoes £4.50
13. BANGGA BANGGA KOREAN CORN DOGS (ST ANN’S SQUARE)
These cheesy Korean corn dogs were a hit with halal foodies back when they were at Piccadilly Gardens, and this year BangGa BangGa is in St Ann’s Square offering their sausage and cheesy corn dogs which are halal, and their Instagrammable Coin Bbangs which are vegetarian anyway!
Price: £6.00
14. RITA’S REIGN (ALBERT SQUARE)
Rita’s Reign is one of the best loved street food traders in the North West, usually found at Piccadilly Markets, and they’re bringing their Afro Caribbean cooking to Albert Square for Christmas. Think boneless jerk chicken, curry goat and big rice boxes with plenty of flavour which is all halal and clearly signed.
15. GRILLED CHEESE TOASTIE (ALBERT SQUARE)
The Grilled Cheese Toastie stall on Albert Square clearly marks the Hot Honey Fried Chicken toastie as halal. It’s crispy fried chicken and hot honey with a signature three cheese blend, all pressed between artisan sourdough bread.
The best bit? You get a free scoop of fries with every toastie. Just skip The Christmas Melt, as that one has pigs in blankets.
Price: From £7.00
Tips for Visiting
- Go on a weekday lunchtime. Stalls open at 10:00am and weekday queues are much shorter.
- Start at Lincoln Square. It has the most variety and covered seating, and it’s only a short walk from Albert Square.
- Use the official map. The council’s market map shows every location, plus toilets and Changing Places facilities.
- Take public transport. The council strongly recommends it, and Deansgate station closes from 8pm on Fridays and from 6pm on Saturdays while the markets are on.
- Ask, to be sure. Halal status can change between seasons, so a quick question at the counter saves any doubt.
FAQs
Is there halal food at the Manchester Christmas Markets?
Yes, there is so much halal food. Stalls like Yard & Coop, Waffle Kart, Fuego, Yorkshire Pudding Wrap, BangGa BangGa are good places to start, and the new Lincoln Square market has lots of variety.
Is the Porky Pig Yorkshire pudding wrap halal?
No, the Porky Pig wraps on Exchange Square are carvery and pork based. But you can get a halal Yorkshire pudding wrap from Yorkshire Pudding Wrap stall on Albert Square instead.
Where is the best place for halal food at the markets?
Lincoln Square is the best for variety, while St Ann’s Square and King Street have some of the most popular halal stalls.
When do the Manchester Christmas Markets close?
Most locations close on Tuesday 22 December 2026. Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens stay open until Sunday 3 January 2027.
Are there non alcoholic drinks at the markets?
Yes, there’s hot chocolate, mocktails, tea and soft drinks at most bars and stalls.
I hope this has helped you find the best halal food at the Christmas Markets in Manchester!
- For more of my Manchester posts see:
- A Guide to Manchester Christmas Markets 2026
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