Whether you can believe it or not, the time for festive planning is here. As we enter autumn and the Christmas season approaches, now is the perfect time to book your party night and avoid disappointment.
If you're looking for an exciting location for your work party or somewhere to enjoy Christmas lunch, consider these seven fantastic restaurants...
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Church On The Hill
Head along to Church on the Hill in December for some fantastic food, live music and a joyful atmosphere like no other in Glasgow’s Southside.
Located right beside Queens Park next to the Langside monument, the iconic venue caters for any exciting special occasion. Whether you are looking for a festive family lunch or a grand work Christmas party, all bookings are welcome.
Intent on supporting local and independent suppliers, the chefs have created a menu where old favourites come together with modern twists. From traditional roast turkey to beef bourguignon, chocolate and eggnog trifle or gingerbread cheesecake, the rich flavours of freshly prepared dishes will ensure a wonderfully memorable Christmas time.
Church on the Hill are now taking bookings for their festive lunch and dinner menu. Enjoy a two-course set menu for £20 per person or three courses for £24 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. A midweek offer is also available from Sunday to Wednesday, with 2 courses for £17 per person and 3 courses for £20. Both menus are available from 30th November to 24th December.
A complimentary glass of fizz per person will be included to all bookings quoting ‘Sparkling Christmas’ made before 14th October. Drinks packages are also available on request.
For further information or to make a booking, call 0141 343 7569 or email manon.metayer@signaturepubs.co.uk or visit churchonthehill.co.uk/christmas-on-the-hill/
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The Spiritualist
Independently owned and designed, The Spiritualist is a far step away from anything ordinary. It’s enticingly elegant with a touch of cool. Located in the centre of Glasgow, it’s the perfect place to don your sequins, straighten your tinsel tie and prepare for a superbly glamourous Christmas.
Get your friends and colleagues into the spirit of Christmas with a choice of two festive menus. The budget friendly Festive Prixe Fixe menu is available Sunday-Thursday, 12pm-10pm and is priced at only £19.95 per person. Alternatively, opt for a luxurious 3 course Christmas Dinner for £36.95 per person, available daily from 12pm-10pm. Both menus will be available from 25th November – 27th December and feature a host of festive favourites such as a traditional roast turkey and Christmas pudding with brandy anglaise and redcurrants. Need something a little more intimate? Add an extra special touch to your Christmas event by booking a partitioned section of the venue for dinner or drinks.
Visit the website at www.thespiritualistglasgow.com for full details.
The Spiritualist proudly boasts Scotland’s largest bar gantry so our expert mixologists have all the ingredients to mix you up the perfect Christmas tipple. Ever inventive and constantly evolving, the drinks menu’s secrets and surprises have been designed to thrill your taste buds and create memorable moments.
To make an enquiry for your Christmas event, contact the team at The Spiritualist on 0141 2484165 or follow them on Facebook.
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The Smokin' Fox
The Smokin’ Fox Pub & Scullery is a tale of two destinations, hosting a Victorian look and creating a sense of calm modernity, whilst retaining a classic pub environment making you feel comfortable and at ease. Nestled on Waterloo street across from Central Station, its city centre location makes it an atmospheric hub for after work drinks and relaxed dinners.
Celebrate a cosy Christmas in their eclectic surroundings, with a 3 course traditional menu that is both homely and satisfying, modestly priced at £24 per person or £20 per person on selected mid-week dates. Enjoy a range of festive drinks offers to complement your Christmas event, including 10 bottles of beer for £30, bottles of prosecco for £24 and special rewards on wine pre-orders for large parties.
If you’re looking for your own area for a more intimate gathering, The Smokin’ Fox can offer a partitioned area of the restaurant that gives an exclusive feel while allowing you feel part of the buzz of the bar and restaurant.
To place your Christmas enquiry, call 0141 226 2482 or email howl@smokinfox.co.uk
Visit www.smokinfox.co.uk or find them on Facebook.
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The Raven
The Raven is a bar and restaurant located in the heart of Glasgow’s city-centre and a proud part of the Glaswegian tradition of great food and drink. Specialising in smokehouse food and craft beers, The Raven is the perfect spot for relaxed drinking and dining. Nestled on Renfield Street – a stone’s throw from Glasgow Central and Buchanan galleries, it’s in an ideal location to refuel after a hard day’s shopping.
For Christmas, The Raven is celebrating a twist on a traditional Turkey with a smokehouse version served with roast chipolata sausages, stuffing, smoked pulled brisket, baby sprouts and carrots with gravy. Enjoy it as part of their 3 course menu for £23.95, or with exclusive discounts for mid-week bookings. Looking for a more informal way to cater to a hungry rabble of revellers? The Raven also offers a Christmas Buffet of 10 items for £15.95 per person, featuring mini pigs in blankets, Yorkshire puds filled with beef brisket & gravy and mini BBQ pulled pork sliders, among many more.
If you’re organising a Christmas event needing a dedicated area, The Raven can offer ‘The Nest’ for exclusive use. Situated on the first floor, The Nest can cater for between 20 and to 60 guests in a private area, for both seated meals and drinks receptions.
To make your Christmas enquiry, contact The Raven on 0141 332 6151 or email sales@theravenglasgow.com.
Visit www.theravenglasgow.com or follow them on Facebook.
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Elenas
Imagine having your Christmas party in Spain. Let us transport you there for a few hours of Spanish hospitality. Elena knows how to host a party, whether it’s family, work-mates or friends.
Recently awarded “Best Mediterranean Establishment” at the Scottish Food Awards, Elena’s Spanish Bar & Restaurant isn’t resting on any laurels. Elena and her chefs have worked hard to bring you an authentic Spanish take on Christmas dishes with not a turkey or Brussels sprout in sight. Other menu options are available so call us to discuss your preferences. As well as our extensive menus, we offer a wide range of Spanish wines, beers and spirits, not to mention Elena’s famous Sangria and cocktails. Everything you need for an unforgettable party.
We offer great party deals all year round but especially in the Festive period. Our Christmas Menu is available from 24th November. Call now to book your date.
Visit www.elenastapas.com or follow them on Facebook.
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Motherwell Concert Hall
Make your 2018 festive night shine, with Christmas Party Nights at Motherwell Concert Hall; running 7pm- 1am, on Friday 7 Dec, Saturday 8 Dec, Friday 14 Dec, Saturday 15 Dec, or Friday 21 Dec.
The renowned entertainment venue, which has booked the likes of Dr Hook, Primal Scream, The Proclaimers, and The Searchers is now taking bookings for your 2018 Christmas night out!
With a hall that boasts a 1,600 person capacity (standing) there is plenty of room to dance the night away with your loved ones at Motherwell Concert Hall! And with a recent £170,000 investment in state-of-the-art sound equipment, the venue is sure to get you in the party spirit!
Motherwell Concert Hall Christmas Party Nights start with a sparkling reception, offering guests a choice of fizz or festive cocktail. Guests are then treated to a three course meal, music from a live band and finally a set from DJ Stephen Elliott.
Bands featuring in Christmas Party Nights include The Kicks on 7, 14 and 21 of Dec, Aurora on 8 Dec, and Three Card Trick on 15 December.
Menus for the Christmas Party Nights include the choice of Festive Broth or Chicken Liver Pate for Starter; Roast Turkey, Slow Beef Braised Steak or Chickpea Curry for main; and Christmas Pudding or Cheesecake for dessert. The full menu can be viewed at culturenl.co.uk
Christmas Party Nights are £45 per person, but can be secured with a £15 per person deposit.
Full payment is due with completed menu choice, 6 weeks prior to the event. Tickets will be issued after full payment and completed menu selection has been received.
Seating will be in tables of 10. Parties of less than 10 may be required to share with another group. Parties of more than 10 will be split over several tables. Table plans will be confirmed one week prior to event date, but may be subject to late change.
Last year’s Christmas Party Nights sold out, and spaces are already going fast for 2018, so book yours now by phoning 01698 274545.
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Stravaigin
‘Stravaig’ is an old Scots word meaning ‘to wander’ which encompasses this Gibson Streets establishment’s ethos of ‘Think Global, Eat Local’ ethos perfectly. So wander off the beaten path into either the street level cafe bar or the downstairs restaurant where you’ll find menus showcasing Scottish produce that isn’t tethered to its roots.
Alongside a cracking turkey dinner with all the trimmings, you’ll find inspiration from all continents on their festive menu with highlights including korean pork and sesame terrine, pickled vegetables, soy emulsion, rice crisp and Shetland hake,lime leaf and coriander dahl, dukkah, sprout leaves. To finish why not try Basque custard cake, stewed apple, cinnamon ice cream.
Vegan, vegetarians and kids will also find themselves well catered for.
After your meal in the restaurant, head upstairs to gather around the roaring pub fire and enjoy one (or two…) for road. Friday and Saturday night will see the licence extending to 2am!
Downstairs at Stravaigin makes the perfect space for a private party. With its own bar, the space can accommodate celebrations of up to 55 guests exclusively. The restaurant can cater for a formal dinner party or transform into a private dancefloor - get in touch with your ideas!
To extend the festivities beyond Christmas, why not head to 28 Gibson Street for a typically Stravaigin twist on Hogmanay? Downstairs will play host to a 5 course dinner to with live band, bagpipes and dancing in the street! Those looking for a more casual affair will find a hooley upstairs!
Find the festive menu here.
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