Christmas has a way of sharpening the appetite. It’s when tables are dressed to impress, menus become a little more indulgent, and dining becomes an unapologetic indulgence.
For foodies, there’s no finer time. But where to eat out this Christmas?
Whether you’re looking for refined street food or a multi-course blow-out, these are some of the most enticing Christmas menus to book this festive season.
Remember, party hats may be optional, but divine cuisine isn’t…
Mowgli – exquisite Indian street food
Mowgli, the Indian street food restaurants founded by Nisha Katona, bring a distinctly warm, generous spirit to Christmas dining. For the festive season, selected sites, including Charlotte Street, Glasgow, Manchester Corn Exchange, Birmingham, Bristol and Edinburgh, open their intimate private dining spaces, glowing with fairy lights, trailing vines and the comforting aromas of home-style Indian cooking.
If you’ve never experienced Mowgli, now is the time.
The Festive Feasting Menu (£40 per person) begins with a glass of bubbles or a mocktail, followed by a sharing spread of Mowgli favourites. Expect crisp Chat Bombs bursting with spiced yoghurt and tamarind, bold Gunpowder Chicken, rich Mother Butter Chicken and silky Mowgli Paneer. Desserts arrive with ice cream cones, Christmas crackers and the unmistakable warmth of Mowgli hospitality.
For a more theatrical celebration, the Grand Table Christmas Feast (£55 per person) elevates the experience with champagne on arrival and tiered tiffin towers overflowing with colour and flavour, inspired by India’s grand family gatherings, alongside wine or beer.
Few places do festive elegance quite like Home House. The Grade II-listed private members’ club runs its Christmas celebrations through to January 5, welcoming members and non-members alike via dining bookings or overnight stays.
The Festive Set Menu offers a classic three-course lunch or dinner in The Restaurant, with Norfolk Bronze turkey, Christmas pudding with brandy custard and homemade mince pies. Prices start from £65 per person, for groups of up to 10 (or up to 18 in The Garden Room).
For private celebrations, Home House’s opulent dining rooms accommodate up to 70 guests, with festive menus from £55 per person (vegetarian) or £65 per person (regular). A festive Afternoon Tea, served in the Drawing Rooms, is available from £45, or £55 with Champagne, from 20–30 December (excluding Christmas Day). More info here.
Barbs – a Bajan twist on Christmas comfort
For something joyfully different, Barbs, the UK’s first authentic Bajan fast-casual restaurant, brings Caribbean sunshine to Christmas at Queen of Hoxton in Shoreditch. This marks Barbs’ first festive season in its permanent London home, and the menu blends classic Christmas comfort with bold Barbadian flavour.
Highlights include Deep Fried Brie with Bajan cranberry sauce; Crispy Cauliflower Bites with sage crumb and crispy onions; and Chicken Wing-Mas, coated in festive seasoning. The centrepiece is the Turkey Christmas Cutter, a generously filled potato bun with tender turkey, spiced slaw, pork scratching and gravy mayo. Vegetarians are well catered for with the Portobello Christmas Cutter, while gluten-free options are available.
All dishes sit alongside Barbs’ core menu – from Bajan fried chicken burgers to piña colada waffles – made from scratch using family recipes. Prices vary by dish. More here.
The Red Lion – festive feasting in the Peak District
At Peak Edge Hotel’s 2 AA Rosette Red Lion Restaurant, Christmas dining comes with a strong sense of place. Throughout December, guests can enjoy party nights, festive lunches, Christmas Day and Boxing Day menus, all celebrating Peak District produce.
Festive lunches are served Monday to Saturday (until December 20), priced at £28 for two courses or £34 for three.
Menus showcase Walton Lodge Farm Estate produce, including turkey with all the trimmings, braised beef, pheasant, cod with crayfish Nantua, and vegetarian Wellington, followed by classic Christmas desserts and Derbyshire cheeses. For more, click here.
Sabine – seasonal dining with a rooftop view
Perched beside St Paul’s Cathedral, Sabine delivers Christmas dining with skyline views and a relaxed, contemporary edge. Its festive menu balances seasonal classics with modern flair.
Starters include Nikka-cured salmon with yuzu and caviar, ham hock terrine with piccalilli, or grilled tofu with black rice and chimichurri. Mains range from poached cod with seaweed beurre blanc to rolled turkey breast wrapped in Parma ham, while desserts span matcha crème brûlée to sticky date pudding.
Festive cocktails, including Lunar Lush and Nocturne Noir, add sparkle, and a daily brunch with optional bottomless bubbles offers daytime indulgence.
Winter Garden Restaurant, The Landmark London – champagne-fuelled extravagance
For pure festive excess, few experiences rival the Winter Garden at The Landmark London. Its lavish Christmas buffet is paired with free-flowing Taittinger Rosé Champagne, setting a suitably celebratory tone.
Expect lobster, langoustines, caviar and blinis, sushi and smoked salmon, followed by centrepiece mains such as roasted bronze turkey, dry-aged beef fillet and wild mushroom & truffle en croûte. Desserts range from yule logs and Mont Blanc to champagne trifle and gingerbread brûlée.
Pavyllon London – Michelin-starred festive indulgence
At Pavyllon London, within Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, Christmas dining becomes a culinary performance. Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno, alongside Head Chef Benjamin Ferra y Castell, presents a refined six-course festive menu, priced at £350 a head.
Dishes include black truffle and spinach ravioli, steamed scallop with shiso, and a standout aged beef Rossini topped with foie gras, a procession of luxury executed with precision. For more click here.
The Guinea Grill – old-school Christmas luxury
With more than 600 years of history, The Guinea Grill at 30 Bruton Place, London, delivers a deeply traditional Christmas Day lunch in Mayfair. The five-course menu includes apple and parsnip soup, venison and duck pâté, Norfolk turkey ballotine, dry-aged rib of beef, and wild mushroom Wellington, finishing with classic puddings or British cheeses.
Rails at King’s Cross is offering a refined but relaxed Christmas Day menu, starting with a glass of Nyetimber. Starters include lobster gateaux and game terrine, followed by turkey with sage and apricot stuffing, roast sirloin, monkfish or vegetarian pithivier.
Desserts span Christmas pudding, Mont Blanc and dark chocolate opera cake, with mince pies and tea to finish. Just don’t miss your train home…
Marking its 200th anniversary, Midleton Distillery has unveiled a special 28 year old whiskey that introduces Mizunara oak to the celebratory series for the first time. The timber is prized for its spicy, fragrant influence and its notoriously difficult cooperage. The limited-edition bottling concludes a year of celebrations recognising two centuries of whiskey-making at the…
Why settle for ordinary when you can gift the extraordinary? Welcome to an unashamedly indulgent Christmas Gift Guide, packed with handpicked delights sure to tantalise the senses. From the best in bourbon and classic single malts, to cocktails made easy, these suggestions are sure to please… Garavogue 20 Year Old Single Malt Irish whiskey The…
The Dalmore has unveiled the third instalment of its ultra-limited Cask Curation Series whiskies, created in collaboration with Château Mont-Redon of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Only 150 sets of The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Cask Edition will be made available, each priced at £36,100. The new chapter arrives as part of the Highland distillery’s long-running…
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Christmas has a way of sharpening the appetite. It’s when tables are dressed to impress, menus become a little more indulgent, and dining becomes an unapologetic indulgence.
For foodies, there’s no finer time. But where to eat out this Christmas?
Whether you’re looking for refined street food or a multi-course blow-out, these are some of the most enticing Christmas menus to book this festive season.
Remember, party hats may be optional, but divine cuisine isn’t…
Mowgli – exquisite Indian street food
Mowgli, the Indian street food restaurants founded by Nisha Katona, bring a distinctly warm, generous spirit to Christmas dining. For the festive season, selected sites, including Charlotte Street, Glasgow, Manchester Corn Exchange, Birmingham, Bristol and Edinburgh, open their intimate private dining spaces, glowing with fairy lights, trailing vines and the comforting aromas of home-style Indian cooking.
If you’ve never experienced Mowgli, now is the time.
The Festive Feasting Menu (£40 per person) begins with a glass of bubbles or a mocktail, followed by a sharing spread of Mowgli favourites. Expect crisp Chat Bombs bursting with spiced yoghurt and tamarind, bold Gunpowder Chicken, rich Mother Butter Chicken and silky Mowgli Paneer. Desserts arrive with ice cream cones, Christmas crackers and the unmistakable warmth of Mowgli hospitality.
For a more theatrical celebration, the Grand Table Christmas Feast (£55 per person) elevates the experience with champagne on arrival and tiered tiffin towers overflowing with colour and flavour, inspired by India’s grand family gatherings, alongside wine or beer.
For more visit mowglistreetfood.com.
Home House – grand London Christmas traditions
Few places do festive elegance quite like Home House. The Grade II-listed private members’ club runs its Christmas celebrations through to January 5, welcoming members and non-members alike via dining bookings or overnight stays.
The Festive Set Menu offers a classic three-course lunch or dinner in The Restaurant, with Norfolk Bronze turkey, Christmas pudding with brandy custard and homemade mince pies. Prices start from £65 per person, for groups of up to 10 (or up to 18 in The Garden Room).
For private celebrations, Home House’s opulent dining rooms accommodate up to 70 guests, with festive menus from £55 per person (vegetarian) or £65 per person (regular). A festive Afternoon Tea, served in the Drawing Rooms, is available from £45, or £55 with Champagne, from 20–30 December (excluding Christmas Day). More info here.
Barbs – a Bajan twist on Christmas comfort
For something joyfully different, Barbs, the UK’s first authentic Bajan fast-casual restaurant, brings Caribbean sunshine to Christmas at Queen of Hoxton in Shoreditch. This marks Barbs’ first festive season in its permanent London home, and the menu blends classic Christmas comfort with bold Barbadian flavour.
Highlights include Deep Fried Brie with Bajan cranberry sauce; Crispy Cauliflower Bites with sage crumb and crispy onions; and Chicken Wing-Mas, coated in festive seasoning. The centrepiece is the Turkey Christmas Cutter, a generously filled potato bun with tender turkey, spiced slaw, pork scratching and gravy mayo. Vegetarians are well catered for with the Portobello Christmas Cutter, while gluten-free options are available.
All dishes sit alongside Barbs’ core menu – from Bajan fried chicken burgers to piña colada waffles – made from scratch using family recipes. Prices vary by dish. More here.
The Red Lion – festive feasting in the Peak District
At Peak Edge Hotel’s 2 AA Rosette Red Lion Restaurant, Christmas dining comes with a strong sense of place. Throughout December, guests can enjoy party nights, festive lunches, Christmas Day and Boxing Day menus, all celebrating Peak District produce.
Festive lunches are served Monday to Saturday (until December 20), priced at £28 for two courses or £34 for three.
Menus showcase Walton Lodge Farm Estate produce, including turkey with all the trimmings, braised beef, pheasant, cod with crayfish Nantua, and vegetarian Wellington, followed by classic Christmas desserts and Derbyshire cheeses.
For more, click here.
Sabine – seasonal dining with a rooftop view
Perched beside St Paul’s Cathedral, Sabine delivers Christmas dining with skyline views and a relaxed, contemporary edge. Its festive menu balances seasonal classics with modern flair.
Starters include Nikka-cured salmon with yuzu and caviar, ham hock terrine with piccalilli, or grilled tofu with black rice and chimichurri. Mains range from poached cod with seaweed beurre blanc to rolled turkey breast wrapped in Parma ham, while desserts span matcha crème brûlée to sticky date pudding.
Festive cocktails, including Lunar Lush and Nocturne Noir, add sparkle, and a daily brunch with optional bottomless bubbles offers daytime indulgence.
Prices vary by menu; booking is essential.
Winter Garden Restaurant, The Landmark London – champagne-fuelled extravagance
For pure festive excess, few experiences rival the Winter Garden at The Landmark London. Its lavish Christmas buffet is paired with free-flowing Taittinger Rosé Champagne, setting a suitably celebratory tone.
Expect lobster, langoustines, caviar and blinis, sushi and smoked salmon, followed by centrepiece mains such as roasted bronze turkey, dry-aged beef fillet and wild mushroom & truffle en croûte. Desserts range from yule logs and Mont Blanc to champagne trifle and gingerbread brûlée.
£425 per person, and that includes unlimited champagne.
Pavyllon London – Michelin-starred festive indulgence
At Pavyllon London, within Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, Christmas dining becomes a culinary performance. Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno, alongside Head Chef Benjamin Ferra y Castell, presents a refined six-course festive menu, priced at £350 a head.
Dishes include black truffle and spinach ravioli, steamed scallop with shiso, and a standout aged beef Rossini topped with foie gras, a procession of luxury executed with precision. For more click here.
The Guinea Grill – old-school Christmas luxury
With more than 600 years of history, The Guinea Grill at 30 Bruton Place, London, delivers a deeply traditional Christmas Day lunch in Mayfair. The five-course menu includes apple and parsnip soup, venison and duck pâté, Norfolk turkey ballotine, dry-aged rib of beef, and wild mushroom Wellington, finishing with classic puddings or British cheeses.
Five courses with a glass of Champagne for £175 per person.
Rails – Christmas at King’s Cross
Rails at King’s Cross is offering a refined but relaxed Christmas Day menu, starting with a glass of Nyetimber. Starters include lobster gateaux and game terrine, followed by turkey with sage and apricot stuffing, roast sirloin, monkfish or vegetarian pithivier.
Desserts span Christmas pudding, Mont Blanc and dark chocolate opera cake, with mince pies and tea to finish. Just don’t miss your train home…
Three courses for £115 per person, including sparkling wine.
Only 636 Bottles: Midleton celebrates bicentennial with 28 year old Mizunara-influenced whiskey
Marking its 200th anniversary, Midleton Distillery has unveiled a special 28 year old whiskey that introduces Mizunara oak to the celebratory series for the first time. The timber is prized for its spicy, fragrant influence and its notoriously difficult cooperage. The limited-edition bottling concludes a year of celebrations recognising two centuries of whiskey-making at the…
Indulgent Christmas gift ideas to delight the senses: whisky, vodka, gin, cocktails and more
Why settle for ordinary when you can gift the extraordinary? Welcome to an unashamedly indulgent Christmas Gift Guide, packed with handpicked delights sure to tantalise the senses. From the best in bourbon and classic single malts, to cocktails made easy, these suggestions are sure to please… Garavogue 20 Year Old Single Malt Irish whiskey The…
The Dalmore Cask Curation Series Red Wine Cask Edition offers rare 24, 34 and 43 Year Old whiskies
The Dalmore has unveiled the third instalment of its ultra-limited Cask Curation Series whiskies, created in collaboration with Château Mont-Redon of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Only 150 sets of The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Red Wine Cask Edition will be made available, each priced at £36,100. The new chapter arrives as part of the Highland distillery’s long-running…
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