Best Christmas Dinners In Leeds

• Location: 67 Boar Lane, LS1 6HW
• When: 19th November to 24th December 2025
• Price: three courses from £34.95, or £26.95 for two
• Why we recommend: this is one of the prettiest restaurants in the city, and their cocktail selection is excellent. Plus, we can't get enough of their hanging turkey kebabs

Found right in the heart of the city, The Botanist is cooking up a festive feast from just £26.95 per person in the leadup to Christmas. This stunning restaurant bar is filled with floral decor and rustic furniture, evoking the feel of a cosy cottage that's especially wholesome during the winter.

The set menu includes a hanging kebab filled with turkey and all the trimmings, as well as pan-fried seabass and mushroom bourguignon pie. Don't miss out on the festive cheesecake, and be sure to pair your meal with one of their many gin-based cocktails.

• Location: 31-33 East Parade, LS1 5PS
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses for £39.50
• Why we recommend: this sleek space makes for a stunning Christmas dinner, both for the eyes and the tastebuds, and we'd advise you to try the salted caramel brownie for dessert

Looking for Christmas lunch in Leeds city centre? With roasted turkey, grilled sea bass, slow-roasted pressed beef and more in stunning surrounds, head down to Blackhouse Grill on the Square. Finish it all off with a salted caramel brownie or warm cherry lattice pie with ice cream.

It's a pretty stylish space for festive dining as well, thanks to the gorgeous fairy lights and luscious greenery. Expect dimly lit surrounds, filled with plush leather booth seating, dark decor and wooden furniture.

• Location: Unit C, 34 Boar Lane, LS1 5DA
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses for £40
• Why we recommend: this is one of the city's prettiest eateries, thanks to the glowing lights and greenery, and their Indian street food menu makes a change from classic turkey dinners

A stunning space filled with fairy lights, hanging lanterns, entwined vines and whole trees, Mowgli is already an enchanting destination for dinner - let alone when you add in some festive cheer. Grab a rope swing seat for something truly Instagram-worthy, and you can even bring your dogs along.

Expect three courses of Indian street food on the cards, spanning gunpowder chicken, Himalayan cheese toast, two-tier tiffin boxes filled with curry, and desserts too, with a glass of prosecco or mocktail each to wash it down.

• Location: 1-3 Hunslet Road, LS10 1JQ
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses for £32
• Why we recommend: this is a great value set menu that doesn't skimp on flavour, and we love how festive and cosy the pub feels during the winter months

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 - especially when you want a Christmas Day dinner in Leeds too.

Their affordable three-course menu starts off with maple-roasted parsnip and spiced carrot soup or panko-coated camembert, before you get stuck into roasts or pan-roasted sea bass. Save room for dessert, because the spiced sticky toffee Christmas pudding is a real winner.

• Location: Yorkshire House, Greek Street, LS1 5SH
• When: from 17th November 2025
• Price: three courses from £40
• Why we recommend: for any cocktail fans out there, this place is serving some of the most theatrical ones in the city - and their international festive menu offers something unique as well

When in need of somewhere for a work Christmas meal in Leeds, consider The Alchemist. That's three courses for £40, such as panko pulled beef, crispy buttermilk turkey and loaded festive burgers, alongside extensive options for drinks packages.

Be sure to try out their seasonal cocktails too, from the Snowglobe to a Not Terry's Chocolate Oyster. Expect dark, sultry interiors featuring an industrial-style bar and booth seating, both here and at their sister site in Trinity.

• Location: Level 5 & 6, Trinity Centre, 70 Boar Lane, LS1 6HW
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses from £45
• Why we recommend: with festive fine dining, epic rooftop views and a heavy sprinkle of Christmas cheer, CrowdedHouse is hard to beat

Add a touch of class to this year's Christmas dinner under the renaissance-style murals of CrowdedHouse. Take your pick from the traditional turkey roast with all the trimmings or something more off-piste, like pan fried sea bream or cauliflower cheese pithivier.

For just £45 per person, you'll get three courses, packing in the likes of onion tart, pine cured salmon and Christmas pudding trifle either side of your main. For some extra festive sparkle, book a table on the heated rooftop to see the city lights in all their glimmering glory.

• Location: 229, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 3AP
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses from £24, or two from £20
• Why we recommend: this is a charming, cosy space that's perfect for group meals, and we definitely recommend trying out their Christmas-themed burgers

Been searching for 'pubs doing Christmas dinner near me' lately? Thanks to two or three-course set menus, festive bottomless brunches and beautiful holiday buffets, The Library leaves you spoilt for choice. This is a a relaxed pub filled with colourful decor and comfortable seating, perfect for laid-back meals with friends or family.

Expect seasonal twists on classic pub plates, from meat or plant-based festive burgers to Detroit-style pizzas topped with caramelised turkey bacon and melted brie. Saved room for some afters? There are indulgent Black Forest mini pancakes and gingerbread cookie dough to keep you satisfied.

• Location: Bishopgate Street, LS1 5DY
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses from £34.95
• Why we recommend: this is a great choice for larger parties, thanks to the option for private hire and their choice of buffet or set menus, and they pour a cracking pint too

One of the best places for a family Christmas dinner in Leeds city centre, The Scarborough Hotel not only dishes out heavenly roasts, but also party-perfect buffets. Sink into a cosy leather booth and sip refreshing pints from the bar, before indulging in spreads full of festive favourites.

Get stuck into the likes of shallot and camembert tart tatin, hand-craved turkey breast with all the trimmings and hearty nut roasts, before finishing on classic Christmas puddings. For something a little more exclusive, they've also got a private room which can seat up to 40 people.

• Location: The Old Post Office, 3 City Square, LS1 2AN
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses from £43
• Why we recommend: the decor here is truly gorgeous, and they've got a brilliant selection of cocktails to go with your three-course feasts

Wanting to book Christmas dinner? Restaurant Bar & Grill's seasonal set menu is to die for, delving out everything from piri piri chicken to a plant-based cottage pie or classic turkey dinners, with a choice between lunch for £43 or dinner for £55.

This pretty space makes for a lovely backdrop, featuring lots of golden decor, high ceilings and large windows letting in natural light. Need a cocktail to go with your meal? The Pineapple Boogie Down is a tropical favourite.

• Location: 8 Regent Street, Chapel Allerton, LS7 4PE
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses from £38
• Why we recommend: we all love to switch things up every now and then, and these Thai feasting menus offer a unique twist on the usual festive proceedings - and the striking interiors certainly help

If a gorgeous Thai meal is what you're after this Christmas, try out one of the three set menus from Sukhothai in Chapel Allerton. These range from £38 to £44 per person, including tasty bites like fresh prawn spring rolls, crispy pork belly stir fry, lemon and ginger cheesecake and so much more.

It's not just the food that's enticing here, as the interiors are beautiful too - think gorgeous floral displays hanging from the ceiling, golden statues and murals on the brick walls.

• Location: 14 Park Row, LS1 5HU
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses for £39, or two for £35
• Why we recommend: we think it's impossible not to have a good time at Slug and Lettuce, thanks to their cracking cocktail deals and quirky twists on classic dishes

Slug and Lettuce is ideal for enjoying a celebratory meal or booze-drenched work party, what with its foliage-adorned walls, neon signs and cocktail trees. They've got all sorts going on on the festive food front, from themed afternoon teas to bottomless brunches and buffets packed full of tasty bites.

Their sit-down meal starts from £35 per person, including the likes of baked camembert, chicken skewers and a festive cheeseboard burger - with a separate kids' menu available too. Of course, you can also make the most of their two-for-one cocktail offer every single day. Even if you're not near Park Row, you can check out the Boar Lane location instead.

• Location: 157 - 158 Lower Briggate, LS1 6LY
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses from £24, or two from £20
• Why we recommend: with prices starting from as little as £20, this is definitley one of the best picks for a cheap Christmas dinner in Leeds, and we love their innovative twists on festive flavours

Fronting two and three-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.

As well as classics like turkey with all the trimmings, they've got some inventive festive plates on the menu. We're talking Merry Crustmas pizzas topped with brie and red cabbage, alongside redcurrant tofu skewers and Fat Santa burgers loaded with caramelised turkey bacon.

• Location: 20 - 24 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 8LX
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses from £22, or two from £19
• Why we recommend: it's rare to find a Christmas dinner for under £20 these days, and The Merchant is offering just that - as well as a top choice of beer

A laid-back pub with cosy booth seating and a dedicated gaming area, The Merchant on Woodhouse Lane is a top choice for festive feasting. Grab a pint from the bar, and pair it with a two or three-course feast for as little as £19 per person - making it one of the most affordable Christmas dinners in Leeds pubs.

Tuck into festive burgers, both meat and plant-based, winter vegetable Wellingtons or a hearty turkey and ham hock pie. What's more, there's a candy cane roll for dessert.

• Location: Woodhouse Lane, LS2 3AX
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses from £24, or two from £20
• Why we recommend: the set menu is hugely affordable here and filled with quirky options - and how often do you get to say that you're eating on a boat?

Found inside a permanently anchored boat on Woodhouse Lane, this quirky pub is perfect for a fun festive feast. The Dry Dock in Leeds is cooking up a storm this Christmas, with two or three-course set menus available for both lunch and dinner.

This includes highlights of the Fat Santa burger, a Merry Crustmas pizza and hand-carved turkey with all the trimmings, and the gingerbread cookie dough is not to be missed. What's more, they're offering buffet spreads and festive bottomless brunches as well.

• Location: 1 Church Row, LS2 7HD
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses for £40, or two for £36
• Why we recommend: this historic pub creates a warm, homely feeling for the festive period, particularly when you've got a glass of mulled wine in hand

If you're on the hunt for the perfect Christmas dinner in 2025, 19th century boozer 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 £40.

Begin with brisket bon bons or roasted celeriac soup, before diving into plates of roast turkey wrapped in bacon, wild mushroom, butternut and sage risotto or spiced vegetable and spinach pie. Add on a glass of mulled wine for just £4.25, and be sue to try the creme brulee cheesecake too.

• Location: 53 Albion Street, LS1 5AA
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses from £35.95, or two from £28.95
• Why we recommend: we love that their meal begins with a sharing platter - perfect for getting into the festive spirit, and the interiors are a charming mix of elegant and quirky

Make your way to Albion Street to discover Cosy Club, a stylish restaurant bar that's ideal for festive fun. This cool space is decked out in retro wallpaper and quirky portraits, alongside elegant golden chandeliers and dark wooden tables.

Sink into their plush leather seats to enjoy a two or three-course feast, starting from only £28.95 per person. This begins with a sharing platter to start, featuring mushroom arancini, butterflied prawns and pigs in blankets, before you indulge in seasonal pies or herb-crumbed fillets of salmon.

• Location: Unit 32, The Springs, LS15 8ZB
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses from £40
• Why we recommend: if you're not such a fan of turkey, or just fancy something a little different for Christmas, this friendly Italian restaurant is putting a Mediterranean spin on things

For bigger group bookings come seasonal celebrations, look no further than Riva Blu Leeds, who know just how to treat your party. Expect multi-course menus of crowd-pleasing Italian fare, in a welcoming space fronting simple, contemporary decor and bold green leather seating.

Choose between lunch or dinner menus, both offering three sumptuous courses for £40 or £50, respectively. Expect everything from crispy truffle arancini to slow-cooked duck with vegetable caponata and mushroom gnocchi, followed by a warm chocolate fondant.

• Location: 2 Headingley Lane, LS6 2AS
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses from £24, or two from £20
• Why we recommend: whether it's for a casual meal or private hire event, this place knows how to host a cracking Christmas meal, and it's very affordable too

The Hyde Park Hotel in Headingley is a fantastic choice for a Christmas feast with friends, offering a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. This pub features cosy spaces and a heated beer garden, perfect for winter festivities. 

Indulge in two courses from £20 per person, or three from £24 and tuck into the likes of sticky hoisin chicken strips to start, followed by a Fat Santa Burger and Rudolph's redcurrant tofu skewers. Plus, the caramelised biscuit chouxnut is unbelievable.

• Location: 3 Albion Place, LS1 6JL
• When: November and December 2025
• Price: three courses for £41
• Why we recommend: this stylish restaurant bar offers some of the best cocktails to go with your Christmas meal, featuring unique concoctions like a Jerry's Biscoff Shake

The Lost & Found Leeds Club in the city centre or Greek Street offers a winter wonderland affair with their festive menu. We're talking three-course menus showcasing roast turkey breast, pan-fried seabass and a spinach, butternut squash and cranberry tart.

The venue features high ceilings and warm lighting, with a stunning indoor tree in the centre. And while you're tucking into your Black Forest panna cotta, be sure to peruse their excellent cocktail menu too - our favourite is the popcorn old fashioned.

• Location: Unit H28 The Light, 70-72 The Headrow, LS1 8EQ
• When: 11th November 2025 to 2nd January 2026
• Price: three courses for £45
• Why we recommend: Browns Brasserie & Bar nails the sophisticated vibe without being stuffy or overpriced, and their collection of Champagne is fantastic too

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 lunch in Leeds 2025.

Their seasonal menu features everything from duck liver parfait to maple and cinnamon-glazed pork belly and root vegetable nut roast, with the option to add on a glass of Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne for £11 extra. Plus, they're serving four courses for £100 on the big day itself.

• Location: Vicar Lane, Victoria Quarter, LS1 6BB
• When: 12th November 2025 to 4th January 2026
• Price: three courses for £60, or two for £55
• Why we recommend: The Ivy is a globally loved venue that knows how to pull out all the stops for Christmas - from the beautiful decor to the sophisticated seasonal menu

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.

Their premium menu comes with two or three courses, with mains ranging from turkey ballotine with all the trimmings to pan-fried seabass or a lentil and aubergine bake. And for dessert? There's classic Christmas pudding, or their legendary chocolate bombe.