Surrey


<p>Let’s be honest, Christmas lunch is delicious, but cooking it? Not so much. This year, hang up the apron and let someone else do the hard work? All you have to do is eat, sip, laugh, and open presents. Here are the best venues in Surrey serving up all the trimmings, puddings, and prosecco you could wish for &#8211; because you’ve definitely earned a day off!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1154" height="1432" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/11/Bel-and-the-Dragon-Christmas.jpeg" alt="Christmas at the Bel and the Dragon in Churt, Surrey." class="wp-image-62862" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/11/Bel-and-the-Dragon-Christmas.jpeg 1154w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/11/Bel-and-the-Dragon-Christmas-645x800.jpeg 645w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/11/Bel-and-the-Dragon-Christmas-806x1000.jpeg 806w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/11/Bel-and-the-Dragon-Christmas-322x400.jpeg 322w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/11/Bel-and-the-Dragon-Christmas-768x953.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1154px) 100vw, 1154px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Christmas at Bel and the Dragon in Churt.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bel-and-the-dragon-churt"><a href="https://www.belandthedragon.co.uk/christmas/christmas-day-menu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bel and the Dragon</a>, Churt</h2>



<p>Celebrate Christmas in cosy country pub style at Bel and The Dragon in Churt. Enjoy roaring fires, comfy sofas, and nearby walks before indulging in a £125 per person festive feast. Start with sparkling wine and canapés, then a four-course menu with dishes like cured salmon, venison pâté, Usk Vale turkey, fillet of beef, monkfish, and seasonal vegetarian options. Finish with puddings, mince pies, chocolate truffles, and coffee. After all that, you’ll want nothing more than to relax in your stretchiest PJs!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-barnett-hill-hotel-wonersh"><a href="https://alexanderhotels.co.uk/barnett-hill/barnett-hill-christmas-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barnett Hill Hotel</a>, Wonersh</h2>



<p>If you fancy going full-on <em>Bridgerton</em> this Christmas &#8211; gliding up a grand driveway in your festive finest &#8211; Barnett Hill should be high on your list. Choose from two- or three-night packages that carry you seamlessly from Christmas Eve through Boxing Day, with an emphasis on indulgence… so pack your floatiest dress or your stretchiest trousers.</p>



<p>Festivities begin on Christmas Eve with mulled wine and mince pies before a four-course supper sets the tone for the days ahead. Christmas Day starts with a Buck’s Fizz breakfast (because why <em>wouldn’t</em> you add bubbles to your morning?), followed by a Champagne and canapé reception, then a five-course feast Lady Whistledown herself would approve of. If you’ve still got space later on, a grazing buffet supper awaits. Boxing Day brings a hearty full English, and just as you begin to feel peckish again, a Champagne afternoon tea appears. But save room for the three-course supper that rounds things off in style. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pennyhill-park-bagshot"><a href="https://www.exclusive.co.uk/pennyhill-park/highlights/christmas-day-carvery-lunch/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pennyhill Park</a>, Bagshot</h2>



<p>Make it a Christmas Day to remember with a sumptuous three-course lunch in the beautifully dressed Balmoral Suite. Begin with a welcome glass of Ridgeview English sparkling wine or elderflower fizz, then tuck into all the festive favourites – from a traditional roast with all the trimmings to indulgent desserts that are definitely worth saving room for. Half a bottle of wine per person or unlimited soft drinks are included, and live music adds a little extra sparkle to the occasion. Prices are £275 per adult, £195 for ages 12–17, £120 for ages 4–11, and children under 3 go free. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="999" height="659" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/12/The-Drumming-Snipe-Christmas-platter.jpg" alt="Christmas Platter at The Drumming Snipe in Mayford and The Star in Witley, Surrey." class="wp-image-57233" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/12/The-Drumming-Snipe-Christmas-platter.jpg 999w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/12/The-Drumming-Snipe-Christmas-platter-800x528.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/12/The-Drumming-Snipe-Christmas-platter-400x264.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/12/The-Drumming-Snipe-Christmas-platter-768x507.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Christmas Day at The Star in Witley.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-star-witley"><a href="https://thestarwitley.co.uk/christmas.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Star</a>, Witley</h2>



<p>Skip the family fuss and long car journeys and head to this charming 17th-century pub near Godalming for a stress-free festive feast. Start with a glass of Taittinger Champagne, then enjoy starters like roast Jerusalem artichoke soup, Berkshire duck with glazed fig, or cured Scottish sea trout. Mains include Wiltshire turkey, roast Sirloin of rare breed beef, Scottish halibut, or wild mushroom and chestnut Wellington, all served with roast potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower cheese, and honey-roast parsnips. Finish with sticky toffee pudding, clementine and ginger cheesecake, or Devonshire Christmas pudding, then head home for cosy sofa time or charades. Christmas Day lunch is £110 per adult, £55 for children under 12.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wotton-house-dorking"><a href="https://wottonhouse.co.uk/christmas-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wotton House</a>, Dorking</h2>



<p>Step into a festive fairy-tale this Christmas with a stay at Wotton House near Dorking from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day. Arrive to mulled wine by the fire‑pits and the playful antics of the “Wotton Elves,” enjoy live music on Christmas Eve, and toast the season at a Champagne and canapé reception before a traditional Christmas lunch. Boxing Day is all about taking it easy – think countryside walks, wellies, and a splash in the pool – the perfect way to round off a magical festive break.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-brooklands-hotel-weybridge"><a href="https://brooklandshotelsurrey.com/occasions/christmas-new-year/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brooklands Hotel</a>, Weybridge</h2>



<p>For a glamorous Christmas Day, this sleek and stylish hotel overlooking the historic Brooklands motor racing circuit delivers in droves. Elegant tables, flickering candles, and twinkling lights set the scene for a traditional five-course menu involving tasty treats that includes stuffed roast turkey with all the trimmings. A big fellow in red will drop by during lunch. £135.95 pp, children £67.95.  </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="637" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/11/Barnett-Hill-Christmas-1000x637.jpeg" alt="Christmas at Barnett Hill Hotel in Surrey." class="wp-image-62861" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/11/Barnett-Hill-Christmas-1000x637.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/11/Barnett-Hill-Christmas-800x510.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/11/Barnett-Hill-Christmas-400x255.jpeg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/11/Barnett-Hill-Christmas-768x489.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/11/Barnett-Hill-Christmas.jpeg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Christmas at Langshott Manor in Horley.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-langshott-manor-horley"><a href="https://alexanderhotels.co.uk/langshott-manor/christmas-at-langshott-manor-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Langshott Manor</a>, Horley</h2>



<p>If a four-day festive feast is your idea of Christmas, Langshott Manor has you covered. Their two- or three-night package turns the chic 16th manor house into your home for the festive season. Christmas Eve starts with a festive cream tea, mulled wine and mince pies, a kids’ stocking class, and a four-course dinner with after-dinner digestifs. Christmas Day begins with Champagne breakfast, salmon Bellinis, and present-opening, followed by a decadent four- or five-course lunch, the King’s Speech, Christmas cake, board games, and a grazing buffet. Phew! But on Boxing Day the festivities continue to roll with breakfast, falconry and hot chocolate, Champagne afternoon tea, a kids’ treasure hunt, and a four-course supper. Indulgent, family-friendly and without any washing up in site.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-drumming-snipe-mayford"><a href="https://thedrummingsnipe.co.uk/christmas.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Drumming Snipe</a>, Mayford</h2>



<p>Skip the Christmas chaos and head to this stylish Victorian gastropub for a relaxed festive feast. Start with a glass of Champagne before enjoying starters like roast Jerusalem artichoke soup, Berkshire duck, or cured Scottish sea trout. Mains include Wiltshire turkey with all the trimmings, roast beef, Scottish halibut, or wild mushroom and chestnut Wellington, all served with roast potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower cheese, and honey-roast parsnips. Finish with indulgent puddings such as classic Christmas pudding, clementine and ginger cheesecake, or sticky toffee pudding, then head home for cosy boardgames or Christmas movies. Christmas Day lunch is £110 per adult, £55 for children under 12.</p>



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