Best Christmas Dinner In Reading

'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 fancy five-course banquets at fine dining spots to turkey burger 'hoppy meals' in cosy pubs. After all, it's the most wonderful time of the year...

Best Christmas Dinners Reading Has To Offer For 2025

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Last updated on 5th November 2025




Cosy Club Reading

If you want to go all out this festive season, Cosy Club Reading is the place. Its 70s-inspired interiors sparkle under twinkling lights, making it the perfect setting for Christmas catch-ups.

Feast on their epic festive menu: think maple-glazed pigs in blankets, turkey and smoked ham hock pie with all the trimmings, and indulgent desserts like a salted chocolate torte. Add a round of festive spritzes or a warming mulled wine, and you've got a yuletide celebration that feels properly special.

TGI Fridays Reading

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TGI Fridays is the ultimate all-American destination for casual Christmas celebrations. The venue caters for shared Christmas parties and offers full hire for up to 200 guests.

The festive menu features indulgent treats such as the classic pecan pie and the impressive triple-stacked Jingle Bell Burger, made with a smashed beef patty, crispy buttermilk chicken fillet, melted Camembert, cranberry-chilli salsa, parsnip crisps, a sage and onion stuffing ball, and Fridays™ Legendary Glaze.

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@ Slug and Lettuce Reading Riverside on Various dates from Saturday 6th December 2025

If you're not sure where to book for your Christmas party in Reading, Slug and Lettuce Riverside 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. Or, if you fancy heading into the party district, Slug and lettuce Friar Street is welcoming you with floral decor and neon signs.

Market House

Cocktail bar and restaurant Market House is dishing out multi-course menus this Christmas. Get ready for starters such as jerk cauliflower, Sicilian caponata bites and ham hock terrine, followed by mains spanning braised featherblade beef, roast turkey, pearl barley and chestnut wellington and aubergine timbale.

These come served with crisp rosemary roast potatoes, seasoned winter greens, braised red cabbage, chantenay carrots and brussels sprouts. Desserts come to share; think salted caramel cheesecake and Belgian chocolate and Amaretto mousse.

The Botanist, Reading

With a menu that boasts pigs in blankets in a cranberry glaze, fried camembert bites, pan-fried salmon, and a turkey take on the famous hanging kebab, The Botanist is an affordable choice come the festive season. Choose between a two-course or three-course lunch from £26.95 per person, available all day, every day, and finish with desserts like the millionaire's brownie.

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@ The Boundary, Reading on Various dates from Saturday 6th December 2025

The Boundary in Reading is offering a seasonal spread with a two or three-course meal this December. From just £25, there's crispy brie wedges to start, then creative mains like Merry Crustmas pizzas and Fat Santa burgers. Finish with a steaming pud AKA a North Pole Pudding.