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Top Christmas Restaurants in Essex
Essex offers numerous Christmas restaurants perfect for celebrations of all sizes. Towns like Chelmsford, Brentwood, and Colchester have something for every taste, from cosy gastro pubs with roaring fires to modern brasseries serving festive courses. Many of these restaurants offer private dining options, making them a perfect match for office winter parties or family get-togethers. With plenty of venues offering both traditional British Christmas dinners and international festive cuisine, you’re sure to find just the right spot. Explore Tagvenue’s listings and book the best Christmas restaurant today!
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![The Marriages Millers Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Marriages Millers Suite
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexWhy not hire one of our private spaces for a pre-dinner cocktail masterclass or wine tasting experience to start your dinner perfectly. -
![Semi-private Mezzanine at The George & Dragon, Mountnessing in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-private Mezzanine
20 guestsThe George & Dragon, MountnessingBrentwood, EssexA small, intimate mezzanine area that is perfect for a private party. With a cosy chic decor and wooden beams, your space overlooks the restaurant, taking in all the atmosphere. -
![Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
56 guestsMowgli Street Food ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexIn the centre of Chelmsford, Mowgli offers a space where Indian street food takes the spotlight. Designed to feel like a home away from home, the restaurant features Mowgli’s swing seats, lanterns, and a calm atmosphere that -
![Private Dining Room at Koryu in Colchester, Essex]()
from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
45 guestsKoryuColchester, EssexIf you’re looking for an exclusive space in the city centre for you and your friends, family or colleagues, we offer private fine dining, in our stunning downstairs location. -
![Private Dining room at Haywards in Essex]()
from £800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Dining room
14 guestsHaywardsEssexHaywards private dining room, The Stable, retains many of the building’s original stable features with a smart stable door completing the room. The Stable is separate from the main dining room and can seat up to 14 guests. -
![Exclusive Dining Area at The Breakfast Club Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £100
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityExclusive Dining Area
35 guestsThe Breakfast Club ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexOur first floor can be hired as a PDR for Exclusive Events, Meetings or Group Dining. This Private space is located on the First Floor of our Caf on Moulsham St and can accommodate up-to 35 guests seated, or 50 in a combination -
![Kushi Suite at Kushi in Essex]()
from £600
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityKushi Suite
45 guestsKushiEssexThis is a modern-day Indian Restaurant that offers the perfect backdrop for exclusive entertaining, weddings, birthdays, and engagement parties with onsite catering and a cocktail bar for those intimate gatherings of up to -
![The Countryside Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Countryside Suite
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexThe room also features a flat-screen TV, sound system and air conditioning - perfect for setting the mood for your dining experience. -
![Essex County Cricket Club at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityEssex County Cricket Club
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexThis makes the perfect setting for a winning evening! The room also features a flat-screen television and sound system enabling you to easily set the mood for your dining experience -
![The Caf (Full Venue Hire) at The Breakfast Club Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityThe Caf (Full Venue Hire)
75 guestsThe Breakfast Club ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexThis fantastic Caf is the perfect place to celebrate, have a party of take advantage of our Private Dining Space upstairs. Drop us a line, and our dedicated team will take care of the rest! -
![Adnams Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityAdnams Suite
14 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexSet in the beautiful Essex countryside, close to Great Waltham in a building dating back to 1341, Galvin Green Man is an award-winning, Bib Gourmand British pub and modern restaurant, boasting panoramic views and an extensive -
![Main room at Haywards in Essex]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain room
50 guestsHaywardsEssexHaywards was established in 2013 by Jahdre and Amanda Hayward, it was open for 10 years as an award-winning 3 AA rosette fine dining restaurant. Now focussing on events since the summer of 2023, offering high-quality bespoke
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Throw a Jolly Christmas Dinner at One of Essex’s Best Bars
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue
45
800
Bar and Beyond Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Our flagship venue in Chelmsford, Bar and Beyond is the ultimate event destination. Perfect for corporate events, milestone celebrations, Christmas parties and everything in between.
from £20
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Red Room
26
35
The King William
Chigwell Station
Essex
If you’re looking for a real country pub experience in Essex, then pay a visit to Chigwell. The King William IV is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own courtyard and garden, centrally located in the heart
from £200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
First Floor
85
125
Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford is a friendly town centre bar overlooking the river, right in the heart of Essex. The Slug & Lettuce Chelmsford offers fantastic quality and service, as well as competitive prices all day everyday.
from £75
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Sports Bar
50
50
The Harlow Arena
Essex
With capacity for up to 500 people, a stylish outdoor stretch tent, and a fully licensed bar, this space is perfect for summer parties, live events or corporate celebrations.
from £2000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
140
360
Slug and Lettuce Southend
Essex
Perfect for parties big or small, we host everything from birthdays and baby showers to hen nights and engagement celebrations. With space for up to 140 seated or 360 standing, there’s room to make it yours.
from £40
per person
per person
Christmas Party
100
300
Boom Battle Bar Lakeside
Essex
Ready, Lakeside? Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed in Lakeside's shopping centre and it’s bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with
FAQs about Top Christmas Restaurants in Essex
In Essex, prices of Christmas restaurants average £600 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Essex, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £200 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £29 | to £35 | per person |
| From £800 | to £2200 | hire fee per day |
You'll find Christmas restaurants in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Essex, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small Christmas restaurants | up to 50 guests | prices average £200 minimum spend per event |
| Medium Christmas restaurants | between 80 and 200 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Large Christmas restaurants | over 230 guests | prices average £1700 minimum spend per event |