’Tis the season of mulled wine, Christmas pudding and turkey with all the trimmings. Instead of toiling away in the kitchen, celebrate Christmas in style with an indulgent festive lunch at one of Bond Street’s renowned restaurants and hotels. Bond Street is home to the city’s most showstopping festive décor and culinary elite, from quintessential Christmas fare to eccentric seasonal twists. Delight in a world-class dining experience amid a dazzling winter wonderland – there’s not much more you could wish for this Christmas.
Claridge’s
There’s nowhere else on Bond Street that celebrates Christmas quite like Claridge's. This year, from 30 November until 30 December, a special festive menu decked with delectable delights will be available from the restaurant and the Foyer & Reading Room. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, exclusive one-off menus will offer five courses of traditional Christmas fare alongside quality dishes such as butter-poached lobster and chicken liver parfait. The Christmas tree at Claridge’s is a dazzling landmark in Mayfair with previous designers including Louis Vuitton and Karl Lagerfeld. Expect a blend of high-class luxury, showstopping decoration and a glorious festive feast.
The Connaught
Christmas at The Connaught is a spectacle of warmth and cosiness. Within the mahogany wooden décor of the five-star hotel, green fir boughs adorned with sparkling golden lights create a picturesque scene to indulge in a delightful Christmas lunch. Choose from the menus at The Connaught Grill, Jean-Georges and the Michelin-starred Hélène Darroze for a rich culinary experience inspired by seasonal festivities.
Charlie’s at Brown’s
A traditional roast at Charlie’s is a uniquely joyous occasion on an average Sunday and to celebrate Christmas, it will be upping the ante with a jubilant festive menu. The Michelin-starred dining room inside Brown’s hotel describes itself as “classic British with a modern twist”, and will be delivering a six-course Christmas menu overseen by chef director Adam Byatt.