If you are looking for inspiration for your Christmas celebrations with colleagues, family or friends, look no further than our round up of the best festive dining in Devon. From long lunches to themed afternoon teas and fabulous dinners, you'll find the best of the season's offerings here. Pop back as we'll keep updating the list.
Two Bridges Hotel
Celebrate the magic of the season in true Dartmoor style. Tuck into roast turkey with all the traditional trimmings, or explore other tempting dishes - each one prepared with the finest local ingredients from Devon’s farmers, fishermen, and producers.
Festive Lunches | £39.50 per person.
Daily (except Sundays) from 1st–24th December.
Perfect for a cosy table for two, or a cheerful get-together with friends, family, or colleagues.
Festive Dinners | £43.50 per person.
Daily (except Sundays) from 1st–22nd December
For group bookings of 10 or more - ideal for your Christmas party or team celebration.
Call 01822 892300 to book or click HERE.
High Grange Devon | Feast Nights
Christmas Feast Night 12th & 13th December | Cocktails and a feast featuring a high-end five course Christmas tasting menu with the best local meat, fish and veg from our East Devon Larder.
Arrive at the beautiful woodland kitchen, dotted with fire pits and fairy lights for a festive cocktail, before being seated inside in the cosy Shippen. Luke and the team will serve up the very best Christmas food, generous portions and a little bit of magic.
Boringdon Hall Hotel | Festive Afternoon Tea
Set within the grandeur of Boringdon Hall, this special edition Festive Afternoon Tea blends tradition with a contemporary twist, the perfect way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Guests can enjoy an exquisite array of sweet and savoury treats, all handcrafted by Boringdon’s talented chefs.
Whether it’s a cosy catch-up with friends or a festive afternoon out, this elegant experience promises a truly memorable celebration of the season, especially when paired with a glass of fizz!
Served from 15th November to 3rd January | Daily from 1–4pm | £38 per person | Book HERE.
There are many more Michelin Starred festive menus and events to choose from on the Boringdon Hall website
Sir Walter Raleigh | Christmas Menus and Parties
The delicious Christmas menu is available in this popular community pub in the heart of the East Devon village from 3rd to 22nd December for lunch and dinner (excl. Mondays and Tuesdays)
Now booking Christmas parties, lunches with friends, family dinners, work gatherings. Come and enjoy a fantastic festive menu and the cosiest of welcoming atmospheres. Please ask at the bar or call 01395 442510 or email enquiries@sirwalterraleigh.co.uk
Find out more HERE.
Gidleigh Park | Michelin Starred Festive Dining
Festive Lunch £85 | Saturday and Sunday
29th Nov to 21st Dec 12.30pm to 2pm
Gather friends and family for a glass of mulled wine, followed by a a five-course menu crafted from the seasons finest ingredients in Gidleigh's Michelin-starred restaurant. With the spirit of Christmas shared around the table, this is a feast to be cherished long after the last course is enjoyed. Also Festive Lunch Parties available for 10 to 24 people.
Festive Afternoon Tea £52
29th Nov to 29th Dec | Mon to Fri 1pm - 4.30pm | Sat and Sun 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
Delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones, and an array of festive cakes and pastries, shared among friends and family. With every sip of fine tea or freshly brewed coffee, its’s an invitation to slow down, share stories, and embrace the magic of the season.
River Cottage | Parties and Feasts
Christmas parties at River Cottage include...
Café Christmas Lunch | £29.50 per person
A cosy festive café experience with seasonal dishes, perfect for a small Christmas treat with friends, colleagues or family.
Festive Barn Feast | £60.00 per person
A traditional Christmas feast in the barn, ideal for larger groups, family gatherings, or office Christmas parties, full of festive cheer.
Grand Christmas Feast | £80.00 per person
An indulgent barn celebration with fizz, canapés, and exquisite seasonal dishes, perfect for impressive work parties or large festive gatherings.
... and don't forget the festive versions of the popular Long Table Lunches and Farm to Table Feasts.
Dartington Hall | Christmas Parties
If you're planning a party for a large group then Dartington Hall could be your perfect venue. They offer shared parties in the Great Hall, with a minimum group size of 40 people, with various dates available in November & December.
Welcome drink, 3-course festive menu, music and dancing | £49.50 per person
bookings@dartington.org | 01803 847017
Bearslake Inn | Festive Party Menu
Gather friends and indulge in the Bearlake Inn Festive Party Menu from new Head Chef, Tom Browning, designed for groups of six or more. £30pp for two courses or £36 for three courses, the festive menu brings you the best of local, seasonal produce. Walk straight from the inn garden up onto breathtaking Dartmoor to work up an appetite. Available 28th November to 23rd December. Pre-booking is essential.
Click HERE for menus and call 01837 861334 to book.
Greendale Kitchen | Gather friends and family
If you’re planning an office Christmas party or a pre-Christmas get-together with family and friends, the Greendale Kitchen at the Farm Shop is ideal. As well as traditional roasts with all the trimmings, delicious fish dishes and tasty vegetarian options, they serve classic puddings, mince pies, mulled wine and everything you need for a proper seasonal celebration.
Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings from 20th Nov - 20th Dec. Free unlimited mulled wine for bookings over 10 people.
2-Courses: £28.95 | 3-Courses: £32.95 View the full menu HERE
The Cary Arms | Spa-kle and Dine
Spa-kle and Dine. Throughout December you can enjoy some relaxing spa time followed by some bubbles and delicious seasonal food in the cosiest atmosphere of the Inn on the Beach
90-minutes access to spa facilities (hydrotherapy pool, steam room, sauna, experience shower). A glass of prosecco per person, followed by 2-course lunch or dinner. £65 per person.
01803 327110 | enquiries@caryarms.co.uk | See menu HERE.
The Arundell | Festive Dining
Join The Arundell in Lifton this festive season for a delicious 2 or 3 course festive menu created by head chef Phillip Old. Available for lunch and dinner and will be served in the restaurant.
Starting from 1 December 2024. Pre-booking only and no minimum group size.
Perfect for gathering with family, friends or work colleagues. Call 01566 784666 or email bookings@thearundell.com to book your table.
A warm welcome awaits! View the Arundell Festive Menu 2025
Ilsington Country House Hotel | Lots of choice
This December enjoy the flavours of Christmas in a cosy, countryside setting at Ilsington Country House Hotel. From Monday to Saturday, gather friends or family and enjoy a Festive Bar Menu, perfect for more intimate celebrations of up to eight guests. Choose one course for £20, two for £26, or three for £32.
For grander occasions, they also welcome groups of 10 to 110 to dine in style with Festive Lunches from £39 and Dinners from £48 per person.