There's nothing quite like Christmas dinner. In fact, we would argue that festive fare is the ultimate comfort food. Picture steaming hot plates of succulent roast turkey, fluffy potatoes (with just the right amount of crunch), moreish pigs in blankets and buckets of gravy... is there anything better? To enjoy all of this, alongside a few quirky re-inventions of the classic meal, check out our guide to the best Christmas dinner in Leicester this 2025.
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Last updated on 28th October 2025
Book yourself in for Christmas a cheap Christmas lunch in Leicester at The Italian Greyhound, where you'll be met with a tasty set menu - two courses for £26.99 or three for £34.95. From hand-carved turkey to grilled beef fillet medallions and tender lamb shank, there are plenty of delicious dishes to warm your cockles this winter.
After Christmas dinner in Leicester city centre? Thanks to a three-course Indian street food menu that kicks off with a glass of bubbles or bottle of beer each too, Mowgli is a great shout for a unique take on festivities. Expect the usual stunning space filled with fairy lights, swing seating and even whole trees, alongside food spanning everything from the restaurant's famous yoghurt chat bombs to two-tiered tiffin boxes of pot-luck curry and more.
@ Walkabout Leicester on Various dates from Wednesday 17th December 2025
An Australian-inspired sports bar on Belvoir Street in the city centre, Walkabout is a top choice for festive feasting thanks to its affordable prices and laid-back vibes. It may be best known for its beer towers and cocktails, but you can also enjoy a mouthwatering Christmas meal here.
They're serving up two courses for £19 or £22. Tuck into everything from hand-carved turkey with all the trimmings to festive plant-based burgers, followed by a tasty desserts.
A relaxed but stylish space in the city centre, Cosy Club is a top spot for festive feasting. This former knitwear factory features traditional interiors like exposed brickwork and rustic wooden furniture, with some modern, colourful touches too.
Book a table for your group, or opt for their private space The Loom Room, which can seat up to 32 guests. Indulge in a two or three-course Christmas menu from just £28.95, including the likes of herb-crumbed salmon fillets, turkey and ham hock pies or maple roasted squash - followed by classic Christmas puddings.
From festive buffet menus to Christmas party packages, O'Neill's is a fantastic watering hole this season. The Leicester hotspot has everything from pigs in blankets and beer-battered mushrooms to a themed burger with a Yorkshire pudding, and hand-carved turkey with all the trimmings.
@ Soar Point, Leicester on Various dates from Wednesday 17th December 2025
Fronting hand-carved turkey, plant-based burgers, and a killer carmelised orange cheesecake, Soar Point has some of the best Christmas dinner bookings in 2025. Cuddle up in this pub as you feast on 2 or 3-course menus, alongside various drink packages.
The best Christmas lunch in Leicester city centre? Queen of Bradgate is keeping things cosy with hot mulled cider, wine and boozy hot chocolate from the bar. As for bites to eat? From the 28th of November through to the 24th of December, you can tuck into three glorious courses for £32.95.
