Christmas Day In Edinburgh 2024

If you're after restaurants open on Christmas Day in Edinburgh, you can't go wrong with Gaucho on St Andrews Square. The Argentinian steakhouse is known for its sustainable cuts of beef, brilliant wines and cocktails, but they sure know how to cook up a festive feast as well.

Their luxury five-course menu will set you back £95 per person, kicking off with fried pumpkin empanadas for the table. Then, choose between beef carpaccio, red onion tarte tatin, roast ballotine of turkey and so much more, finishing with yule log, Christmas puddings and cheese boards.

Located in the friendly suburb of Stockbridge, Hector's is a classic Scottish boozer for all your drinking and dining needs on the 25th. Expect traditional interiors and cosy vibes here, thanks to comfy sofas and a roaring fireplace.

You can nab four festive courses for £77 per person here, with a kids option costing only £29. We're talking hand-carved turkey breast with bacon and chestnut stuffing, shallot and camembert tarts or chargrilled sirloin steak - with a rich dark chocolate torte or classic Christmas pudding to finish.

When it comes to Christmas Day dinner in Edinburgh city centre, you can't go wrong with The Conan Doyle on York Place - named after the famous Sherlock Holmes author who was born close by. This place is full of cosy corners, bookshelves and comfy leather seats, perfect for a Christmas morning tipple and hearty dinners alike.

Their four-course feast costs £83 per person, or £31 for kids. Start with a king prawn and smoked salmon cocktail or chicken liver pate, before diving into plates of roast turkey or a walnut and almond nut roast, served with all the trimmings.

Located close to Waverly Station, The Mitre is a charming pub on the famous Royal Mile. There's a rich history to this venue, as the site has been around for more than 200 years, and supposedly the Bishop of St Andrews' throne is buried under the bar.

Their Christmas Day menu features four courses for £83 each, promising everything from root vegetable and cranberry nut roasts to turkey with all the trimmings, finishing off with classic Christmas puddings or a cheese board.

If a cosy boozer is your preferred choice for festive celebrations, then be sure to check out The Haymarket, found in the area of the same name. Take a seat on comfy leather booths in the traditional pub, or book their private dining room for up to 45 guests.

This is the perfect place to pop in for a pint before your meal, but if you're planning on staying for dinner then you're in for a treat. They're offering four courses for £77 per head, featuring walnut and almond nut roasts, grilled fillet of seabass and, of course, a hand-carved turkey breast with all the trimmings.

Oozing style and sophistication, Browns Brasserie & Bar is a great choice for an elegant Christmas Day lunch in Edinburgh. Head over to the New Town to find this one, promising colourful interiors filled with plants and a five-course menu for £95 per person - with a kids option for £42 as well.

They'll welcome you with varied hors d'oeuvres, before serving a sumptuous choice of plates like pan-seared scallops, turkey with cranberry stuffing or portobello mushroom and lentil Wellington. They even offer a trio of festive desserts if you're struggling to choose, with the option to add on a cheese board for only £5 extra.

If you're heading towards Leith on the 25th, be sure to stop by Granary. This welcoming venue has been around since 2006, boasting comfy booth seating, rustic wooden tables and a menu of hearty British fare.

You can enjoy three courses for only £64.95 per person on the 25th, or £24.95 for kids. Think marble game terrine, sesame-crusted spiced arancini, prosciutto-wrapped Turkey roulade and so much more, with an indulgent dark chocolate and ginger tart to finish.

Murrayfield Bothy is found within the swish Murrayfield Hotel in the West End of Edinburgh. The stylish restaurant offers both communal and private dining spaces, featuring opulent velvet curtains, plush suede seating and a well-stocked bar.

Dine here on Christmas Day for £85 per person, including three festive courses. You'll find the traditional turkey dinner on the menu, as well as alternatives like thyme-roasted venison, woodland mushroom risotto and seared sea bass, with a sticky toffee pudding for dessert.

Close to many of Edinburgh's most iconic attractions, The Deacon Brodies Tavern is a welcoming boozer that offers a cracking range of cask ales and spirits, perfect for a pre-dinner drink on Christmas Day - or to accompany your meal.

They're offering four sumptuous courses for £88 per person, including traditional hand-carved turkey with all the trimmings. If you fancy something different though, you can also delve into plates of root vegetable nut roast, 21 day-aged sirloin steak and more.