Best Christmas Dinners In Leeds

Ah, Christmas – it really is the most wonderful time of the year. Not just because we get to douse ourselves in holiday cheer and catch up with our families, but also because ‘tis the season to stuff our faces.

Whether it’s a pub roast by a roaring fire or a bougie buffet at a decadent restaurant, this city is packed with places offering all kinds of festive feasts. If you’re organising this year's Christmas party or want somewhere for Christmas Day lunch, then check out our guide to the best Christmas dinner Leeds has to offer.

Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 3rd January 2025



Veeno Leeds

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After the best Christmas lunch in Leeds? To make yours an Italian affair, Veeno is a great shout. There are themed wine tastings, alongside seasonal buffets of pizza and sharing platters and three-course set menus of authentic festive favourites.

Slug and Lettuce Leeds

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Slug and Lettuce is ideal for enjoying a celebratory meal or booze-drenched work party, what with its foliage-adorned walls, neon signs and cocktail trees. Not in the mood for a sit-down dinner? Then opt for a festive buffet including nachos, cheeseburger sliders and halloumi fries. Even if you're not near Park Row, you can check out the Boar Lane location instead.

Editor's Draught, Leeds

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For a festive menu in Leeds, check out Editor's Draught. Gorge on everything from halloumi fries and naughty nachos to plant-based burgers. Plus, you can feast on buffet bites if you're looking for places to host your Christmas office party.

The Library, Leeds

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Been searching for 'pubs doing Christmas dinner near me' lately? Thanks to festive burgers, cracking cauliflower wings and beaut holiday buffets, The Library leaves you spoilt for choice. Saved room for some afters? There are indulgent donut stacks and Christmas puds to keep you satiated.

Hyde Park Hotel Leeds

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The Hyde Park Hotel in Headingley is a fantastic choice for a Christmas feast with friends, offering a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. This pub features cosy spaces and a heated beer garden, perfect for winter festivities. 

Indulge in two courses for £22 per person, or three for £25 each and tuck into the likes of crispy breaded brie wedges to start, followed by a Fat Santa Burger and a North Pole Pudding. 

The Great Victoria Hotel

Though it may not be in Leeds itself, it's well worth making the journey to Bradford for The Great Victoria Hotel. This charming, historic venue will be transforming into a winter wonderland where you can enjoy scrumptious seasonal fare, including on the 25th and 26th December.

Tuck into the likes of leek and potato soup, confit duck terrine, brie asparagus strudel and of course the traditional turkey dinner - with prices starting from only £29.50 per person.

Grosvenor Casino Leeds Westgate

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Grosvenor Casino is famous for its games, but did you know that they also serve stunning festive dinners? You can get your hands on turkey with all the trimmings, baked salmon or a mushroom and leek pie, with classic Christmas puds for dessert. 

The Scarbrough Hotel

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One of the best places for Christmas dinner in Leeds city centre, The Scarborough Hotel not only dishes out heavenly roasts, but also party-perfect buffets. The spread will be finger food galore, with turkey sliders, mac'n'cheese bites and beer-battered mushrooms to boot.

The Merchant, Leeds

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A laid-back pub with cosy booth seating and a dedicated gaming area, The Merchant on Woodhouse Lane is a top choice for festive feasting. Grab a pint from the bar, and pair it with a two or three-course feast for as little as £20.99 per person.

Tuck into festive burgers, both meat and plant-based, or mac 'n' cheese topped with smoked pulled turkey. What's more, there's a chocolate profiterole gateau for dessert.

Bower's Tap Leeds

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Fronting two and three-course set menus and Christmas buffet spreads, Bower's Tap Leeds delivers on all fronts. Whether you're looking for a dinner feast alongside your nearest and dearest or to have a pal-packed boozy bash, you can't go wrong with this cosy spot.

Mowgli Leeds

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A stunning space filled with fairy lights, hanging lanterns, entwined vines and whole trees, Mowgli is already an enchanting destination for dinner - let alone when you add in some festive cheer. Expect three courses of Indian street food on the cards, spanning gunpowder chicken, Himalayan cheese toast, two-tier tiffin boxes filled with curry, and desserts too, with a glass of prosecco or bottle of beer each to wash it down.

The Ivy Leeds

The Ivy is a beautiful place for your get-together with friends or family, as it has vibrant botanical décor, plush velvet seats and pretty plates of seasonal favourites. There's also a vast range of Christmas cocktails up for grabs, so you know you'll be swilling your grub down with the very best themed drinks.

The Lamb and Flag

If you're on the hunt for the perfect Christmas dinner in 2025, The Lamb and Flag caters to all tastes. With an inviting dining room of exposed brick walls as your backdrop, you can tuck into a magnificent sit-down meal, complete with three courses for £39.