Best Christmas Dinners In Bristol

• Location: 38 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1RE
• When: November to January
• Price: three courses for £45 per person
• Why we recommend: we think this restaurant is perfect for those looking to pair tradition with a touch of sophistication this Christmas. The menu is designed for everyone at the table, with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options that don't feel like an afterthought

Bringing holiday cheer by the bucketload, Browns Brasserie & Bar on Queen's Road is the perfect place to enjoy a celebratory get-together with loved ones. Pop in during the build-up or mosey by on the big day, and you'll get to feast on Christmas and Boxing Day menus, as well as festive afternoon teas.

Expect classic Christmas flavours with a refined twist; from oak-smoked salmon with orange-braised cranberries and grilled goat's cheese with maple figs to indulgent duck liver parfait and a silky roasted butternut squash soup. For mains, you can't go wrong with their classic roast turkey with all the trimmings, but there are plenty of tempting alternatives like maple and cinnamon-glazed pork belly, braised blade of beef, or the elegant pan-seared rainbow trout with cauliflower velouté. Desserts are just as decadent, featuring everything from Christmas pudding with brandy butter to a rich dark chocolate torte with blackcurrant sorbet.

• Location: 53 Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5BA
• When: November- January
• Price: three courses from £35 per person for lunch, £39 for dinner
• Why we recommend: we love Zero Degrees for its delicious drinks, and its Christmas dinner is a stand-out too, especially when they're cooking meats in their signature lager. Known for its award-winning pizzas and house-brewed beers, it's a brilliant spot for mates, work parties, or anyone who prefers something a little less formal

Located on Colston Street, Zerodegrees is a Grade II listed converted tram shed that knows how to throw a party. You'll find comfy armchairs, a pool table and a well-stocked bar here, as well as multiple private dining spaces. 

Their festive feasting menu starts from £35 per person for lunch, or £39 each for dinner, and includes the likes of a ham hock Caesar salad to start, topped with parmesan shavings, followed by a traditional roast turkey, or braised beef, slow-cooked in the restaurant's signature black larger. Sounds like a treat to us. 

• Location: The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB
• When: December
• Price: three courses for £55 per person
• Why we recommend: we think that Riverstation is the perfect pick for those after a Christmas celebration that feels a little more refined, with a classy festive dining with knockout views and a seriously impressive menu

Riverstation Bristol's Christmas menu is worth getting stuck into this festive period. Christmas by the harbour? Yes, please. Think twinkling lights, waterfront views, and a three-course Christmas menu that's as elegant as it is indulgent.

Kick things off with starters like Sichuan-cured Loch Duart salmon or spiced squash and coconut velouté, before moving on to mains such as 28-day aged Aberdeen Angus filet, stuffed turkey breast, or a gorgeous heritage beetroot tarte tatin for the plant-based partygoers. Of course, there's plenty of festive extras such as pigs in blankets and dirty cauliflower cheese, plus puddings like blood orange posset or dark chocolate mousse with macerated cherries to finish things off. Pair your feast with mulled cider, Prosecco, or one of their handcrafted seasonal cocktails, then soak in the harbour views as you toast to the season.

• Location: 31 Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1HT
• When: November - January
• Price: two courses from £28.95 per person or three from £32.95
• Why we recommend: if you're looking for festive dining that's as stylish as it is satisfying, Cosy Club delivers. Expect bold seasonal flavours, creative cocktails, and just the right amount of sparkle, ideal for intimate dinners or a work Christmas dinner in Bristol 

Featuring a festive menu from November to the beginning of January, The Cosy Club are coming in hot with holiday eats. Their pigs in blankets are bathed in mulled wine cider and paired with a wholegrain mustard glaze. Sounds sublime. For mains, you can't go wrong with their signature Cosy Christmas Pie: a rich, golden pie packed with roast turkey, smoked ham hock, and all the trimmings.

There's also York House roasted pork belly with confit garlic mash, herb-crumbed fillet of salmon with dauphinoise potatoes, or a vibrant maple roasted squash dish for plant-based diners. To finish, dessert lovers are spoilt for choice: from a boozy classic Christmas pudding with brandy custard to lemon and raspberry parfait, amaretto tiramisu, or a dark chocolate mousse with clotted cream ice cream.

• Location: Lower Langford, Bristol, BS40 5BL
• When: November - January
• Price: two courses for £38 per person, three for £48
• Why we recommend: when we're looking for a Christmas dinner, the first thing that springs to mind is a cosy pub, and The Langford Inn certainly delivers on that front, with a splash of countryside charm

Lower Langford pub The Langford Inn is the perfect place to have your Christmas dinner in a village setting, just moments from the edge of the Mendips. Looking forward to tucking into two courses for £38 or three for £48, including everything from duck liver mousse and gin-cured Chalk Stream trout to ox cheek wellington and free-range turkey ballotine.

As for dessert? Valrhona dark chocolate delice with clementine and brandy snaps, a vegan winter spiced rice pudding with toffee apple compote and hazelnut crumble. Cheese lovers can opt for Oxford blue and Tunworth Camembert with quince jelly and pickled walnuts.

• Location: 16 Church Road, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4DT
• When: November - January
• Price: two courses for £36 per person, or three for £45
• Why we recommend: at The Bowl Inn, we have our heart set on hearty seasonal dishes, and can't get enough of the sticky figgy pudding for dessert, drizzled in a delightful amount of rum butterscotch sauce 

The Bowl Inn is a north Bristol favourite and a charming location for your Christmas dinner, set in a historical location dating back to the 12th century in the village of Almondsbury. Christmas is a traditional affair too, with festive menus priced at £36 for two courses and £45 for three. 

On the cards? Cropwell Bishop Stilton, date and walnut croquettes, ox cheek Wellington, roast turkey with all the trimmings, Valrhona chocolate mousse cake and more. 

• Location: Canon's Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5UH
• When: November - January
• Price: two courses from £21.95 per person
• Why we recommend: if your perfect Christmas celebration involves pizza, pints, and a lot of laughter, The Bristol Stable is the place to be. This lively harbourside spot has a knack for turning festive feasting into a full-on party, with menus designed for sharing

With twinkling lights and festive crackers, The Stable is showcasing a cheap Christmas dinner in Bristol. For £21.95 per head, you can tuck into doughy delights topped with cranberry sauce, turkey and the like, alongside mini brownie bites. Their two-course menu is packed with seasonal favourites, from pigs in blankets piled high on tater tots with gravy to their legendary Festive Full Monty pizza, loaded with roast turkey, cider pork stuffing, crispy bacon, and even chicken crackling, all finished with a drizzle of gravy.

And if you're a vegetarian? The We Brie Kings pizza brings West Country brie, roasted squash, and cranberries together in a gloriously gooey combination, while plant-based diners can dig into the Xmas Day I'm Truffling pizza with garlic mushrooms, truffle oil, and root vegetable crisps.

• Location: Lower Guinea Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6TJ
• When: November - January
• Price: two courses for £37 per person or three for £47
• Why we recommend: The Ostrich is perfect for a Christmas celebration that balances festive indulgence with refined British flair. With seasonal dishes, elegant cocktails, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, it ticks all our boxes 

For Christmas dinner on Bristol Harbourside? Check out The Ostrich right on Bathurst Basin, which has two courses for £37 and three for £47.

This cosy spot is making sure you can get your fix of roast English turkey with pork and chestnut stuffing, pigs in blankets, duck fat roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and proper gravy. Alternatively, indulge in a slow-cooked blade of beef in a rich bourguignon sauce, a vegan beetroot Wellington with mulled wine gravy, or sea bass with saffron risotto, roasted fennel, and caper butter.

• Location: St Paul's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1LX
• When: December
• Price: from £20 per person 
• Why we recommend: Racks Bar & Kitchen nails that cosy-meets-celebratory vibe, making it one of the best spots for a Christmas do with character - plus, who doesn't love a Ski Lodge party?

Not able to fly out to the Alps this winter? You can still enjoy holiday vibes with an après ski lodge-themed pop-up at Racks Bar & Restaurant, complete with shot bars and foodie fiestas. Whether you're planning an intimate dinner for two or a full-on party for 150, Racks Bar & Kitchen has you covered with delicious three-course menus, exclusive festive cocktails, and a buzzing atmosphere that keeps the celebrations going late into the night. 

From casual tables to private hire of the Ski Lodge and Après Bar, it's the ultimate destination for office parties, friendly get-togethers, or a big Bristol bash. Our favourite dish? Carrot and orange soup with yuzu oil, or the slow-cooked Herefordshire blade of beef with confit shallots. 

• Location: Explore Lane, Bristol, BS1 5TY
• When: November and December
• Price: two courses for £35 per person, or three for £39
• Why we recommend: we think that Slug & Lettuce Harbourside is perfect if you want your Christmas do to be lively, a little cheeky, and fuelled by cocktails. It's a great spot for big groups looking to turn a sit-down dinner into a proper party

Alongside the usual fare, The Slug and Lettuce in Harbourside offers seasonal scran from dinner to dessert. Plus, you can also celebrate in style with an extravagant cocktail tree or try one of the venue's holiday-inspired bottomless brunches. Not around Harbourside? Check out the city centre location instead. 

Their two or three-course festive set menu (from £35 each) is stacked with seasonal crowd-pleasers, from sticky chicken skewers and crispy duck gyoza to the Festive Cheeseboard Burger loaded with Brie, Stilton™ and Monterey Jack. Of course, no Christmas party is complete without a tipple (or two), so ask about their festive cocktails or upgrade with a glass of fizz to really sleigh the season.

• Location: 86-90 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8BN
• When: November - January
• Price: bottomless brunch £39 per person or two or three courses from £25 per person
• Why we recommend: we think that The Cider Press is your go-to for a Christmas party that leans into fun, flavour, and festive vibes. With indulgent burgers, stone-baked pizzas, seasonal cocktails, and sharing spreads for big groups, it's perfect for mates' nights and office dos

Nothing says Christmas like a delicious festive meal. From mid-November, The Cider Press's award-winning bottomless brunch gets a festive glow-up with special dishes like the Fat Santa and Elvishly Good burgers, plus the Merry Crustmas pizza. Wash it all down with cheeky seasonal cocktails like the Rum Actually or Mean One Margarita - all included in two hours of festive fun.

If you're after a full-on feast, tuck into their Christmas set menu, featuring crispy chicken strips, mushroom arancini, or brie wedges to start, followed by hearty mains like the Crimbo Clucker chicken, or veggie-friendly Rudolph's Redcurrant tofu skewers. Finish things off with sweet treats like Black Forest mini pancakes, gingerbread cookie cough, or the caramelised biscuit chouxnut (yes, it's as indulgent as it sounds).

• Location: 35 Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1HT
• When: November - December
• Price: feasting menu for £40 per person 
• Why we recommend: we adore the decor at Mowgli as it makes the most of twinkling lights all year round. Plus, where else can you enjoy a festive dinner while sitting on a swing? From fiery curries to tempting desserts, there's something for everyone, and it's a great spot for families

Situated on Corn Street, Mowgli is a stunning Indian restaurant created by celebrity chef Nisha Katona. It's a gorgeous spot for festive dining, decked out in golden fairy lights, indoor trees and hanging rope swing seats, with a menu inspired by Indian street food markets.

Their four-course Christmas menu costs just £40 per person, including a glass of prosecco or a bottle of beer each. Tuck into gunpowder chicken, two-tier tiffin boxes, Himalayan cheese toast and more, finishing on an indulgent chocolate brownie.

• Location: 15 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1HB
• When: November and December
• Price: from £24 per person
• Why we recommend: we think that The Square Club is ideal if you want a Christmas party that rolls straight from dinner into a proper night out, with DJs, cocktails, and a buzzing Clifton crowd to keep the festive vibes going until late

Looking for the best Christmas dinner in Bristol? The Square Club is a hot contender, with an award-winning restaurant that rustles up a trio of courses, including mouthwatering roasts with all the trimmings. Dig in from their secret heated garden with a cocktail to hand. As well as artisan cocktails, you can expect DJs and dancing until 1am on Thursdays to Saturdays.

Start the night with fizz in their intimate members' bar, settle in for a decadent Christmas dinner, then head back to the bar for late-night tipples and tunes. Drinks packages are available to make things extra special, from winter citrus bellinis to buckets of prosecco or even a full-on Moët & Chandon champagne reception.

If you're after a proper pub Christmas without the fuss, The Old Post Office has you covered. This Fishponds favourite nails that laid-back vibe with hearty festive plates and all the drinks you love. Think turkey with all the trimmings, pigs in blankets, and enough gravy to keep everyone happy. Wash it down with a winter pint, mulled wine, or fizz for the table – they've got options for every kind of celebration.

• Location: 85 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QS
• When: November and December
• Price: three courses for £41 per person 
• Why we recommend: we love The Lost & Found for its magical, otherworldly vibe. It's the perfect spot to escape the ordinary and make your Christmas celebration feel extra special with a cocktail in hand 

Whether you just can't wait to tuck into a three-course feast or you're getting ready to feed an army, The Lost & Found on Queen's Road caters to all. Here, you'll find sumptuous roast dinners, indulgent desserts and festive canapés aplenty. Nestled on Clifton Triangle, this stunning bar is known for its Victorian grandeur and enchanting cocktails, and its three-course Christmas feast (£41 per person) is no exception. 

Kick off with indulgent starters like oak-smoked salmon with lemon sour cream, before moving on to the full Christmas spread with roast turkey, pigs in blankets, stuffing, and thyme-roasted potatoes. Round it all off with a sweet finale, from black forest panna cotta and burnt Basque cheesecake to a classic warm Christmas pudding with hot brandy sauce.

Slug & Lettuce Bristol City Centre is a top choice for Christmas dinner thanks to its stylish setting, festive atmosphere, and versatile dining. Located in the heart of the city, this vibrant venue offers everything from seasonal set menus to glittering cocktails and sharing platters. Whether you're planning a relaxed catch-up or a full-blown office party, the Insta-ready interiors, lively vibe, and effortless booking process make it ideal for celebrating in style. Plus, their Festive Bottomless Brunch and themed events add extra sparkle to the season, making it a go-to for memorable Christmas gatherings.

• Location: Boyce's Avenue, Clifton, Clifton Village, Bristol BS8 4AA
• When: November and December
• Price: three courses for £33 per person 
• Why we recommend: The Albion is one of Clifton's most charming gastropubs, and its warm, wood-panelled interiors make it the perfect spot for a cosy catch-up or an office Christmas do. The menu is proper seasonal comfort food, and it's great value too, especially with that three-course feast at £33 each

Nothing says cosy pub Christmas dinner quite like The Albion. Head over to the Clifton favourite to devour a multi-course meal, in either the rustic-chic pub on the ground floor or the private dining area upstairs, then enjoy an after-dinner drink by the roaring fire.

Starters include comforting classics like spiced parsnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup with apple crisps, mushroom and truffle pâté on toasted sourdough, or even braised pork belly bites with beer and soy glaze if you're feeling indulgent. For mains, tuck into a roast turkey crown with all the trimmings, a vibrant beetroot and swede tart with port and onion jus for plant-based diners. Finish on a high with a Christmas pudding and brandy cream, or a British cheese selection (because cheese is basically compulsory at Christmas).

• Location: Colston Tower, Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 4XE
• When: December
• Price: three courses for £30 per person 
• Why we recommend: we feel that Bambalan is perfect if you want your Christmas do to feel like a proper party - sharing plates, rooftop views, and a menu that brings everyone together

With a winter terrace and a Mediterranean take on Christmas, Bambalan is an ideal location for a holiday shindig. With magnificent mezze, buffet banquets, a capacity of up to 400 people and a DJ booth, you're in for one hell of a night. Perched above the city with panoramic views, Bambalan is serving up a sharing-style festive feast that's perfect for big groups and lively celebrations.

Start with boards of rosemary garlic focaccia, house hummus, and fried cauliflower with rose harissa, before tucking into mains like crisp pork belly with romesco, roast chicken supreme with confit croquette and puy lentils, or a vibrant wood-roasted delica pumpkin with chana dahl for the veggies and vegans. It's all served with rosemary garlic potatoes (of course) and rounded off with desserts like dark chocolate delice, pistachio carrot cake, or a zesty passionfruit cheesecake.