Festive feasts: Dining events happening this December
You sorted presents for everyone this Christmas but what about you? It’s time to treat yourself. And there’s no better present than a great meal that leaves you with a smile on your face and your jeans top button undone…
Last updated: 23rd Dec 2021
Originally published: 22nd Dec 2021
Tis the season to treat yourself. You’ve dealt with a million lockdowns, expertly chosen the best Christmas presents, somehow tolerated the British government and now the holidays are here. It’s time to show yourself some appreciation for the tough year you’ve had.
How could you go wrong with food? Taking that first bite and feeling the flavours almost fizzling on your tongue. Every bite is just as good as the last but in different ways as you explore new flavour combinations. When you finish you lie back, rub your tummy, and feel… content. Like everything is right in the world. So what do you say? Are you ready to book your December dining experience?
If so, here are some unreal dining experiences that are going down this December…
A Night with the Bierkeller Schunklers
When: Thursday 23rd December
Where: Yard and Beyond, Stourbridge
If the video is anything to go by, this might just be the best event on the list. The vibes are simply unbeatable, everyone has a laugh, there’s great music and food vendors so there are plenty of choices available. Tickets are just £25 each which includes entry, a stein of beer or a cocktail, food, a shot and fantastic live entertainment from the oompah band the Bierkeller Schunklers. This lively event goes down on the 23rd of December so snap up your tickets now.
Find tickets for A Night with the Bierkeller Schunklers - here
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When: Sunday 26th December
Where: Lucarelli Restaurant (The Mailbox), Birmingham
At one of Birmingham’s newest, most luxurious Italian restaurants will be the Boxing Day brunch of a lifetime. Shake your way down to the Mailbox and burn off all those winter calories as Dom Bryan spins vibey tunes alongside Shaqfive, Charli C, Craig Reckless, Fourty, Keyrah, and Ayycee, while your host for the evening, MC Kie, keeps everyone feeling the tunes, the booze and the food. Sounds like a dream come true.
Find tickets for Dom Bryan Brunch - here
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When: Thursday 23rd December
Where: Players Lounge, Billericay
Go big or go home, right? It seems Players Lounge in Billericay, Essex takes the saying pretty seriously because there isn’t a single thing their huge Christmas Eve Eve party is missing. With a DJ, festive platters, live entertainment, an entire 60 minutes of unlimited prosecco, cocktails or beer, and even additional virtual golf simulator packages available, there isn’t much more they could squeeze into this fun-filled evening. We can’t think of a better way to get in the festive spirit.
Find tickets for Christmas Party Nights - here
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Brunch UK Garage Manchester Boxing Day
When: Sunday 26th December
Where: Bierkeller Manchester, Manchester
Celebrate the culture of UK garage in style at this rowdy brunch. With street food and tunes blaring, it’s the perfect sequel to Christmas day. Good luck actually staying seated at this brunch as they tear through UK garage, bass, speed garage, 90s classics and current tracks on high stacked bass bins and speakers. These heavy-weight UKG lovers have put on some of the wildest most beloved UKG brunches in the UK so if this is your vibe, now’s your time to shine. And if Manchester is a bit of a trek, no worries. They’re hosting events in Birmingham and Nottingham too.
Find tickets for Brunch UK Garage Manchester Boxing Day - here
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Divas - A Drag Dining Experience
When: Wednesday 29th December
Where: The Cavern Restaurant, Liverpool
Ready to unlock your inner diva? You know you are. On the 29th of December, the best drag dining experience will land in Liverpool with a two-course meal and bottomless prosecco for, prepare yourself, 90 minutes. Running from 6-10 pm, this fabulous dining experience also provides you with live cabaret shows by the UK’s leading drag performers including some you may know from RuPaul’s Drag Race. Don’t be a drag, just be a queen this December.
Find tickets for Divas - A Drag Dining Experience - here
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When: Friday 31st December
Where: Ole Ole Restaurant, Hove
Why not shake things up a bit and try a different, European New Year’s Eve? Ole Ole is a beautiful Spanish restaurant in Hove and it’s inviting you for a slightly different New Year’s Eve. Tuck into delicious, traditional Spanish food while an impressive, live flamenco show sprinkles your night with some passionate entertainment. You’ll be greeted with a cocktail on arrival and a DJ will keep the party going until the early morning hours. A perfect introduction to the new year.
Find tickets for New Year's Eve at Ole Ole - here
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When: Friday 31st December
Where: Hafla Hafla, Liverpool
New Year’s Eve isn’t all about going out and regretting half the rubbish you said and waking up the next day feeling like you should be on life support. A civil, delicious, high-end meal sounds much better. Hafla Hafla is offering six mouth-watering courses for just £50 this NYE. The exact menu can be found on the event page but we’ll warn you, it’s unreal. Vegetarian options are available as is a wine pairing and special New Year’s Eve cocktails. To be honest, we’re considering it ourselves.
Find tickets for NYE at Hafla! - here
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When: Saturday 1st January 2022
Where: Red Dog Saloon, London
Okay, we’re cheating a bit here. This one’s in January but it was too good to not tell you about it. So who are your faves? If you’re thinking Mary J Blige, Usher, TLC, Destiny’s Child, The Fugees, Missy Elliot, D’Angelo, Ginuwine, Lil Kim, Busta Rhymes, or Notorious BIG, have we got the perfect brunch for you. A ticket includes one meal (a vegetarian option is available), three free cocktails, drinking games, giveaways, DJs, and more. An event this insane only comes around once in a blue moon so grab your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
Find tickets for Pony - Old Skool RnB Brunch - here
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Winter is the season of Christmas festivities. But it’s also the season to stuff your face until you can’t move and fall asleep with sauce around your mouth. Nothing beats the satisfying feeling of eating slightly too much. And at these events, you can do just that but with brilliant entertainment, great music and good vibes all while being surrounded by the people you love. And you have the added bonus of not having to do the washing up. Result.
Check out what other tasty events are going down near you.
Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.
