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Christmas dinner in Newcastle and beyond: 22 places you’ll want to book and stay
Christmas dinner in Newcastle upon Tyne and beyond is best enjoyed the easy way, sitting down to a proper feast you didn’t have to prep, cook or wash up after.
If the thought of peeling a mountain of spuds and facing the washing-up fills you with dread, let a professional chef take the strain instead. From 1920s glamour and sleek Quayside luxury to a traditional Northumbrian pub lunch and a five-course feast overlooking York’s historic city walls, these are the places serving Christmas Day lunch across the North East and beyond.
Whether you fancy keeping things close to home or making a proper occasion of it, just don’t leave it too late, the best tables are snapped up quickly.
THE CHRISTMAS DINNER NEWCASTLE CAN’T STOP TALKING ABOUT
Siren at Hotel Gotham
Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6QE
Price: 5 courses, £155 per person
Step into 1920s Manhattan glamour for the big day at Hotel Gotham, where a glass of its own prosecco and snacks kick things off before a five-course feast featuring butternut squash tatin and roasted cod fillet with champagne sauce.
Dakota Newcastle
112 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DX
Price: 3 courses, £165 per person
For a sleek Christmas celebration overlooking the Quayside, Dakota’s Bar and Grill is serving a festive menu with dishes including wild mushroom soup, Cumbrian turkey breast and traditional Christmas pudding.
Want to book? Enquire here.
Côte Newcastle
120 – 122 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AF
Price: 5 courses and a glass of fizz, £94.95 per person
Give Christmas Day a French twist at Côte, where a five-course feast brings together sautéed scallops, golden curried hake and a mulled wine trifle, with a cheese plate to finish.
Hotel du Vin and Bistro
Allan House, City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2BE
Price: Adults £144.95, children aged 5–11 £74.95, under-5s go free
Christmas Day lunch is all about indulgence at Hotel du Vin, where a four-course menu includes game and prune terrine, fillet of beef and classic sherry trifle, with Champagne on arrival.
Gaucho Newcastle
6 Market Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6JF
Price: 3 courses, £125 per person
Fancy trading the traditional turkey for something a little different? Gaucho is bringing its signature Argentinian steakhouse flair to Christmas Day, with premium cuts of beef, festive sides and an indulgent menu for meat lovers.
Jungli
3–5 Hood Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6JQ
Price: £79 per person, with an optional wine pairing for an additional £20
Craving something warmer and spicier? Jungli brings a vibrant Indian-inspired menu to Christmas Day, featuring kadhai scallops, a trio of lamb and roast with bone marrow gravy, followed by Christmas pudding and brandy custard.
Royal Station Hotel
Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DH
Price: Adults £89.50, children aged 3–12 £40.50, under-2s go free
The Royal Station Hotel opens its grand Victorian dining rooms for a four-course Christmas lunch, with a glass on arrival and a traditional festive menu for the whole family.
THE STANDOUT CHRISTMAS DINNER SUNDERLAND IS SERVING THIS YEAR
Antico Restaurant
Roker Terrace, Sunderland SR6 9ND
Price: Adults £95, children £45
An Italian take on Christmas Day, Antico’s seafront restaurant is a lovely alternative to the traditional festive roast. This year’s menu features prawn cocktail, feather blade of beef with peppercorn sauce, and white chocolate profiteroles.
The Rosedene
Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland SR2 9BT
Price: 4 courses, £61.99 per person
For a relaxed pub-style Christmas dinner, The Rosedene is offering a festive menu with plenty of choice, from smoked salmon and prawn cocktail to an 8oz sirloin steak topped with pigs in blankets. Finish with a traditional Christmas pudding, Black Forest cheesecake or chocolate orange torte.
Miller & Carter
Newcastle Road, Sunderland SR5 1JT
Price: From £109.95 per person
A feast for steak lovers, start with the twice-baked cauliflower and camembert soufflé, before choosing between surf and turf filet mignon, pan-fried duck or turkey paupiette. Finish with a classic sticky toffee pudding.
THE TOP-RATED CHRISTMAS DINNER NORTHUMBERLAND HAS ON THE MENU
The Tempus
Charlton Hall Estate, Chathill, Northumberland NE67 5DZ
Price: Adults £95, children aged 3–12 £47.50, under-3s £23.50
Enjoy a three-course Christmas Day lunch in The Tempus’ panoramic Looking Glass restaurant, overlooking the Northumberland countryside. Tuck into prawn and smoked salmon cocktail, roast turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas-spiced sticky pudding with brandy caramel.
Want to book? Enquire here.
Linden Hall
Longhorsley, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 8XF
Price: Adults £99, children aged 12 and under £49
Swap the kitchen for the Linden Tree Pub at this countryside hotel and enjoy a three-course traditional Christmas dinner. With a festive setting, attentive service and a relaxed two-hour dining experience, it’s a lovely option for a family celebration. Menu details are to follow soon, so keep your eyes peeled.
Slaley Hall
Coal Road, Slaley, Hexham NE47 0BX
Price: Adults £160, children £85
Slaley Hall is serving a four-course festive feast with traditional turkey, British beef, baked sea bass and spiced lentil and sweet potato Wellington, with all the trimmings served family style. There’s also a dedicated children’s menu and a games and activity room to keep younger guests entertained.
Matfen Hall – Cloisters Christmas Stay
Matfen Village, Northumberland NE20 0RH
Price: From £1,058 per room (2-night package, from Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th December)
Make Christmas a luxurious countryside escape at Matfen Hall, where the Cloisters festive package includes a three-course dinner on Christmas Eve, Champagne and canapés on Christmas Day and a three-course festive lunch beneath the restaurant’s striking glass ceiling. Not your average Christmas dinner, but one you will never forget.
THE MOST FESTIVE CHRISTMAS DINNER COUNTY DURHAM HAS TO OFFER
Beamish Hall
Beamish, Stanley, County Durham DH9 0YB
Price: Adults £135, children aged 12 and under £67.50
There’s something rather magical about spending Christmas Day in a 13th-century country house, and Beamish Hall is making the occasion extra special with four courses, Champagne and canapés on arrival. Highlights from the menu include tiger prawn cocktail, English striploin and clementine and raspberry crème brûlée.
61 Durham
The Avenue, High Shincliffe, Durham DH1 2PT
Price: Adults £95, children aged 4-16 £45, infants 3 and under £20
Make a day of it at 61 Durham, where Christmas lunch comes with a glass of festive fizz on arrival. Served in The Orangery, Snug and Garden Room, there are two sittings to choose from: 12pm or 1.30pm.
Józef’s Riverside Restaurant at Radisson Blu Durham
Frankland Lane, Durham DH1 5TA
Price: Adults £99.50, children aged 4-12 £49, infants 3 and under £20
Enjoy Christmas Day by the River Wear with a festive lunch at Józef’s Riverside Restaurant, including a sparkling glass of fizz and half a bottle of wine per person. Menu highlights include smoked salmon and crevette, hand-carved turkey with all the trimmings, roast sirloin of beef and Christmas pudding swimming in brandy sauce.
To book: Email [email protected] or call 0191 372 7200
Seaham Hall – Christmas on the Coast
Lord Byron’s Walk, Seaham, County Durham SR7 7AG
Price: From £1890 (based on 3 nights for 2 adults)
Enjoy a coastal escape, with two or three-night stays offering festive dining and time to unwind in its beautiful surroundings. Its Christmas packages are designed to take care of the celebrations, so you can enjoy the big day without worrying about the cooking. When it comes to serving up good food, Seaham Hall know their stuff.
THE CHRISTMAS DINNER YORKSHIRE DOES BEST, AND IT’S WORTH THE DRIVE
The Grand, York
Station Rise, York YO1 6GD
Price: Adults £195, children aged 5-12 £95 and under-5s £55
For a Christmas Day lunch with a little five-star glamour, head to The Rise at The Grand. Enjoy a welcome drink and a five-course festive menu overlooking York’s City Walls, with dishes that bring a modern Yorkshire touch to Christmas traditions.
To book: Call 01904 380038
Ye Olde Starre Inne
40 Stonegate, York YO1 8AS
Price: Three courses £66.95, kids menu £32.95
Celebrate in one of York’s historic pubs with a traditional festive dinner and all the trimmings. Its Christmas Day menus cater for adults, children, vegetarians and guests looking for a gluten-free option, making it a handy choice for a family gathering.
Aysgarth Falls Hotel
Aysgarth, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 3SR
Price: Adults £110, children under 12 £45
Spend Christmas Day in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. With the Palmers Restaurant, cosy bar and beautiful countryside surroundings, it’s a lovely setting for a traditional Christmas celebration, and it ends with coffee and mince pies, as all Christmas dinners should.
Saltmoore – Christmas on the Yorkshire Coast
Sandsend Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3ST
Price: From £945 per person for 2 nights or £1,330 per person for 3 nights, based on 2 sharing a Snug bedroom
Relax this Christmas between the North Sea and the North York Moors with Saltmoore’s festive getaway. The package includes a five-course Christmas Day lunch with pre-lunch fizz, a three-course Christmas Eve dinner, daily breakfast, festive entertainment and a Boxing Day dinner with wine.
Molly Ferry
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