Escape the stresses of home cooking this Christmas by heading out to celebrate with loved ones and
friends letting others take the strain. We’ve rounded up the best restaurants and pubs across the capital
opening their doors on 25th December to bring festive cheer and delicious food.
Best for… Seafood
Rick Stein Restaurants in Barnes, Sandbanks, Winchester and The Seafood Restaurant (Padstow) -Christmas Lunch Menus (from £125pp)
Join the seafood maestros with impressive Christmas Day celebratory menus served at Rick Stein Barnes;
Rick Stein Sandbanks; Rick Stein Winchester; and down at the beautiful Cornish coast, The Seafood
Restaurant in Padstow. Let the experts tend to everything while you indulge in festive classics such as smoked
mackerel, lobster bisque, hand-dived scallops and turkey with all the trimmings.
Availability: From 12pm, 25th December
Address: Various
Book: https://rickstein.com/restaurants/
Best for… Breakfast
Sticks’n’Sushi – Christmas Breakfast Menus
For those located nearby or in East London, kick off your day of festivities with a Sticks’n’Sunrise breakfast at
Sticks’n’Sushi Shoreditch, located within the One Hundred Shoreditch Hotel. Enjoy a Danish-Japanese feast
showcasing classics with a twist, from the Full Continental to Miso Benedict, Tamago Shake Donburi and a
Sunrise Breakfast with mushroom croquettes – it’s a wake-up call worth getting out of bed for. All diners will
be treated to a welcome drink on arrival, choosing between the Festive Kiramau Fizz topped with yuzu foam,
the Kimchi Bloody Mary or opting to stick to traditions with a Mimosa or Bellini.
Availability: 7-10am, 25th December
Address: 100 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JQ
Book: https://sticksnsushi.com/en/restaurants/london/shoreditch
Best for… A Touch of Spice
The Cinnamon Collection London – Christmas Day Menus (from £75pp)
Vivek Singh’s collection of modern Indian restaurants – Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea and City; Cinnamon Bazaar Covent Garden and Richmond and the flagship The Cinnamon Club located in London’s Old Westminster Library are injecting some spice into Christmas Day. For a more casual affair, visit Cinnamon Bazaar in Covent Garden or in the leafy suburb of Richmond; or head to Cinnamon Kitchen in the heart of the City or overlooking the River Thames at Battersea. Dishes include slow braised lamb leg, nutmeg and peppercorn sauce with a masala braised potato; roast goose breast with mappas sauce and masala uttappam; and seared cod fillet with Colombo curry sauce and lemon rice.
Availability: 12-4pm, 25th December
Address: Various
Book: https://www.thecinnamoncollection.com/christmas-2024/
Best for… Fine Dining
Ekstedt at the Yard – Four-Course Swedish Christmas Dinner (£105pp)
Experience a Scandinavian festive feast from Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt and his talented team at
Ekstedt at The Yard with dishes cooked exclusively over an open fire using ancient Nordic cooking
techniques and the finest seasonal British ingredients. The four-course meal begins with a trio of aged beef
tartar and smoked mayonnaise, followed by ember-baked scallops and the restaurant’s signature
Flambadou oyster. Main courses include juniper-smoked sirloin beef and birch-cooked trout, rounding off
with Niklas’ famed cep mushroom souffle and woodruff ice cream for dessert.
Availability: 6pm – 9pm, 25th December
Address: 3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HN
Book: https://www.ekstedtattheyard.com
Straits Kitchen at Pan Pacific London – Christmas Day Buffet (£135pp)
Celebrate Christmas Day with a fusion of bold Southeast Asian flavours and impeccably sourced British
ingredients at Pan Pacific London. Begin with vibrant starters like smoked salmon with horseradish, or chicken
liver parfait on toasted brioche, followed by the main event with a choice of dry-aged duck with roasted
plums; curried monkfish; Hereford rib-eye; mushroom wellington; or the traditional turkey. Round-off your
meal with a selection of British cheeses or indulgent festive desserts and raise a glass of champagne to toast
the holiday season in style.
Availability: 12:30-5pm, 25th December
Address: 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB
Book: www.panpacific.com/en
Theo Randall at the InterContinental – Christmas Day Feast (£149pp)
Gather the whole family for a full-blown Italian Christmas feast at Theo Randall at the InterContinental. With
a five-course set menu and a glass of champagne or negroni at £149 per person, experience a taste of Italy
with dishes including fresh burrata with grilled marinated red peppers; ravioli di aragosta (fresh ravioli pasta
filled with Dorset blue lobster) in a shellfish broth; and filetto di manzo – a beef fillet wrapped in coppa di
parma with roasted heritage carrots and amarone sauce verde. A selection of Italian cheeses and panettone
bread pudding with vin santo ice cream follow. Those looking to get in the festive spirit a day early can enjoy
a four-course Christmas Eve menu (£99pp).
Availability: 12:30-4pm, 25th December
Address: One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, W1J 7QY
Book: https://www.theorandall.com/en/festive-season/
Best for… Traditional Tastes
The Guinea – Christmas Day Menu (£175pp)
London’s first steakhouse and Mayfair institution, The Guinea Grill, is offering a stunning three-course
Christmas Day menu. Enjoy champagne upon arrival, before indulging in dishes including butter poached
ballotine of Norfolk turkey; sweet potato, celeriac, roquefort & walnut gratin; or carved dry-aged rib of beef
with lamb cutlet; all served with an array of decadent sides. End with a traditional Christmas pudding,
followed by coffee and mince pies.
Availability: 12-3pm, 25th December
Address: 30 Bruton Place, Mayfair, London, W1J 6NL
Book: https://www.theguinea.co.uk/christmas
Rails Restaurant, Great Northern Hotel – Christmas Day Menu (£109pp)
Enjoy a festive feast bound to impress family and friends, with starters including game terrine or freshly
seared scallops with cauliflower purée and saffron oil. Next, roast turkey is served with seasonal sides plus
stuffing, pigs in blankets, and cranberry sauce, or opt for roast beef sirloin with a fluffy Yorkshire pudding
whilst vegans will enjoy the sweet potato and mushroom tart. Finish with a freshly baked Christmas pudding,
gingerbread pannacotta or a generous selection of artisanal cheeses accompanied by chutneys, crackers,
and bread. The three-course menu at £109pp is inclusive of a welcome glass of Nyetimber Classic Cuvée,
amuse bouche and coffee and mince pies.
Availability: 12-6pm, 25th December
Address: Pancras Rd, London N1C 4TB
Book: https://gnhlondon.com/festive-season/
Best for… Escaping London
Sopwell House– Christmas Day Lunch (£250pp)
Nestled in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside, experience the warmth and magic of a home away
from home at Sopwell House with its Christmas Day lunch event for all the family. Taking place in the St Alban
Suite for £250pp (children from £115), arrive to a glass of champagne, followed by a festive four-course feast
with wine pairing, all backed with live music. Plus, little ones can expect a visit from the big man in red, who
will be making an appearance to deliver some extra treats.
Availability: Arrival 12:30pm for 1pm sitting or arrival 1:30pm for 2pm sitting, 25th December
Book: https://sopwellhouse.co.uk/christmas-and-new-year-2024/christmas-dining-events
