32 London Restaurants Open On Christmas Day
Fancy making your Christmas Day dinner even more delicious? Ditch the stress and struggles of dinner prep and leave it to the professionals at one of London’s top hotels or restaurants open on Christmas Day. After all, if you’re going to stuff your face with turkey and pudding, you want to do it properly (and most importantly, avoid the washing up).
So, which London restaurants open on Christmas Day, and where should you be headed for a festive feast? We’ve rounded up our favourites for stress-free dining this December 25th.
The Lanesborough Grill
Beneath the soaring glass dome, Executive Chef Shay Cooper leads the Christmas Day celebrations with a five-course feast celebrating the finest British produce. The experience begins with a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée on arrival, followed by a choice of mains including traditional Christmas turkey with all the trimmings, Hereford beef fillet, Cornish turbot royale and winter truffle agnolotti. Enjoy the festive menu paired with selections from The Lanesborough’s extensive wine list, featuring fine vintages and expert sommelier recommendations.
Where: Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA
website: www.oetkerhotels.com/hotels/the-lanesborough
Colonel Saab
When it comes to Christmas Day in London, Colonel Saab is a great spot to head to. On Christmas Day, enjoy Champagne or Talisker 10 on arrival, followed by kale leaf chaat, grilled lamb chop or murgh ke parche, along with rich mains like Kerala fish curry or malai kofta, and decadent festive desserts such as spiced Christmas cake with chocolate rum sauce.
where: COVENT GARDEN & TRAFALGAR SQUARE
website: www.colonelsaab.co.uK
The Savoy Grill
No one does Christmas quite like Gordon Ramsay’s The Savoy Grill. For their special Christmas Day menu, enjoy highlights like whisky and rye smoked salmon, duck liver and honey-glazed ham hock terrine, Norfolk butter poached turkey, beef Wellington, Dover sole and more. End with a lovely yule log or Christmas pudding.
where: 100 Strand, London WC2R 0EZ
website: www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com
The Restaurant at Sanderson London
Spend Christmas Day at The Restaurant and enjoy a beautifully curated festive menu. With elegant dishes and a warm, relaxed setting, it’s the perfect place to celebrate the day in true Sanderson style.
where: 50 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 3NG
website: www.morgansoriginals.com
190 Queen’s Gate
For a Christmas Day filled with timeless, quintessentially English charm, 190 Queen’s Gate at The Gore London, offers an elegant festive feast in its historic setting. Begin the celebration with canapés and a glass of English sparkling wine in the hotel’s characterful library, before sitting down to enjoy a three-course lunch featuring the finest festive cuisine by award-winning Head Chef Frederick Forster. Priced at £95 per person, this refined dining experience captures the spirit of Christmas with sophistication and warmth.
where: South Kensington, London SW7 5EX
website: www.collezione.starhotels.com
Dear Jackie’s
Settle into Dear Jackie’s and spend Christmas Day over champagne and a four-course feast. Think Norfolk Turkey with all the trimmings and Hereford Beef Fillet, finished with something sweet like Jackie’s Raspberry and Sherry Trifle. Little ones have their own menu, so everyone’s taken care of.
where: 20 Broadwick StreetLondon W1F 8HT
website: www.broadwicksoho.com
144 on the Hill
From Christmas Eve through to Boxing Day, the hotel’s award-winning restaurant, 144 On The Hill, will serve up a festive feast like no other. Guests can indulge in beautifully crafted seasonal menus blending classic Christmas flavours with contemporary flair. Think roasted Norfolk turkey, spiced root vegetables, rich winter desserts and a curated wine list to match. Group dining menus and private dining packages are also available throughout the season.
where: 144 On The Hill, 149-150 Richmond Hill, TW10 6RW
website: www.richmondhill-hotel.co.uk/christmas
JOIA Restaurant
Open from 12pm to 7pm on 25th December, celebrate Christmas Day at JOIA Restaurant overlooking Battersea Power Station. The set menu is available for £125pp with an optional wine pairings for £45pp and a children’s menu available for £30pp. Starters include JOIA’s signature petiscos and tapas dishes including pan con tomate, hand-dived scallops and cod fritters. For mains, choose between a selection of dishes including Norfolk black turkey served with Madeira sauce, grilled wild Scottish turbot or fillet of beef with bacon chutney and bone marrow jus. To finish, enjoy Christmas pudding with brandy flambe’ or warm chocolate mousse with olive oil caviar and citrus sour cream.
where: 15th Floor, 1 Electric Blvd, Nine Elms, London SW11 8BJ
website: www.joiabattersea.co.uK
The Pem
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in The Pem’s beautiful, rosy-hued dining room. Treat yourself to an unforgettable dining experience on Christmas Day, courtesy of Head Chef Daniel Winser for £195 per guest. Menu highlights include steamed Cornish crab caviar, honey-glazed roast goose with spiced cranberry and hispi cabbage, and roast beef fillet Wellington with wild mushrooms. Save room for desserts like clementine sorbet with Champagne foam and cranberry and orange rum baba with mascarpone chantilly.
Where: 22-28 Broadway, London SW1H 0BH
website: www.thepemrestaurant.com
Café Biltmore
If you’re spending Christmas Day in London, Café Biltmore is one to book. Nestled within The Biltmore Mayfair, this stylish all-day dining destination sets the scene for a festive feast – this year’s Christmas Deluxe All-Day Buffet brings together the best of the season in one exceptional experience: from an abundant cold selection of fresh shellfish, charcuterie and canapés, to live pasta tossed in a wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a grand roast and carving station featuring prime beef, tender lamb, free-range chicken, and glazed duck. Guests can also explore the Indian and Asian hot stations, offering rich curries, wagyu beef, and delicate dim sum.
where: 44 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 2HP
website: www.thebiltmorehotels.com
Rosi at The Beaumont Mayfair
Celebrate Christmas Day in style at Rosi at The Beaumont Mayfair. Sit back in the pastel pink booths of Rosi’s inviting dining room and enjoy highlights including the chicken and game hand-raised pie to start, the irreplaceable roast Norfolk bronze turkey, Christmas pudding (if you aren’t tempted away by the devilish Millionaire’s Mayfair Tart), and a selection of British cheese for the table to finish.
WHERE: The Beaumont Mayfair, Brown Hart Gardens, London, W1K 6TF
WEBSITE: WWW.thebeaumont.com
Theo Randall Cucina Italiana
Theo Randall Cucina Italiana will be serving a Christmas Day Lunch with a magnificent Italian Christmas Feast. The five-course set menu designed by Chef Theo will feature the finest seasonal ingredients. From beef carpaccio and baked sea bass fillet to a delicious panettone, this is one feast you’re going to remember.
where: InterContinental London Park Lane by IHG, Park Ln, London W1J 7QY
website: www.theorandall.com
Smith’s Bar & Grill
Celebrate Christmas Day at Smith’s Bar & Grill in Paddington with a luxurious three-course meal priced at £95 per person. Enjoy a glass of bubbles upon arrival, traditional Christmas crackers and a take-home gift to remember the day. Capture the festive moments at their photobooth, offering free prints as keepsakes. This exclusive menu is available only on December 25th, making it a perfect choice for a memorable holiday dining experience.
where: Central, 25 Sheldon Square, London W2 6EY
website: www.smithsbarandgrill.co.uk
TING
Celebrate with a festive sharing menu featuring Norfolk turkey, glazed pork belly and indulgent desserts at TĪNG. Available for £285 per person, including a flute of Champagne, you can book in for lunch or dinner, with a special children’s menu available too.
where: TĪNG Restaurant, Level 35, Shangri-La The Shard, London, 31 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9QU
website: www.ting-shangri-la.com
Cecconi’s at The Ned
Celebrate Christmas in the grandest way at Cecconi’s at The Ned, with a festive feast and live entertainment. Enjoy Christmas roasts with all the trimmings, lobster, oysters, salads and desserts. There will also be live music and entertainment all day, and plenty of festive fun.
Where: 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ
Website:www.thened.com
Fitz’s Brasserie
Fitz’s Brasserie has a five-course Christmas Day lunch for £195 per person that puts a Christmas twist on classic British fare. Begin with elegant starters, followed by a selection of traditional roasts accompanied by all the seasonal trimmings. Starters include glazed parsnip velouté and venison tartare, while for mains you can enjoy roasted turkey ballotine, poached lobster tail and lots more.
WHERE: 1-8 RUSSELL SQUARE, LONDON WC1B 5BE
WEBSITE: www.kimptonfitzroylondon.com
The Milestone Hotel & Residences
The perfect spot for a delicious Christmas Day lunch in luxurious surroundings, The Milestone Hotel & Residences’ five-course feast will delight the taste buds this festive season.
The offering includes a glass of champagne or festive cocktail, and the main courses include roast crown of Norfolk bronze turkey, stuffed Dover sole, and roasted fillet of Hereford beef. There’ll also be live music from 1pm for a Christmas day to remember.
Where: 1-3 Kensington Ct, London W8 5PG
Website:www.milestonehotel.com
Restaurant 45
Make Christmas Day extra special at Restaurant 45, where the festive menu brings together classic flavours and elegant twists. The perfect setting for a joyful, stress-free celebration in Covent Garden.
where: 45 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4HX
website: www.morgansoriginals.com
Vatavaran
For a delicious Indian feast, head to Vatavaran for their Christmas Day menu and enjoy dishes like fish recheasdo, lamb chop with black cumin, duck roganjosh and butter chicken, served with an assortment of breads and steaming rice. Don’t miss the chocolate samosa or the apple spice tatin for dessert.
For a delicious Indian feast, head to Vatavaran for their Christmas Day menu,
where: 14 – 15 BEAUCHAMP PLACE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON, SW3 1NQ
website: www.vatavaran.uk
Park Hyatt River Thames
Enjoy a Christmas Day feast at Park Hyatt River Thames with an exquisite four-course menu and glass of Billecart-Salmon champagne at The Nine Elms Kitchen. On the menu is a parsnip soup amuse bouche, either venison tartare or lobster ravioli for starters and either roasted turkey or beef wellington for main course. For dessert, opt for a traditional Christmas pudding or a festive spiced créme brulee.
where: 7 Nine Elms Ln, Nine Elms, London SW8 5PH
website: www.hyatt.com
TH@51
Celebrate Christmas Day with a five-course menu served with seasonal dishes and thoughtful pairings at TH@51 at St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, London. The menu includes highlights like Dorset crab cakes, beetroot and lime penacota, roasted butterball turkey, black garlic waterchestnut and roasted butternut pie and more.
WHERE: 51 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AF London
WEBSITE: www.th51.co.uk
Michael Caines at The Stafford
The Christmas Day menu at Michael Caines at The Stafford is a real treat. Start with canapés like comté and truffle gougère, chicken liver parfait orange jelly and lobster tart exmoor caviar. Then move on to dishes like Butternut Squash Velouté, Confit Duck & Duck Liver Terrine or a traditional roast turkey.
Where: 16-18, St James’s Pl, St. James’s, London SW1A 1NJ
website: www.thestaffordlondon.com
Eastway Brasserie
Celebrate Christmas Day in style at Eastway Brasserie, an East End gem in the heart of London’s business district. Indulge in a three-course festive set menu with a glass of Prosecco or house wine for £90, featuring the chef’s favourites and signature grill dishes. Enjoy the warm ambience of an open kitchen, cosy seating, and views over Liverpool Street. For the ultimate experience, upgrade to a wine flight for £40.
where: 40 Liverpool St, London EC2M 7QN
websitE: www.hyattrestaurants.com/en/london
Quaglino’s
Celebrate Christmas Prohibition-era style at Quaglino’s, with contemporary European cuisine, vibrant cocktails, and live entertainment. The iconic restaurant is open on Christmas Day and will be serving an exclusive festive menu for Christmas Day, including starters like the sumptuous Devonshire crab tartelette or sweetcorn velouté; luxurious mains like classic roasted bronze turkey breast or succulent Pan-roasted halibut supreme; and decadent desserts, including traditional Christmas pudding and a chocolate brownie. A stylish and historic setting for a memorable Christmas feast.
Where: 16 Bury St, St. James’s, London SW1Y 6AJ
Website: www.quaglinos-restaurant.co.uk
Lilli by Akira Back
Celebrate Christmas Day amidst the botanical beauty of Lilli by Akira Back at Montcalm Mayfair. The restaurant’s Georgian garden-inspired design glows with festive green hues, creating a warm and nostalgic atmosphere for the season. Feast on British classics reimagined—from the Beef Wellington for Two to the comforting Garden Wellington—alongside a curated selection of dishes that marry Akira Back’s Korean heritage with modern British flair.
where: 2 Wallenberg Pl, London W1H 7TN
website: www.montcalmcollection.com
Straits Kitchen
Celebrate Christmas Day with a buffet at Straits Kitchen, featuring a welcome glass of Taittinger Brut, an abundance of festive favourites like a whole stuffed turkey, pigs in blankets, Hereford rib eye, curried monkfish, and more — all with seasonal sides and indulgent desserts.
On the entertainment side, there will be a magician from 8am to 5pm and a visit from Father Christmas from 12pm to 5pm.
WHERE: 80 HOUNDSDITCH, LONDON EC3A 7AB
WEBSITE: WWW.PANPACIFIC.COM
The Chesterfield Mayfair
Join The Chesterfield this Christmas for a festive seven-course meal featuring a spectacular selection of cherished Christmas classics.
Tuck into a festive seven-course meal featuring a spectacular selection of cherished Christmas classic.
Where: 35 Charles St, London W1J 5EB
Website: www.chesterfieldmayfair.com
Sea Containers Restaurant
A popular London spot with views overlooking the Thames, Sea Containers is offering a generous four-course set menu for Christmas Day this year.
Get the 25th off to a sparkling start with a glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne on arrival, followed by a starter of sea scallop or cured Loch Duart Smoked Salmon; traditional Roast Turkey with all the trimmings; and an indulgent black forest fondant to finish.
WHERE: 20 UPPER GROUND, LONDON SE1 9PD
WEBSITE: WWW.SEACONTAINERSLONDON.COM
Richard Corrigan
Take the stress out of Christmas and let Chef Richard Corrigan and his team do the hard work for you. This year’s Corrigan Collection Christmas hamper is packed with everything you need for a showstopping feast. From Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill’s very own Rooftop Smoked Salmon to Corrigan’s Mayfair’s Signature Beef Wellington, every dish promises the indulgent flavours the holiday season deserves.
where: Across London
website: www.corrigancollection.com
One Aldwych
Perfectly executed by Head Chef Dominic Teague and his talented team, all of your favourite Christmas dishes are on the menu, each imbued with the skill and passion of a chef who celebrates flavour and provenance. The calm and elegant space will be transformed for Christmas. Overlooking the vibrant Lobby Bar, it’s the prime position from which to admire the hotel’s enormous Christmas tree below and the comings and goings of London’s favourite neighbourhood, Covent Garden.
Where: 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
website: www.onealdwych.com
Bocconcino
Whether you’re dining with family, friends, or loved ones, Bocconcino Soho or Mayfair are great spots to savour a specially crafted Italian menu featuring the finest seasonal ingredients. From deep-fried calamari with tartare sauce to Scottish beef carpaccio with black truffle, expect lots of goodness on your plate.
where: soho & mayfair
website: www.bocconcinorestaurant.co.uK
