Christmas in on the Menu in Gloucester

Festive menus, Christmas parties, and seasonal dining experiences are bringing plenty of choice to Gloucester this Christmas season.

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The countdown to Christmas has begun, and across Gloucester, restaurants, pubs, and bars are preparing to make the festive season one to remember.

Whether it's a long overdue catch up with friends, a Christmas party with colleagues, a family get-together or simply an excuse to enjoy a festive meal, Gloucester’s food and drink scene has plenty on the menu this year.

For those who love the traditional flavours of Christmas, venues including The Fountain Inn on Westgate Street, Dr Foster at Gloucester Docks, Cafe Rene on Southgate Street, and Coal Kitchen at Gloucester Quays have festive menus to tempt diners with seasonal favourites. Those looking to make their celebration a little more special can also enjoy the surroundings and hospitality of the new Hotel Indigo at The Forum, where Christmas dining becomes part of a bigger festive experience.

But Christmas dining doesn’t have to mean turkey and all the trimmings. Gloucester’s restaurants are also offering plenty of alternatives for anyone wanting to try something different this year. Settebello and Topoly’s are bringing Italian-inspired options to the festive table, and Gloucester Food Dock bring deliciously varied options, while MUSE Brasserie offers another choice for those looking to celebrate with a meal at Gloucester Quays.

There are also plenty of other relaxed options for getting a group together. Bill’s, Brewhouse & Kitchen, Portivo Lounge, Coro Lounge, and Zizzi all have Christmas offerings, making it easy to find somewhere suited to everything from a casual festive lunch to a bigger celebration.

And with Christmas menus now available, it is time to start thinking about those all-important December plans. Whether you’re organising the office Christmas party or trying to find a date when the whole family is free, booking early can help make sure you get the date and venue you want.

Christmas is a great opportunity to support Gloucester’s hospitality businesses, many of which are independent or locally operated, while enjoying everything the city has to offer during one if its busiest and most festive times of year.

Izzy Townsend, Marketing Executive at Gloucester BID, said: “There is something really exciting about seeing Christmas arrive across Gloucester’s food and drink scene. Our restaurants and venues have put together such a varied selection of festive menus this year, so whether you are looking for something traditional, something a little different, or somewhere relaxed to catch up with friends, there’s plenty to choose from.

“We’d encourage people to book their Christmas meals early, support our amazing local hospitality businesses, and make the most of Gloucester this festive season.”

With many menus now live, the only question left is where to book!