With Christmas just around the corner, there’s no better time to start planning a delicious dining experience or an unforgettable Christmas party at Cheltenham’s top venues.

We’ve rounded up the latest foodie events for festive dining and Christmas celebrations across the town.


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Festive Dining

Start your festive journey at The Brewery Quarter, where Mowgli presents a mouth-watering Christmas feasting menu. Share towering tiffins brimming with a selection of flavourful meat and vegetable curries served with rice.

Next, head to Pho to “deck your bowls” with their Christmas party menu, complete with fragrant herbs and chillies to personalise your perfect dish.


For a theatrical dining experience, The Alchemist offers show-stopping cocktails, delicious nibbles, and an indulgent three-course festive meal.

Over at Flight Club, soak up the twinkling lights and enjoy their special seasonal menu. Treat yourself to inventive cocktails like Red Velvet Martinis and savour festive bites such as crispy brie, pigs in blankets.
 

Christmas Parties

If you’re planning a spectacular Christmas party, Cheltenham boasts an array of fantastic venues to make your evening truly unforgettable, including The Jockey Club, Tailors, Chaplais Kitchen, NagomiDunkertons, Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Leonardo Hotel


Festive Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a festive afternoon tea with Santa at Ellenborough Park or get creative with their Holly & High Tea experience, combining flower arranging with seasonal delights. At Queens Hotel Cheltenham, indulge in Victoria’s festive afternoon tea or treat yourself to a bottomless afternoon tea.


For a family-friendly option, attend Santa’s Tea Party at John Lewis, complete with a heart-warming Christmas story and a special gift.


Festive Foodie Events

🧀 Wine & Cheese Evening at Chaplais Deli – 28 Nov 🧀

🎄 Jingle Bell Banquets at Pittville Pump Room – 29 Nov | 19 & 20 Dec 🎄

💃 Christmas Ball at Ellenborough Park – 7 Dec 💃

🎅 Santa’s Tea Party at John Lewis – 15 to 17 Dec 🎅

🌟 Brunch with Santa at The Botanist – 22 Dec 🌟

🥂 New Year’s Eve Black Tie Gala – Queens Hotel – 31 Dec 🥂

🍽️ New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Leonardo Hotel – 31 Dec 🍽️


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Ring in 2025 in style with a Black Tie Gala Dinner at The Queens Hotel Cheltenham.

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