Want to avoid the holiday cooking chaos (and the mountain of dishes) this Christmas? London Bridge is dishing out festive feasts that’ll have you eating, drinking, and being merry without lifting a finger. From playful twists on traditional fare to simply scrumptious seasonal spreads, this bustling area has got you covered. Whether you’re planning a sparkling dinner with friends, a festive office bash, or a romantic yuletide date, you’ll find plenty of options to tickle your tastebuds on our list of London Bridge's best Christmas dinners. Our advice? Don’t get on the naughty list — save the mischief for dessert.
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Last updated on 7th November 2024
Tired of turkey and searching for a Christmas dinner with a twist? Lokma offers stunning Turkish cuisine in the heart of Bermondsey. Their festive set menu includes Adana chicken and lamb köfte kebabs plus sticky, sweet homemade baklava to finish - all for just £28 per person.
The three-course Christmas dinner menu at The Southwark Tavern is nothing short of luxurious, with tonnes of options that'll have your mouth watering. Start with panko-coated Normandy camembert or potted smoked salmon; for mains, you're spoiled for choice with an 8oz sirloin steak or hand-carved turkey breast. And when it comes to dessert, the salted caramel profiteroles are a deliciously decadent option, but there's also traditional spiced sticky toffee pudding and an apple, plum, and damson crumble to sweeten the deal.
Trinity Borough, a popular hangout in London Bridge, is pulling out all the stops with their fabulous Christmas feast this winter season. You can take your pick from a two-course treat for £35.95 or go all out with three courses for £39.95. The menu features seasonal goodies such as prawn cocktail with Thousand Island dressing, slow-braised shin of beef on potato rösti, Usk Vale turkey breast with traditional accompaniments, and vanilla parfait served with caramelised pineapple and passion fruit coulis.
The much-loved London Bridge boozer Redwood is back with a cracking Christmas dinner. It's not your typical turkey and bland sprouts affair - indulge in a three-course menu featuring slow-cooked British beef cheek, pan-seared Cornish seabass with salsa verde, ham hock terrine, and sticky toffee pudding smothered in caramel sauce. All this goodness is yours for just £45, and you can wrap it up with mince pies, coffee, and tea.
Lantana London Bridge is simply perfect for seasonal soirees, offering private hire of both its restaurant and basement spaces. Plus, with two or three-course set menus featuring dishes like pork schnitzel or mushroom and leek pot pie, it offers something a little different
On the hunt for Christmas dinner venues in London Bridge? A night out at The Mudlark is always a good time, but this festive season, they're really pulling out all the stops with their celebration set menu. For £41.50 per person, you'll be treated to a spread that kicks off with a shallot, ale, and camembert tart tatin, followed by slow-cooked pork belly with bubble and squeak mash, as well as grilled fillets of seabass. To finish? There's a warm and comforting Bramley apple and blackberry crumble for dessert.
Sprinkle some Spanish spice onto your holiday meal at El Vino London Bridge. Their much-loved dishes are making a special appearance on this year's three-course Christmas menu, featuring oak smoked salmon, roasted tilapia with spinach, crushed potatoes and lemongrass velouté, slow-braised beef cheeks, as well as a lineup of delightful festive desserts including treacle tart with Cornish clotted cream. All yours for a very reasonable £47, or £57 if you fancy a glass of Champagne on arrival.
Sink into one of the fancy pink armchairs at The Listing Bar's chic venue for a taste of their multi-course Christmas extravaganza. Their festive three-course menu is priced at £47.50 per person and includes goodies like a king prawn and crayfish cocktail, slow-roast lamb shank, pan-seared salmon in lobster sauce, as well as lemon tart with winter berry coulis and meringue crumble.
Searching for the ultimate place to host an office Christmas dinner in London Bridge? Head over to St. Christopher's Inn on Borough High Street for a proper slap-up Christmas feast. Choose between a two-course meal for £25 or go all out with three courses for £30. On the menu? Delicious bites like beef brisket croquettes, Afro mushroom risotto, and honey-glazed gammon with all the trimmings. For dessert, you'll get to indulge in a rich Basque cheesecake or a classic sticky toffee pudding that'll leave you stuffed and satisfied.
Despite the name, The Breakfast Club isn't just for mornings — it's the perfect spot for a sit-down Christmas dinner that'll knock your festive socks off. For £23 per person, you can dig into a main and dessert like The All (I Want For Xmas) American, a festive spin on the classic morning dish featuring cranberry pancakes, two big pigs in blankets and homestyle potatoes, or sink your teeth into The Christmas Camemburger, featuring deep-fried camembert, parsnip and sprout crisps, pickled red cabbage, as well as cranberry mayo wrapped up in toasted focaccia. For dessert? Treat yourself to delights like Bad Santa's Boozy Balls or pumpkin spice pancakes.
Looking for the perfect spot to indulge in family Christmas dinners in London Bridge? Bunch Of Grapes is serving up some serious festive flair this yuletide season. Kick things off with a cosy glass of mulled wine before diving into a three-course set menu for £47 per person. Expect indulgent treats like ox cheek and blue cheese croquettes, shin of beef and chestnut mushroom pie, as well as a crown of English turkey with all the trimmings. To top it all off, there's a spiced winter fruit Bakewell, topped with a dollop of clotted cream to wrap up this decadent feast in style.
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Christmas dinner in a revamped underground car park with views of the Thames? Count us in. Bermondsey Bar & Kitchen is serving up festive menus that are hard to resist, with three delicious courses for £55 per person. Expect delights like poached chicken and tarragon mayo salad, roast Suffolk pork chop drenched in green peppercorn cream sauce, and spiced poached pear with lemon curd and oat crumble for dessert. If you're in the mood for something a little different, they've got you covered with bowl food and canapés, too — think beef ragu penne pasta, turkey escalope, and mushroom arancini.
Just moments away from London Bridge, close to Bank station, Core is a stylish spot for some festive dining. This quirky restaurant bar has lots of different spaces to relax in, boasting plush red velvet booths and lots of cosy corners.
Their set Christmas menu starts from £38 per person, promising three sumptuous seasonal courses. Kick off with a crispy duck gyoza or mushroom and blue cheese arancini, before tucking into turkey dinners, mac 'n' cheese and more.
This holiday season, BAO in London Bridge is bringing the festive spirit to the menu with two deliciously creative specials. First, sink your teeth into the Duck BAO - a soft, pillowy gua bao filled with tender, braised, and glazed duck. And for dessert, the much-loved Mince Pie BAO returns: a deep-fried bao with a sweet mince pie filling, perfectly paired with creamy custard.
