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Top Christmas Dinner Venues 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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![Dining Area at The Rayleigh Lodge in Essex]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Area
40 guestsThe Rayleigh LodgeEssexMake the most of our dedicated dining space — ideal for bringing people together. Choose from our 2 or 3-course set menu for a sit-down celebration, perfect for marking a special occasion. -
![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. -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![Private Hire at The Brentwood Kitchen in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Hire
36 guestsThe Brentwood KitchenBrentwood, EssexAfter parties. Whatever the occasion, TBK makes it one to remember. The space is stunning. The food is exceptional. -
![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 Hotels
from £30
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The Regency
110
180
Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel
Essex
The Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel is an elegant 18th-century Georgian mansion, surrounded by 6 acres of verdant parkland in the heart of the Essex countryside.
from £800
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Event Space
250
260
Rettendon Lodge Events
Chelmsford, Essex
Rettendon Lodge Events is a family-run restaurant, pub and hotel known for its warm atmosphere and great food. Enjoy classic pub favourites, Sunday roasts, seasonal dishes and desserts, all served with genuine hospitality.
from £89
per person / per session
per person / per session
Exclusive Use
110
200
Downham Hall
Chelmsford, Essex
Bought in 2017 by Andrew and Christina, it has been beautifully restored and converted into a boutique hotel and restaurant. Apart from luxurious accommodation and delicious seasonal food, Downham Hall also offers fantastic
from £1400
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Priory Helena Room
120
150
Holiday Inn Colchester
Colchester, Essex
The Priory Helena Suite at Holiday Inn Colchester is the hotel’s main function space, designed to host a variety of weddings, celebrations and corporate events in a bright and flexible setting.
from £276
per person / per day
per person / per day
Whole Venue
180
250
Down Hall Hotel
Essex
With a newly created private entrance, beautifully landscaped gardens, private lobby, private lounge and bar, and all within an exclusive self-contained area of the hotel, our new space is a complete transformation and will
from £500
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Garden Room
200
200
The Thurrock Hotel
Essex
Unique room on the ground floor with its own bar area, dance floor, and natural daylight. Patio doors open onto a well kept patio and lawned garden.
Book a Festive Bar for Your Christmas Dinner
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue
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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 £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 £300
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Main Bar Area
43
70
BAR PLUS
Chelmsford, Essex
The main bar area is the busiest part of the venue and has the strongest “Bar Plus” feel. The layout is simple, with plenty of standing space and room to set up tables if needed.
from £14.99
per person
per person
Whole Venue
330
Slug & Lettuce, Colchester
Colchester, Essex
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Jodie I.
“Loved the venue for a recent baby shower, they made it super easy for us and the food was incredible.”
“Loved the venue for a recent baby shower, they made it super easy for us and the food was incredible.”
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
from £35
per person / per session
per person / per session
The BIG Boom Brunch
40
60
Boom Battle Bar Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Ready, Chelmsford? Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed in Bond Street 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 a twist, this
FAQs about Top Christmas Dinner Venues in Essex
Booking costs of Christmas restaurants average £700 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 May 2026:
| From £250 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £35 | per person |
| From £1000 | to £4000 | 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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £300 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 160 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 230 guests | prices average £1700 minimum spend per event |
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