Home, Glasgow
Home is a spacious, sophisticated bar and restaurant in the Merchant city area, serving up festive food and drinks. Enjoy delicious dishes like ho-ho-halloumi fries, the elfishly good vegan burger and a mistletoe mess to finish.
When it comes to festive feasting, there's nowhere quite like Glasgow. From hidden eateries where local ingredients reign supreme to cosy boozers boasting delicious winter warmers, this is a city that is well-prepared for the season of eating, drinking and being merry. Check out our recommendations for the best Christmas lunch venues in Glasgow for family festivities, romantic date nights and wild work parties.
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Last updated on 31st October 2024
Home is a spacious, sophisticated bar and restaurant in the Merchant city area, serving up festive food and drinks. Enjoy delicious dishes like ho-ho-halloumi fries, the elfishly good vegan burger and a mistletoe mess to finish.
Keeping things classy in the decor department, Arta has been decked out with more than just a bough of holly this year. It's also got a top-notch menu of eats, from turkey breast with pigs in blankets, roast potatoes and veggies through to a vegan feta and squash Wellington.
As a chic, stylish hangout, All Bar One is one of the best places for a Christmas lunch in Glasgow city centre. Indulge in three mouthwatering courses for £31.95, with the likes of crispy fried brie, paupiette of turkey and sticky toffee pudding up for grabs.
With huge private rooms that are ideal for large office bashes through to private spaces for cute, intimate lunches, Alea Glasgow Casino is great for getting the gang together. Plus, you can head to the Long Bar afterwards for cocktails and late-night entertainment.
Found in Carlton George Hotel, Windows Restaurant is as luxe as they come. Perched on the 7th floor, this rooftop hangout is a charming retreat from the busy streets below, especially when winter approaches. Chow down on two or three courses made using high-quality seasonal produce.
This friendly Glasgow boozer is great for a chilled Christmas lunch, with an indulgent festive menu on offer. Kick off with chicken liver and brandy pate or crispy coated prawns, followed by a hearty turkey roast or a giant pig in blanket yorkie and mash.
Glasgow's favourite Irish super-pub is putting on a real spread this year with a Christmas menu that includes bacon-wrapped turkey meatloaf and artichoke gnocchi. Wash it all down with a proper pint of Guinness or glass of bubbles and you're in for a good time.
The Merchant is a relaxed and comfortable bar, exactly what you want when you're settling down for a Christmas lunch. Their festive menu includes themed burgers, hand-carved turkey and a cran-b-q chicken, bacon and cheese melt, with three courses for as little as £19.49.
A stunning space that's already magical with its indoor trees, fairy lights and dangling foliage, Mowgli is the ideal destination for Christmas lunch with a twist. Expect Indian street food across a festive three-course menu, including the likes of their famous yoghurt chat bombs, signature two-tiered tiffin boxes filled with curry, and desserts too. Plus, each Christmas sitting also includes a bottle of beer or glass of prosecco per person.
Celebrate the festive period by heading to Gaucho in the city centre. This top-notch restaurant knows how to cook up a storm, so you know you're in good hands. While you chomp on all kinds of droolworthy delights, make sure to toast the season with a glass of something bubbly to hand.
WEST On The Green is supplying us with both cosy pub vibes and gorgeous dining rooms, so you can bet your bottom dollar it'll be a popular spot for Christmas party lunches in Glasgow. Plus, with resident DJs and some of the best beer in town, it's a bit of a cracker.
The festivities are well underway at Innis & Gunn's Brewery Taproom in Glasgow city centre. Sink your teeth into roast turkey or porchetta accompanied by all the lip-smacking trimmings, as well as burgers, pies and a veggie Wellington.
Drum & Monkey is a traditional pub in the heart of the city, and a great spot for a Christmas lunch. Their festive menu includes hand-carved turkey, grilled sea bass and a walnut and almond nut roast, and finish the meal with an indulgent dark chocolate truffle torte.
Are you after a Christmas lunch accompanied by the finest craft beer? BrewDog in both Merchant City and Kelvingrove have got you covered, with a range of festive menus to choose from. Everything from burger buffets to sit down seasonal meals are on offer at this urban venue.
Chaophraya is an opulent Thai restaurant that promises a brilliant backdrop for Christmas private dining in Glasgow. To help you celebrate the season with loved ones, they'll whip you up a delish set menu that showcases fragrant curry and noodle dishes, alongside unique cocktails.
This pretty and lively Glasgow bar is known for its quirky cocktails and delicious food. Slug And Lettuce's festive menu is no exception, featuring pigs in blankets to start, and main courses ranging from a turkey feast to scrumptious bao buns.
Serving a swanky selection of yuletide treats, Browns Brasserie & Bar is ideal for a Christmas Day lunch in Glasgow city centre. Choose from pan-roasted trout or a mushroom, chestnut and spinach Wellington at this gorgeous Victorian venue. Don't forget to pop a bottle of Champers or two either.
The Ark is a snug wee pub in the city centre that's making sure your celebratory get-together goes to plan. Though the festive burger is always a highlight, this Christmas lunch menu in Glasgow also showcases mac 'n' cheese, hot dogs and cheesecake.
Looking for unbeatable Christmas lunch deals in Glasgow? O'Neill's Grand Central is blowing it out of the water with its bargain offering. Snap up three delish courses from just £15.95, devouring festive burgers, breaded brie and BBQ cauliflower bites.
Whether you go for the riverside venue or the Merchant City location, Grosvenor Casino is making sure you're covered for sumptuous Christmas lunches. Think everything from turkey to slow-cooked brisket and indulgent puds, accompanied by themed cocktails like the tiramisu martini.
Want to get into the celebratory groove but not hung up on tradition? The Butchershop Bar & Grill boasts exposed brickwork and a soundtrack of jazz, making it a super cool place to chow down on unrivalled meaty fare, including roast dinners with crispy spuds and lashings of gravy.
Spreading good vibes around Ashton Lane via great food and marvellous drinks, Ubiquitous Chip should be a hot contender for your next Christmas meal. Not only is there a quirky indoor rainforest and cavernous ceiling, but also a wealth of banging bites to gobble up.
Mharsanta is known for slinging out traditional Scottish dishes made from the finest local produce. With private dining for up to 40 people in the 'hideout', three-course lunches available from £29.95 and themed cocktails galore, this is a top choice for a Christmas meal in Glasgow.
Serving up the goods right through the festive period, The McMillan in Strathbungo is a beaut spot for a Crimbo feast, with handmade furniture and private booths for hire. From succulent Norfolk roast turkey to veal t-bone steaks and a whole seabass, you'll be spoilt for choice.
If you're after somewhere special to celebrate the festive season, look no further than The Ivy on Buchanan Street. For that extra special touch, enquire about the exclusive Morgan Room which can accommodate up to 20 guests on one long table.
For a family-style Christmas feast with all the trimmings, head to The Butterfly and The Pig. This cosy yet lively boozer will be going all out this year, with three-course extravaganzas on offer, featuring dishes like traditional roasts and vegan pesto risotto.
Located a stone's throw from Central Station, The Smokin' Fox is a classy boozer with a cheap-as-chips menu on offer. As it's whipping up three courses available from just £28.95 this year, you can gobble down bites such as braised beef short rib and a tandoori-spiced fish curry.
Sprinkling a dash of refinement to an old boozer, The Finnieston is the perfect place for Christmas dinner. While the dark wood settings, book-lined walls and maritime features induce that cosy warm glow, it's also got some serious skills when it comes to food and drink.