It's the season for festive parties, non-stop prosecco guzzling and celebratory meals galore. It really is the most wonderful time of the year. But if you're struggling to find a place for your do, whether it be an office shindig or a special sit-down dinner, we've found the top spots to book. From three-course feasts in a sleek setting to turkey kebabs in a trendy city centre bar, here are the best Christmas lunches in Bath.
The Cork is the perfect place to throw your seasonal soirée, flaunting subterranean vaulted booths alongside retro pop art. Here, you'll find three courses for £30 per person, featuring traditional roasts of turkey and rump of beef, served with goose fat roast potatoes, crushed winter roots, sprouts, parsnips, pig in blanket and gravy. Or, if you fancy an alternative, then you can also dig into squash risotto, pork schnitzel, seabream and wild mushroom gnocchi.
With stockings, cards and other yuletide decorations descending from the fireplace, The Crystal Palace is possibly one of the cosiest places for a Christmas Day lunch in Bath this 2026. And if you'd like a private party this year, you can book the lush lounge for that extra je ne sais quoi.
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Whether you fancy three festive courses starting at just £22 or your party would be better suited to a buffet spread, Lamb & Lion Bath has you covered. Expect everything from hand-carved turkey to a delicious vegan winter Wellington.
For those of you who fancy a cosy pub for your Christmas lunch in Bath city centre, this laid-back boozer is a fabulous choice. Bath Brew House is rustling up lip-smacking multi-course menus - we're talkin' roast turkey, beef rump and a maple roast heritage squash cassoulet.
If you fancy something a little different to your classic roast dinner, why not give The Bath Stable a spin this Christmas? You can dig into quirky pizzas such as the Festive Fully Monty, topped with turkey, leeks, stuffing and cranberry sauce, finished off with a dessert, for £21.95 per person.
Located just a short walk from the city centre, Bath Cider House is a vibrant bar and restaurant that's ideal for yuletide partying. Get the gang together to celebrate in style, chomping on festive pizza buffet bites, accompanied by themed cocktails and plenty of prosecco.
There's no doubt that The Botanist is one of the best restaurants for a Christmas dinner in Bath. Not only is it an absolute stunner, where vintage furnishings meet botanical details, but it's also cooking up a storm - chomp on turkey hanging kebabs plus a mushroom bourguignon pie.
A traditional boozer in the heart of the city, Huntsman is up there as one of the best pubs for Christmas dinner in Bath. It'll be bringing the festive cheer by the bucketload, with Usk Vale turkey, plenty of pigs in blankets and Christmas pudding.
Head to The Cosy Club in Bath, where Victorian charm meets quirky British style, and prepare for a Christmas feast to remember. Tucked behind an inconspicuous entrance, the venue opens into a luxe, retro-inspired space filled with thrift-shop mirrors, antique frames, and dangling lamps - perfect for a cosy festive night out.
This Christmas, the menu is a celebration of indulgence: from sticky Asian fried chicken glazed with soy, chilli, and ginger, to the show-stopping Cosy Christmas Pie with roast turkey, smoked ham hock, confit garlic mash, maple-roasted vegetables, pigs in blankets, and red wine gravy. Traditional favourites such as roasted pork belly, herb-crusted salmon, and vegetarian delights like maple-roasted squash ensure everyone leaves happy, while desserts - think Christmas pudding, salted chocolate truffle torte, and clotted cream cheesecake - provide the perfect festive finale.
Looking for somewhere to enjoy a Christmas Day dinner in Bath? Browns Brasserie & Bar has got you covered, promising a special menu to help you celebrate in style. Other than the classic turkey roast, mains include braised beef blade, rainbow trout and a root vegetable nut roast.
Ideal for both intimate three-course spreads and Christmas Day lunch in Somerset, Boater has it all. You can enjoy a slap-up meal of turkey, salmon or butternut squash ravioli. Organising a larger bash? Get stuck into a heavenly spread of finger food goodies.
Dig into lush Lebanese fare for your Christmas lunch this year. Comptoir Libanais is fuelling you through the Santa season with festive mezze, so grab your mates, dates, pals or colleagues and have yourself a very merry time chowing down on tagine and baklawa.
The sleek Apex City of Bath is gearing up for the yuletide season, armed with a whole load of fantastic festive dining packages, as well as events featuring live music, drag shows and cabaret. Make your way over for the ultimate Christmas party.
Over on the Hall and Woodhouse Christmas menu in Bath, you can indulge in a mighty multi-course feast in a cosy pub setting. Think succulent cuts of turkey served alongside crispy spuds, pigs in blankets, seasonal veg and lashings of gravy, or a perfectly cooked sundried tomato and vegetable tart.
