Christmas Lunches In Bristol

Treat your favourite people to a proper festive get-together with a Christmas lunch at one of our Bristol pubs.
Whether it is an office celebration, a family tradition or a long-overdue catch-up, there is always a reason to pull up a chair. Expect generous food, a welcoming buzz and plenty to toast the season with.

Cosy Christmas Lunches Near Bristol

Make time for a relaxed Christmas lunch at one of our welcoming pubs in and around Bristol. From harbourside tables to country inns with roaring fires, settle in with seasonal dishes, good drinks and easy-going time with family or friends after a festive day in the city.

The Ostrich

With waterside views, plenty of outdoor seating and a first-floor Top Deck bar, Bristol Harbourside’s Ostrich pub brings a lively setting to a festive get-together. Modern twists on classic Americana dishes sit alongside Butcombe beers and a dedicated rum menu inspired by its nautical surroundings. Gather by the water for a casual Christmas lunch.

The Bowl Inn

Just north of Bristol in Almondsbury, The Bowl Inn is a welcoming place to pause after a day in the city. Choose from light bites, pub snacks and classic dishes, paired with award-winning Butcombe beer, local cider, fine wine or your favourite tipple. Bring everyone together for a cosy Christmas lunch.

The Cottage Inn

Overlooking Bristol’s waterside, The Cottage Inn has a sunny terrace for brighter days and a crackling open fire when the weather turns colder. Locally sourced pub food, award-winning Butcombe beer and local ciders make it an easy place to linger with the people you love. Find a warm spot for a leisurely Christmas lunch.

The Langford Inn

On the edge of the Mendip Hills and close to Bristol, The Langford Inn is a 17th-century, oak-beamed pub with a roaring open fire and a dog-friendly welcome. Enjoy Butcombe beer, cider, wine, spirits or cocktails in a cosy country setting, then settle in for a seasonal meal. Make an afternoon of a Christmas lunch with friends or family.

The Rising Sun

In historic Backwell, on the outskirts of Bristol, The Rising Sun has a warm, friendly atmosphere and an all-day menu built around seasonal, locally sourced produce and hearty pub classics. Behind the bar, there is Butcombe beer and cider alongside a wide choice of wine and cocktails. Enjoy a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends.

The Whitmore Tap

Named after Butcombe founder Simon Whitmore, The Whitmore Tap is the brewery’s Bristol taproom, pouring cask, keg and bottled beer alongside cider. Downstairs, share small plates and yakitori skewers; upstairs, British produce is cooked over the on-site Robata charcoal grill. Settle in for a sociable Christmas lunch in the heart of the city.

Ring O’ Bells

In the Chew Valley village of Compton Martin, Ring O’ Bells is a traditional country pub at the heart of the Mendip Hills. Drop in after a countryside walk, catch the match on the big screen or settle down with a plate of pub classics and a pint. Make it a winter catch-up over a Christmas lunch.