Celebrate

CHRISTMAS & New Year in style

MANCHESTER THE PORTLAND

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MANCHESTER THE PORTLAND

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THE PLACE TO BE SEEN THIS

Party nights

CELEBRATE A THISTLE CHRISTMAS

Celebrate it all at Thistle hotels, the place to be seen. Get snap happy with picture perfect Christmas parties and see in the New Year in real style.

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TASTE Christmas lunches

Your perfect place It’s coming! The party season is on its way. Time to get your sparkle on, plan your outfit, book your perfect venue and start making mouthwatering menu choices.

CHRISTMAS

Gala dinners

GOOD HONEST SEASONAL FOOD & DRINK We add style with substance. Choose from a great range of fresh, seasonal party food. Whether you like your Christmas traditional with all the trimmings or want to ‘be inspired’. From canapés to gala dinners our chefs pull out all the stops to bring you irresistible party menus.

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Christmas lunches

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Christmas dinners

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Christmas party nights

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January party night packages

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New Year’s Eve party night

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New Year’s Eve gala dinner

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Terms & Conditions

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Find us

LAZY MORNINGS? BOOK A ROOM! New Year’s Eve

From signature cocktails to floor filling DJs, we’ll add twinkle and shine. We also love festive family dos, so be our guest and enjoy sumptuous treats and a well-deserved day off! Let’s get your perfect party started… at Thistle Manchester The Portland, an eventful and enjoyable Christmas and a very happy New Year is waiting for everyone.

Dance the night away, and save the heartache of cancelled trains, freezing pavements and extortionate taxis. Book a room at your party venue and enjoy a cooked breakfast that will make your next day!

For more information visit thistle.com/christmas To book please call 0161 246 3450

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CHRISTMAS

LUNCHES

FANCY SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT AT LUNCHTIME? WHY NOT GET INTO THE FESTIVE SPIRIT AND JOIN US AT THE PORTLAND STREET RESTAURANT FOR A DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS LUNCH?

Starter Crunchy country vegetable soup with herb crouton (v) (gf)

Main

Dates and prices

£14.95pp 2 courses £17.95pp 3 courses Available throughout December

Turkey paupiette with all the finest trimmings; sausage, sage and cranberry stuffing, roasted château potatoes, seasonal vegetables and rich gravy

Dessert Valrhona dark chocolate torte with mandarin cream and tropical fruit coulis

Your party started Bar open from 11.00am 2 or 3 course meal served from 12.30pm

CHRISTMAS

DINNERS

JOIN US IN THE PORTLAND STREET BAR AND RESTAURANT FROM 6.00PM AND BE WINED AND DINED WITH OUR DELICIOUS 3 COURSE FESTIVE DINNER.

Starter Smooth parfait of Goosnargh chicken liver and cognac with red onion and spiced fruit chutney, herb salad and warm olive croute

LET’S DO LUNCH Christmas is a busy busy time and everyone’s calendars get full to bursting. So you may want to swap a party night for a leisurely lunch and enjoy the festive spirit with all the trimmings. GO NUDE Strong eye make up works really well with understated, pink-beige lips. Apply a nude lipstick with a brush for a precise finish to enhance your natural lip colour.

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Thistle insider EAT AND BE MERRY We cater for everyone, so just check if anyone has any allergies or special dietary requirements. We’ll make sure everyone’s included in the good times.

Please see page 10 for booking details and the terms and conditions. Menu selections required 2 weeks prior to your event. Vegetarian option available on request. (v) vegetarian (gf ) gluten free.

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From

£19.95pp

Available throughout December

Main Turkey paupiette with all the finest trimmings; sausage, sage and cranberry stuffing, roasted château potatoes, seasonal vegetables and rich gravy

Your party started

Dessert

Bar open from 6.00pm

Traditional Christmas pudding packed with fruit and brandy cream

3 course meal served from 7.00pm Festive novelties included

Festive novelties included

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Dates and prices

Dress code: smart casual

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Stay over?

SET THE DATE Avoid the Christmas rush and book well in advance. If you have your eye on a certain party package, it’s all yours, guaranteed.

From £89.00 per room – midweek

LIGHT UP THE ROOM! To add an extra special finish, sweep a little shimmer to the brow bone, cheeks and down the centre of the nose to illuminate the face.

Single supplements apply

From £109.00 per room – weekends Rates include bed and breakfast and are based on 2 people sharing Rates are subject to availability

Please see page 10 for booking details and the terms and conditions.

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Menu selections required 2 weeks prior to your event. Vegetarian option available on request.

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CHRISTMAS

PARTY NIGHTS

JOIN US FOR AN APPETISING 3 COURSE DINNER BEFORE DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY WITH OUR RESIDENT DJ UNTIL THE EARLY HOURS.

Starters Roast plum tomato and red pepper soup with a dash of chilli infused sherry (v) Chicken liver parfait spread on foccacia crostini with winter fruit chutney

Mains Turkey paupiette with all the finest trimmings; sausage, sage and cranberry stuffing, roasted château potatoes, seasonal vegetables and rich gravy Wild mushroom, garlic and goat’s cheese Wellington, a rich basil and tomato sauce and seasonal vegetables (v)

Dates and prices

£25.95pp

JANUARY

PARTY NIGHT PACKAGES

JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE TOO BUSY IN DECEMBER, DOESN’T MEAN YOU SHOULD MISS OUT ON THE CELEBRATIONS. LET THISTLE MANCHESTER ORGANISE A PARTY IN JANUARY JUST FOR YOU.

Starters

Sundays – Wednesdays

Roast plum tomato and red pepper soup with a dash of chilli infused sherry (v)

£29.95pp

Chicken liver parfait spread on foccacia crostini with winter fruit chutney

Thursdays

£33.95pp

Fridays and Saturdays Available throughout December

Your party started 3 course meal and disco

Traditional Christmas pudding packed with fruit and brandy cream Dark chocolate truffle torte served with cream

Arrive from 7.30pm Dinner served at 8.00pm Carriages at 1.00am

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£20.15pp

Throughout January 2015

Mains Turkey paupiette with all the finest trimmings; sausage, sage and cranberry stuffing, roasted château potatoes, seasonal vegetables and rich gravy Wild mushroom, garlic and goat’s cheese Wellington, a rich basil and tomato sauce and seasonal vegetables (v)

Your party started 3 course meal and disco Festive novelties included

Festive novelties included

Desserts

Dates and prices

Desserts

Bespoke events tailor made to match your specific requirements

Traditional Christmas pudding packed with fruit and brandy cream Dark chocolate truffle torte served with cream

Dress code: smart casual

Stay over?

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From £89.00 per room – midweek

Thistle insider IT’S YOUR PARTY Wishes do come true, just believe! From buffets to 3 course dinners to canapés and cocktails, we’ll make it everything you dreamed of.

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From £109.00 per room – weekends Rates include bed and breakfast and are based on 2 people sharing Single supplements apply Rates are subject to availability

Thistle insider SPARKLE AS BRIGHT AS THE LIGHTS A hint of glitter, subtle shine or a flash of gold. All go just perfectly with classic black. Create an outfit made for celebrating this season.

DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! We have some amazing DJs to round off your perfect party, with dance floor classics that keep that glitter ball rolling, all night long.

Please ask about our drinks packages.

Available on dates throughout January, tailor-made to your requirements.

Live entertainment on a selection of evenings. Private parties are available, please ask for details.

Menu selections required 2 weeks prior to your event.

Menu selections required 2 weeks prior to your event.

Please contact our sales team for more details on [email protected]

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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY NIGHT

JOIN US IN THE LAKELAND SUITE FOR OUR GOURMET BUFFET, BEFORE WELCOMING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH OUR RESIDENT DJ.

Starters Pumpkin and coconut soup (v) (gf) Selection of salads and bread rolls Beetroot, bean salad, coleslaw, sliced cucumber, sliced tomato, ham, pineapple and mustard mayo salad

Dates and prices

£49.00pp Wednesday 31st December

Selection of sliced meat with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese, lilliput capers and gherkins

Roast turkey breast served with chipolata sausage, sage and onion stuffing and cranberry jus

Mains Lancashire hotpot Chicken tikka masala Herbed haddock fillet with kedgeree Tomato and basil pasta bake (v) Pilau rice and naan bread (v) Crushed swede and carrots, roasted parsnips, roast potatoes, boiled new potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Desserts Milk chocolate cheesecake Burnt lemon tart

GALA DINNER

BE GREETED WITH AN ARRIVAL DRINK AND CANAPÉ RECEPTION, FOLLOWED BY A SUMPTUOUS 4 COURSE MEAL, CREATED ESPECIALLY BY OUR HEAD CHEF AND FINISHED WITH COFFEE.

Starters Pumpkin and coconut velouté, with a drizzle of crème fraîche (v) (gf) Dill and fennel cured salmon on a bed of caper berry salsa and micro cress Ham hock and foie gras croquette with baby leaves, red cabbage and honey mustard chutney

Dates and prices

£69.00pp Wednesday 31st December

Intermediate

Meat from the Carvery Chef will carve

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Winter berry sorbet (v)

Your party started Arrive from 8.00pm Gourmet buffet at 9.30pm Entertainment and disco Carriages at 2.00am Dress code: smart casual Strictly over 18s only

Stay over? £105.00 per person, including party night, accommodation and breakfast based on 2 people sharing Single supplement applies

Mains Smoked garlic and green peppercorn crusted Aberdeen beef fillet and braised shin bon bon, pancetta rosti, glazed root vegetables and cognac jus Seared fillet of sea bass, tiger prawn risotto, linguini vegetables and saffron butter cream

Your party started Arrival drinks and canapés from 7.15pm 4 course dinner at 8.30pm

Crisp roast supreme of Barbary duck with thyme scented potatoes served with French beans and Seville orange sauce

Entertainment and disco

Pappardelle pasta with fricassée of wild mushroom, white wine cream reduction, vegetarian-friendly Parmesan, black truffle oil and mature Cheddar cheese (v)

Dress code: black tie

Desserts Rich Valrhona chocolate cheesecake, cinnamon ice cream with kumquat compote Mango and peach panna cotta, ginger tuile and Malibu cream Freshly brewed coffee

Carriages at 2.00am Strictly over 18s only

Stay over? £119.00 per person, including gala dinner, accommodation and breakfast based on 2 people sharing Single supplement applies

Christmas pudding with brandy cream

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Pre-order a bottle of Champagne to see in the New Year at midnight. Ask the waiter for details on the night. Menu selections are required 2 weeks prior to the event. (v) vegetarian (gf ) gluten free.

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Menu selections are required 2 weeks prior to the event.

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(v) vegetarian (gf ) gluten free.

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For bookings made after Tuesday 4th November 2014, full payment will be required to secure the booking. Deposits and final payment – Cheques and postal orders should be forwarded by post. To pay cash, the Christmas office is open Monday–Friday, 9.00am– 5.00pm. However, payments can be made at reception where a receipt will also be given. Final payment for any accommodation booked must be paid at the same time as event final payments. For bookings of 10 rooms or more, a rooming list is required 10 days prior to arrival.

Cancellation policy Deposits, part payments and full payments are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances. We recommend that you take out event insurance to cover you in the case of cancellation. In the event of a cancellation by Thistle Manchester, The Portland, an alternative date will be offered or a full refund given without liability to the hotel or Thistle Hotels.

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(gf) denotes gluten free.

All prices include VAT at the current rate. Menus correct at time of print. Unfortunately, special seating arrangements cannot be guaranteed. Smaller parties may be grouped and seated together. The hotel reserves the right to amalgamate events to ensure minimum numbers. Minimum age for persons attending evening functions is 18 years. All details are correct at time of print and are subject to alteration without prior notice. Any damage caused by any guest invited by the booker will result in charges being levied. Minimum numbers apply for join-a-party functions to be held. If numbers drop below this number the event will be transferred to another date. Strict dress code applies to evening functions. Jeans and trainers will not be acceptable.

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Glasgow

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Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station

YORK STREET

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Confirmations and receipts will be forwarded to you to confirm your booking.

(v) denotes vegetarian meal.

STREET

The total balance and outstanding numbers are required by Tuesday 4th November 2014. If the balance is not received by this date the booking will be automatically cancelled.

Thistle Hotels cannot guarantee that any product on the menu is entirely free from nuts or nut derivatives and that fish products are free from bones.

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MOSLEY

All party package prices quoted are per person.

Inverness

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Pre-orders will be required 2 weeks prior to the event date. NEWTON ST

To confirm a reservation, a £10.00 deposit per person will be required. If no deposit is received, then the booking will be automatically released.

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East Midlands Airport

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Directions by road Leave the M6 motorway at junction 19. At the roundabout take the third exit onto the A556. Continue on the A556, then join the M56 until this becomes the A5103. Keep following signs for Manchester City Centre, then turn right onto the B6469 (Whitworth Street West). When this becomes Whitworth Street you can either park at the Argent car park opposite the train station, or bear left onto Aytoun Street, where you can either turn right into Hope Street and park at the NCP Grand, or continue to the T-junction and turn right onto Portland Street; the hotel will be on your right. To programme your sat-nav, please use the postcode M1 6DP.

Directions by rail The hotel is about 5 minutes’ walk from Manchester Piccadilly station. Follow Piccadilly round to Portland Street; the hotel is on your left.

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From Manchester Airport The hotel is 10 miles from Manchester Airport. Take the M602 and follow signs to Central Manchester and then to Piccadilly Gardens.

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