Christmas Party Menus in Cheltenham 2026: Venues and Prices
Where to book a Cheltenham Christmas party in 2026: eleven restaurants, pubs and hotels with their party menu prices, dates, private rooms, deposits and early-booking offers.
In short: a Cheltenham Christmas party costs from £22.95 a head for three courses at the Norwood Arms to £65 at The Ivy Montpellier, which also has a private room for 30. Five of the eleven start at £34.95 to £39.50. Book by 31 October: Malmaison and Hotel du Vin add free fizz for groups of 8 to 19.
Eleven Cheltenham restaurants, pubs and hotels from our directory with Christmas party menus for 2026, for a work do or a long table with friends. Prices, dates, deposits and offers were checked on each venue's own website on 22 October 2026, and are per head before drinks and service. Christmas Day has its own guide: Christmas Day lunch in Cheltenham.
How much is a Christmas party in Cheltenham?
A three-course Christmas party menu in Cheltenham costs £22.95 to £65 a head in 2026. Hotel du Vin, Malmaison and The Montpellier Wine Bar add a 12.5% discretionary service charge.
| Venue | Three courses | Dates | Groups and deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Arms | £22.95 (two £19.95) | 12 Nov to 3 Jan | £5 deposit a head |
| Turtle Bay | £31 (two £26) | Festive season | Buffet £25 for 30 or more |
| Malmaison | From £34.95 | 18 Nov to 24 Dec | Private dining from £42.50 (prices vary) |
| The Botanist | From £36.95 | 18 Nov to 24 Dec | Private room |
| Cosy Club | From £36.95 (two from £29.95) | 18 Nov to 24 Dec | Larger groups: enquire |
| Hotel du Vin | From £37.50 | 18 Nov to 24 Dec | Private dining rooms |
| The Montpellier Wine Bar | £39.50 | 25 Nov to 23 Dec | £10 deposit a head |
| Muse Brasserie | £48 | Not published | By phone |
| The Ivy Montpellier | £65 (two £55) | 4 Nov to 29 Dec | Up to 12; private room for 30 |
| Brasserie Blanc | Not published | 26 Nov to 24 Dec | £10 deposit for 10 or more |
| Moran's Eating House | Check the menu | From 1 Dec | £10 deposit for 5 or more |
Where should I book a Cheltenham Christmas party?
Cheapest first. Book in October if you can: four early-booking offers end by 1 November.
Norwood Arms
The cheapest party menu in this guide, and the longest-running: a pub Festive Fayre with hand-carved roast turkey, an 8oz sirloin or a cheddar and leek tart.
- 💷 £19.95 two courses, £22.95 three
- 📅 12 November to 3 January
- 🎟️ £5 deposit a head
- 📍 Leckhampton Road, GL53 0AX
Good to know: not served on Christmas Day or New Year's Eve. Vegan options are marked on the menu. Book on 01242 261190.
Turtle Bay
The Caribbean chain's Christmas menu is the cheapest restaurant option for a loud night, and its buffet suits the biggest office parties.
- 💷 £26 two courses, £31 three
- 🍽️ Buffet £25 a head for 30 or more
- 🏠 Whole-restaurant hire Monday to Thursday
- 📍 Albion Street, Town Centre
Good to know: book before 1 November for a £30 reward to spend in January (you need a Turtle Bay app account). Group enquiries: cheltenham@turtlebay.co.uk.
Malmaison
A three-course Celebrations Menu in the Chez Mal Brasserie, or a private room with the same menu and crackers included.
- 💷 From £34.95
- 🚪 Private dining from £42.50, or £62.50 with fizz and half a bottle of wine (prices vary)
- 📅 18 November to 24 December
- 📍 Bayshill Road, Montpellier
Good to know: new group bookings made by 31 October get free fizz for 8 to 19 guests, and the organiser eats free for 20 or more. Book through the hotel's online enquiry form.
The Botanist
Sharing starters on boards for the table, then the bar's Christmas dinner hanging kebab or a vegan mushroom bourguignon pie.
- 💷 Two-course lunch from £28.95, three courses from £36.95
- 🚪 The Thyme Room, for private dining
- 🎁 £25 gift card for 4 or more, booked by 31 October
- 📍 Brewery Quarter, Town Centre
Good to know: tables of 12 or more get a glass of Prosecco each. Call 01242 895165.
Cosy Club
A Christmas Dining menu led by the Cosy Christmas Pie, with a sharing buffet for groups who would rather graze.
- 💷 Two courses from £29.95, three from £36.95
- 🍽️ Sharing buffet £27.95
- 📅 18 November to 24 December
- 📍 Brewery Quarter, Town Centre
Good to know: prices change with the date, so check the pricing calendar for your night. Groups can book online or use the group enquiry form, or email cheltenhambookings@cosyclub.co.uk.
Hotel du Vin
Three courses in the Bistro du Vin: turkey ballotine, daube of beef or a vegan squash and spinach pithivier.
- 💷 From £37.50
- 🥂 From £62.50 with Champagne and half a bottle of wine, 8 or more
- 📅 18 November to 24 December
- 📍 Parabola Road, Montpellier
Good to know: book a new group by 31 October and groups of 8 to 19 get a glass of fizz each, while 20 or more get the organiser's three courses free.
The Montpellier Wine Bar
Parties eat in the Cellar Restaurant, with crackers on the table and drinks packages from £75. Good for a group that cares about the wine.
- 💷 £39.50, three courses
- 📅 25 November to 23 December
- 🎟️ £10 deposit a head, not refundable
- 📍 Montpellier Street, Montpellier
Good to know: numbers, menu choices and the balance are due 14 days before. Coffee and mince pies cost £5 more, and vegan and gluten-free dishes are on the menu. Call 01242 350772.
Muse Brasserie
The independent choice: a Festive Group Set Menu that runs from beef cheek bourguignon and chicken tikka masala to a pumpkin and chestnut Wellington.
- 💷 £48, three courses
- 🌱 Vegan dishes at every course
- 📍 St George's Place, Town Centre
Good to know: the cheese course costs £8 extra. Book on 01242 239447.
The Ivy Montpellier
The dearest published set menu here, and the best private room. The Papworth Room takes 30 on round tables, 20 on one long table or 40 standing.
- 💷 £55 two courses, £65 three
- 👥 Set menu for groups of up to 12
- 📅 4 November to 29 December
- 📍 Montpellier Walk, Montpellier
Good to know: the private room is priced on a minimum spend that changes with the time of day, and the restaurant says its private rooms are not accessible. Call 01242 894200.
Brasserie Blanc
A French Christmas party menu, from dinde de Noël to magret de canard, in a brasserie that seats 110. The price is not on its website, so ask when you book.
- 📅 26 November to 24 December
- 🎟️ £10 deposit a head for 10 or more
- 🏠 Whole venue up to 200, minimum spend
- 📍 The Promenade, Montpellier
Good to know: parties of up to 15 get a free glass of fizz on weekday bookings between 28 November and 11 December. Call 01242 266800.
Moran's Eating House
A neighbourhood restaurant on Bath Road that takes tables of any size for its Christmas menu, with the regular menu still on through December.
- 📅 From Tuesday 1 December, all day
- 🎟️ £10 deposit a head for 5 or more
- 📍 Bath Road, The Suffolks
Good to know: groups send a pre-order at least seven days before. Bookings are by phone only, on 01242 581411, and tables in the wine bar cannot be reserved.
Which Cheltenham venues have a private room for a Christmas party?
Seven of the eleven offer a private room or whole-venue hire. Only The Ivy and Brasserie Blanc publish capacities.
- 🚪 The Ivy Montpellier: Papworth Room, 30 seated
- 🚪 Brasserie Blanc: the bar seats 26, the whole venue 200
- 🚪 Malmaison: private dining from £42.50 (prices vary)
- 🚪 Hotel du Vin: private dining rooms
- 🚪 The Botanist: the Thyme Room
- 🏠 Turtle Bay and Cosy Club: whole-venue hire
Cheltenham Christmas parties: questions
How much is a Christmas party in Cheltenham?
Three courses cost from £22.95 a head at the Norwood Arms to £65 at The Ivy Montpellier in 2026. Malmaison, The Botanist, Cosy Club, Hotel du Vin and The Montpellier Wine Bar start at £34.95 to £39.50.
Which Cheltenham restaurants have a private room for a Christmas party?
The Ivy Montpellier's Papworth Room seats 30, Malmaison's private dining starts at £42.50 (prices vary), and The Botanist has the Thyme Room. Brasserie Blanc, Turtle Bay and Cosy Club take whole-venue hire.
When should I book a Christmas party in Cheltenham?
By 31 October for the best offers. Malmaison and Hotel du Vin give free fizz to new groups of 8 to 19 booked by then, and The Botanist's £25 gift card for tables of 4 or more ends the same day.
Is there a Christmas party buffet in Cheltenham?
Yes. Turtle Bay serves a £25 buffet for groups of 30 or more, and Cosy Club a £27.95 sharing buffet.
Do I need to pay a deposit for a Christmas party in Cheltenham?
Usually. The Montpellier Wine Bar and Moran's Eating House take £10 a head, the Norwood Arms £5, and Brasserie Blanc £10 a head for groups of 10 or more.