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.
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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.
Mackintosh Hotel is a hidden gem that foodies are going to want to hunt down, with one of the best Christmas set menus in Cardiff. It's sporting all your favourites alongside OTT plates, like a giant Yorkshire pudding loaded with pigs in blankets.
It may not your traditional meat and two veg, but BrewDog's festive hoppy meals and buffet options are not the be scoffed at. Get stuck into pigs in blankets, crispy brie wedges and mince pies, or go for a turkey burger with fries (and a Christmas cracker, of course).
If you're on the hunt for a Christmas lunch in Cardiff city centre, Henry's has got your back. With loads of tables available, not to mention ambient lighting and fun music, it's a lovely location to tuck into three-course feasts and finger food spreads.
Bustling village pub Church Inn Llanishen is about to become your new favourite winter venue. Though the welcoming atmosphere is already enticing enough, foodies are about to come flocking for the festive menu. Think themed burgers, a turkey roast and mince pies galore.
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.
Owain Glyndwr is answering your foodie prayers this Christmas with a menu to end all others. Gather a group of mates to share an epic multi-course feast or book a buffet for bigger parties. Just add a few drinks and you've got yourself a fun and affordable celebration that any elf would be pleased with.
Grosvenor Casino Cardiff takes Christmas very seriously each year. And this time around, it's rustling up mega multi-course meals, like slow-braised beef brisket and roast dinners with all the trimmings. Even better, there are lots of bookable drinks packages up for grabs.
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.
Mowgli is home to the best Cardiff Christmas lunch with a twist. Dig into three festive courses, such as gunpowder chicken and Himalayan cheese toast, then quench your thirst by tipping back a glass of bubbles, and tuck into mains of two-tiered tiffin boxes filled with pot-luck curry. Expect all that in the enchanting dining room that comes to life with fairy lights and indoor trees.
A popular choice for office parties and nights out with friends, Walkabout is an Australian-inspired bar located right in the heart of the city. Though they may be best known for sports screenings and DJ sets, it's also a great choice for Christmas dinners.
Their festive set menu costs £22.99 for two courses, or £25.99 for three. This includes the likes of turkey nachos, themed meat or plant-based burgers and classic Christmas puddings.
Gassy's really is one of the best places to go for Christmas dinner in Cardiff. It brings in the big guns of fabulous festive fare, slinging out an eclectic range of eats, from hand-carved turkey accompanied by all the trimmings to a towering burger with a side of pigs in blankets.
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 cheese boards and mince pies galore. Pop over to see why this is a top spot for mates, dates, colleagues and family.
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.
If you're looking for a delicious Christmas meal to enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere, then Zerodegrees in the city centre has got what you need. Head on over to Westgate and tuck into their festive menu, which only costs £35 per person (and is ideal for up to 8 people). Here, you can dig into mouthwatering sharing platter of the season's finest.
Kick start with oven-baked camembert drizzled in rosemary truffle honey before digging into roast turkey with all the trimmings, or perhaps a beautifully cheesy margherita pizza. There's also espresso martini tiramisu or Christmas pudding ice cream to finish, with plenty of drinks packages up for grabs too.
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.
