Delicious festive treats
One of the best things about city breaks at this time of year is the delicious festive food and drinks and England Historic Cities are perfect for this. There’s a range of places serving some delicious treats, so we’ve done the work for you and put together some suggestions of where to try this Christmas. Whether it’s to dine a full festive menu or snuggle up somewhere with a hot drink, there’s plenty of places to explore.
Lincoln
Festive Afternoon Tea at the White Hart Hotel
The newly refurbished White Hart Hotel will be adding a festive twist to their famous afternoon tea this Christmas. Delicate finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones are accompanied by clotted cream and a selection of jams to create what is a proud British tradition. Add in a fantastic selection of Christmas-themed cakes and you have an afternoon to remember.
Hot chocolate at Stokes
Inspired by the UK’s much-loved confectionery and well-known chocolates, they have now created their very own super yummy winter hot chocolates. These delicious new seasonal drinks are the perfect thing to warm you up on those chilly days.
Learn more here
Stratford-upon-Avon
The Boat House
Experience a festive feast like no other at The Boat House in Stratford-upon-Avon. Their Christmas menu is a culinary delight, featuring scrumptious options to tantalise your taste buds. Whether you crave the hearty 12-hour braised beef cheek with succulent flavours or the divine roasted hake fillet with a herb crust and lobster butter, there’s something to satisfy every Christmas craving. For those seeking a vegetarian delight, the miso-baked celeriac with buckwheat and leek risotto is a delicious choice.
The Boat House is the perfect blend of culinary artistry and holiday spirit, making it the ultimate destination for your next festive gathering or special treat. And if you’re on the lookout for another festive delight, don’t miss Hooray’s Gelato Kitchen, where their hot chocolates are simply to die for!
Durham
Christmas Tapas in a magnificent setting – 2nd December 2023
Tuck into seven courses of festive tapas inspired by traditional Christmas fayre in Durham Cathedral’s medieval Undercroft. Pigs in blankets, sage and onion stuffing and mince pies are just some of the treats in store, with both meat and vegetarian options available. Christmas jumpers are encouraged.
Salisbury
Allium Restaurant
Located in the centre of the beautiful charter market city of Salisbury, Allium is an independent, family-run fine dining restaurant, serving the best of modern British cuisine. This month, Allium is showcasing a brand-new menu, ready for the festive season. Enjoy all things Christmassy including traditional roasted dishes from Duck breast and Pork belly to slow cooked celeriac, and rich desserts like Chocolate Torte and Miso Treacle Tart…
Greenwich
Kinaara
Kinaara, a stylish, fresh and fragrant contemporary Indian Fine Dining restaurant with views. Celebrate togetherness this Christmas at Kinaara, one of London’s top 10 restaurants, and enjoy the family-sharing concept, designed to enhance closeness and joy for this festive occasion with your loved ones.
Sticks’n’Santa Christmas (27th November to 24th November)
Experience Christmas at Sticks’n’Sushi as the festive set menus returns, offering guests enticing Japanese-inspired dishes with a Nordic twist and a welcome alternative to the usual turkey and stuffing.
From 27th November until Christmas Eve, three mouth-watering Sticks’n’Santa set menus will be available for pre-booked tables of over six guests, each offering their own festive spin on the most popular Sticks’n’Sushi dishes.
Bath
Festive Afternoon Tea at The Bath Priory Restaurant
29 November – 23 December
Indulge in a sumptuous afternoon tea at The Bath Priory’s award-winning restaurant. Enjoy warm scones, seasonal preserves, local clotted cream, assorted homemade festive cakes & pastries and a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, served with a selection of fine teas or coffee.
Après Ski Bar at The Abbey Hotel
From 23 November
Rest weary feet after a busy day of shopping and exploring at the snow-topped Après Ski Bar outside Abbey Hotel Bath. The Ski Bar will be serving mouth-watering bratwursts, winter cocktails, indulgent luxury hot chocolates, and locally sourced mulled cider that will help set the festive tone.
