Christmas Day lunch in London

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Due to my job, I have to be 'on call' at work on Christmas Day. However, I can get out for a couple of hours at lunchtime.
I'm looking for a pub or restaurant within say 30-40 minutes walk of Borough tube station which will be open and serve a good Christmas lunch with all the trimmings for my wife and me
I've found a few places (like the Butler's Wharf Chop House near Tower Bridge) but they're very expensive. Butler's Wharf is ninety quid! We'd be happy to spend up to £100 including drinks for the two of us.
I say 'within 30-40 minutes walk' because even though I'm 'on call', I can still have a drink! So no driving - and I'm not paying for a London taxi on Christmas Day!
Any suggestions?
I'm looking for a pub or restaurant within say 30-40 minutes walk of Borough tube station which will be open and serve a good Christmas lunch with all the trimmings for my wife and me
I've found a few places (like the Butler's Wharf Chop House near Tower Bridge) but they're very expensive. Butler's Wharf is ninety quid! We'd be happy to spend up to £100 including drinks for the two of us.
I say 'within 30-40 minutes walk' because even though I'm 'on call', I can still have a drink! So no driving - and I'm not paying for a London taxi on Christmas Day!
Any suggestions?
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Also, there's loads of places on Bermondsey St, could give those a go too.
That said, as you've discovered, it's not cheap. The normal arrangement is that restaurants/pubs etc charge double (at least) their normal rates. Don't jump to the conclusion that they are ripping you off -- they simply have to compensate for paying their staff big overtime rates.
You might be lucky if you hold out until nearer the time. Restaurants sometimes offer big discounts nearer the time if their bookings are disappointing. They can't afford to have a half empty restaurant if they are paying their staff double. (But obviously you run the risk of missing out if everything gets booked up.)
Good luck - hope you find something.
I have managed to find a few pubs locally which will be open and serving lunch on Christmas Day.
The Ship on the corner of Borough High Street and Borough Road. £24 Three courses
The Southwark Tavern by Borough Market. £55 Three courses
The Founders Arms on South Bank (next to The Tate Modern). £16 "A Christmas Roast" (I assume for that price that's just one course. Other courses available, I guess.)
Now I guess I better book it quick.