Christmas Dinners in Beijing Pt. 2: Meals, Treats & More

Vincent R. Vinci, Managing Editor | Dec 9, 2023 11:28 am | Add a comment | 508 reads

Christmas is nearly upon us and the options for getting stuffed over the holiday are as immense as Santa's bag before the big night. Find an event or two that bounces your baubles below, and check out our first list for even more dinners, lunches, brunches, and more.

Happening This Weekend

Back for another round this weekend is The Factory's Gulou Christmas Market, featuring arts and crafts of all kinds from local makers, food and drinks, plenty of mulled wine, and, of course, a visit from Santa.

What: Gulou Christmas Market
Where: The Factory

Also happening on Sunday is The Hutong's annual Winter Fayre! Another chance to peruse the creations and crafts of local merchants from Beijing and elsewhere, perhaps with a bit more mulled wine in hand.

What: The Hutong's Winter Fayre
Where: The Hutong

Multiple Days -- Dec 24, 25 and Beyond

NUO Hotel Beijing is pulling out all the stops to keep you stuffed and happy for the holidays. Enjoy Christmas lunch, dinner, and brunch with a buffet of cuisines from all over the world at N’Joy All Day Dining Restaurant; Christmas Afternoon Tea with a side of Christmas Mulled Wine and snacks and treats in all sorts of Christmastime shapes at the Lobby Lounge; or get a crispy and tender Christmas Turkey or Ham to go from UDeli.

N’Joy Christmas Eve Brunch Buffet
Adults: RMB 588/person
Children: RMB 294/person
*Child rates are subject to service charge and tax
When: Sunday, Dec 24

N’Joy Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet
Adults: RMB 728 /person
Children: RMB 344/person
*Child rates are subject to service charge and tax
When: Sunday, Dec 24

N’Joy Christmas Lunch Buffet
Adults: RMB 728/person
Children: RMB 344/person
*Child rates are subject to service charge and tax
When: Monday, Dec 25

Lobby Lounge Christmas Afternoon Tea
Price: RMB 428/person
When: Available now ‘til Dec 25

Lobby Bar Christmas Mulled Wine
Price: RMB 50 /cup
When: Available now ‘til Dec 31

UDeli Festive Turkey & Honey Baked Ham Takeaway Sets
Price: RMB 1,288 /set
When: Available now ‘til Jan 4

For inquiries and bookings contact NUO Hotel Beijing at: 010 5926 8281

Throughout its century-long journey, the Peninsula Hotels has been cherished as a welcoming home away from home for the holidays. The Peninsula Beijing pays homage to this welcoming spirit with their Festive Afternoon Tea, served at The Lobby and designed by Executive Pastry Chef Billy Xu. Expect all kinds of treats to accompany your tea, from Strawberry Basil Éclairs, Cappuccino Cheese Christmas Balsl, Lime, and traditional scones with clotted cream and jam. There are also savory snacks as well, including Pumpkin, Spider Crab and Ricotta Cheese, Chive on Pumpernickel, and Smoked Ham Hock Terrine. Each Tea Tray even features a Christmas tree made from Valrhona chocolate pearls, decorated with graceful bows in Chanel’s signature black and white.

What: The Peninsula Festive Afternoon Tea
Where: The Peninsula Beijing
Price: Weekdays RMB 888/set*, weekends and holidays RMB 988/set*
When: Available now ‘til Jan 2, 2-6pm daily
Booking: +86 8516 2888, thelobbypbj@peninsula.com

*subject to 16.6 percent surcharge

Kempinski is bringing the holiday warmth outdoors as part of their festivities this year, turning the Beer Garden of Paulaner Bräuhaus into a Christmas Wonderland every day from 4-9pm ‘til Dec 25. Over ten German-style chalets await, each with different Christmas treats and specialties inside, from waffles to crepes to Glühwein and more. Indoors, Kemp Deli picks up with more holiday sweets, like Christmas chocolates, cakes and cookies, homemade German-style stollen, and special Glühwein and Eggnog Vanilla. To take the holidays with you, there’s the Christmas hamper with wine, champagne, dry sausage, and a few Christmas specials.

For more than just snacks, Signature’s Paulaner Bräuhaus, and Via Roma have full on meals. Signature's has the bottomless Christmas Eve dinner buffet covered, while if you’re looking for something distinctly German or Italian, Paulaner and Via Roma are hosting a Bavarian-style feast and party and special five-course set menu, respectively.

What: Signature’s Christmas Specials
Where: Signature’s Restaurant
When: Dec 24, 6-10pm (Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet); Dec 25, noon-3pm (Christmas Day Brunch Buffet)
Price: RMB 998/person (Xmas Eve), RMB 698/person (Xmas Day)

What: Paulaner’s Bavarian Christmas
Where: Paulaner Bräuhaus
When: Dec 24, 5-11.30pm (Christmas Eve Party); Dec 25, 11.30am-2.30pm (Christmas Day Set Menu)
Price: RMB 200/person (Christmas Eve, includes ticket plus 1 liter Paulaner beer, live music and lucky draw); RMB 988/1288/set (Goose sharing menu, three-four people; or Turkey sharing menu, for four-six people)

What: Via Roma’s Christmas Sets
Where: Via Roma Restaurant
When: Dec 24, 5-11.30pm (Christmas Eve Dinner); Dec 25, 11.30am-2.30pm (Christmas Day Lunch)
Price: RMB 588/person (five-course dinner set menu); RMB 388/person (five-course lunch set menu)

The holiday fun extends to visitors and guests as well. Children can enjoy the annual bilingual gingerbread-house cooking class alongside the hotel’s foreign pastry chefs, as well as the surprise visit of Santa Claus with a full bag of candies and sweets. For those in search of a staycation, there’s the Christmas Delight Room Package, featuring a Christmas tree, decorations, and even in-room Christmas Afternoon tea. Package includes:

One-night stay in a Deluxe Room River View
Complimentary Breakfast for two adults and one child under 6 years old
Complimentary holiday welcome amenities
Christmas-themed Afternoon Tea set in room
Complimentary soft drinks and local beer in the minibar
20 percent off for all F&B outlets during the stay
Free parking for one car during the stay, subject to availability

Add RMB 800 to upgrade to Salon Suite Christmas Delight Package with a level-up of complimentary access to the Executive Lounge, enjoying breakfast, Afternoon Tea and happy hour with dinner.

What: Bilingual Gingerbread-House Cooking Class
Where: Kempinski Hotel Beijing
When: Dec 10 and Dec 17, 3-4.30pm
Price: RMB 298/person

What: Christmas Delight Room Package
Price: RMB 1,790
When: Available now ‘til Dec 25

Note: For inquiries on all events and packages, call Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center at 010 6465 3388

What: Festivita Natalizie Christmas Set Menu
Where: Frasca at The Opposite House

What: Christmas at Lily's American Diner
Where: Lily's American Diner or takeaway

What: Christmas Eve & Day Buffets at Dastaan
Where: Dastaan Indian Restaurant

What: Takeaway Holiday Feasts
Where: Beersmith Gastropub

What: Christmas Menu at La Maison Lyonnaise
Where: La Maison Lyonnaise
When: Available now 'til Jan 1

Christmas Eve -- Sunday, Dec 24

Head to hutong hangout the Golden Weasel this Christmas for an intimate all-you-can-eat buffet presented by Chef Simone Thompson, creator of Malo's.

What: Malo's Christmas Buffet at Golden Weasel
Price: RMB 288/person
When: 7pm start
Booking: Contact Anthony Tao on WeChat (ID: anthonytao13) to book your spot

What: Christmas Dinner at Pinotage
Menu: Roast Turkey (RMB 150/kg), Roast Leg of Lamb (RMB 185/kg), Roast Gammon (RMB 150/kg), Roast Chicken (RMB 120/kg)
Where: Pinotage
Booking: 010 6430 7010

Deals & Other Holiday Specials

What: Christmas Specials at Moka Bros
Where: All Moka Bros locations (check posters for details)

What: Ho Ho Ho Box
Where: Available from Peach

What: Panettone by Bottega
Where: Available at Bottega and Forno for delivery or takeaway
Notes: More deails via this post here, and check out Bottega's Christmas cocktails here