Restaurants Open on Christmas Day
Claridges – Mayfair
This new restaurant pays homage to the hotel’s art deco design heritage with an authentic sense of glamour, kick off the celebrations with a three-course Christmas Eve menu
Christmas Day Lunch itself features an extravagant seven-course festive menu at Claridge’s Restaurant. Mains include Roasted Herefordshire beef fillet with sauce Bordolaise and Roasted bronze Norfolk turkey leg alongside a selection of traditional sides. Other standout dishes include the Delica squash pithivier served with roast onion consommé, or Isle of Gigha wild halibut paired with a smoked consommé and their famous Claridge’s Christmas pudding paired with brandy ice cream.
Price: Christmas Eve £240 per person; Christmas Day Lunch £495 per person.
Bob Bob Richard – Soho
Offering Classic British and French dishes and a sense of fun on the big day. Indulge in their Amurski Sturgeon Caviar and Jersey Rock Oysters to start, followed by their much-loved Beef Wellington or Lobster Macaroni & Cheese Thermidor for main. Equipped with a “Press for Champagne'' button at every table, it is the perfect place for Christmas Day celebrations filled with glitz and glamour.
Price: £125 minimum spend per person.
The Lobby – Belgravia
Celebrate in style this Christmas with an indulgent four-course festive feast at The Peninsula London. To start, enjoy an assortment of appetisers. For the main course, guests can choose between Roasted turkey ballotine with citrus sauce, potato mousseline, and bitter leaves; and Turbot en croûte with pickled ceps, salsa verde and lobster jus. Choose between a trio of desserts including an indulgent Hazelnut, Chocolate and Clementine Yule Log and Rum baba, mango and pineapple, before ending with a classic Christmas pudding with brandy sauce.
Game Bird – Mayfair
At The Stafford, The Game Bird is open for a decedent five-course Christmas Day feast with both a that includes Exmoor caviar on crumpets alongside the turkey and Christmas pudding as well as separate vegetarian and vegan menus.
Price: £275 per person
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester – Mayfair
Enjoy ‘Festive Season’ in the exquisite surroundings and a vibrant ambiance, enjoy bespoke menus and wine pairings designed by Executive Chef Jean-Philippe Blondet and Head Sommelier Martin Kleveta. There are Private Dining options in ‘Salon Privé’ or the ultimate dining experience with the stunning ‘Table Lumière’ surrounded by a shimmering veil of 4,500 fibre optics and adorned with collections of exclusive Hermès tableware. There are 6 delicious courses for both the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus.
Price: £450 per person including wine pairing
Ritz – Mayfair
The Ritz has multiple Christmas celebrations ranging from a Christmas Eve Gala Dinner, Christmas Day Lunch, Christmas Day Black Tie Dinner as well as Boxing Day celebrations.
Their Michelin-starred Ritz Restaurant allows you to indulge in a truly traditional and delectable six-course lunch that uses the finest British ingredients. There will also be live entertainment and a special visit by Father Christmas for the children.
Price: Christmas Day Lunch is £600 per adult and £310 per child (up to the age of 15).
Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal - Soho
Two Michelin star Alex Dilling at Hotel Cafe Royal is open for Christmas festivities. There are two sittings available on Christmas Day. The menu consists of 4 courses including a whole roasted duck from Maison Burgaud. There are also Children's menus available on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
Price: Christmas Day Lunch is £350 + service charge
Non-Christmas inspired feast:
The Aubrey - Knightsbridge
This luxury Japanese restaurant hidden underneath the Mandarin Oriental hotel, is fusing the very best of Christmas feasting with their award winning Edomae sushi practice. The set menu seamlessly transitions from a selection of Nigiri and Sashimi favourites to a showstopping Festive robata turkey. The Robata Christmas mains include an Asian inspired bread sauce using Shukopan milk bread, and all the trimmings including carrots, parsnips and brussel sprouts, as well as Wok baby potatoes with an umami rich miso garlic butter.
Price: £95 per person for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day set menu.
Bebe Bob – Soho
This venue is fast becoming known for being the most glamorous spot for rotisserie chicken, alongside fine wine and champagne, since its opening earlier this year. With Gatsby-esque decor reminiscent of the 1920’s, start off the evening with the Dégustation of Three Caviars or the Anchovy-Egg Mayonnaise. Choose any main course, as long as it's chicken or chicken! Finish off with their much-loved Apple Tarte Fine & Calvados Ice-Cream. All this with a glass (or two) of champagne.
