Christmas Restaurants in Suffolk

Restaurants for a Christmas Meal in Suffolk

Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a traditional Christmas dinner. Crispy roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings in puddles of rich gravy, and all the trimmings…

It doesn’t get much better than Christmas dinner.

In fact, the only thing that could make it better would be if you didn’t have to do any of the food preparation or washing up.

If you have never had Christmas day dinner in a restaurant before, you are in for a treat.

So why not follow his lead? Skip the hours spent in the kitchen missing the important moments and worrying about how long until the veg needs to go on, and just turn up for the food.

We have gathered together details of some of Suffolk’s best restaurants to eat at on Christmas Day. Just make sure you secure your booking early!

You may also be interested in reading our guide to Suffolk events throughout the year.

Christmas at Hintlesham Golf Club

Hintlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3JG

Festive Lunches

Available throughout December

2 Course | £28

3 Course | £32

Christmas Day

Twinkling lights, delicious food & stunning views, we have all the ingredients for a perfect Christmas.

£110 Per Person

Christmas Carol Lunch with Vintage Vocalist Rachel Foskett.

Sunday 14th December

3 Course Lunch with Music | £38

Boxing Day

Be our guest this Boxing day & make it every bit as special as Christmas day

3 Course Lunch | £45

Christmas Party Nights

Thursday 18th December

£60 per person

To book call 01473 652761 or email office@hintleshamgolfclub.com

See all menus and how to book here

Christmas at The Crown Woodbridge

The Crown, Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AD

Christmas Party Nights

Dates: 29th November | 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th December

3 Courses + welcome drink & entertainment | £47pp

Christmas Day Lunch

6 Courses | £97.50

View all menus and more information here

Christmas at The White Horse Corton

47 The Street, Corton, Suffolk, NR32 5HP

Festive Menu

2 Courses | £25.95 – View menu

3 Courses | £29.95 – View menu

Christmas Day Menu

3 Courses | £75 – View menu

Places to Visit in Suffolk

Festive Menu | The Crown Inn Glemham, Suffolk

Great Glemham, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2DA

Festive Menu

Christmas Menu | Kettleburgh Chequers 

Kettleburgh Chequers, The Street, Kettleburgh, Suffolk, IP13 7JT

Booking only

2 Courses £29 | 3 Courses £36

View menu here / More info here 

FESTIVE PERIOD DINING | THE ANGEL

The Angel Hotel, 3 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LT

Festive Afternoon Tea

This festive Afternoon Tea includes a selection of savouries, warm scones with homemade jam and clotted cream and sweet treats, served in our relaxing lounge.

More Info Here

Christmas Parties

Lunch 12-4pm | 3 Courses plus coffee | £46 per person

Dinner 5-9pm | 3 Courses plus coffee | £54 per person

View menu here

Christmas Eve

Serving 12-3pm

£59 per person

More Info here

Boxing Day 

12pm to 3pm

3 Courses plus Coffee | £59 per person

Info Here

CHRISTMAS | MILSOM HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HP

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH

Delicious four-course lunch with coffee and chocolates.

£190pp

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LUNCH IN THE RIVER ROOM

Available from Monday to Saturday from 12 noon to 2.15pm.

Two courses £44pp

Three courses £58pp

Traditional turkey (carved by the Chef in the restaurant) and Christmas pudding will be on the lunch menu throughout December from Monday 1st. The menu is updated each week with exciting new dishes.

More Info Here

Restaurants in Suffolk

Festive Stay at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel

Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel, Lakeside Avenue, Thorpeness, Leiston, IP16 4NH

3 Night Christmas Package

24th – 27th December

Prices

• Classic Double or Twin – £1040 per room
• Golf View Double – £1040 per room
• Large Superior – £1244 per room

Full bed and board Christmas break. Full details outlined below, with unlimited golf throughout and optional entry to our Boxing Day Golf Competition with prizes!

See full itinerary here.

Christmas | Ufford Park

Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa, Yarmouth Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1QW

Let your hair down and celebrate the festive season with your family, friends or colleagues. We have laid on something to capture everyone’s imagination. Which will you choose?

LQ Disco Party Nights

Arrival Drink, 3 course set menu, Disco until 01.00am

• Friday 5th December
• Saturday 6th December
• Friday 19th December
• Saturday 20th December

Family Christmas day lunch

Create time for the family and make this the most wonderful day of the year, at Ufford Park Resort where we have Christmas all wrapped up.

It’s the perfect way to enjoy Christmas Day with our delicious set 3 course menu (and of course, a visit from a very special guest).

Thursday 25th December | Arrive at 12.30pm to be seated for lunch at 1pm in our function suite.

Adults £59.99 | Children £29.99 – 4 to 12 years | Children aged 3 Free

Live Band Party Nights

Arrival drink, 3 course choices menu, disco until 01.00am and Live music.Friday – Our

• Band is Vice City
• Saturday – Our band is ‘Back to the 80s’

View menu online here

Christmas Menu | The Greyhound – Ipswich

The Greyhound, 9 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SE

‘Tis the season to be jolly and anyone who tucks into our brilliant Greyhound Christmas menu always leave happy.

Happy, not because they’ve taken advantage of the bar just yards away, although some guests do make rather good use of it, but because our Ipswich pub Christmas dinner is renowned for its excellence.

2 Courses £32

3 Courses £38

View Menu here

Restaurants in Suffolk

Christmas Day | The Highwayman

The Highwayman, Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP6 8PD

Christmas Day

View our wonderful Christmas day menu and book online.

3 Luxury Courses £91.95

View menu here

Christmas Day Dining | RETREAT EAST

Brick Kiln Farm, Sandy Lane, Hemingstone, Suffolk, IP6 9QE

Christmas Party Night

We’re excited to introduce our Christmas Party Nights for 2025! Join us for an evening of festive merriment and fun.Perfect for larger groups or smaller groups alike, our party nights will include fabulous live music, seasonal festive feasting and of course the opportunity to dance the night away! Book now to secure your table – 12th Dec already sold out.;

3 Courses | £75.00 pp

Book online here

Festive Feasting

Join us this December for a Festive Feasting in The Great Barn restaurant.

Ideal for your work Christmas parties, intimate gatherings, or simply cherishing moments with your nearest and dearest.

View festive menu here.

Christmas Menu | The Manger

The Manger, Bradfield, Combust, Bury st Edmunds, IP30 0LW

Available throughout December, excluding Sundays and pre-ordered only

2 courses | £26.50
3 courses | £33.95

View menu here

Festive Menu | The Three Horseshoes

The Three Horseshoes, Stows Hill, Cockfield, Suffolk, IP30 0JB

Special Festive Menu served from November 27th until January 3rd, except Sundays

2 courses | £34
3 courses | £42

View menu here

Places to Stay in Suffolk

For ideas about what to do for New Year’s Eve, read our guide to New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Suffolk.