Top 10 Christmas Restaurants in London for 2023

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It really is the best time of the year—and it's finally here! 

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The festive season is when London is at its best. The iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, ice-skating at Somerset House, the Oxford Street lights, and Winter Wonderland all get the festive feels going. 

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But, let's be real. It's all about the food. The twinkling lights and roaring fire are great, but the main event will always be the mince pies, brandy butter, and traditional turkey (with all the trimmings). And Brussels sprouts—if they're your thing.

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London really dazzles at Christmas, and there's an overwhelming amount of choice when it comes to choosing a restaurant for your Christmas lunch or dinner. 

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So, we've done the hard work for you and whittled down a long list of our favourites into the top twelve contenders for festive feasting. From limited edition cocktails to five-course menus, we've got all the classics—and a few more (ever tried a garam masala Christmas pudding?).

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Here are the best Christmas restaurants London has to offer. Queue the Christmas carols, grab a mulled wine and some cosy blankets, and enjoy.

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Let’s ho-ho-ho!

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1. Madison London

We're off to a strong start with Madison, which takes inspiration from the classy, eclectic New York dining scene. With fantastic views, a rooftop terrace (wrap-up warm!), and an inviting dining room, it ticks all the boxes. The Madison is a great choice for the Christmas season, with DJs and live music in the lounge to get the festive feels going.

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Their Christmas menu is, to be honest, a festive work of art. Featuring confit duck, teriyaki sea bass, and fillet steak, followed by Christmas pudding Tarte Tatin—you’ll be rolling home. It’s a little different from your standard turkey and veg—perfect for trying something new this Christmas. 

Opening hours 

Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00

Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00 

Christmas opening hours

🎄 Christmas Eve: Closed

🎅 Christmas Day: Closed

🎁 Boxing Day: Closed

💡 Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 22:00 
Saturday: 16:00 - 22:00 
Sunday: 12:00 - 21:00 

Facilities

• Air-conditioning 
• Bar
• Disabled access
• Scenic view 
• Toilets 
• Wheelchair accessible 
• Wheelchair accessible toilet 
• Wifi

 Menu 

Check out Madison's festive menu here.

 Address

📍Rooftop Terrace One, New Change, London EC4M 9AF

2. Gaucho Covent Garden

Gaucho is a name that's pretty well-known in the London restaurant scene. A revered Argentinian steakhouse producing some of the best steaks in the country, it's no surprise that their seasonal specials menu includes a 250g Ribeye, a Churrasco de Chorizo, and (best of all) Chimichurri butter roast turkey. 

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While perhaps not the best option for veggies (you'll find only a grain salad on the festive menu), Gaucho should be at the top of your list if you're a fan of beef empanadas and provoleta. The Argentinians sure know how to do a smashing steak, so don't miss out on their wonderful Christmas lunch. Steakmas?

Opening hours 

Monday to Wednesday: 11:30 - 23:00

Thursday: 11:30 - 01:00

Friday: 11:30 - 01:30

Saturday: 09:30 - 01:30

Sunday: 09:30 - 23:00

Christmas opening hours

🎄Christmas Eve: Open

🎅 Christmas Day: Closed

🎁 Boxing Day: Open

💡 Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Wednesday: 11:30 - 22:45 
Thursday to Friday: 11:30 - 23:30
Saturday: 9:30 - 23:30
Sunday: 9:30 - 22:45

Facilities

• Air-conditioning 
• Baby changing 
• Bar 
• Birthday catering 
• Child-friendly 
• Disabled access
• Dog-friendly 
• Outdoor terrace
• Toilets
• Wheelchair accessible 
• Wheelchair accessible toilet
• Wifi

 Menu 

Have a look at Gaucho's seasonal specials here.

 Address

📍8-9 James Street, London WC2E 8BT

3. Tattu

No London restaurant embraces the festive season quite like Tattu. Celebrating the coming together of cultures with a totally unique culinary experience centred around Asian fusion, Tattu has unveiled its 2024 festive theme: The Great Snow. 

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You'll find a great variety of festive interiors around London at this time of year, but Tattu tops the list. With themed cocktails (dry ice is the least of it), spiced apple sticky toffee pudding, and chocolate 'dragon eggs', this is a fun immersive experience for everyone. If you're brave enough, you can wrap up in one of their fur throws and sip champagne on their gorgeous roof terrace. 

Opening hours 

Monday: 12:00 - 00:00

Tuesday - Sunday: 12:00 - 01:00 

Christmas opening hours 

🎄 Christmas Eve: Open as usual

🎅 Christmas Day: Closed

🎁 Boxing Day: Open as usual

💡 Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday and Tuesday: 12:00 - 22:15
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12:00 - 17:45
Friday: 12:00 - 16:45
Saturday: 12:00 - 15:45
Sunday: 12:00 - 16:45

Facilities

• Air-conditioning 
• Bar
• Disabled access 
• Outdoor terrace
• Rooftop terrace 
• Scenic view 
• Toilets
• Wheelchair accessible 
• Wheelchair accessible toilet 
• Wifi

 Menu 

Check out Tattu's Christmas menu here. 

 Address

📍The Now Building Rooftop, Outernet, Denmark St, London WC2H 0LA

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4. The Corin

One of London’s finest rooftop bars and restaurants, the Corin is a hidden gem in Tooting, known as one of the city’s newest social hubs. It’s fun, it’s vibey, and it’s full of Christmassy events. From festive DJs to bottomless brunches, it’s jam-packed with food and music to fill you with Christmas cheer. The Christmas menu is a traditional setup of turkey with all the trimmings—complete with veggie options! 

Opening hours 

Monday to Wednesday: Closed 

Thursday: 17:00 - 00:00 

Friday: 17:00 - 01:30

Saturday: 15:00 - 01:30

Sunday: Closed

Christmas opening hours 

🎄 Christmas Eve: Closed

🎅 Christmas Day: Closed

🎁 Boxing Day: Closed

💡 Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday - Wednesday: Closed 
Thursday: 17:00 - 23:45 
Friday - Saturday: 17:00 - 00:45
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Bar 
• Dance floor 
• Dog-friendly 
• Karaoke
• Rooftop terrace
• Toilets
• Wifi
• Winter garden 

 Menu 

Check out The Corin’s Christmas food and events here. 

 Address

📍54a Tooting High St, London SW17 0RN

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5. Sussex Bar & Restaurant

A little restaurant in buzzing Soho, Sussex serves local British produce and seasonal dishes with a strong focus on wine pairings. If you’re a fan of experimental food, we'd recommend their 'Christmas Express menu’, which boasts a line-up of mushroom marmite éclairs, turkey sausage rolls, trout gravadlax, venison and artichoke purée, and goat's cheese with wild hazelnuts. 

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With three courses at £30 per person, and four at £35 per person, it's a well-priced festive feast with rave reviews. Plus, it’s the perfect stop after you head to see the famous Covent Garden Christmas Tree.

Opening hours 

Monday: 17:00 - 23:00

Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00

Sunday: 12:00 - 20:00

Christmas opening hours 

🎄 Christmas Eve: Closed

🎅 Christmas Day: Closed

🎁 Boxing Day: Closed

💡 Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: 17:00 - 21:45
Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 21:45 

Facilities

• Air-conditioning 
• Bar
• Birthday catering 
• Child-friendly 
• Outdoor terrace
• Toilets
• Wifi 

 Menu 

Check out the Christmas menu at Sussex here. 

 Address

📍63-64 Frith Street, Soho, Greater, London W1D 3JW

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6. Wagtail

Perched on top of a 1920s building not far from Tower Bridge, Wagtail is another quintessentially British restaurant, full of festive cheer. Enjoy some drinks from the toasty Christmas igloos or heated Winter terrace while you gaze at the London skyline and its iconic Christmas lights. 

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The Christmas menu is a work of art, complete with all the fan favourites and festive desserts—the Christmas pudding served with Cognac, orange butter, and brandy custard is a Christmas delight, and not one you want to miss.

Opening hours 

Monday to Saturday: 11:00 - 00:00

Sunday: 11:00 - 23:00 

Christmas opening hours 

🎄 Christmas Eve: Open as usual 

🎅 Christmas Day: Closed

🎁 Boxing Day: Open as usual

💡 Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday - Friday: 11:00 - 14:15 /17:00 - 21:45
Saturday: 11:00 - 14:45 / 18:00 - 21:45
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air-conditioning 
• Bar 
• Disabled access 
• Outdoor terrace
• Private rooms 
• Rooftop terrace
• Toilets
• Wifi

 Menu 

Have a browse through Wagtail's Christmas menu here. 

 Address

📍68 King William St, London EC4N 7HR

7. Ochre

Ochre is another one of the best London restaurants for a festive feast. At a mere 50m from Nelson's Column, you're spitting distance from the best shopping destinations (Oxford Street and Piccadilly) and Christmas entertainment (West End panto, anyone?) London has to offer. 

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Under the twinkling lights of the city, you can enjoy lobster bisque, beef wellington, goose fat potatoes, and many more options. There’s also a great veggie menu complete with roast butternut squash and tempura cauliflower. Oh, and don't miss the oyster bar and champagne happy hour! 

Opening hours 

Monday to Tuesday: 12:00 - 18:00 

Wednesday to Friday: 12:00 - 23:00 

Saturday: 10:00 - 23:00 

Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 

Christmas opening hours 

🎄 Christmas Eve: Closed

🎅 Christmas Day: Closed

🎁 Boxing day: Closed

💡 Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Tuesday: 12:00 - 16:15
Wednesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 21:15
Sunday: 12:00 - 16:15

Facilities

• Air-conditioning 
• Baby changing 
• Bar 
• Child friendly 
• Disabled access 
• Private rooms 
• Toilets 
• Wedding catering 
• Wheelchair accessible 
• Wheelchair accessible 
• Wifi

 Menu 

Have a look at Ochre's Christmas dinner menu here. 

 Address

📍National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN 

8. The Cavendish

A stylish gastropub in the heart of Marylebone, Central London, The Cavendish offers an eclectic mix of Christmas dishes—including sea bream ceviche, mini Yorkshire puddings, turkey bon bons, pigs in blankets, braised ox cheek, and so much more. 

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They pride themselves on serving seasonal produce and sustainable, flavour-forward dishes with a selection of beer, wine, and festive cocktails. It's great for a classy yet chilled vibe. They also do a festive afternoon tea, which we love when the days are so short. 

Opening hours 

Monday: 12:00 - 22:00 

Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00 

Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00 

 Christmas opening hours 

🎄 Christmas Eve: Open 

🎅 Christmas Day: Open

🎁 Boxing Day: Open 

💡 Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: 12:00 - 21:45
Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 22:45
Sunday: 12:00 - 21:45

Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bar
• Dog-friendly 
• Outdoor terrace 
• Private rooms 
• Toilets 
• Wifi 

 Menu 

Have a look at the Cavendish's stunning Christmas menu here. They’ve also got the cutest dog menu that we couldn’t help but include.

Address

📍35 New Cavendish St, London W1G 9TR

9. Broadleaf

Broadleaf is one of our top Christmas restaurants in London purely because of its unique festive bottomless brunch on December 20th. If there's any time of year you want to get unlimited morning mimosas, this is it. 

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It might not be your typical Christmas Day lunch, which is why it's a few days before, but this fantastic 2-hour experience is jam-packed with festive fun, unlimited pizza, drinks, mince pies, party cracks, and much more. With prices starting at £59 per person, it’s the ideal indulgent Christmas day out. 

Opening hours 

Monday to Tuesday: 11:00 - 23:00

Wednesday: 11:00 - 00:00

Thursday and Friday: 11:00 - 01:00

Saturday: 12:00 - 22:00

Sunday: Closed

Christmas opening hours 

🎄 Christmas Eve: Closed

🎅 Christmas Day: Closed

🎁 Boxing Day: Closed

💡 Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday and Tuesday: 11:00 - 22:45 
Wednesday to Friday: 11:00 - 23:45
Saturday: 12:00 - 20:45
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Air-conditioning 
• Bar
• Hen 
• Private rooms 
• Stag 
• Toilets 
• Wifi 

 Menu 

Check out the Broadleaf Bottomless Lunch menu here. 

Address

📍Tower 42, 25 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1HN

10. The Northall

Part of the iconic Corinthia Hotel, The Northall is a classy option for your Christmas Day dinner. With game terrine, cured smoked salmon, foie gras, Cornish turbot, turkey, and beef Wellington on offer, you can't get more British than this. 

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This luxury hotel is known to have one of the best Christmas restaurants in London—complete with a festive afternoon tea. It's a wonderful location for the whole family throughout the festive period—including the big day itself!

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Opening hours 

Monday to Tuesday: 06:30 - 10:30

Wednesday to Friday: 06:30 - 10:30 / 12:00 - 14:30 / 17:30 - 21:30

Saturday: 07:00 - 11:00 / 12:30 - 14:30 / 17:30 - 21:30

Sunday: 07:00 - 11:00 / 12:30 - 16:00

Christmas opening hours 

🎄 Christmas Eve: Open

🎅 Christmas Day: Open for lunch

🎁 Boxing Day: Open 

💡 Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Wednesday to Saturday: 17:30 - 21:15

Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bar
• Child-friendly 
• Private rooms
• Toilets
• Wheelchair accessible 
• Wheelchair accessible toilet 
• Wifi

 Menu 

Check out the Corinthia's Christmas Day menu here, and their festive menu here. 

Address

📍Whitehall Pl, London SW1A 2BD

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There we have it. The best Christmas restaurants in London during this year's festive season. From Oxford Circus to King's Cross, whether it’s a family affair or a romantic date night, these are the best options for a classic (or not-so-classic) Christmas dinner. 

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So, put the fairy lights up, get the stockings out of the attic, and download Ambl to secure your festive reservations today. Ambl is the only booking app showing you both future and real-time availability—meaning you can make your Christmas bookings months in advance, or on the day of. 

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