The Best Restaurants To Celebrate This Festive Season
Party season is here, and whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner for two, a cosy family meal or a celebratory gathering with friends, trying to decide where to book this festive season is high on the priority list. D&D London has some of the city’s most iconic dining destinations, and throughout Christmas right up until New Year’s Eve have a range of decadent seasonal delights to suit whatever you’re looking for.
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If you want old-school Italian glamour, white tablecloth French dining or the charm of an Alpine chalet, we’ve rounded up some of the best options for a special festive dinner. Or, if you’re on the lookout for some gifting ideas that are just a bit different, head to the D&D Shop and find something you know they’ll love, whether that’s a restaurant voucher, afternoon tea or a range of special experiences with over 50 unique gifting options. And for anyone who wants to start 2025 with a bang, read until the end to see glamourous New Year’s Eve events taking place, from a masquerade ball to a Gatsby-themed party.
The ultimate festive dining spots
Skylon
Fancy indulging in a festive feast overlooking the South Bank Christmas lights display, with 360 views of the river Thames. Skylon will be offering exactly this, with a three-course set menu available for £60 per person and a prime location.
The meal begins with smoked salmon with horseradish cream, fennel salad and dill purée or black pudding with apple purée and frisée salad before the choice of roast turkey breast, seared hake or sweet potato risotto for mains. Those with a sweet tooth end the meal with either a festive Christmas pudding, frangipane tart or blood orange posset. If this wasn’t enough, Skylon will also be launching a bespoke festive cocktail menu in partnership with Chase Vodka, available all through December.
where: Belvedere Rd, Royal Festival Hall, London SE1 8XX
website: www.skylon-restaurant.co.uk
Coq d’Argent
Those searching for the ultimate chalet vibes in London this Christmas will want to head to Coq d’Argent, who have brought back their iconic Lodge d’Argent this winter, in partnership with the French cognac brand Courvoisier. The Lodge d’Argent chalets will bring the charm of the French Alps to the City of London, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the festive season. Dine with friends and family on sharing plates, hot drinks and a cocktail from the special Lodge d’Argent x Courvoisier cocktail menu.
The menu features five new creations, including the Coq d’Argent bespoke cocktail with notes of rosemary, Aperol, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of truffle and an Espresso Martini crafted with Kahlua, Averna, and rich coffee, which will be served on tableside from a Martini trolley.
where: 1 Poultry, London EC2R 8EJ
website: www.coqdargent.co.uk
Butler’s Wharf Chop House
The ultimate riverside winter huts in London, Butler’s Wharf Chop House is perfectly positioned to enjoy the most iconic view of Tower Bridge. Heated and complete with furry blankets, these cosy huts are perfect for festive gatherings of up to six guests. The menu features seasonal favourites like the festive turkey schnitzel sandwich with coleslaw, and cranberry sauce and topped with fan favourite pig in blanket.
The drinks menu will be sure to warm you up, especially the hot chocolate collection, made with velvety Valrhona Nyangbo 68% chocolate and topped with either Singleton whisky or signature salted caramel and bacon – yep, bacon. Top with whipped cream and customise with hazelnut, spiced chai or apple cinnamon.
The ultimate riverside winter huts in London, Butler’s Wharf Chop House is perfectly positioned to enjoy the most iconic view of Tower Bridge
where: 36e Shad Thames, London SE1 2YE
website: www.chophouse-restaurant.co.uk
Sartoria
Few dining experiences match up to that of old-world Italian glamour, and you can find this in London at Sartoria, located in the heart of Mayfair. With stunning private dining rooms, a chic bar, and a heated terrace, this spot offers a stylish backdrop for your Christmas dining or event.
Sartoria’s Christmas menu showcases traditional Italian dishes such as Jerusalem artichoke soup with alba truffle to start, followed by indulgent mains such as risotto with scallops and lobster and venison with chestnuts and marsala wine. End your celebration with a classic Italian dessert, traditional panettone with marsala zabaglione.
where: 20 Savile Row, London W1S 3PR
website: www.sartoria-restaurant.co.uk
Orrery
Looking for a special spot to celebrate in style during the Christmas season? At Orrery in the heart of Marylebone, you can expect exquisite French cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and exceptional service
Menu highlights include Dorset crab with mango and wasabi avocado, beef medallion and Sainte-Maure de Touraine goat cheese curd and beetroot, as well as vanilla pannacotta for dessert. And if champagne is your thing, this is the spot to crack open the bubbles.
At Orrery in the heart of Marylebone, you can expect exquisite French cuisine
where: 55 Marylebone High St, London W1U 5RB
website: www.orrery-restaurant.co.uk
14 Hills
Christmas brunch has never looked so good at 14 Hills, who are hitting new heights with a winter partnership with Piper-Heidsieck. The fourteenth-floor bar and restaurant at the top of 120 Fenchurch Street is offering a luxurious Champagne Bottomless Brunch until December 29. You can enjoy an unforgettable dining experience with panoramic views of London with bottomless Piper-Heidsieck Champagne for just £30 per person. Just use code “Piper14” when booking to redeem.
Use code “Piper14” when booking to redeem this offer
WHERE: 14th floor, 120 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 5AL
WEBSITE: WWW.14hills.co.uk
The parties to make NYE special
Quite possibly the most hyped night of the year, the key to making sure it doesn’t disappoint is actually planning a top-tier event, and across D&D there’s a range of unforgettable ones taking place.
Head to German Gymnasium where you’ll be transported to the vibrant era of 1920s Berlin at its inaugural “Golden 20’s Berlin”, or ring in the New Year in style at Quaglino’s Masquerade Party, where elegance meets mystery.
Elegance meets mystery at Quaglino’s Masquarade Party
If fireworks are your thing, head to the rooftop at Madison, which offers an unforgettable evening with guaranteed views of London’s 2024/5 fireworks show, with live music acts playing all night long. If you’ve always wanted to experience a Gatsby-themed blowout, Bluebird Chelsea is destined to host the highlight of the party season, inviting you to step into a world reminiscent of the Roaring Twenties.
