'Tis the season to be jolly, what with all of the merry meet-ups, mulled wine and, of course, seriously cracking grub. But if you've been tasked with organising this year's meal, 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 15th November 2023
If you're on the hunt for the best place to grab a cheap Christmas dinner in Reading, O'Neill's should be up there on your list. There are affordable two and three-course food feasts, featuring roast turkey pie full of carrots, parsnips and gravy, plus a beef burger in a brioche-style linseed bun.
One of Reading's most stylish boozers, The Narrowboat is welcoming you with open arms this Christmas. Settle into the festive-themed interiors and snuggle up by the fire to indulge in roast turkey with all the trimmings, pan-roasted trout or celeriac bourguignon.
For a laid-back Christmas meal with family, friends, or even coworkers, Zerodegrees Reading is the place. Think wood-fired pizza, beer-braised beef and a black lager tiramisu as part of a multi-course banquet from as little as £29.95.
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, surrounded by friends and family.
The Boundary in Reading is offering a seasonal spread with a two or three-course meal this December. From just £22.50, there's halloumi fries to start, then creative mains like Merry Crustmas pizzas and Fat Santa burgers. Finish with a steaming pud AKA a Mistletoe Mess.
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 a nut roast plus hand-carved turkey breast with Cumberland pigs in blankets.
One of Reading's best restaurants for Christmas dinner, BrewDog is not to be missed. With finger food buffets, turkey burger 'hoppy meals' and even three-course extravaganzas, this city centre hangout is ready to feed the masses.
For this year's special celebration, All Bar One is offering tasty three-course dinners, including a lip-smacking turkey paupiette and a veg roast. If there's 10 or more of you, you can also opt for their top-notch buffet spreads.
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 buffets, themed burgers and tasty cocktails.
Browns Brasserie & Bar's Christmas Day menu is pulling out all the stops this year. To ensure you celebrate in true festive style, the city centre restaurant will be dishing out five-course banquets that include pudding and mince pies, plus plenty of chilled fizz to wash it all down.
Whether you're more central or in the south of the city, Grosvenor Casino Reading has the Christmas dinner for you. Not only is it dishing up turkey roasts, slow-braised brisket or salmon, but also a leek and mushroom pie.
Known for being a mouthwatering all-you-can-eat global buffet on Reading's Friar Street, COSMO is also dishing up a seriously tempting Christmas dinner. Expect traditional roast turkey covered in a honey caramel sauce, paired with all the best trimmings, including yorkies.
