Festive food and drink in England’s Historic Cities
Everybody knows, one of the best things about Christmas is indulging in all the delicious festive food and drink. Whether you are looking for a traditional Christmas Dinner, catching up with friends, or simply want somewhere to warm up after a day exploring the city. We have put together a list of places around England’s Historic cities serving some mouth-watering festive food and drink.
Artezzan
Chester
Artezzan is certainly a must-try if visiting Chester his Christmas. Just a short stroll from Chester’s Roman Amphitheatre you can find Artezzan. This award-winning newcomer to the city has a festive menu full of Mediterranean-inspired dishes as it presents this year’s special Christmas menu ‘Seas and Greetings.’ Indulge on a special Christmas dish like Chicken liver and calvados Pâté, Tuscan style daube of beer, and Loukoumades before moving on to one of the many innovative cocktails.
Cosy Club
Chester
Just past Chester’s Grade II listed Victorian Town Hall, in the recently renovated Westminster Arcade is Cosy Club which are currently serving a festive menu full of delicious treats and interesting dishes. Head down to sample some mouth-watering dishes such as charred broccoli with tahini & lemon, roast turkey & smoked bacon pie, and lemon posset. Before moving on to the extensive drink menu with craft beers, spirits, wines, and cocktails.
The Kingslodge Inn
Durham
If you are in Durham City Centre this Christmas, why not indulge in the finest festive fayre at The Kingslodge Inn. Despite being just a ten-minute stroll from the city center, this welcoming Inn is surrounded by woodland, giving it the feel of a country pub. The head chef and his team are committed to using the best seasonal and local produce to produce an exciting range of dishes. The Christmas Fayre menu is not to be missed, featuring a selection of mouth-watering options. Feast on two or three delicious festive courses from traditional turkey with all the trimmings, to roasted pheasant breast with caramelized onion, roast vegetable tart, and indulgent desserts.
Brown’s Pie Shop
Lincoln
Situated on Steep Hill, Browns Pie Shop is in the heart of the historic cathedral city of Lincoln and is one of the city’s favorite dining establishments serving gourmet pies in an atmospheric vaulted cellar. This year’s Christmas menu has once again been popular and includes dishes such as Honey roasted parsnip soup, Pheasant Breast stuffed with Sage, and Apricot Stuffing ‘Famous Christmas Pudding’ and Winter fruit crumble.
The Botanist
Lincoln
If you are heading to Lincoln in a group this Christmas why not head to The Botanist, the ultimate group Christmas venue where you can enjoy a fantastic set menu that’s been ‘specifically designed for groups of 6+ in mind’. Dishes include Chicken liver and Brandy Pate starter. Mains such as Celeriac, Chestnut and Truffle pot pie. A glorious play on words of a Christmisu Dessert. In addition, they have created ‘drinks packages’ that include beer buckets and more to make any festive celebration complete!
