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Top Christmas Dinner Venues in Leicester
Leicester’s festive season is a time for delicious meals and even better company. Book beautifully decorated Christmas restaurants in the city centre, or enjoy sipping mulled wine at a private dining room in Clarendon Park as the city’s Xmas lights glow just outside. Or maybe you’d rather reserve a festive diner in St. Martin’s Square, surrounded by the warmth of good friends and seasonal cheer. Whatever your idea of a perfect Christmas gathering is, the right Christmas restaurant gives you the best experience. With Tagvenue, finding the ideal dining space is as easy as picking your favourite dish—browse top spots, compare options, and secure your booking in minutes.
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![Secret Lounge at Secret Garden Restaurant & Lounge in Leicester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySecret Lounge
20 guestsSecret Garden Restaurant & LoungeLeicesterSecret Garden is a restaurant and bar space in Leicester that brings together Mediterranean-inspired food—especially Italian—with a strong drinks offering. -
![Restaurant at Secret Garden Restaurant & Lounge in Leicester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
50 guestsSecret Garden Restaurant & LoungeLeicesterRestaurant is the Dining Room in Secret Garden Restaurant & Lounge. A semi-private dining area defined by a low-lit, contemporary lounge atmosphere. Design: The room presents a dark, glossy floor and compact proportions that -
![Room 01 at Varanasi Boutique Restaurant in Leicester City Centre]()
from £80
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRoom 01
8 guestsVaranasi Boutique RestaurantLeicester City CentreRoom 01 is a private Dining Room in Varanasi Boutique Restaurant and is defined by a secluded, richly detailed interior created for focused small-group dining. -
![Upstairs Dining at Spice Bazzar in Leicester]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Dining
32 guestsSpice BazzarLeicesterUpstairs Dining is a private dining room in Spice Bazzar that provides a quiet, enclosed setting separated from the ground-floor restaurant. Design: The dining room has white walls, framed Indian artwork and a recessed ceiling -
![Entire Venue at Locale | Breakfast | Brunch | Coffee&Drinks in Leicester City Centre]()
from £15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
26 guestsLocale | Breakfast | Brunch | Coffee&DrinksLeicester City CentreA compact, intimate café-restaurant arranged as a single dining room, defined by a close layout that keeps seating and the central counter within view. -
![Main Dining at Varanasi Boutique Restaurant in Leicester City Centre]()
from £55
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Dining
130 guestsVaranasi Boutique RestaurantLeicester City CentreThe main dining area has multiple round tables arranged across an open layout. The space includes columns, large windows with curtains, and decorative elements such as plants and wall features. -
![Restaurant at Bistrot Pierre Leicester in Leicester City Centre]()
from £14
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100 guestsBistrot Pierre LeicesterLeicester City CentreOur Bistrot is available for partial or complete hire, seating up to 100 guests. Our restaurant has various semi-private areas, perfect for accommodating smaller groups - so please get in touch with us for more detail if -
![Entire Venue at Spice Bazzar in Leicester]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
100 guestsSpice BazzarLeicesterHiring the full venue gives you the whole restaurant to yourself, creating a warm, lively setting for larger groups and events. Guests can move around freely, and the open layout keeps the atmosphere social and easy-going. -
![Room 02 at Varanasi Boutique Restaurant in Leicester City Centre]()
from £80
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRoom 02
8 guestsVaranasi Boutique RestaurantLeicester City CentreVaranasi Boutique Restaurant is located in Leicester. This Indian restaurant specialises in fine dining. Our dishes are prepared with high quality ingredients using traditional methods. -
![Top Floor at Barceloneta in Leicester]()
from £350
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityTop Floor
60 guestsBarcelonetaLeicesterThe space is thoughtfully divided into two sections, up to 60 seated guests and for standing 100 guest. -
![Bar at Secret Garden Restaurant & Lounge in Leicester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar
20 guestsSecret Garden Restaurant & LoungeLeicesterThe bar at Secret Garden is a modern, lounge-style space that works well for smaller events and social gatherings. It’s set up with soft neon lighting, greenery, and comfortable seating, giving it a relaxed but slightly more -
![Room 2 at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRoom 2
150 guestsLvl1 @DSULeicester
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Booking costs of Christmas restaurants average £41 per person. 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 Leicester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £33 | to £41 | per person |
| From £50 | to £100 | hire fee per hour |
| From £350 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Entire Venue at Carisbrooke Tennis Club in Leicester - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Lots of space for dancing and dining.’ -
Room 2 at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great communications and venue facilities...’ -
Wigston 2 at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: The Perfect Venue for Conferences, Meetings & Events in Leicester Perfectly located in Wigston, just a short drive from the M1, Leicester city centre, East Midlands Airport, and Leicester Train Station, Holiday Inn Leicester...
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 Leicester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 160 guests | prices average £350 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 210 guests | prices average £1000 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Leicester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Full Venue at The Loft Bar Leicester
on 2 Albion Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Industrial pendant lights and compact proportions frame a mix of lounge seating and high bar seating. Features: A single central bar serves the whole space and supports drinks service across the rooms. -
Networking Space at The Gresham Aparthotel
on 36 Market Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Gresham Aparthotel is a Grade II listed hotel in the centre of Leicester, offering boutique-style studios, apartments, meeting facilities, and event space for business and leisure guests. -
The Drawing Room at The City Rooms
on 16 Hotel Street, Leicester - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups seeking a polished, seated private dining experience in a compact, formally arranged setting. What sets it apart: The space retains original Grade II listed architectural details that are visible within...
Smaller Christmas restaurants usually fit up to 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in Leicester, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Front Bar at Bar Dos Hermanos - bar for 25 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social seated meal or casual standing drinks in an intimate, informal front-room setting. What guests say: The space is cosy and warm with Cuban-influenced decor and regular live... -
The Orangery at Winstanley House - event space for 40 guests
Venue said: Adjacent to The Grand Ballroom is The Orangery, an ideal fusion of contemporary and Georgian architecture. With its red brick walls, modern lighting fixtures and plenty of natural daylight, it’s the perfect setting for smaller... -
Leicester Suite at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston, rated 4.8/5 - boardroom for 20 guests
Venue said: A light airy boardroom is suitable for small meetings and brainstorming sessions as well as interviews and training. This cosy yet comfortable space is perfect for holding small private events, including business-related...
Cheap Christmas restaurants in Leicester start from £200 hire fee per day or £50 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Loughborough & Harborough at Holiday Inn Leicester, from £200 hire fee per day (up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: Loughborough & Harborough is a function room in Holiday Inn Leicester and its defining quality is a pillar-free, reconfigurable layout that adapts easily between banquet and open-plan setups. -
Lower Floor - Clubhouse at Carisbrooke Tennis Club, from £50 hire fee per hour (up to 50 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The space was clean, spacious, and easy to decorate.’ -
The Pavilion at Winstanley House, from £33 per person (up to 160 guests seated)
Venue said: The venue is a Grade II Listed Georgian house located just outside of Leicester City Centre with 19 stunning bedrooms, two elegant ballrooms, a modern British restaurant, private dining room and beautiful terraces all set...
Start by deciding on the type of experience you want: a relaxed meal, a private dining event, or a full-on Christmas party. Next, set a budget and guest list, as costs can vary widely depending on venue type and size. If you want catering included, look for venues that offer set Christmas menus or event packages. Finally, book early. Many popular venues are reserved months in advance.
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