Christmas Lunches In The South West

Gather your favourite people for a festive Christmas lunch at one of our pubs in the South West.
From informal get-togethers to your annual family celebration, our pubs bring together the best parts of the season: delicious food, great drinks and time shared around the table.

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Cosy Christmas Lunches in the South West

Make time for a relaxed Christmas lunch at one of our welcoming South West pubs and inns. From city-centre locals to historic country pubs, settle in with seasonal food, warming drinks and easy-going time with family or friends.

THE METHUEN ARMS

Spend a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends at The Methuen Arms in Corsham, a cosy former nunnery turned coaching inn dating from 1608. Savour hearty, lovingly prepared food made with ingredients from the kitchen garden, and enjoy award‑winning beers or ales in a warm, characterful setting that’s perfect for lingering over good conversation and festive cheer. Find out more about The Methuen Arms and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE CASTLE INN

Enjoy a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends at The Castle Inn, a cosy 16th-century pub near the Jurassic Coast, where locally sourced classic pub meals pair perfectly with award-winning Butcombe beers or a glass of wine. Warm up in the snug interior or linger in the beautiful courtyard terrace after exploring Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door or nearby Lulworth Castle for a truly convivial festive break. Find out more about The Castle Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE OSTRICH

Gather family or friends for a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Ostrich, a Bristol Harbourside pub with lovely waterside views and plenty of outdoor seating. Enjoy cosy, easygoing hospitality over modern twists on classic Americana dishes and a fine selection of Butcombe beers and rums that nod to the venue’s nautical roots. It’s the perfect spot to linger, laugh and toast the season together. Find out more about The Ostrich and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE SWAN INN IN ROWBERROW

Tuck into a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Swan Inn in Rowberrow, perfect for a family or friends’ get‑together after a walk across the Mendip Hills. The cosy, welcoming pub serves locally sourced festive favourites alongside pub classics and flatbread pizza, with an impressive selection of award‑winning Butcombe beer on tap to toast the season in a friendly, dog‑welcome setting. Find out more about The Swan Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE AVON CAUSEWAY IN CHRISTCHURCH

Gather family and friends for a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Avon Causeway, a cosy pub just a stone’s throw from the New Forest and Bournemouth Airport. Savour classic, locally sourced pub dishes and moreish nibbles—think pigs in blankets or Westcombe Cheddar and Butcombe ale rarebit—while enjoying a warm, homely atmosphere perfect for festive catch-ups and leisurely winter afternoons. Find out more about The Avon Causeway and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE BEAR INN IN CIRENCESTER

Gather family or friends for a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Bear Inn in Cirencester, set right on the edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Enjoy modern twists on pub classics in a historic setting with rustic furnishings, a roaring open fire and a pleasant beer garden — ideal for lingering over Baked Camembert or Butcombe beer‑battered fish and chips with good company. Find out more about The Bear Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE BECKFORD INN

Gather family or friends for a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Beckford Inn, a warm, rustic pub close to the Cotswolds and Cheltenham. Savour classic pub favourites and a refreshing pint of award-winning Butcombe beer in the pretty beer garden, then linger by friendly, welcoming staff in cosy surroundings — a cheerful, unhurried way to celebrate the festive season together. Find out more about The Beckford Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE BOWER INN

Tuck into a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends at The Bower Inn, a characterful 18th-century pub on the edge of the Mendip Hills. Enjoy cosy, convivial surroundings and a well-stocked bar showcasing Butcombe beer, local cider and excellent wines, alongside head chef Alan’s award-winning sausage rolls — perfect for a laid-back festive gathering after a winter walk in the beautiful Somerset countryside. Find out more about The Bower Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE BOWL INN

Tucked on the northern outskirts of Bristol in Almondsbury, The Bowl Inn is a cosy spot for a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends. Enjoy classic pub dishes and light bites alongside an award-winning pint of Butcombe or a local South West cider, then linger by the fire with good conversation in the warm, friendly atmosphere. Find out more about The Bowl Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE COTTAGE INN

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends at The Cottage Inn, a Bristol favourite with waterside views and a sunny terrace perfect for festive catching-up. Enjoy a locally sourced pub meal and a pint from the cracking selection of award-winning Butcombe beers or local ciders, then warm up beside the crackling open fire as the conversation and cheer carry on. Find out more about The Cottage Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE CROWN

Gather family or friends for a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Crown in Dyrham, where you can settle by a cracking open fire with a pint of Butcombe real ale. The rustic stone-clad interior and authentic wooden beams create a cosy, informal setting to enjoy pub classics from the on-site restaurant, with dishes to suit a range of dietary needs — perfect for a leisurely festive get-together. Find out more about The Crown and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE FLEET

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends at The Fleet Inn, a cosy riverside pub near the Malvern Hills, Wye Valley and Cotswolds AONBs. Enjoy modern pub dishes and a pint of Butcombe beer in comfortable surroundings, then linger in one of the comfy rooms if you wish. Warm, unhurried atmosphere makes it ideal for catching up and savouring the season together. Find out more about The Fleet Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

FLEUR DE LYS

Gather family or friends for a relaxed Christmas lunch at the Fleur de Lys in Norton St Philip, where vintage stone walls, historic wooden beams and a crackling open fire create a cosy, timeless setting. Close to Bath and the Cotswolds, the pub serves everything from a swift pint to hearty, comforting meals, making it an ideal spot to linger over festive conversation and simple seasonal cheer. Find out more about The Fleur de Lys and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE GEORGE INN

Spend a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends at The George Inn in Norton St. Philip, a Grade II-listed pub dating back to 1397, where cosy stone-clad walls and stretching wooden beams set the scene. Enjoy one of the region’s best roast dinners alongside an award-winning pint in a warm, unhurried atmosphere that’s perfect for festive catch-ups and lingering conversation. Find out more about The George Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE HORSE & GROOM

Spend a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends at The Horse & Groom in the picturesque village of Charlton, a Grade II‑listed pub dating back to the 16th century. Warm up by the open fireplace and enjoy top‑notch food and a tasty beer selection in a cosy, characterful setting with original flagstone flooring — an ideal spot for a cheerful seasonal get‑together. Find out more about The Horse & Groom and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE KING’S ARMS IN MELKSHAM

Tuck into a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends at The King’s Arms in Melksham, a charming 18th-century inn where cosy, characterful rooms and friendly service set the scene. Enjoy comforting takes on pub classics alongside an array of award-winning Butcombe beers in the heart of town, perfect for lingering over good food, warm conversation and a cheerful festive atmosphere. Find out more about The King’s Arms and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE LAMB INN

Escape to The Lamb Inn for a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends, where cosy corners in a historic converted coaching inn dating back to 1480 set the scene. Share festive chatter over a hand-pulled Butcombe beer and tasty bar snacks, or choose a heartier pub meal in welcoming surroundings after a bracing walk across the Mendips — perfect for a leisurely, convivial seasonal get-together. Find out more about The Lamb Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE LANGFORD INN

Gather the family or friends for a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Langford Inn, a 17th‑century oak‑beamed pub on the edge of the Mendip Hills AONB near Bristol. Enjoy Butcombe beers, cider, wine and cocktails by the roaring open fire while your pup snoozes at your feet — a cosy, friendly spot to linger over good company and seasonal cheer. Find out more about The Langford Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE LIME KILN

Gather family and friends for a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Lime Kiln Inn, where hearty, locally sourced pub meals and award-winning Butcombe beers make for a comforting festive midday. Set above the Somerset Levels with spectacular views, the pub’s cosy, welcoming atmosphere and a nutritious children’s menu ensure everyone can unwind, linger over conversation and enjoy a cheerful, unhurried celebration. Find out more about The Lime Kiln Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE PAVILION ARMS

Gather friends and family at The Pavilion Arms for a relaxed Christmas lunch near Bournemouth’s famous beaches, where warm, cosy surroundings and a friendly team set a cheerful tone. Tuck into hearty classic pub dishes and decadent desserts while choosing from a vast range of award-winning Butcombe beers, wines, spirits and non‑alcoholic tipples behind the bar — perfect for a leisurely festive catch-up. Find out more about The Pavilion Arms and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE WHITMORE TAP

Gather family or friends for a cosy Christmas lunch at The Whitmore Tap, Butcombe Brewing Co’s Bristol taproom named for founder Simon Whitmore. Enjoy hearty small plates, sharing boards and yakitori from the open kitchen and Robata charcoal grill, paired with a full range of Butcombe cask, keg and bottled beers and ciders in a relaxed, street-level bar or the welcoming upstairs dining room celebrating British seasonal flavours. Find out more about The Whitmore Tap and plan your Christmas lunch.

BROAD STREET TOWNHOUSE

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends at Broad Street Townhouse, a cosy city-centre spot in the heart of Bath. Enjoy drinks and light bites in the café-bar before wandering to sister venue The Pig & Fiddle for more sociable moments. With boutique bedrooms close by, it’s an easy, welcoming base for a festive get-together in town. Find out more about Broad Street Townhouse, then enjoy a Christmas lunch at The Pig & Fiddle next door.

THE PIG & FIDDLE

Nestled in an iconic Bath building, The Pig & Fiddle is perfect for a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends — think hearty seasonal pub classics and banging bar snacks in a buzzing, refurbished setting. Enjoy brunch-style ease or linger over cask ale, craft beer or a festive tipple while the lively atmosphere and friendly team make it feel like one long, cosy celebration. Find out more about The Pig & Fiddle and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE QUARRYMAN’S ARMS

Gather family and friends for a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Quarryman’s Arms, a family-friendly country pub set on picturesque Box Hill, where seasonal pub favourites and award-winning pies and sausage rolls are served with a warm welcome. Enjoy a cosy atmosphere, a fine selection of ales, craft beers and local ciders, and the comfort of a newly-covered, heated beer garden for a leisurely festive midday get-together. Find out more about The Quarryman’s Arms and plan your Christmas lunch.

RING O’ BELLS COMPTON MARTIN

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends at The Ring O’ Bells in the charming Somerset village of Compton Martin. Nestled in the Mendip Hills, this traditional country pub serves comforting pub classics in a warm, cosy atmosphere—perfect for lingering over good food, local ales and conversation after exploring nearby attractions like Wookey Hole Caves or the tiny city of Wells. Find out more about The Ring O’ Bells and plan your Christmas lunch.

THE ROYAL OAK

Gather family or friends for a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Royal Oak in Prestbury, a traditional old‑world British pub just a 10‑minute drive from Cheltenham town centre. Warm, cosy and unhurried, enjoy award‑winning Butcombe beer alongside locally sourced classic pub meals in a friendly setting between the Cotswolds and Mendip Hills — a cheerful spot to linger over good food, good company and festive cheer. Find out more about The Royal Oak and plan your Christmas lunch.

Tenanted Pubs

The Charlton Inn

In the centre of Shepton Mallet, between the Mendip Hills and Cranborne Chase Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, lies the Charlton Inn. A hub of great beers and real ales, live music, live sports, and a fun play area for the little ones, everyone’s welcome at the Charlton Inn – even your four-legged friend! Stop by for a pint of award-winning Butcombe beer, and stay for the cosy, friendly atmosphere

Queen Victoria

Nestled in the Mendip Hills, the Queen Victoria Inn in Priddy is a classic, ivy-covered, stone-clad gastropub, with original features including flagstone flooring, cosy fireplaces and high-beamed ceilings, dating back to the 1800s. Enjoy award-winning real ales and ciders, and locally-sourced, home-cooked food at the Queen Vic, the perfect place to relax after a long walk in the surrounding Mendips countryside.

Ring O’ Bells Hinton Blewitt

Enjoy a crisp, refreshing pint of proper real ale in an archetypal Somerset gastropub, near the beautiful Mendip Hills and Chew Valley (referred to as the Lake District of Somerset). Whether you’re trekking across the Mendip Hills, staycationing in the Somerset countryside, or you’re a Hinton Blewitt local, pop into the Ring o’ Bells pub for a delicious, locally-sourced meal and a pint of award-winning Butcombe beer, indoors by a delightful inglenook fireplace, or outside in the pleasant beer garden courtyard area.

Cross Keys

Find out why The Cross Keys pub in Rode is a beloved watering hole of Somerset locals, and pop in for a pint of Butcombe beer, or your favourite tipple. Whether you’re looking for a drink to quench your thirst after exploring the Cotswolds, or you’re after a more substantial meal, you’ll find what you’re after at The Cross Keys, with a friendly atmosphere and traditional gastropub vibe.

Rose and Crown

The Rose & Crown pub is a late-18th century charismatic gastropub and inn, close to Bath, in the idyllic village of Hinton Charterhouse. The perfect blend of old and new, the Rose & Crown makes the perfect place to stop for a pint or a hearty meal. This traditional pub near Cheddar serves delicious, seasonal food made with locally-sourced ingredients, complemented by an excellent selection of real ale, beer, wine, cider, and other top tipples. Bring your prized pooch after exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby dog-walking routes, and relax in the oak-panelled bar or outside in the terraced courtyard beer garden.

The Beambridge Inn

If you’re in the mood for a refreshing pint, fine wine, or your favourite tipple, stop into The Beambridge Inn in Wellington, close to Blackdown, Quantock Hills, and the countryside of both Somerset and Devon. A popular venue for cyclists on the John O’ Groats to Lands End circuit, inside, you’ll find modern-rustic decor, a nod to the 200-year history of the original coaching inn. Enjoy an award-winning Butcombe beer outside in the courtyard beer garden, or find your favourite from the menu of classic British pub dishes, made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

The Carpenters Arms

Stop by The Carpenters Arms pub in Yeovil, a traditional stone-built gastropub serving hand-pulled real ale, fine wines, local ciders, and everyone’s favourite tipples behind the bar. Enjoy a sit-down meal after exploring the surrounding Somerset, and choose your favourite from a menu chock-full of classic British pub meals, from steak and ale pie to the famous Carpenters Chicken, and, of course, a world-class roast dinner on Sundays. Family- and dog-friendly, too, everyone’s sure of a warm welcome at The Carpenters Arms.

The Coach House

Pop into the family-run Coach House pub, a favourite of locals from Locking Village and nearby Weston-super-Mare. Stop by for a pint of award-winning, hand-pulled real ale in the lovely beer garden, and stay for a fun-filled night of pool, darts, and skittles – a classic British pub pastime. If you’re feeling peckish, grab a bite to eat from the menu of the UK’s favourite pub dishes, from roast dinners to classic curries.

The Old Crown Inn

Just outside of Bath, with spectacular views of Roundhill, on the edge of the Cotswold countryside, you’ll find The Old Crown Inn in Kelston. Whether you’re retreating from the cold on a winter’s day to glorious cracking log fires, or relaxing in the sun in the best beer garden in the South West, The Old Crown is the perfect place for a refreshing pint. Winners of the 2018 Bath in Bloom and South West in Bloom awards for the beautiful outside area, at The Old Crown, there’s something for everyone on the locally-sourced menu full of pub classics in hearty portion sizes, with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes for all dietary requirements.

The Old Restoration

Sample the ales and proper Butcombe beers behind the bar at The Old Restoration pub – a Grade II-listed building, and the oldest public house in Cheltenham. Put your skills to the test with a game of darts or pool, or catch the latest game on the big screen, and treat yourself to a home-cooked classic pub dish, perfectly paired with an award-winning Butcombe beer.

The Old Station Inn

After visiting nearby Bath, Bristol, Wells, the Mendip Hills, or the Cotswolds, pop into The Old Station Inn in Hallatrow for a refreshing, award-winning pint. The historic inn, dating back to the 1920s, is a treasure trove of nostalgic, eclectic memorabilia, and you’ll find something new that makes you smile every time you visit. Stay for a meal in the romantic, intimate Carriage Restaurant, a cosy family meal in the gastropub dining area, or relax in the outside courtyard beer garden with your four-legged friend.

The Podymore Inn

Fancy a hand-pulled, proper pint of real ale while you’re in rural Somerset? Pop into The Podymore Inn, and treat yourself to a selection of award-winning Butcombe beers and real ales, with wines, ciders, spirits, lagers, and non-alcoholic drinks available behind the bar. Why not go all out with a delicious, home-style meal in a gastropub setting, great for the whole family, even your four-legged friend!

The Prince of Wales

A welcoming, charismatic pub filled with character, The Prince of Wales pub in Westbury-on-Trym is a favourite of locals and travellers alike. Relax in the sprawling, green beer garden, complete with a boules court, TV, and a large wooden fort for the kids to play on. For the adults, a selection of award-winning Butcombe beers, real ales, lagers, ciders, spirits, wines and non-alcoholic drinks behind the bar make The Prince of Wales a perfect place to stop for a pint.

Goat & Tricycle

A favourite of Bournemouth locals, the Goat & Tricycle pub is at the heart of the town centre, close to the Triangle – a perfect place for an alfresco pint of award-winning Butcombe beer. Catch the big game, watch local musicians perform, or just enjoy a delicious, home-cooked classic British meal in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.

The White Horse

Relax and unwind in the beautiful beer garden of the White Horse pub, with views across the Somerset and Gloucestershire countryside, or, if the weather’s taken a chilly turn, head indoors to a country-chic style, cosy dining area. Stay for a few pints while watching the big game, stop for a light bite with your pup by your side, or enjoy something more substantial, with a menu chock-full of modern twists on pub classics – you’ll find your new favourite at the White Horse.

Wiltshire Yeoman

Formerly a farmhouse dating back to the 18th century, the Wiltshire Yeoman gastropub is a vibrant, family-friendly pub situated in Trowbridge. The pub specialises in freshly-prepared home-cooked dishes, which are perfectly washed down with the excellent range of local ales on offer, and with both a roaring fireplace and extensive beer garden, you’re guaranteed to have a great time whatever the weather!

The Badminton

Fancy a pint near Bristol? Pop into The Badminton Carvery pub to sample a range of award-winning Butcombe beers behind the bar – or, if you’re in the mood for something else, there’s a selection of wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks. Sit down for a delicious, home-cooked carvery roast dinner, complete with all the trimmings, in a family-friendly, dog-friendly gastropub.