Going out Xmas day

moneysaverz83

Pollycat wrote: »

So not a chain then...?

As before, nobody can recommend a hotel/gastro pub near you - because we don't know where you live.
As I don't live in the top 3 big city, I personally couldn't recommend somewhere local to you.

Can't you ask friends, family, workmates where they would recommend?

Just because I've Said I don't want to go to spoons, Toby's or harvesters, doesn't mean I won't go to a chain does it, just not those 3:p

suki1964

Why not just type into Google Christmas Dinner in whatever city you are in?

Mabr

Having worked as a waitress in a hotel on Christmas Day I would recommend staying in! We were there under duress (if you don't work this shift don't come back) and so there wasn't much festive spirit. The guests were rushed in and out to free up tables (big money to be made on this day) and the best chef was off as he pulled rank for Christmas leave. It made me realise I'm much rather stay at home with a ready meal than put myself through that!

Pollycat

moneysaverz83 wrote: »

Heard of city farms? Or cars taking you a bit out of the city:p

I've no idea why you quoted my post and asked if I'd heard of city farms.
I've not mentioned city farms at all.

FTR, I've no idea about any other pub chains than the ones I suggested and you dismissed.
They're not places I go to eat out.

As you've now started to be bloody rude and sarcastic- after giving sod all information for people to try to help you - do your own research.
After all, you're

moneysaverz83 wrote: »

spoilt for choice

:rotfl:

Twopints

Marstons pubs do a Christmas day lunch for about £40-45.

Local hotels? However, these tend to be more pricy.

As previously mentioned, Indian restaurants (but avoid the turkey curry) - I've done this and it was great, they don't generally charge much more than usual and no turkey, no sprouts....

:beer:

Murphybear

If it were me I'd have a big get together on Christmas Eve or Boxing Day and something simple on Christmas Day at home.

z1a

moneysaverz83 wrote: »

Why assume 'she':p

'Cos a bloke would just say where.

bertiewhite

moneysaverz83 wrote: »

Heard of city farms? Or cars taking you a bit out of the city:p

Nope, never. But then again, I do live in the country where we have real farms.

Spendless

The Indian restaurants close to me offer either a curry and a traditional roast turkey dinner. Cost a lot less than any alternative on Christmas day.

Other than that in general (at least where I live) the chains are cheaper than hotels.

Boxing day eating out is a fraction of what Christmas day costs.

freyasmum

If I were going out on Christmas, I'd choose a local hotel/gastro pub; I wouldn't entertain Wetherspoons. The one I would choose has a festive menu from £30/pp and a premium festive menu from £35.99 per head. I actually think that's great value for Christmas as the food is lovely. However, they have no availability whatsoever.

If you're not in the habit of eating out regularly, or don't have somewhere that you really enjoy eating, then TripAdvisor is your first port of call. You can check which local places are most recommended.

However, I won't be going out on Christmas as it's generally a major rip off and you are herded in and out in military fashion. Also, not many people want to work on Christmas Day and they're run absolutely ragged.

Whatever you do, you need to act quickly as the best places book up almost as soon as the places are released.