If you’re a Clarendon guest staying in London over the festive period you might not feel like making your own Christmas lunch. Instead, perhaps you fancy getting pampered and spoilt on Christmas Day instead. Have no fear! We’ve gathered the best places in London for Christmas dinner, whether it’s traditional with all the trimmings or something more exotic. Remember you’ll have to check with each restaurant and make a booking as demand will be high!
Those who feel like a traditional Christmas lunch, but don’t want to make it themselves should head to South Place on Liverpool Street. The British themed restaurant is open on Christmas Day and offers a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Feel festive and full of the joys of the season. Check out the festive scrumptious menu in surroundings not far from Shoreditch www.southplacehotel.com/festive
If you like something spicy then why not head to the Cinnamon Club in SW1? An Indian themed restaurant you can get delicious spiced dishes and ensure your taste buds are tingling. If you don’t fancy Christmas then the restaurant is also taking bookings for New Year. Find out more here www.cinnamonclub.com
For Eastern flavours head to The Buddha Bar in Knightsbridge. It’s renowned for its oriental cuisine and it is ideal for those who perhaps want to celebrate their own culture on Christmas day when the rest of the country comes to a stand-still. It’s also possibly one of the most elegant places you can eat this Christmas. Find out how to book online buddhabarlondon.com
Over at L’Italiano in Waterloo they are offering a four course luxury Italian buffet with live entertainment. A great way to get yourself into the party spirit, and not have to lift a finger in the kitchen. Make your booking online here.
For meat lovers then Gillray’s Steakhouse and Bar is the place to be. The restaurant is part of London’s Marriott Hotel County Hall near to Westminster Bridge and you can satisfy your appetite with plenty of delicious steaks and grills to choose from. With beautiful views from the South Bank you can enjoy Christmas while looking at some of London’s famous landmarks from Westminster Palace to St Paul’s Cathedral gillrays.com
Christmas is a time to indulge but not every Christmas dinner looks the same. For those staying in a Clarendon apartment you can choose to cook yourself Christmas dinner in your kitchen. But for those who might want to see what the capital has to offer on this holiday of holidays try one of these restaurants, each of which is open on Christmas Day.