Restaurants Brighton guide to
Christmas Day Dinners in Brighton, Hove and Sussex.
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Brighton Christmas Lunches and Dinners for 2024
Looking for the best Christmas lunch or dinner in Brighton, Hove, and Sussex?
Avoid the supermarket stress, menu planning headaches, and dreaded washing up. There are fantastic venues offering Christmas Day dinners throughout Brighton and beyond, and this guide will help you find the perfect place—perhaps after your Brighton Christmas Day sea swim!
Be sure to check the specific times for dining slots, as some venues even offer Christmas dinners with overnight stay options for a truly festive experience.
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Christmas Day Dinner Brighton & Hove
- 01273 738266
- 25th December 2024
Christmas Day at Malmaison Brighton is promising to be a cracker. Gather your loved ones and book in for their 5 Course Christmas Lunch to experience, with all the trimmings.
Welcomed with a glass of champagne or a mocktail, your dining experience promises to make for a very happy Christmas. The Menu is stuffed with fantastic options – you can go full traditional with Roast Turkey Breast followed by Festive Trifle, or if tradition doesn’t tickle your fancy then there are many more incredible dishes to choose from including vegan options.
Christmas without doing the dishes is a treat alone, but Christmas Day at Malmaison is the gift that keeps on giving.
Seating times 12:30-15:00 – Pre-booking essential
- 01273 855221
- 25th December 2024
Newly opened in 2024 and hosting their first Christmas Day Dinner in Saltdean. This Christmas, Deco Restaurant at Saltdean Lido offers a delightful three-course festive lunch in its elegant setting.
Diners can enjoy classic favourites such as perfectly roasted turkey or opt for something different like dry-aged beef fillet, served with all the traditional trimmings and indulgent desserts. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available, ensuring a meal to suit every taste.
Deco takes care of all the details, allowing guests to relax and create lasting memories with loved ones. With limited bookings, it’s advised to reserve early.
Sittings are available at 12:15 and 15:15, priced at £120 per person.
- 01273 751500
- 25th December 2024
The Hotel du Vin & Bistro invite you along to enjoy the best meal of the year with them – The Main Event Christmas Day lunch.
Get everyone together and celebrate in style with 4 courses of your choice from their incredible Christmas menu. With a welcoming glass of champagne or a non-alcoholic sparkler included, you can go full traditional Roast Turkey followed by Figgy Pudding, or there are other delicious options that will still enhance your festive feeling.
If you want to spend your Christmas Day in gorgeous, comfortable surroundings, a buzzing atmosphere with crackers and mince pies to complete your perfect day, look no further than Hotel du Vin.
Find out all about their fabulous menu and full offer in their Christmas Brochure.
Seating Times 12:30-3:30pm – Pre Booking Essential.
- 01273 855221
- 25th December 2024
Pearly Cow brings a bit of magic to the every day, so just imagine what they do at Christmas! This Christmas Day Pearly Cow are serving up an extraordinary lunch. From 1pm pull up to this exquisite seafront location and take your seat in their luxurious dining room. If turkey is your bird of choice you may have to look elsewhere – Honey Glazed Goose is on the menu here. Oysters to welcome you, partridge, lobster, monkfish or a incredible vegetarian options aim to delight. Christmas puddings oozing with elegance and all the extras will see your Christmas is very merry.
Pre-Booking Essential
- 0330 0554531
- 25th December 2024 1pm
The Salt Room Brighton invites guests to celebrate Christmas by the sea with a festive twist. This year’s Christmas Day menu offers starters like Winter Black Truffle Soufflé and Treacle-Cured Salmon, followed by show-stopping mains such as Wild Turbot with lobster bisque and a Malt-Glazed Norfolk Turkey with all the trimmings. For dessert, enjoy a unique Christmas Pudding Coupe, and end on a high note with a selection of British cheeses. £135 per person.
- 01273 929588
- 25th December 2024
- info@saltroom-restaurant.co.uk
Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive meal at Petit Pois Brighton. Available on the 25th of December until 4 pm, this £70 menu starts with bread and Guérande salted butter for the table, followed by a velvety Roast Jerusalem artichoke amuse bouche. Guests can enjoy starters like Chicken Liver Parfait and Deep Fried Camembert, then savour mains including Turkey Breast with all the trimmings, or Braised Ox Cheeks. Desserts range from a Trio of Crèmes Brûlées to a warm Apple Tarte Tatin.
- 01273 911211
- 25th December 2024
- info@petitpoisbrighton.co.uk
The Coal Shed Brighton is serving an indulgent Christmas Day menu crafted for a memorable celebration. Starters include options like Pâté en Croûte and Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, followed by show-stopping mains such as 42-Day Salt-Aged Rib of Beef, Fillet of Wild Turbot, and Baked Winter Vegetable Wellington. Each main is paired with festive trimmings, from roast potatoes to Yorkshire pudding. Desserts include British cheeses, Christmas Pudding Crème Brûlée, and Dark Chocolate & Cherry Namalaka, creating a truly decadent dining experience.
- 01273 322998
- 25th December 2024
- info@coalshed-restaurant.co.uk
Novellino brings modern Sephardic cooking to life this Christmas with a special Chanukah-inspired feast. Celebrate on 25th December with a four-course menu blending the flavours of a French bistro and the vibrant Tel Aviv food scene. The menu includes appetisers to share, starters like burnt aubergine with tahini or traditional chicken soup, mains such as roasted turkey or vegetarian schnitzel, and indulgent desserts like mini Chanukah doughnuts. At £60 per person, it’s a festive experience to remember.
- 01273 750334
- 25th December 2024
- Please mention RestaurantsBrighton.co.uk at booking
The Park View pub, near Preston Park, is open for Christmas Day with festive celebration menus starting at £90 per person, or £100 per person with a champagne welcome drink. Main courses include hand-carved turkey breast with Cumberland pigs in blankets, bacon and chestnut stuffing, and red wine sauce, or pan-roasted halibut served with cauliflower purée, pommes anna, and porcini butter sauce. For a plant-based option, enjoy the root vegetable Wellington with apricots, cranberries, and celeriac purée. Alternatively, indulge in the rack of lamb or roast sirloin of beef with all the trimmings.
- 01273 541663
- 25th December 2024
- Please mention RestaurantsBrighton.co.uk at booking
Celebrate Christmas Day at Browns, Brighton, with a festive lunch or dinner offering a delicious selection of mains. Choose from their signature festive turkey with cranberry stuffing, pigs in blankets, and red wine jus, or indulge in the luxurious beef Wellington featuring seared beef fillet wrapped in mushrooms and puff pastry. For something different, try the mint-crusted rack of lamb with potato terrine and parsnip crisps, or the pan-roasted halibut with clams, brown butter, and Pommes Anna. Vegetarians can enjoy the Portobello mushroom, chestnut, spinach, and lentil Wellington. Priced at £95 per person.
- 01273 929588
- 25th December 2024
- Please mention RestaurantsBrighton.co.uk at booking
The Old Ship on Brighton seafront is a fantastic choice for a Christmas Day lunch, offering a festive atmosphere and stunning coastal views. This year, let them handle everything—finding the room, cooking, and even the washing up! For £99 per adult, enjoy a delicious four-course meal, a glass of bubbly on arrival, and half a bottle of wine. Children aged 4-14 can enjoy a special menu, unlimited soft drinks, and a present from Santa for £49, while those 3 and under eat for free.
- 01273 329001
- 25th December 2024
- Please mention RestaurantsBrighton.co.uk at booking
Venues Serving Christmas Day Dinner in Sussex
Experience a festive Christmas Day feast at The Jolly Sportsman in East Chiltington, from 12:00 to 14:00. With an exquisite set menu priced at £120 per adult and £60 for children (12 & under), guests can enjoy canapés, homemade bread, and a choice of seasonal starters, mains, and desserts, crafted with gourmet flair. Highlights include dishes like the three-bird roast with all the trimmings, poached monkfish with caviar velouté, and a decadent selection of desserts, including a Christmas pudding with clotted cream. Bookings are available with a pre-order, and a deposit of £50 per adult or £30 per child is required. Secure your spot for a truly memorable Christmas Day celebration.
- 01273 890400
- hello@thejollysportsman.com
Book early to avoid disappointment
A Christmas lunch or dinner in Brighton is very popular, so it is our strong recommendation that you make a solid reservation and leave a deposit for your Christmas lunch Brighton in order to avoid disappointment. In our experience a Christmas Day experience can be booked ten times over easily, so don’t ponder for too long.
Alternative Christmas Lunch Brighton Ideas
Other festive ideas, if venues are fully booked are summarised on our Brighton Christmas page which suggest Brighton restaurants, restaurants in Sussex and many more options. You may also want to look at the new Brighton Igloos summary, these new dining options give you a tailored and excited festive experience.
