Eat, Drink & Be Merry: Christmas Meals & Deals Pt. 1
Christmas is fast approaching, and that means it's time to start planning your festive feast! Whether you’re craving a traditional turkey feast with all the trimmings or a creative twist on holiday classics, there's something for everyone. Here's our first rundown of spots to find yourself a Christmas meal, along with a few places offering seasonal deals as well.
Christmas Meals
There are numerous Christmas meals happening across Beijing. Let's start things off with two that are happening this coming weekend.
Caribbean Christmas BBQ at The Factory
This Saturday (Dec 13) from 3pm, there will be a special Caribbean Christmas BBQ event at The Factory. In collaboration with CBK (Caribbean Kings), they'll have a Caribbean menu that includes dishes like pork belly, jerk chicken, jerk pork ribs and Jamaican rice, plus special craft beers, Caribbean mince pies and live DJ sets. Part of the proceeds from the event will also be donated towards Hurricane Melissa relief in Jamaica. You can read more about the event here.
Date: 3pm, Sat, Dec 13
Location: The Factory
Festive Christmas Brunch at Zarah
This Sunday (Dec 14), Zarah is putting on a Festive Christmas Brunch. An all-you-can-eat buffet, it includes seasonal specials like German Lebkuchen, freshly baked Christmas cookies and more, plus their usual array of cheeses, cold cuts, salads, pastries and a DIY jianbing station. You can read more about it here.
Date: 10am-2pm, Sun, Dec 14
Location: Zarah
Price: All you can eat RMB 228, all you can eat and three hours free flow RMB 388, kids brunch RMB 98 (6-12 years old)
Reservations: 010 8403 9807
Festive Offerings From The Peninsula
The Peninsula has a few festive feasts, with their Michelin-Starred restaurant Jing offering a Six-Course French Menu and an exclusive Six-Course Fixed Basque Journey Menu on Dec 24 and 25. The Peninsula also has a Turkey Delivery Set available. Suitable for four to five people, it includes a whole turkey, five sides, cranberry sauce and a red wine sauce.
Six Course Festive Feasts
Date: Dec 24-25
Location: Jing
Price: From RMB 2,388/per person
Reservations: 010 8516 2888
Turkey Delivery Set
Date: Now-Dec 27
Location: The Peninsula
Price: RMB 1,388
Reservations: 010 8516 2888
Christmas Offerings From China World Summit Wing
China World Summit Wing has got a few different Christmas offerings this year. They've got Christmas Set Menus for Two at Grill 79 and The Lounge that are available on Dec 24 and 25. Both sets include an appetizer, main, soup, dessert and drinks. Then they also have a variety of delivery set options: 5-7kg Whole Roasted Turkey Set; 2-2.2kg Honey Roasted Ham Set, 1kg Turkey Drumsticks Set and 1.7kg Roast Chicken Set. All of the delivery sets come with seven side dishes and two sauces. You can read the full details about their Christmas offerings here.
Grill 79 Christmas Set Menu
Date: Dec 24-25, 11.30am-2pm & 5.30pm-10pm
Location: Grill 79
Price: RMB 2,888/for two
Reservations: 010 8571 6459
The Lounge Christmas Set Menu
Date: Dec 24, 6pm-8pm & 8.30pm-10.30pm; Dec 25, 6pm-10.30pm
Location: The Lounge
Price: RMB 1,888/for two
Reservations: 010 8571 6459
Date: Now-Dec 25
Location: China World Summit Wing
Price: 5-7kg Whole Roasted Turkey Set (RMB 1,088); 2-2.2kg Honey Roasted Ham Set (RMB 400); 1kg Turkey Drumsticks Set (RMB 428); 1.7kg Roast Chicken Set (RMB 328)
Reservations: 010 8571 6459
Festive Delights From Beersmith
Beersmith has a whole range of festive treats, including their signature Slow Roasted Turkey Sets, which feature a 7.5kg turkey, your choice of six trimmings from a selection of eight and Giblet Gravy and Cranberry Sauce. They are also offering a Single Slow Roasted Turkey for those who just want a turkey without the trimmings. Or if you're looking for smaller or less traditional offerings, they've got other festive dishes like a Slow Roasted Turkey Roll, a Whole Roast BBQ Turkey Leg, Christmas Ham and a Christmas Snack Platter.
Date: Now-Dec 31
Location: Beersmith
Price: Slow Roasted Turkey Set (RMB 1,288); Single Roasted Turkey (RMB 1,088); Slow Roasted Turkey Roll (RMB 488/dine-in, RMB 428/delivery); Whole Roast BBQ Turkey Leg (RMB 138/dine-in, RMB 118/delivery); Christmas Ham (RMB 588/dine-in, RMB 488/delivery); and Christmas Snack Platter (RMB 428/dine-in, RMB 399/delivery)
Reservations: 010 8647 1098
Brazilian Churrasco Christmas Meals at Latina
Latina will be doing Brazilian Churrasco Christmas Meals on Dec 24 and 25. Both include their delicious unlimited Brazilian churrasco and buffet featuring special festive dishes, plus a holiday carving station.
Christmas Eve Dinner
Date: Wed, Dec 24, 5pm-10pm
Location: Latina Grand Summit, Latina Gemdale Plaza and Latina Wangfujing
Price: RMB 639
Reservations: Grand Summit: 010 8531 5287; Gemdale Plaza: 010 6535 1425; Wangfujing: 010 6526 2899
Christmas Lunch & Dinner
Date: Thu, Dec 25, 11am-3pm & 5pm-10pm
Location: Latina Grand Summit, Latina Gemdale Plaza and Latina Wangfujing
Price: RMB 339/lunch; RMB 439/dinner
Reservations: Grand Summit: 010 8531 5287; Gemdale Plaza: 010 6535 1425; Wangfujing: 010 6526 2899
Christmas Dinner Buffets at The Ritz Carlton
The Ritz Carlton will be putting on a Winter Garden Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at Aroma and The Lounge. They both include an all-you-can-eat Christmas-themed buffet, free-flow champagne, wine and other drinks, themed desserts, a live band performance and a lucky draw. They will also have a Winter Garden Christmas Day Dinner Buffet at Aroma, featuring a Christmas buffet and drinks, themed desserts, a live band performance and a lucky draw.
Aroma Winter Garden Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet
Date: Dec 24, 6pm-10pm
Location: Aroma
Price: Early bird RMB 1,288; regular RMB 1,388
Reservations: 010 5908 8161
The Lounge Winter Garden Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet
Date: Dec 24, 6pm-10pm
Location: The Lounge
Price: Early bird RMB 1,288; regular RMB 1,388
Reservations: 010 5908 8180
Aroma Winter Garden Christmas Day Dinner Buffet
Date: Dec 25, 6pm-10pm
Location: Aroma
Price: Early bird RMB 588; regular RMB 688
Reservations: 010 5908 8161
Christmas Meals at The Local
The Local has a few different Christmas options to choose from this year. First up, they've got Individual Christmas Dinners, with three options available: Turkey, Vegan and Gluten Free on Dec 24 and 25 from 5pm until 8pm. Then they've also got a few Holiday Feasts: Turkey (serves 10-12 people), Beef Rib Roast (serves up to six people), Holiday Ham (serves up to six people) and Vegan (for four or more people). The Holiday Feasts can be booked from now until Dec 30. You can read the full details here.
Individual Christmas Dinner
Date: Dec 24 and 25, 5pm-8pm
Location: The Local
Price: RMB 338/adult, RMB 168/child age 12 and under
Reservations: Add WeChat ID: localkenn
Holiday Feasts
Date: Now-Dec 30
Location: The Local
Price: Turkey RMB 2,880/set; Beef Rib Roast RMB 1,880/set; Holiday Ham RMB 1,280/set; Vegan RMB 320/person
Reservations: Add WeChat ID: localkenn (need to order at least three days in advance)
Christmas Buffet at FEAST
FEAST at the EAST Hotel will be doing a Christmas-themed buffet on Dec 24 and 25. It includes their all-you-can-eat buffet featuring festive dishes, free-flow red and white wine, beer and soft drinks. They'll also have special festive character interactions and a live DJ.
Date: Dec 24, 5.30pm-9pm; Dec 25, 11.30am-2pm & 5.30pm-9pm
Location: FEAST
Price: RMB 588 at the restaurant, RMB 488 through the mini program
Reservations: 010 8414 9898
Christmas Set Meal at Arrow Factory
Arrow Factory is doing Christmas Set Meals available to book throughout December. The sets include
roast turkey, honey glazed ham, roast potatoes, roast sweet potatoes, Brussel sprouts, sausages wrapped in bacon, sage and onion stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy and apple pie with ice cream for dessert.
Date: Throughout December
Location: Arrow Factory
Price: RMB 218/person
Reservations: 010 8532 5335
Christmas Set Meal at Banfu Bistro
Newly opened Banfu Bistro will be doing a Christmas Set Meal for Two, which includes two starters, your choice of two mains, a dessert and two drinks, including beer, cocktails, coffee and soft drinks. You can see the full details of the Christmas menu above.
Date: Throughout December
Location: Banfu Bistro
Price: RMB 398/for two
Reservations: Scan the QR code in the poster above
Christmas Set Menu at Gung Ho!
This year for Christmas, Gung Ho! has a special Christmas Set Menu featuring their themed Christmas Pizza, a Yogurt Bowl and Pumpkin Soup available throughout December. On Dec 20 and 21, they will also have Christmas face painting available for kids at their Shuanghing store. You can read more details about their festive offerings here.
Christmas Set Menu
Date: Now-until Dec 31
Location: Gung-Ho! Sanlitun, Gung-Ho! Grand Summit and Gung-Ho! Shuangjing
Price: RMB 129/set
Reservations: Sanlitun: 010 8587 1663; Grand Summit: 010 6888 2678; Shuangjing: 010 6778 2678
Christmas Deals
Lastly, we've got a couple of Christmas deals to snatch up!
Christmas Cookies & Deals at Slowboat
Slowboat has a few different Christmas deals available until Dec 25, including freshly made Chocolate Chip Cookies (RMB 38/for two), or you get a set free if you spend over RMB 300. They also have an Xmas Gift Card worth RMB 200 but at a discounted price of RMB 175. Lastly, they've got a daily happy hour from 4pm-7pm, where you can get RMB 10 off mulled wine and draft beer. You can read more details here.
Date: Now-Dec 25
Location: All Slowboat locations
Christmas Lucky Draw at Goose Island
For the festive season, Goose Island is doing a Christmas Lucky Draw where if you spend over RMB 300+ you get to pull a lucky draw envelope from underneath their Christmas tree. Prizes include things like free coffee, buy one get one free deals and discount vouchers. You can read more details here.
Date: Now-Dec 26
Location: All Goose Island locations
READ: Christmas Desserts You Can Find in Beijing
Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the venues
