Christmas at The Lion
Gather your favourite people and celebrate Christmas at The Lion. With twinkling lights, delicious food and a warm welcome, our cosy pub is the perfect place for family get-togethers, festive catch-ups and Christmas parties.
Christmas Day
Let us take care of Christmas lunch while you relax and enjoy the day together. There will be one sitting so you will have the table for the afternoon.
Christmas Day Menu
£90 per adult, 4 courses and a Mimosa on arrival
£45 per child, 4 courses and a festive hot chocolate on arrival
Lunch is served between 1pm and 4pm, and the pub is open for drinks from 11am to 5pm.
Christmas Parties
From a festive meal with friends to the work Christmas party, celebrate with us from 16th November to 3rd January.
Two courses: £33 per person
Three courses: £39 per person
Drinks are charged separately.
Our children’s Christmas party menu includes a main course and a drink for £10.
Book Your Celebration
To book, email us, give us a call or use our online booking system.
A £10 deposit per person is required for Christmas party bookings of 10 or more guests. All Christmas Day lunch bookings require a £20 deposit per guest.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Intolerances & Allergies: Please ask a member of staff if you require information on the ingredients in the food we serve. While preparing our food, we cannot guarantee the complete absence of allergens. Please note: a discretionary 10% service charge will be added to your bill.
Stuck For A Christmas Gift?
Give the gift of excellent food, great drinks and a warm welcome at The Lion. Whether it’s for a family member, a friend or someone who deserves a little treat, our gift vouchers are a lovely way to give them something to look forward to after the festivities.
They can enjoy a leisurely lunch, make an evening of it over dinner or catch up with friends over a few drinks, the choice is theirs.
Available in £25, £50 and £75, our vouchers can be redeemed at The Lion and are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
PURCHASE VOUCHERS HERE
Christmas Party Menu
Two Courses £33 | Three Courses £39
Starters
Jerusalem artichoke soup, parsnip crisp, truffle oil, warm bread & Butter
Prawn cocktail, grilled prawns, marie rose sauce, apple & cos lettuce salad
Potted duck, port & winter berry compote, garlic & thyme crostini
Pink gin & beetroot cured salmon, pickled cucumber & fennel salad
Manes
Ballotine of turkey wrapped in pancetta, sausage, chestnut & lingonberry stuffing, honey carrots, braised red cabbage, brussels sprouts, pommes anna potato & 72 hr gravy
Wild mushroom, candy beetroot & caramelised onion wellington / Venison & wild mushroom wellington, pommes anna potato, honey carrots, braised red cabbage, brussles sprouts, winter berry & port jus
Trio of duck: confit leg, pan-seared breast & croquette, celeriac puree, game crisps & winter berry reduction
Pearly barley & winter squash risotto, cavolo nero, rocket, pomegranate salad, balsamic glaze
Pan seared sea bass, crushed new potatoes, seasonal greens, warm tomato & caper, lemon dressing
Desserts
The Lion crumble, custard / ice cream
The Lion Christmas pudding, brandy custard
Homemade chocolate orange trifle
Christmas Day Menu
Adults £90 | Kids £45
On arrival
Mimosa for the grown ups and a festive hot chocolate for the cubs
Starters
Jerusalem artichoke soup, parsnip crisp, truffle oil, giant crostini
Croquettes de canard confit, white truffle aioli, crispy kale
Pan seared scallops, white truffle, parsnip puree, chicken skin tuille
Tomate farcie au chèvre frais (whipped goats cheese stuffed tomato) walnut & radicchio salad
Manes
All our roasts are served with large yorkshire pudding, goose fat roast potatoes, brussels sprouts and pancetta , crushed winter roots, breaded maple parsnips, honey butter carrots and our signature 72 hour gravy
Crown of English turkey, venison pigs in blankets, haggis & black pudding scotch egg, cranberry sauce
West country braised feather blade of beef, venison pigs in blankets, horseradish pommes puree
Pan roasted Gressingham duck breast, confit duck leg, jerusalem artichoke puree, garlic & thyme wild mushrooms
Salt baked heritage beetroot, wild mushroom, truffle wellington, jerusalem artichoke puree, balsamic onion gravy
Salmon en croûte, garlic & almond green beans, buttered samphire
Desserts
The Lion crumble, custard / ice cream
The Lion Christmas pudding, brandy custard
Homemade chocolate orange trifle
Selection of Teddington cheeses, quince jelly, homemade chutney, grapes & crackers
To Finish
Coffee & homemade mince pies