Take a look at our top picks for where to eat and drink this Christmas in Wakefield! Christmas is a time for indulging in some fantastic food and drink, and where better to do that than the Merrie City (and the surrounding district) itself?! From festive afternoon teas, to brunch with Santa, we’ve got you covered.
Capri at the Vine is a stylish restaurant on the outskirts of Wakefield city centre serving fine Italian dining. Their festive menu includes options for Christmas Lunch Christmas Party Night, Christmas Day itself and New Year’s Eve. So whenever you’re celebrating, you’ll find a menu to suit you and your group.
📍 Wakefield, WF1 2QF
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On the edge of Thornes Park, Holmfield Arms is a lodge-style hotel with a contemporary-yet-comfy setting – perfect for a Christmas meal. They have a Festive Menu as well as a dedicated Christmas Day menu, and Breakfast With Santa experience on 23 and 24 of December. Plus, when you book, you’ll receive a £10 gift card to spend in the new year!
📍 Wakefield, WF2 8DY
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Did someone say festive pie and mash? Iris did! Pie and mash is a favourite at this contemporary British restaurant, but if you’re after something more traditional, they have a Christmas set menu, too. And if you don’t fancy doing the cooking on Christmas day, they even do Christmas dinner in a box!
📍 Wakefield, WF1 1HA
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The King’s Croft Hotel in Pontefract is a beautiful Grade 2 listed building set in 8 acres of landscaped grounds. They’re offering a full suite of Christmas Party options – from senior citizen lunches and lunch with Santa to a 6-course New Year’s Eve Banquet. And if you can’t wait to get festive, there’s a Christmas early-bird lunch menu from 27 November!
📍 Pontefract, WF8 4HA
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Lemon House in South Elmsall offers amazing coffee, superb breakfast, lunch and sweet treats – and even better cocktails! They’re booking festive parties every Friday and Saturday throughout December serving hot Christmas food and festive cocktails – perfect for a girlie Xmas get-together!
📍 South Elmsall, WF9 2RJ
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Candles, palm trees, antique chandeliers, Latin rhythms and, of course, the odd homage to Che Guevara – Qubana brings Cuba to Wakefield. Their vibes are perfect for festive parties, and they have a Christmas set menu as well as a dedicated Fiesta menu.
📍 Wakefield, WF1 2EL
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Santa Claus is coming to town! Queen’s Mill Tea Rooms in Castleford is hosting a Children’s Christmas Party on 14 and 21 December, featuring fun and games with prizes, a visit from Father Christmas and more. For the grown-ups, enjoy a delightful afternoon tea including a glass of Baileys, prosecco or mulled wine.
📍 Castleford, WF10 1JL
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If you’re looking for something that brings the Pacific to Yorkshire, then Robatary’s Christmas menu might be just the ticket: their Yorkshire-Pacific fusion Christmas menus feature tantalising items like salt and pepper lotus crisps, char sui lollipops, and cinnamon spiced chocolate brownies.
📍 Wakefield, WF1 3BJ
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As well as hosting a festive senior citizen’s lunch (and a Christmas Village stay!) Rogerthorpe Manor are bringing their delicious festive fayre to you – with a Christmas Day Dinner Takeaway. Enjoy all the luxury of Rogerthorpe’s renowned dining options in the comfort of your own home. What could be better?
📍 Pontefract, WF9 1AB
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Rustico serves up authentic Italian food in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere – so they make an ideal place to host your Christmas party! The restaurant has Christmas lunch, Christmas day and Christmas evening party menus, featuring classic Italian favourites, alongside more traditional Christmas items.
📍 Wakefield, WF1 3BJ
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Têt‘s Golden Festive Menu is a Vietnamese-Thai extravaganza. Rich chicken massaman curry sits side by side with beef fillet in oyster sauce, followed by a ripe, refreshing mochi selection. And all served up in the picture-perfect city centre restaurant.
📍 Wakefield, WF1 1PQ
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The Red Kite is dog-friendly country pub with real fires, comfort food and a cosy atmosphere. As well as a wide range of festive menus, they’re offering a magical brunch with Santa experience for little visitors.
📍 Wakefield, WF4 3BB
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If refinement is your thing, dine in style at one of the district’s top hotels. Opulent Waterton Park Hotel has a range of options – take your pic from Christmas Party Nights, Christmas Day Lunch, Boxing Day Lunch and New Year’s Eve Celebrations – all in the historic surroundings of a hotel brimming with festive cheer.
📍 Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6PW
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Wentbridge House Hotel is pulling out all the stops this Christmas. Get dressed up and treat yourselves to a delicious lunch or dinner with your close friends and family, indulge in a festive afternoon tea, or join their fabulous Christmas party night on 16 December.
Their hearty menus make use of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients along with expertly chosen wines – why not cosy up by their log fire with a glass?
📍 Wentbridge, WF8 3JJ
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