As promised, this week we are going to continue with our guide to some of the top venues to visit for a superb Christmas Day lunch in Essex. Here is part two which focuses around Colchester, Southend and South East Essex.
Wivenhoe House CO7 9HT
For Christmas 2015 Wivenhoe House is offering two different Christmas Day lunches.
The first, served in their ‘Signatures’ restaurant, has an exclusive 50 spaces so if this sounds like the Christmas Day feast for you book early to avoid disappointment! Priced at £95.00 per person the outstanding 5 course menu combines festive fayre with very fine dining. We particularly like the sound of an interim course of Sloe Berry Sorbet.
Alternatively you can enjoy a traditional and delicious 3 course lunch served in the brasserie with dishes including lobster bisque, classic roast turkey and our personal favourite, a Baileys Pannacotta. This menu is priced at £85.00 per person and £42.50 for children under 12.
For a memorable Christmas Day lunch in elegant surroundings, look no further than Wivenhoe House. Don’t delay, book your table today.
The Lion, Colchester CO6 4NX
This friendly country pub is a firm favourite with the locals. Enjoy 3 festive courses of beautifully-cooked food, with dishes including Smoked Duck, free range Roast Turkey crown with all the trimmings, and a Fig and Cranberry Semifreddo. Children are welcome and will be served smaller portions of the main menu.
Priced at just £59.95 for adults and £30.00 for children under 12, if you are looking for a cosy and intimate Christmas Day lunch with your nearest and dearest, book your table at The Lion at Colchester today.
The Barn Brasserie CO6 1JE
This 16th Century timber barn has been renovated to blend the original thatched roof and oak beams with contemporary styling. Treat yourself to a 4 course Christmas day lunch with dishes including Beef Carpaccio, Lemon Sorbet, Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli and Apple & Blackberry Crumble.
Priced at £79.95 per person, enjoy your lunch in a stunning venue nestled in the heart of the Essex Countryside; reserve your table at The Barn Brasserie today.
Mimosa CO4 9YQ
A regular on our lists of popular contemporary venues, Mimosa will tempt your tastebuds with an offering of 3 sumptuous courses with dishes including Celeriac and Pear Veloute, Roasted Turkey with all the trimmings, and a Mixed Berry Eton Mess.
There is also a separate menu for younger guests that includes all of their favourites, such as cod and chips and tomato penne pasta, and there is even a banana split on the menu for dessert!
Priced at a very reasonable £65.95 for adults and £35.95 for children, and with an extensive list of especially-created Christmas Cocktails, Mimosa will ensure your Christmas Day lunch is one to remember! Don’t miss out; call them to make a reservation today.
Stoke by Nayland CO6 4PZ
Enjoy a 5 course Christmas Day lunch surrounded by the stunning Essex Countryside when you reserve a table at Stoke by Nayland.
With stunning dishes including Smoked Salmon with Champagne and Orange, Jerusalem Artichoke Soup, Chilled Bloody Mary Consommé and an intriguing-sounding dessert called a ‘JD Spicebomb’, you can be sure you’ll leave with a satisfied stomach!
Priced at £79 per adult (non-member), and £39.50 for under 12’s, don’t hesitate to book your table to avoid disappointment.
Toulouse Restaurant SS0 8FE
Situated on the Western Esplanade of Westcliff-on-Sea, this contemporary restaurant has a Christmas Day menu of 3 festive courses including Stilton Beignets, Seared King Scallops, Confit of Suckling Pig and Pan Fried Seabass. You have probably worked out we are a sucker for desserts, and choices include a Caramel and Cardamon Parfait or a Whisky Truffle Dark Choc and Orange Mousse.
Priced at £85 per person, if you are seeking stunning dishes for your Christmas Day lunch in Essex, then look no further than Toulouse Restaurant. Reserve your table today.
Sandbank Restaurant SS9 2UR
This stunning modern restaurant has a reputation for supreme food and service and is offering 3 incredible courses on Christmas day. Dishes to choose from include a Smoked Salmon, Lobster and Cream Cheese Parcel, Beef and Wild Mushroom Wellington, and a Milk Chocolate and Baileys Crème Bruleé that is making our mouth water just typing it onto this list!
The Sandbank Restaurant is even offering a free gift with each Christmas meal and you could win a complimentary glass of bubbles, a gift voucher or even a meal for two!
Priced at £69.95 per person, you can guarantee you won’t be disappointed if you book your Christmas day lunch at the Sandbank Restaurant. What are you waiting for?
The Royal Oak SS4 2AX
This charming Tudor-style venue has a delightful and tasty Christmas day lunch menu that is sure to tempt you. Delicious courses include Mediterranean Vegetable Roulade, Crayfish and Crab Potato Cake, Nan’s recipe Christmas Pudding and Pink Champagne and Strawberry Jelly.
Priced at £67.50 per person, if you choose The Royal Oak you can relax and enjoy the festivities with your loved ones. Don’t hesitate to reserve your table today.
Spaghetti Junction SS0 9SU
We couldn’t believe our eyes when we saw the extensive Christmas Day menu being offered by Spaghetti Junction. Serving the finest Italian and Continental Cuisine, they are really surpassing themselves this Christmas with a choice of 12 starters including fresh Mussels in cream or tomato sauce, or Avocado with Prawns. There are 15 different dishes available for your main course with everything from traditional Roast Turkey to Chicken Cacciatora, and an insane TWENTY different desserts (although 16 of them are ice-cream based!).
There is also a separate children’s menu with just as much variety! Priced at an incredible £35 per adult and £16.00 for kids, Spaghetti Junction is a great value option for Christmas day lunch for everyone in the family. Don’t risk missing out, call them and book your table right now!
And that concludes our blog posts featuring some of the most awesome venues to consider if you want to treat yourself and your loved ones to Christmas Day lunch somewhere where you can guarantee no washing up this year! We hope you have found this series of blogs as mouth-watering as we have!
Please be aware that all menus shown here are subject to availability. Prices may vary and do not include service charges, discretionary or compulsory. Booking is essential.