Despite protestations to the contrary, the work Christmas party has become a treasured tradition for many. While yes, it might seem like organised fun (nobody likes that), and enforced socialising with colleagues you think you have little to do with, it’s actually a great opportunity to bond as a team and discover that Jenny from Accounts is also an Only Connect mega fan (maybe she can be on your quiz team in 2026?). And it beats being in the office, too. It’s a win-win situation.
The Best Place For A Work Christmas Lunch: No Ifs, Buts Or Maybes
Of course, the only acceptable place for a work Christmas lunch is the pub – and more specifically, one belonging to Cubitt House. With eight pubs spread across central London in Marylebone, Chelsea, Belgravia, Mayfair and Notting Hill, chances are there’s one close to your office, and if not, they are all easy enough to get to their proximity to the Tube. But that’s not all. Having your work dinner at a central location means more people are likely to come, boosting the atmosphere and allowing everyone to stagger home at the end of the afternoon – or night, we don’t judge.
Forget being ignored at the bar for 25 minutes or waiting half an hour for a stone cold plate of turkey. Think smooth, stress-free celebrations, in bars, snugs, dining rooms, and conservatories all available to privately hire, there’s a space to suit every group size – whether you’re a tight-knit team of 6, or a company of 50.
Private Hire In Belgravia: From Speakeasy To Feasting Room
Take our recently renovated Belgravia pub, The Orange. The bright and airy Main Dining Room caters to groups of 45, while upstairs on the first floor you’ll find the aptly named Feasting Room, which seats 14. With its round table, you can forget asking your neighbour to pass the salt, or being cornered into an hour-long conversation about the head of HR’s new kitten. Perhaps best of all is the speakeasy style bar on the lower ground floor, the Blood Orange Bar, which does a mean Blood Orange Margarita and even has a separate curtained off area for those of you planning raucous gatherings.
Grand Fireplaces And Cosy Corners In Marylebone
If it’s a full company-wide lunch, then The Grazing Goat is the one for you. Our Marylebone pub’s beautiful First Floor Restaurant takes over the entire floor, fitting 70 people comfortably. With sash windows and a fireplace, it’s got the perfect cosy winter vibe too. For slightly smaller teams, there’s the Back Dining Room (seats 45 people) which has an atrium ceiling and grand open fireplace.
A Christmas Lunch Fit For Royalty In Notting Hill
For slightly fancier gatherings, then head to Notting Hill, specifically The Princess Royal pub. Two of the private dining rooms – The Charlotte and The Victoria – named after queens, naturally, are amongst the grandest, with chandeliers and all that jazz. We’re also partial to the light-filled Conservatory, which is particularly atmospheric in the winter months, especially if there’s a light drizzle of rain (or snow – Christmas miracles can happen). Another classy option is The Upstairs at The Coach Makers Arms, which has beautiful sage green walls and banquette seating at its long table seating 48.
Our Feasting Menu: Festive Classics With A Modern Twist
Of course, this being Christmas, we pull out all the stops food wise too, with a menu of festive classics with a modern twist. Your lunchtime feast begins with a trio of starters: Cashel Blue Cauliflower Cheese Croquettes served with Herb Aïoli, Hot Smoked Trout & Horseradish Rillettes, and Pickled Radish & Cucumbers Winter Squash accompanied by Carlin Peas, Sage & Yorkshire Pecorino.
For the main event, it’s Turkey (of course) – and the best in the business too, a roast Norfolk bronze. Expect all the trimmings, including Garlic & Sage Sourdough Bread Sauce, Honey & Mustard Pigs in Blankets and Sage & Bacon stuffing, made with sustainably-sourced livestock courtesy of our farm-to-pub partnership with the Nevill Holt Estate.
Alternatively, if you’re already anticipating being all-turkeyed out – there’s the Mustard Cured Roast Wiltshire Beef, which comes with Horseradish Crème Fraîche. And never fear veggies, there’s the Raclette, Celeriac, Leek & Rosemary Pie, doused in Vegetable Gravy. Everyone gets Garlic & Herb Roast Potatoes, Sprouts & Chestnuts, Spiced Heritage Carrots and Port Braised Red Cabbage.
Christmas Puddings At Cubitt House Pubs In London
We all know that dessert goes in a separate compartment, so you’ll have plenty of room for Guinness Sticky Toffee Pudding, with Malt Butterscotch and Cornish Clotted Cream, and Pump Street Chocolate & Orange Fudge, to finish everything off. Drinks are important too: that’s why we’ve got seasonal favourites like mulled wine and festive-themed cocktails, not to mention all the classic go-tos, from fine wines to craft ales. It is Christmas, after all.
Beat the festive rush and book a table or space at your favourite Cubitt House pub today.
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