Ah, Christmas – it really is the most wonderful time of the year. Not just because we get to douse ourselves in holiday cheer and catch up with our families, but also because ‘tis the season to quite literally stuff our faces. Whether it’s a pub roast by a roaring fire or a bougie buffet at a decadent restaurant, this city is packed with places offering all kinds of festive feasts. If you’re in charge of organising this year’s do, then check out our list of Christmas dinners in Leeds.
Last updated on 3rd January 2023
For braised beef, roasted turkey, grilled seabream and more in stunning surrounds, head down to Blackhouse Grill on the Square in Leeds for your Christmas dinner. Finish it all off with a traditional chocolate brownie or apple plum crumble.
When in need of somewhere for work Christmas meal in Leeds, consider The Alchemist. That's three courses for £32, such as prawn bloody mary brioche or buttermilk turkey with coleslaw, apricot-sausage stuffing, seasoned fries and truffle gravy, alongside extensive options for drinks packages.
The Browns festive menu delivers year on year; these guys really know how to do a merry meal right. Whether you're popping by for a yuletide-themed drink or fancy a full-on feast, this is fab spot for Christmas Day in Leeds.
Full of hidden nooks to hunker down in, Beck & Call is the cosy boozer within the suburbs of North Leeds that puts on one hell of a Christmas dinner. From roast turkey with all the trimmings and warming beef Bourguignon to a big buffet menu, the traditional festivities will leave you happy.
Whether you fancy a themed bottomless brunch, an evening party packed with free-flowing booze, or a huge spread of feasting bites - think rosemary brie wedges and mini burgers accompanied by cranberry mayo - Manahatta has the booking for you.
The Adelphi will be serving up a delicious variety of sumptuous roasts this winter season. Expect plates piled high with succulent cuts of meat, crispy spuds, luscious gravy and lots of veggies. Boasting Christmas decor and toasty fireplaces, it's a top-tier shout.
Thanks to festive burgers, cracking chicken wings and beaut holiday buffets, The Library leaves you spoilt for choice. Saved room for some pud? There are indulgent donut stacks and carmelised orange cheesecake to keep you satiated.
Fronting 2 and 3-course set menus and Christmas buffet spreads, Bower's Tap Leeds delivers on all fronts. Whether you're looking for a dinner feast alongside your nearest and dearest or to have a pal-packed boozy bash, you can't go wrong with this cosy spot.
After Christmas Day dinner in Leeds? To make yours an Italian affair, Veeno is your best bet. There are themed afternoon teas, including scrumptious panettone, alongside three-course set menus of authentic festive favourites.
Slug and Lettuce is an ideal location to enjoy a celebratory meal or booze-drenched work party, what with its foliage-adorned walls, neon signs and cocktail trees. Not in the mood for dinner? Then opt for a brunch or a yuletide-themed afternoon tea.
Pork and cranberry sausage rolls? Roasted camembert? Sliders overflowing with cranberry sauce? Check, check and - you guessed it - check. When Water Lane Boathouse puts on a great big Christmas dinner spread for £19.95, you can be sure it'll be one of the best in Leeds.
One of the best places for Christmas dinner in Leeds city centre, The Scarbrough Hotel not only dishes out heavenly roasts, but also party-perfect buffets. The spread will be finger food galore, with toad in the hole bites, creamy goat's cheese and spinach croquettes to boot.
The Lost & Found Leeds Club offers a winter wonderland affair, featuring their Lost In Christmas menu. We're talking three-course menus for £34.95 showcasing roast turkey breast, smoked salmon tartare, and baked cauliflower cheese rarebit, alongside a canape menu or brunch.
The best Christmas dinner in Leeds this 2022? Banyan gets brownie points for portion sizes, affordability and the fact they have brilliant bottomless brunches to boot. Get yourself down here for a fun vibe and cocktails to accompany your meal. Their burger has a cranberry mayo to die for.
For bigger group bookings come seasonal celebrations, look no further than Piccolo Leeds, who know just how to treat your party. Expect multi-course menus of crowd-pleasing Italian fare - think calamari, pan-fried sea bass and chocolate fondant.
Restaurant Bar & Grill's seasonal menu is available right up until the New Year, delving out everything from tikka chicken skewers to crispy duck rolls and oven-roasted turkey served alongside all the trimmings. Plus, there's traditional pud with brandy sauce for dessert.
The Cross Keys will really get you in the festive spirit, thanks to their crackling log fire, ample selection of Champagne and award-winning roasts. Whether you're celebrating with colleagues, pals or family, you'll have a wonderful pub Christmas dinner in Holbeck.
The Ivy is a beautiful place for your get-together with friends or family, as it has vibrant botanical décor, plush velvet seats and pretty plates of seasonal favourites. There's also a vast range of Christmas cocktails up for grabs, so you know you'll be swilling your grub down with the very best themed drinks.
If you're on the hunt for the perfect Christmas dinner in 2022, The Lamb and Flag caters to all tastes. With an inviting dining room of exposed brick walls as your backdrop, you can tuck into a magnificent sit-down meal, complete with three courses for £34.95.
If you fancy a bit more of a sophisticated celebration, pop over to Angelica, a gorgeous rooftop restaurant where the bar is framed by flowers. You and your party will get to fill up on a Christmas feast accompanied by all the trimmings, then wash it down with a few cocktails.
