A starry afternoon of luxury tea awaits you
Join us in your most beautiful and elegant outfit for afternoon tea, as well as receiving complimentary gifts and a professional photograph to commemorate your co-ord.
This event is exclusive to our guests, allowing you the chance to socialise at a private event surrounded by fellow EGL lovers. We invite you to be inspired by the theme of constellations when planning your outfit.
Opulent surroundings
Set in the heart of Manchester at the historic Stock Exchange Hotel, this is a rare occasion for the splendour of your outfit to be matched in energy by gorgeous surroundings.
Led by two Michelin-starred chef Niall Keating, tender offers a contemporary afternoon tea service, with a choice selection of teas from PMD teas.
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Ticket Price
£60 + platform fees
Ticket Includes
★ Afternoon tea ★
★ Gift bag with goodies ★
★ Unique gift to commemorate the event ★
★ Professional photograph of you ★
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Event time
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Getting there
Metro:
The venue is a 4-minute walk from the Market Street Metrolink, or 7-minute walk from the Piccadilly Gardens Metrolink. The Metro is connected to major transport hubs such as the Piccadilly and Victoria stations.
Bus:
There are many bus routes via the Manchester Bee Network. Cheapside Stop CO is a 2-minute walk from the venue, servicing the 1 free bus, 36, 37 and x39.
Parking:
There are multiple options for parking nearby. The Stock Exchange Hotel offers a valet parking service with their concierge team for £40, or offers parking at the Q-park Deansgate North location on Chapel St, about a 15 minute walk away, for £25 – please contact the venue for further information or to book. There are public pay-and-display car parks at the Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre, NCP Manchester Piccadilly Plaza, and Manchester King Street West.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
Seating is unallocated. Seating will be selected by guests on a first-come first-served basis. Tables seat 6-8 guests.
This is a lolita fashion event, and guests are asked to dress so. Under this umbrella other associated elegant J-fashion styles are included, such as Aristocrat, Ouji, Dandy, Kodona, Otome, Dolly-Kei etc.
The constellations theme exists to help inspire guests, adding a bit of extra fun, but does not need to be adhered to if you do not wish to do so.
The afternoon tea is available gluten-free or vegetarian. There is a vegan option of a main course and dessert. Final menus will be shared in January.
There is a limit of 2 tickets per session.
The venue has an accessible entrance at street-level, as well as a disabled toilet.
Those not dressing in lolita fashion and associated styles must be accompanying a guest who is, and dress in semi-formal/smart casual attire.
In order for the smooth running of the event, we can only offer afternoon tea. Additional drinks etc may be ordered on the day.
This event is 18+.
Contact Info
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