'Tis the season to be jolly, what with all of the fabulously festive fiestas, lashings of booze and, of course, seriously cracking grub. But if you've been tasked with organising this year's get-together, just where do you start? To help you out, we've created a list of the best restaurants for Christmas dinner in Reading, from bougie five-course banquets to turkey burger 'hoppy meals'. After all, it's the most wonderful time of the year...
Last updated on 3rd January 2023
If you're not sure where to book for your Christmas party in Reading, Slug and Lettuce is always a winner. Bringing the yuletide cheer by the bucketload, these guys are determined to make it a season to remember with festive afternoon teas, themed burgers and tasty cocktails.
For a laidback Christmas meal with family, friends, or even coworkers, this Reading bar and restaurant is the place. Think fresh beers, wood-fired pizza and live DJs, with a choice of buffet spreads or multi-course meals from as little as £21.95.
Trendy watering hole Oakford Social Club is more than just a raucous bar, it's also one of the best places in Reading for a Christmas party. The kitchen slings out elevated pub grub, including crispy pork belly and pumpkin and beetroot tartlets.
For this year's special celebration, All Bar One is offering tasty three-course dinners, including a lip-smacking turkey paupiette and a candied veg roast. If there's 10 or more of you, you can also opt for their top-notch buffet spreads.
One of Reading's best restaurants for Christmas dinner, BrewDog is not one to be missed. With finger food buffets, festive pizzas, turkey burger 'hoppy meals' and even three-course extravaganzas, this city centre hangout is ready to feed the masses.
If you're on the hunt for the best place to grab Christmas dinner in Reading, O'Neill's should be up there on your list. Offering you affordable two and three-course foodie feasts, you can indulge in roast turkey with all the trimmings, plus a delish veggie and walnut wellington.
For Christmas Day dinner in Reading? It's gotta be Browns Brasserie & Bar. To ensure you celebrate in true festive style, the city centre restaurant will be dishing out five-course banquets that include Christmas pudding and mince pies, plus plenty of chilled fizz to wash it all down.
With a menu that boasts honey-baked goat's cheese, baked salmon, and a turkey take on the famous hanging kebab, The Botanist is an affordable choice come the festive season. Choose between a 2-course lunch (£27.95) or 3-course meal (£34.95) available all day every day, and finished with desserts like the Advocaat Christmisu.
Pulling out all of the stops this December, Three Guineas is a cool and cosy boozer in the heart of the city. Tantalise your festive tastebuds with cracking Crimbo classics then toast to the jolly season with a glass of bubbles.
