While 'tis the season to be jolly, the festive period can sometimes be a bit of a stressful affair. Organising the masses (or even just a small family do) for Christmas parties and even Christmas Day lunch can turn into mission impossible as you search for somewhere suitable for all tastes. To make it as easy as possible for you to get your party sorted, we've compiled a list of the best Cardiff Christmas dinners right here.
In search of casual pubs for Christmas dinner in Cardiff? Come the festive season, Pontcanna's Brewhouse & Kitchen is a cosy haven of sumptuous roasts, with salted caramel tiramisu cheesecake and black forest fondant for dessert. Pop over to see why this is a top spot for mates, dates, colleagues and family.
The Ivy is an ideal destination if you're looking for the best Christmas dinners in Cardiff city centre. Think botanical wallpaper and geometric floors, as well as plush velvet seats and hanging foliage, not to mention hearty roasts and warming mugs of mulled cider.
Looking for an Italian twist on Christmas dinner? Then look no further than ASK Italian, located in Wyndham Arcade. This laid-back spot is filled with casual decor, from the tiled walls to the comfy seating, with to different menus on offer.
Nab three courses for just £24.95, including sprout and pancetta crochettes, spaghetti al pomodoro and Biscoff cheesecake. Their premium offering costs £5 extra featuring burrata pizzas, slow-cooked beef pappardelle and so much more.
Slug & Lettuce, which has outposts on St Mary Street and Friary Road, has something for everyone. From delicious roasts with all the trimmings through to festive nibbles (each of which can come alongside Champers or cocktails trees), there won't be a resting Grinch face in sight.
On the hunt for a Christmas dinner in Cardiff Bay? Then make a beeline for The Eli Jenkins. A trendy boozer if we ever saw one, this joint offers a mouthwatering array of festive feasts and a bucketload of buffet options. To wet the whistle, there are plenty of drinks packages available.
Celebrate the festive season in style at The Cosy Club Cardiff, tucked inside St David's Shopping Centre but brimming with retro charm. With faded portraits, quirky lamps, and an interior that feels like a grand relative's living room, it's the perfect backdrop for a cosy Christmas feast.
The menu features pigs in blankets, York House roasted pork belly, the show-stopping Cosy Christmas Pie with turkey, smoked ham hock, confit garlic mash, and maple-roasted vegetables. Vegetarians are catered for with maple-roasted squash or forest mushroom arancini, while desserts - from traditional Christmas pudding to salted chocolate truffle torte and clotted cream cheesecake - complete the festive indulgence.
The Botanist is always a great shout when it comes to a lip-smacking Christmas meal. These guys are featuring two to three-course menus filled to the brim with seasonal eats - think turkey kebabs, baked camembert and sticky toffee pudding. Not in the area? Check out their Cardiff Bay venue instead.
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Wondering where to go for a mouthwatering Christmas lunch menu in Cardiff city centre? Over at Pen & Wig, you can tuck into a comforting three-course feast or fabulous finger food spread while in traditional pub surrounds. As for drinks, you'll find lager, cider and prosecco aplenty.
Mowgli is home to the best Cardiff Christmas lunch with a twist. Dig into three Indian street food-style courses, such as gunpowder chicken and Himalayan cheese toast, then quench your thirst by tipping back a glass of bubbles and tuck into a hearty main of two-tiered tiffin boxes filled with curry.
Expect all that and more for just £40, within the enchanting dining room that's brought to life by fairy lights and indoor trees.
