Why you should visit a Hungry Horse for Christmas dinner
Christmas is the season for fun, family and, let's face it, feasting! It's about indulging in a little of what you fancy with zero guilt. Crimbo cocktail? Don't mind if we do. Spot of dessert for after? We've got our spoons at the ready. At Hungry Horse, we believe it's the perfect time to deck the halls and fill your boots, and nothing hits the spot quite like something from our hearty Christmas dinner menu, shared with your nearest and dearest.
Christmas with all the trimmings
Succulent meats, all the seasonal staple recipes, gravy by the boat load, and prices yule love. It really is the most wonderful time of the year! Read on to discover our top reasons to tuck into Christmas dinner at your local Hungry Horse pub!
1. More than just a dinner, it’s an event!
Christmas dinner is more than just a meal, it’s a feast worth making an event of! A tradition in many families, a hearty, delicious Christmas food is a thing of beauty. Picture a plate of beautifully cooked, succulent meats, classic Christmas side dishes from creamy mash and crispy roast potatoes, to juicy pigs in blankets, decadent stuffing, and lashings of rich gravy. Heavenly! Make an event out of our festive food by joining us for Christmas work parties, family feasts, catch-ups with pals, any time over the festive season.
We all love tucking into a divine Christmas roast dinner, but not everyone is so keen on the cooking side of things! Luckily, Hungry Horse pubs’ team of expert chefs are on hand to perfectly prepare and carefully cook your festive fare for you. Skip all the stressful parts, put down your oven timer, and head over to your local for a fuss-free Christmas meal that will hit all the right notes. Don’t forget, you can book to enjoy a meal with us on Christmas Day itself – we’ll be here bringing all the festive cheer and making your day a little more magical.
It’s no secret that kids are some of Christmas’ biggest fans. They love it! The excitement of having a break from school, the promise of presents, spending time with friends and family… It's no wonder they look forward to it all winter long. Keeping them happy over the festive period can be tricky, but here at Hungry Horse we have a festive kids' menu that’s sure to make them smile.
Pick a Hungry Horse with a beer garden and let them grab some fresh air before they feast – we've got plenty of spaces with outdoor heating to keep the winter chill at bay. Or head to one of our Wacky Warehouses, where giant slides and bouncy ball pits mean hours of indoor fun, whatever the weather.
4. We’re your ‘home from home’ at Christmas
We’re proud of the festive atmosphere we’ve been able to create in our pubs around Christmas time. It’s important to us that all our guests feel valued and welcome all year round, but there’s just something about Christmas that puts a little more sparkle in our step. Our pubs feel welcoming and familiar, and every Christmas we deck our halls with those special touches to help you feel even more cosy, comfy, festive and filled with cheer.
Whether you’ve overindulged in festive foods over the season and fancy something a little different, or you simply don’t fancy a Christmas roast-style dinner, our classic menu is here to save the day. Choose from our packed-out main menu brimming with delicious alternatives that will really hit the spot.
Who says you can't celebrate Christmas with a plate of fish and chips or a classic curry? 'Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry, so order a feast of your favourites. We've also got our daily deals running throughout the festive season, so you can keep the celebrations going without the strain on your wallet – big portions at small prices, as always.
Tired of roast turkey? No worries! We have plenty of seasonal showstopping dishes for you to choose from including our Santa Stacker burger that we know the big man himself would approve of. A juicy beef burger topped with cheese, burnt ends and lashings of beef dripping gravy, skewered with onion rings, a pig-in-blanket and a Brie bite oozing with flavour.
For the vegetarians and vegans, our sticky cranberry nut roast is bursting with flavour, and comes with its own jug of gravy so every bite is smothered in savoury magic. And no Christmas feast is complete without Christmas desserts – take your pick from our classic Christmas pudding, decadent chocolate fudge cake, or push the boat out with a Baileys profiteroles sundae. There's plenty of choice, so you can finish your feast on a sweet high.
Stop by your local Hungry Horse this Christmas
Looking for a Christmas dinner near you? Whether you're planning a cosy catch-up, a festive family outing or a full-on feast with all the trimmings, there’s a Hungry Horse just around the corner ready to welcome you. With pubs across the country serving up hearty portions and festive favourites, you never have to go far to find your perfect spot. Simply pop your location or postcode into our handy pub finder and let the festive fun begin.