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.
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Last updated on 2nd January 2024
If you fancy something a little different to your classic roast dinner, why not give The Bath Stable a spin this Christmas? You can snap up two courses for £18.95, including quirky pizzas such as the Festive Fully Monty, topped with turkey, leeks, stuffing and cranberry sauce.
The Cork is the perfect place to throw your seasonal soirée, flaunting subterranean vaulted booths alongside retro pop art. Here, you'll find festive feasting that's perfect for sharing, as it'll be whipping up turkey skewers, Christmas pizzas and West Country brie.
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 the ever-famous Black Cab Christmas pudding.
Slug and Lettuce doesn't do Christmas in half measure, oh no. Come the festive season, it's a haven of themed bites, quirky cocktails and all-round yuletide vibes. Highlight dishes include slow-cooked beef plus the vegan sweet potato and red onion tart.
Walcot House is a bit of an all-rounder, with loads of gorgeous private dining spaces and even a thumping underground bar. Chow down on a stunning three-course banquet accompanied by bubbles aplenty or go for nibbles paired with DJs and disco balls.
SET MENU TWO COURSES £18.95 | THREE COURSES £22.95 and 1 other offer
The best Christmas dinner in Bath? Edesia Restaurant and Lounge has to be right up there, thanks to their three price tiers of festive menus, which all offer a South American-inspired feast. Think rump steak, empanadas, ceviche, arepa and more.
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, porter-marinated salmon or roasted pepper and truffled tofu. Organising a larger bash? Get stuck into a heavenly spread of finger food goodies.
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 buffet bites, accompanied by themed cocktails and plenty of prosecco.
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, short rib of beef and a wicked veggie Wellington.
On their Bath Christmas dinner menu, purveyors of craft beer BrewDog are going for a festive 'hoppy' meal. Think a choice of buttermilk-fried turkey layered with sausage patty stuffing, Brussel sprout slaw, brie, pigs in blankets, cranberry and gravy or the vegan version - both served alongside fries, a beer and a cracker. Plus, there's also a glorious buffet feast for parties.
The Canon will be there with jingle bells on, offering you what might just be the best Christmas pub lunch in Bath. Tuck into an appetite-appeasing festive burger, which features stuffing and cranberry sauce with a side of pigs in blankets, then finish off by scoffing one of the delightful desserts.
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, fillet of salmon and a delish veggie Wellington.
Steering clear of your traditional turkey roasts, this bustling bar is a hot contender for your Christmas knees-up. Dive into Belushi Bath's famed buffet spreads, where mini toad in the holes, rosemary roast potatoes and mini cheeseburgers are ripe for the picking.
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 slow-cooked beef to an indulgent chocolate and clementine torte.
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 celeriac and truffle pot pie.
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.
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 2024. And if you'd like a private party this year, you can book the lush lounge for that extra je ne sais quoi.
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 or a perfectly baked parsnip and cranberry nut roast, served alongside crispy spuds, pigs in blankets, seasonal veg and lashings of gravy.
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.
