We don't know about you, but a piece of turkey here, a parsnip there and whole heap of stuffing is exactly what we're looking for this season. Whether it's a team outing or a group of mates hoping for some stellar plates, the city has a rich choice of restaurants to dine in. That's why we've created a list of the very best Christmas lunch in Birmingham for 2024.
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Last updated on 2nd January 2024
Christmas lunch with a side of gaming? Sign us up. Grosvenor Casino, with locations on both Hill Street and Broad Street, are offering festive feasts and drinks packages to boot, with dishes like mushroom and leek pie or a classic roast turkey.
In charge of keeping colleagues happy? The Button Factory in the Jewellery Quarter is a good place to start with a range of spaces to settle into. Work your way through a festive menu that includes roast Norfolk bronze turkey and butternut squash soup.
Seasonal spreads and festive three-course meals are on the cards at Gosta Green, a friendly Birmingham pub. Enjoy jolly cauli wings, naughty or nice nachos and a range of themed burgers, with a classic Christmas pud or Biscoff-covered doughnuts for afters.
If you weren't already sold on the idea of Christmas lunch in a gin distillery, this spot will convince you with their rich selection of bites, including sharing boards, canapes, pizza parties and the traditional turkey. Oh, and the sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream is a nice afternoon treat.
All Bar One's Birmingham location is filled with pretty decor and good vibes. This is a great venue for a Christmas lunch accompanied by cocktails, with a festive menu that features roast turkey, plant-based Wellington as well as a bacon and brie burger.
Located right in the heart of John Bright Street, this pizza joint offers the perfect Christmas menu in Birmingham. You can tuck into sweet puddings and doughy delights covered in unique toppings from cranberry sauce and leeks to roasties and pigs in blankets.
Located in the heart of the business district, The Florence is a great little spot for a work Christmas lunch in Birmingham. You'll receive prosecco on arrival, before tucking into delicious dishes like oak smoked salmon, roast Norfolk turkey and sweet potato Wellington.
The Jam House in Birmingham are serving up fine food alongside fantastic live music this Christmas. Expect chilled piano and percussion at lunchtime, with a series of bands playing in the evenings. On the menu? There'll be turkey, wild mushroom nut roast and more.
Not just a hub of quirky theatre and gin tastings, Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre has also garnered a name for their high-quality pub grub. Step inside the historic Birmingham boozer for a quick Christmas lunch - we're talking two courses for £31.95 or three for £35.95.
For places to eat a Christmas lunch in Birmingham, One Trick Pony Club is showcasing the ultimate comfort food with a festive flair. Expect stacked burgers filled with pigs in blankets, fried sprouts and roasties, as well as churros with a 'snowball' custard dip.
If you're looking to really indulge this holiday season, try Bristol Pear. We're talking everything from mac'n'cheese to festive meat or plant-based burgers, to pair with celebratory prosecco or cider. One of the best Christmas lunches in Birmingham? We think so.
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill is serving a festive lunch in Birmingham with king prawn fishcakes, aged sirloin steak and a buttery ravioli. These Christmas delights come complete with decadent sticky chocolate pudding and salted caramel cheesecake.
180 Club might be a social darts venue at heart, but The Rectory restaurant also has an amazing choice for a sit-down festive meal including mushroom Wellington, braised featherblade and roast turkey. But if that doesn't tickle your fancy, then take festive platters or buffets right where the activity action is.
This pretty city centre location is ideal for a chilled Christmas lunch with friends or family. The Lost & Found in Birmingham brings Victorian charm to modern dining, with historically-inspired furnishings and architecture alongside beautiful botanical cocktails.
Flaunting sliders, goujons, wings and mini mince pies, BrewDog makes for a great choice if you're after a casual Christmas lunch. Round up the crew for an evening of beer-fuelled fun and themed burgers - fab for work parties and secret Santa meetups.
The Junction is hands down one of the best places for a festive affair, even offering Christmas Day lunch in Birmingham for 2024. Sink your teeth into sumptuous mini sliders, crispy calamari, and stunning British cheese boards. Plus, you can guzzle down hot mulled wine for something warming.
Bringing the spirit of Argentina to the city centre, Gaucho is a great spot for a super classy meal. This opulent restaurant serves several menus, all with high-quality steaks. Their lunch one features the likes of lamb empanadas and shrimp ceviche.
There are some Christmas classics on the menu at Bacchus this year, including hand-carved turkey breast, walnut and almond nut roast and all the trimmings. You can get your hands on three courses for just £32.95, to be enjoyed in this welcoming city centre pub.
Head to Slug & Lettuce and nestle in for some delicious delights as they front slow-cooked meats, Christmas cocktails and lots of fizz to boot. We recommend trying the buffet menu, featuring turkey nachos, halloumi fries and crispy teriyaki tofu.
Browns Brasserie & Bar Birmingham leans towards your classic holiday offering with turkey, beef and lamb all up for grabs. And alongside catering for parties, the space is open on the 25th - perfect for those of you who have been searching for 'Christmas Day lunch near me in 2024'.
Fancy a Christmas lunch with friends but not sure where to go? Head to Tapas Revolution for the chance to share a bunch of plates, featuring some of the best Spanish fare in the city. And to drink? You can never go wrong with a few glasses of vino or a fruity sangria.
Surely one of the prettiest spots in Birmingham for a Christmas meal, The Botanist is a wooden-decked, winter-perfect restaurant. Set on Temple Street, the space puts a trademark twist on the festive season; grab a two-course lunch for £27.95 until 4pm.
Head down to Broad Street for a jolly Christmas dinner in Birmingham with plenty of drinks. They're putting a festive twist on some classic pub dishes, with the likes of a veggie polar pizza, the merry chickmas burger and vixen's vegan katsu curry.
Head out to Edgbaston where this charming gastro pub will serve you the best Christmas Day lunch in the West Midlands. Decked out in twinkling decorations with a cosy fire, the venue dishes out turkey and all the trimmings, pan-roasted lamb and British cheese boards.
Enjoy a Christmas meal alongside a cocktail or a refreshing gin and tonic at The Sacks Of Potatoes in Birmingham. You can get your hands on three courses for as little as £17.99, including festive burgers, chicken topped with cranberry sauce and the classic roast turkey with all the trimmings.
Hunting for friendly city centre pubs dishing up delicious Christmas eats? Take a look at The Roebuck's festive menu, which includes goats cheese and caramelised shallot tart, pan-roasted trout and turkey with all the trimmings, while a Biscoff and Bailey's cheesecake awaits.
Are you after a quirky Christmas dinner for 2024? The Alchemist on Colmore Row or Brindley Place will serve you up their signature sciencey cocktails alongside a delicious three-course meal for £35. Expect crispy buttermilk turkey, roasted celeriac and sumptuous steaks on the menu.
For a more decadent lunch this season, check out The Ivy Birmingham Christmas menu - it's a real stunner. Settle into this gorgeous venue for a festive three-course menu at £55 per person, featuring smoked salmon starters and turkey shepherd's pie. Pair your meals with mulled wine or a Monkey 47 cocktail.
A great place to bring work colleagues or friends, Gas Street Social is a must-visit. If you're looking to dig into an amazing Christmas lunch in Birmingham city centre, the restaurant is offering up seasonal scran including roast turkey parcels and pan-seared hake.
