Christmas Day Lunch in Cheltenham 2026: Menus and Prices
Christmas Day lunch in Cheltenham for 2026: nine hotels, restaurants and pubs with their prices, courses, children's menus and booking terms, plus festive party menus and Boxing Day lunches.
In short: Christmas Day lunch in Cheltenham costs from £66 a head at the Norwood Arms to £142.95 at Hotel du Vin, with Muse Brasserie (£80) and The George (£95, children £50) in between. Christmas Day 2026 is a Friday. Tables are limited and some venues take full payment when you book, so book in October or November.
Nine Cheltenham restaurants, hotels and pubs from our directory that have published Christmas Day 2026 plans, with prices and booking terms checked on each venue's own website on 21 October 2026. The fine dining rooms are not here: Le Champignon Sauvage does not list a Christmas Day menu on its site, and nor do Lumière or Restaurant Journey. Party and festive menus for December follow further down.
How much is Christmas Day lunch in Cheltenham?
Christmas Day lunch in Cheltenham costs £66 to £142.95 a head in 2026. Malmaison, the Queens Hotel and Hotel du Vin charge £132.50 to £142.95, and Malmaison and Hotel du Vin include a glass of Champagne.
| Venue | Adults | Courses | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Arms | £66 | 3 | £10 deposit, closes 18 Dec |
| Muse Brasserie | £80 | 3, plus amuse-bouche | Online or phone |
| The George | £95 (children £50) | 3 | Limited tables |
| Brasserie Blanc | £115 (12 and under £57.50) | 5 | £75 deposit |
| The Montpellier Wine Bar | £115 | 4 | Paid in full when booking |
| Malmaison | £132.50 | Not published | Online |
| Queens Hotel | £135 (under 12s £67.50) | 5 | By email |
| Hotel du Vin | £142.95 | 4 | Online |
| No.131 | Not published | Not published | Waitlist |
Where can I have Christmas Day lunch in Cheltenham?
Norwood Arms
The cheapest Christmas Day lunch of the nine: three courses at a family pub, with turkey, nut roast or sirloin with prawns, and a children's menu.
- 💷 £66, three courses
- 🎟️ £10 deposit a head
- 📍 Leckhampton Road, GL53 0AX
Good to know: pre-orders opened on 21 October and the pub takes no Christmas Day bookings after 18 December. Deposits are not refunded if you cancel from 11 December. Menu and booking.
Muse Brasserie
An independent brasserie with a set Christmas Day menu that goes beyond turkey: monkfish curry, beef cheek bourguignon or a nut-roast pithivier.
- 💷 £80
- 🍷 Mulled wine on arrival
- 🍽️ Amuse-bouche, 3 courses, mince pies
- 📍 St George's Place, Town Centre
The George
The best-priced hotel lunch for families, with a half-sized children's menu. Mains come with Yorkshire pudding and goose fat roast potatoes.
- 💷 £95, children £50
- 🍽️ 3 courses
- 📍 St George's Road, Town Centre
Good to know: a 12.5% discretionary service charge is added, and the hotel says tables are limited. Book on 01242 394015.
Brasserie Blanc
Five courses with Buck's Fizz, and a children's price for 12 and under. Lunch is served from 12pm.
- 💷 £115, 12 and under £57.50
- ⏰ 12pm to 5pm, kitchen to 2.30pm
- 🎟️ £75 deposit a head
- 📍 The Promenade, Montpellier
The Montpellier Wine Bar
One sitting for the whole room: Champagne and bites from 12 noon, then a four-course lunch at 1pm with coffee and mince pies.
- 💷 £115
- ⏰ Arrive 12pm, seated 1pm
- 🎟️ Paid in full when booking
- 📍 Montpellier Street, Montpellier
Malmaison
Christmas Day in the Chez Mal Brasserie, including a glass of Champagne. The hotel has not published the courses.
- 💷 £132.50
- 🥂 Glass of Champagne
- 📍 Bayshill Road, Montpellier
Queens Hotel
Five courses at a hotel, and the clearest family pricing: under 5s eat free.
- 💷 £135, under 12s £67.50
- 🍽️ 5 courses
- 📍 The Promenade, Montpellier
Good to know: bookings go by email to meetings@queenshotelcheltenham.com. A three-night Christmas break from 24 December costs £615 a person.
Hotel du Vin
The dearest Christmas Day lunch of the nine: four courses with a glass of Champagne.
- 💷 £142.95
- 🍽️ 4 courses
- 📍 Parabola Road, Montpellier
No.131
The Promenade townhouse runs a waitlist for Christmas Day lunch 2026 and has not published a price. It asks overnight guests to book a room early to secure a table.
- 📧 Waitlist: reservations@no131.com
- 📍 The Promenade, Montpellier
What are the best Christmas party menus in Cheltenham?
For a work do or a festive dinner before the 25th, these are the menus Cheltenham venues have published for 2026, cheapest first.
| Venue | Menu | Price | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Arms | Festive Fayre | £19.95 two, £22.95 three | 12 Nov to 3 Jan |
| The Botanist | Christmas Dining | From £28.95 | Not published |
| Cosy Club | Festive menu | Three from £29.95 | 18 Nov to 24 Dec |
| Malmaison | Celebrations | From £34.95 | 18 Nov to 24 Dec |
| Giggling Squid | Festive menu | £34.95 two, £39.95 three | 23 Nov to 31 Dec |
| Côte | Festive set (national price) | £34.95 two, £39.95 three | Not published |
| Hotel du Vin | Celebrations | From £37.50 | 18 Nov to 24 Dec |
| The Montpellier Wine Bar | Party menu, three courses | £39.50 | 25 Nov to 23 Dec |
| Queens Hotel | Festive lunch or dinner | From £45 or £65 | From 30 Nov |
| Muse Brasserie | Festive group set, three courses | £48 | Not published |
| The Ivy Montpellier | Christmas set | £55 two, £65 three | 4 Nov to 29 Dec |
Good to know: the Norwood Arms menu is not served on Christmas Day or New Year's Eve. The Queens Hotel holds party nights with dinner and entertainment until midnight on 28 November and 5, 11 and 19 December, from £70. The Montpellier Wine Bar takes a £10 deposit a head, with the balance due 14 days before. Moran's Eating House serves its Christmas menu from 1 December and asks groups of five or more for a £10 deposit and a pre-order a week ahead.
Offers that end on 31 October
- 🥂 Hotel du Vin: free arrival fizz for groups of 8 to 19
- 🎁 The Botanist: £25 gift card for tables of 4 or more
Where can I eat on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day in Cheltenham?
Boxing Day 2026 is a Saturday, and several venues serve a set lunch for much less than on the 25th.
- 🍖 Hotel du Vin Boxing Day lunch, £34.95
- 🍖 Malmaison Boxing Day lunch, £35
- ⏰ Brasserie Blanc: Christmas Eve 12pm to 11pm, Boxing Day 10am to 11pm
- 🎄 Cosy Club: closed on the 25th, open the 24th and 26th
Christmas Day lunch in Cheltenham: questions
How much is Christmas Day lunch in Cheltenham?
From £66 a head for three courses at the Norwood Arms to £142.95 for four courses with a glass of Champagne at Hotel du Vin. Malmaison, the Queens Hotel and Hotel du Vin charge £132.50 to £142.95.
When should I book Christmas Day lunch in Cheltenham?
As soon as you can. The Norwood Arms takes no Christmas Day bookings after 18 December, The George says tables are limited, and No.131 already runs a waitlist.
Which Cheltenham restaurants have a children's Christmas Day menu?
The George charges £50 for a children's three-course menu, Brasserie Blanc £57.50 for 12 and under, and the Queens Hotel £67.50 for under 12s, with under 5s free.
What day is Christmas Day 2026?
Friday 25 December 2026, so Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December.
Where can I eat on Boxing Day in Cheltenham?
Hotel du Vin (£34.95) and Malmaison (£35) serve a Boxing Day lunch, Brasserie Blanc opens from 10am to 11pm, and Cosy Club reopens after closing on Christmas Day.