Best Christmas Lunches In Canary Wharf

Thinking about skipping the kitchen fuss and heading out for Christmas dinner? While whipping up a festive feast at home is a time-honoured tradition, there's something extra special about donning your holiday best and letting someone else do the cooking. Thankfully, Canary Wharf is fully decked out for the yuletide season, with top chefs serving up a spread of delectable dishes that'll tickle everyone's fancy. From drunken dumplings and pan-fried sea bream to perfectly roasted potatoes, upgrade your holiday season with our top picks for best Canary Wharf Christmas dinner, which are sure to fill you with festive cheer. Mince pies at the ready.

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Last updated on 8th November 2024




Rocket, Canary Wharf

Spend a very merry Christmas Day at Rocket Canary Wharf, a sophisticated dining space fronting stunning views and designer decor with upmarket sophistication. Offering Christmas dinner and lunch menus, you'll get to choose two courses for £35 or three courses for £40, packed with mouthwatering dishes like baked amber cheese and Guinness rarebit, English wild venison haunch, and a decadent chocolate fondant with salted caramel sauce. Trust us, Christmas in Canary Wharf restaurants don't get any better than this.

Browns Brasserie & Bar West India Quay

Housed in a stunning 19th-century building, Browns Brasserie & Bar West India Quay offers a stylish and cosy escape overlooking London's Docklands as well as deliciously cheap Christmas dinners in Canary Wharf (and lunches). This Christmas Day, 2024, they're decking the halls with a delicious feast to remember. For £45 per person, you'll be treated to a merry spread that includes oak-smoked Atlantic salmon, maple and cinnamon-glazed pork belly with sage mash, braised blade of beef, as well as a Christmas pudding drenched in brandy butter.

Gun

Dreaming of a very festive family Christmas in Canary Wharf? Steeped in 250 years of history and offering breathtaking river views, Gun stands as one of London's finest riverside pubs. This Christmas, they're pulling out all the stops with a lavish set menu priced at £59. Indulge in a feast that starts with a sumptuous king prawn cocktail, followed by a perfectly cooked venison loin. For dessert, enjoy the luxurious Mont Blanc pavlova and Baron Bigod mille-feuille alongside a selection of cheeseboards and petit fours.

No.35 Mackenzie Walk

If you're dreaming of swapping your wrapping paper-strewn living room for a Christmas lunch by the water, look no further. Picture this: you're sitting in the swish surroundings of Nº35 Mackenzie Walk with all your nearest and dearest on 25th December. On your festive feast menu? Slow-braised Cumbrian ox cheek, roasted bronze turkey with all the trimmings, ham hock terrine, and a steamed ginger pudding to finish for just £45 per person. Does it get any better than this?

Bōkan

Fancy feasting on festive delights while taking in London's skyline from the 39th floor? Head straight to Bōkan to satisfy all your yuletide dreams. Upgrade your work Christmas party with sky-high celebrations at this swanky hotspot, complete with a six-course extravaganza priced at £99 per person. Expect treats like salmon tartare topped with caviar, venison with queens pear and ginger spice, as well as a truffle and blackcurrant sorbet that's sure to tantalise your tastebuds. Not feeling six courses? Don't fret; there's also a three-course option or a tasting menu with delights like dry-aged ribeye and grilled stone bass on offer.

The Henry Addington

Searching for the best Canary Wharf Christmas lunch packages? If your dream Christmas dinner features a 21-day-aged sirloin steak with béarnaise sauce, slow-cooked pork belly, chicken liver and brandy pâté, as well as a rich dark chocolate truffle torte, then The Henry Addington is calling your name. With its stunning riverside terrace and jaw-dropping Canary Wharf views, this charming pub is serving up a festive three-course meal for £38.95, packed with classic Christmas starters, mains, and desserts.

Pergola on The Wharf

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Pergola On The Wharf is bringing all the festive cheer to Crossrail Place with a three-course feast priced at just £49 per person, set against a backdrop of dazzling decorations, ideal for an office Christmas party. On the menu? Mouthwatering delights like a feather blade of beef with wholegrain mustard mash, buttered greens, and red wine gravy alongside duck rillette, winter spiced parsnip soup or salmon saltimbocca. To sweeten the deal, there's an array of tasty desserts on offer, like decadent chocolate hazelnut torte and sticky toffee pudding, all while you sip on endless glasses of prosecco.

The Sipping Room

Get your glam on for a festive night at The Sipping Room, the perfect little hideaway just a short walk from West India Quay station. Whether you're after a show-stopping set menu or planning to nibble and nosh with a large group while swapping holiday stories, their menus are sure to please. Think 12-hour braised ox cheek with truffle mash, roast Norfolk turkey with all the trimmings, and a baked vanilla cheesecake that'll have you swooning while you kick back in cosy igloos with riverside views and snuggle-worthy blankets.

The Alchemist London - Canary Wharf

Offering a yuletide dinner with a twist, The Alchemist Canary Wharf has you covered with its theatrical festive menu. Forget the usual dry turkey — here, you'll get to dive into a menu filled to the brim with delicacies like crispy sea bream, ribeye steak, and drunken dumplings, all finished off with a whiskey panna cotta topped with caramel brittle. And what's Christmas without a cheeky tipple? Sip on festive bellinis and cocktails like The Trifle, a mix of Aperol, jelly, and Advocaat cream foam, or the sparkly Baby It's Cold Outside, blending Tanqueray, elderflower, and a dash of shimmer.

Gallio

Gallio sure knows how to party, and when it comes to the yuletide season, they go all out with a top-notch Christmas lunch in Canary Wharf. Add a Mediterranean twist to your festive dinner with their set menus, offering meaty, vegan, vegetarian, and halal options that cater to every taste. For just £35 per person, you'll get to indulge in three courses of pure bliss — think lamb lahmacun, chicken and bejewelled pilaf, saffron seafood stew, and, to finish, Greek-style doughnuts topped with crumbled pistachios and honey. Drool.

Feels Like June

Feasts at Feels Like June are a must this season, with their all-day Christmas dining spread. From the 13th of November to the 25th of December, guests can indulge in a sumptuous three-course festive feast menu for just £52 per person. Expect a heartwarming dining experience brimming with seasonal flavours, starting with fresh artisanal sourdough bread.

Choose from a selection of enticing starters such as cod croquettes with nduja mayo, spiced pumpkin soup with coconut cream, or bresaola with charred pear and gorgonzola. For the main course, options include pumpkin and sage ravioli, stuffed turkey breast with roasted vegetables and cranberry sauce, or a tender slow-cooked beef rib served with creamy mashed potatoes. To finish, indulge in desserts like spiced blackberry and apple crumble with vegan custard, or a decadent pecan and walnut pie topped with maple whipped cream.