Best Restaurants For Christmas Dinner In The UK

From Northern Ireland to England, Scotland and Wales, we've searched high and low to bring you the finest places this festive season. Whether you're after a classic spread with turkey, pudding and mulled wine, or fancy something a little bit different, check out our pick of the best restaurants for a UK Christmas dinner in 2023.

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Last updated on 4th November 2024




Sheffield: Lescar

Whether you're after a festive buffet for your coworkers or a more intimate turkey feast with family, Lescar can cater to all sorts of bookings this Christmas. Make your way to Sharrow Vale Road for seasonal bites and a great atmosphere.

Essex: The Half Crown

If you're looking for a cosy pub at which to enjoy a delish Christmas Day dinner, The Half Crown in Benfleet has got you covered. Whether you head over on the big day or in the lead up, dig into mouthwatering festive fare at affordable prices.

Bedford: d’Parys

One of the most cosy pubs around for Christmas dinners, d'Parys is a Bedford boozer where the roaring wood burners and other original features make you feel right at home. Making the festive menu? A six-course Christmas Day feast spanning everything from beef Wellington to cinnamon and toffee apple with brioche bread pudding.

UK-Wide: Wildwood

This holiday season, Wildwood is offering a tempting three-course Christmas menu for only £34.95 per person. Ideal for family gatherings and friends' get-togethers, the feast includes starters like crispy fried squid and prawn cocktails, and a variety of main courses including roast turkey, pizza tartiflette, or baked aubergine.

Round off the meal with a sweet treat - choose from tiramisu or baked chocolate cookie dough - and enjoy it all with prosecco and a Christmas cracker for a festive touch.

York And Bury St Edmunds: Byron

For a burger-based twist on your usual Christmas dinner, but with all the classic flavours still included, check out Byron's locations in York and Bury St Edmunds. These guys have everything from camembert bites and giant pigs in blankets for starters to a Christmas burger special for mains, which includes a beef patty, bacon, fried smoked cheese, cranberry sauce, maple mustard mayo and rocket. Finishing off? A gingerbread cheesecake.

UK-Wide: The Botanist

Whether you're in Edinburgh, Sheffield, London or beyond, you can count on The Botanist to be cooking up a festive feast throughout the Christmas period. Each of these unique venues promises rustic interiors and gorgeous foliage paired with fairy lights - the perfect place to feel cosy while sipping gin cocktails.

As for their seasonal menu? Choose from two or three courses, with prices starting from only £26.95 each. Think hanging turkey kebabs, mushroom bourguignon pies and more, followed by an espresso martini tiramisu.

Bournemouth: 1812 Bar and Restaurant

Been searching for 'best places for Christmas dinner near me'? Bournemouth's 1812 Bar and Restaurant is home to beaut outdoor dining pods, where you can tuck into mouthwatering bites like duck leg confit or pan-fried seabass and soak up themed cocktails too.