Christmas Parties

We all know that Nottingham is a vibrant city, full of restaurants, bars, cafés and pubs - but at Christmas the city really comes into its own as party season gets underway. Whether you are looking for the perfect venue for your office party or a place where you can catch up with friends and family, we have plenty of inspiration. But hurry - popular Christmas party dates get snapped up quickly in the city.

The cosy surroundings at Le Bistrot Pierre make it the perfect place for a celebration. Housed in an elegant building, the restaurant serves warming French dishes and fine wines. The Cross Keys offers delicious seasonal food, including wonderful Christmas dishes, while fine dining restaurant Hart's will be hosting Christmas parties throughout the festive season where you can expect prosecco, fabulous food and entertainment. For a Christmas menu with an Indian twist, head to Anoki and find delightfully warming dishes such as Butter chicken or Bombay Aloo.

For those of you who are looking for thrilling entertainment, why not try the Humbug! A killer Christmas Carol event at the National Justice Museum? Enjoy a glass of mulled wine, a murder mystery tour and a three-course Christmas meal. Tickets are selling fast so make sure you book now to avoid disappointment.

If you want to catch up with friends, family or colleagues in relaxed surroundings choose traditional English pub, The Trent Navigation. Inside this cosy pub you can tuck into traditional hearty dishes made using local produce or sample the cask ales on offer. Over the Christmas period there is a set menu available, with deliciously festive dishes such as spiced parsnip soup and beef wellington. Or party the night away in the luxurious events suite at Alea Nottingham, with packages available including entertainment, a set menu and a drink on arrival.

Outside of the city, head to Carriages Cafe in Newark, where you can choose from a buffet menu or a sit down meal with warming dishes such as warm lobster and crayfish cocktail, slow cooked beef and goose fat roast potatoes. 

Or if you prefer a relaxing and cosy Christmas meal on board of The Nottingham Prince and Nottingham Princess, then Princess River Cruises are a perfect choice with their Santa Cruise, Christmas Parties and Daytime Cruises.

Make a break of it and stay overnight

Nottingham has a superb selection of city centre hotels so why not extend your party night into a weekend break? Our hotels include internationally-known brands such as Hilton, Ibis and Crowne Plaza as well as boutique hotels like Hart's and St James' Hotel.

Country retreats

If you are looking for a bit of peace away from the city then retreat to one of our market towns or villages for your Christmas party. Newark has a host of excellent pubs and restaurants including The Ram and Fox and Crown, while in West Bridgford you can enjoy a delicious festive menu at Copper Cafe Bar or drinks at the Southbank. You can also choose to have your Christmas party at the Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel, make the most out of their SPA, and stay overnight.

Christmas Day

Christmas dinner is probably the most stressful meal you'll cook all year, so why not relax and leave it to the professionals instead? For a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings - and plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices - book the whole family in for a meal at Bill's Restaurant and Bar. The Lace Market Hotel offers a fabulous 5-course festive tasting menu, whilst Crowne Plaza offers a huge range of Christmas delights with a carvery and buffet sure to delight even the pickiest of eaters. You could even spice up your Christmas dinner with an Indian twist at Anoki, or head to Las Iguanas for festive classics with Argentinian flavours if you're feeling adventurous. 

For more information about places to dine and stay in the city and county see our Eat and Drink pages or call the Nottingham Tourist Information Centre on 08444 77 5678.