The Most Mouthwatering Festive Menus To Enjoy In London
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By
Rithika Raghu
on
8th November 2024
As the festive season approaches, London’s vibrant dining scene is ready to dazzle with an array of delectable offerings designed to elevate your celebrations.
From luxurious feasting menus to enchanting afternoon teas, the city is brimming with culinary experiences perfect for holiday gatherings. Whether you're planning a cozy dinner with loved ones or a lively party with friends, these thoughtfully crafted menus from some of London's top restaurants promise to deliver unforgettable moments and flavors. Explore our selection of festive dining options that capture the spirit of the season, and get ready to indulge in some of the best dishes the city has to offer!
Pan Pacific London, Houndsditch
Experience the magic of the festive season at Pan Pacific London, a Forbes five-star hotel, starting November 11th. Delight in Straits Kitchen’s four-course Festive Experience Menu, featuring traditional Roast Turkey and a decadent Bailey's Bauble dessert. Join us for unlimited roast feasts on Sundays, seasonal cocktails at the Ginger Lily Bar, and a charming festive afternoon tea from November 13 to January 5. Celebrate the season in style beneath London’s tallest Christmas tree
Celebrate the festive season at Kolamba East, where you can indulge in a Mini Breudher Cake with Blood Orange Glaze starting November 11. This traditional Sri Lankan treat is the perfect sweet finish to your meal and is available as part of the a la carte or festive favourites menu (£55pp for groups of 8 or more). Toast the holidays with the spiced Lankan Claus Cocktail featuring Vermouth, Cherry Liqueur, Whisky, and Roast Pineapple Soda. Located at the vibrant crossroads of Spitalfields, Shoreditch, and the City, Kolamba East is the perfect venue for festive gatherings, offering signature dishes like Hot Butter Soft Shell Crab and Jaffna Lamb Shank.
From November 1st, JOIA, the Iberian restaurant from two Michelin-starred chef Henrique Sá Pessoa, invites you to savour a festive tasting menu (£120pp) for groups of 10 or more. Enjoy a unique dining experience at JOIA’s chef’s table, featuring stunning views of Battersea Power Station and a vibrant selection of petiscos and tapas, including Glazed Aubergine, signature Octopus Salad, and Slow-Cooked Suckling Lamb Shoulder. Conclude your meal with a delightful trio of desserts.
This festive season, savour the bold flavours of modern Thai cuisine at Farang in Highbury with Chef Sebby Holmes’ exclusive Winter Sharing Menu. Available evenings from 20th November to 21st December, this six-dish feast (£65 per person) brings a fresh twist to winter dining with highlights like Smoked Mackerel with hazelnut and sour apple, Red Curried Crispy Rice Cake Salad, and Smoked Pigs Cheek in coconut cream. Perfect for both intimate and larger gatherings.
Celebrate the festive season with a memorable feast at Nessa, Soho’s beloved modern bistro. Chef Tom Cenci has crafted a delightful family-style sharing menu (£60 per person) featuring festive starters like sage stuffing brioche, shredded Brussels sprouts with figs and candied walnuts and smoked salmon with clementine. Choose from a main of whole roast chicken with truffle potatoes or seabass pot au feu, and finish with the nostalgic Viennessa dessert. Perfect for groups of seven or more, Nessa’s festive menu brings the warmth of the season to the heart of Soho. Plant-based options available.
This festive season, gather at Lasdun, the modern British restaurant at the National Theatre, for a memorable three-course feasting menu (£60 per person). Perfect for groups of eight or more, the menu features elegant seasonal dishes like London-cured smoked salmon with seaweed butter, Roast Hereford rump with Yorkshire pudding, and the signature Brown Butter and Honey Custard Tart. Set against the restaurant’s chic, modernist backdrop, Lasdun offers the ideal setting for festive dining, with exclusive and partial hire options for larger gatherings. A canapé menu and bespoke packages are also available for drinks receptions.
Celebrate the season with a playful Pan-Asian twist at Shoreditch’s UBA, where Head Chef Pavel Baranovs has crafted festive sharing menus starting at £50 per person. Available from 15th November, these menus offer something for everyone, from signature sharing plates to vegan options, and feature dishes like miso caramel glazed aubergine, seared salmon belly maki, and rock shrimp tempura with kimchi garlic mayo.
Celebrate the festive season with a unique Kaiseki experience at Roketsu, where Chef Daisuke Hayashi’s exquisite six-course menu brings the artistry of Japanese winter flavours to London. Featuring highlights like clementine tofu Sakizuke, a luxurious Toro and truffle roll with Tomewan soup, and a rich duck hotpot, this menu’s star is a charcoal-grilled lobster centrepiece. Guests can enjoy the theatre of the chef’s counter, the relaxed ambience of the lounge (available for private hire for up to 20 guests), or an intimate private dining room seating six. Each course pairs beautifully with selections from Roketsu’s sake list curated by Sommelier Ryosuke, offering over 70 varieties, including rare finds for a refined and memorable celebration.
Celebrate the season at Archer Street Notting Hill’s Christmas Bottomless Brunch, where festive cheer meets unforgettable entertainment! Every Saturday from 23rd November to 1st December, enjoy bottomless pizza, prosecco, and mulled wine alongside live performances of beloved Christmas hits by talented singers, creating a cosy, joyful vibe. Perfect for holiday outings with friends, family, or colleagues, this lively brunch event offers a specially crafted menu featuring seasonal favourites like Festive Mini Yorkshire Puddings, Smoked Pork Belly Skewers, and indulgent desserts.
From 19 November, enjoy a festive menu curated by renowned chef Sabrina Gidda, featuring delicious small plates like Roast Beef Croustade and Pigs in Blankets Hot Dogs, alongside indulgent sharing dishes and signature cocktails. Whether you're looking for a cosy gathering in one of their 22 private karaoke rooms or a lively night at the BAM BAM Bar, BAM has the perfect spot for your holiday party. With live entertainment, free-flowing champagne, and options for private hire, it's the ultimate Christmas destination.
Bring a slice of Sydney to London this Christmas at Milk Beach Soho with their festive feasting menu, launching on 25th November. Created by Executive Chef Leonard Swan, this three-course sharing menu blends traditional Australian holiday favourites with fresh coastal flavours and BBQ-inspired dishes. Enjoy highlights like Four Pillars cured salmon, flame-grilled garlic prawns, Launceston lamb rump, and the iconic pavlova with passionfruit and coconut. Complement your meal with festive cocktails like the Milk Beach Piña Colada or Fitzroy Sour. Available until 30th December, this is the ultimate way to celebrate the season down under style.
This festive season, Balthazar in Covent Garden transforms into a Nutcracker-inspired wonderland with stunning decor, a special holiday set menu, and festive St-Germain cocktails. Enjoy seasonal dishes like Festive Turkey Ballotine and a crackable chocolate dessert, perfect for celebrations. With live New Year’s Eve entertainment and two private dining rooms, Balthazar offers a magical holiday experience for all.
Celebrate the season Italian-style at TOZI Counter, where the Christmas spirit is layered into every bite of their festive sandwich! Crafted with four sumptuous layers—juicy roast turkey breast, confit turkey leg, herb stuffing, and a crisp Brussels sprout slaw—this holiday creation is topped off with a tangy cranberry ketchup and nestled between freshly baked bread. Available for just £9, it’s the ideal treat for Christmas shoppers at Battersea Power Station. Plus, don’t miss TOZI’s new festive delights: a decadent Black Forest Bomboloni, a Mince Pie Frangipane, and a Mint Chocolate Yule Log, launching November 14th.
The Pursuit of Pleasure, a 52-year-old blended Scotch whisky from House of Hazelwood and Hedonism Wines, would make the perfect Christmas present for a whisky devotee.
The end of the year is in sight, so if you haven't snapped up a private room for your annual family get-together, company party or reunion with friends, allow us to suggest some of the best in the capital.
