Christmas Day Meals That'll Knock Your Stockings Off

If you haven't nailed down a turkey or ham dinner to celebrate the holiday season yet, don't lose your feathers – we've picked out our top spots to dine in the city on Christmas Day. But if you have the house party nailed down, here are some last minute tips on where to snag the meat, the cookies, and last-minute decorations. Don't see anything that suits you here? Check out our Events and this post for more great dining and nightlife options spanning the next 48 hours.

Capital M
Beijing's ever-so-elegant haunt boasts some of the city's best tea treats, so you may expect that level of decadence at their Christmas lunch. Courses include options like Celeriac and Spinach Soup with hot crispy Chorizo sausage, Terrine of Rabbit & Pork Cheeks, and Chestnut and Chocolate Yule Log with cherry coulis. Check here for the full spread.

Great Leap
To celebrate that most wonderful time of the year, and the reopening of Great Leap Brewing's original hutong location, they are deep-frying turkeys and hams like there’s no tomorrow (there isn’t – for the turkeys, the hams may rise again though). All you’ve got to do is celebrate with them, free of charge.

Alfie's
Alfie’s invites guests to spend the holidays the genuine British way with a four-course feast of king crab risotto, spiced parsnip soup, roasted turkey or fillet of sea bass, and sticky date and raisin pudding.

Parnas
Nali Patio's latest French fine dining spot is preparing a five-course meal for Christmas brunch and dinner and providing a complimentary drink to wash it all down.

EAST Beijing
Feast (Food by EAST) is serving special Christmas Day menu which includes a glass of mulled wine on arrival. Starters and dessert are on the food market and the main we deliver to the table. (Kids’ corner is also available for the children).

The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu
The Schoolhouse promises a meal, warm fire, live jazz, and cookie making classes for the kids.