The festive season is supposed to be a time for peace and relaxation around loved ones. But when you’re tasked with making the big meal, it can get pretty stressful. Fear not though, because these restaurants have got you covered with delicious holiday feasts and amazing roasts to keep everyone pleased, whether you're out as a group or for a Christmas party. Take a look at our list of Dublin's best Christmas dinners.
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Last updated on 3rd December 2024
Available from the 7th of November to the 2nd of January, Zizzi has plenty of tricks up its sleeve this Christmas including a three-course set menu. Expect seasonal fare such as six-layer lasagne, truffle pizza and honeycomb cheesecake. Swoon.
For a more casual Christmas dinner in laid-back surrounds, head to BrewDog Outpost in the Docklands. A 10,000-foot red shipping container with cool, industrial interiors, you can expect metal furnishings and quirky neon signs aplenty here.
They're offering both a single course menu of festive burgers and fries or a buffet selection, which features turkey and brie sliders, spicy cauliflower wings, pigs in blankets and much more. Plus, you can enjoy freshly brewed craft beer while you dine.
If you have a hankering for Italian food during the holidays? Pacino's is not to be missed out on with its fantastic menu for a warming dinner that's up for grabs. From pan-fried prawns to quinoa salad, it's great for something different this Christmas.
A traditional Irish pub in the Stoneybatter area of Dublin, Nancy Hands is a welcoming space for your festive feast. Situated close to the Guinness brewery, you can enjoy a great pint here, relaxing in comfy booths among dark wooden surrounds.
Their Christmas dinner costs €50 per person, including three courses and a glass of prosecco. Think cured salmon with dill cream, turkey and ham with all the trimmings or celeriac steak and baba ganoush, finishing up with a white chocolate cheesecake.
Decked out with twinkling lights, decadent seating and wreaths, Farrier & Draper is a grand venue for your Christmas dinner in Dublin city centre. Feast on delicious pasta and wood-fired pizzas, alongside espresso martinis with dark chocolate.
You can count on The Ivy to deliver a stunning dinner in Dublin. Stop by and tuck into its breakfast, daytime or evening menu, alongside specially-created yuletide cocktails for washing everything down. Our top pick? The whiskey crème brûlée is a must for the sweet toothed.
Located in the city centre, SOLE, a luxe seafood restaurant, is serving some scrumptious scran in a sleek setting this yuletide season. Choose from a lunch set menu for €55, or if you're after a venue on the 24th, you're in luck with its Christmas Eve offering.
For a unique Christmas dinner in Dublin 2024, we highly recommend Pink. The gorgeous haunt can host parties for up to 80 guests, or if you fancy lunch or dinner, check out the bespoke menus featuring carbonara arancini and a Bailey's cheesecake.
Find yourself stressing over what to serve for the best Christmas dinner in Dublin? Showcasing a merry menu filled with decadent desserts, grilled tiger prawns and much more, Fade Street Social is the perfect place for Crimbo dishes.
Decked out with trees adorned with lights and gorgeous wreaths, Opium is oozing Christmas vibes. The venue has plenty of cool packages including its fabulous set menu. Chow down on red chicken curry, samosas and BBQ satay skewers.
For a family Christmas dinner in Dublin, Searson's is serving up hearty food in a festive setting. Treat your friends to a four-course meals for €60. Tuck into grilled halloumi salads, glazed crown turkey, butternut squash risotto and homemade sherry trifle.
