Christmas dining in BJ: 12 best spots to eat, drink & be merry

2021-02-11 TimeOutBeijing


Gobble your way through these Christmas meals and festive menus in Beijing

Forget all the gifts and presents, the best part of Christmas is gorging on vast quantities of food followed by that oh-so-necessary mid-afternoon nap. Can't be bothered doing the work yourself? We don't blame you. Check out this round-up of the best places to dine in Beijing so that you can have a merry Christmas this year.

What is it? A menu featuring a roast drunk chicken (a whole bird beer-marinated and slow-roasted with Great Leap's signature Edmund Backhouse pilsner as the sauce), served with sides such as roast sweet potato and spinach salad, house-cured ham and pickle plate, spinach dip with chips, and apple cobbler as dessert. One beer included for each diner. 

How much? 499RMB (for four); 325RMB (for two) 

What is it? A brunch buffet that serves a melange of holiday treats from Yorkshire Pudding, German Lebkuchen to freshly baked cookies, and roasted almonds, as well as their usual selection of cheeses and cold cuts, salads and eggs.

How much? 298RMB (free-flow included)/ 198RMB (one drink included)/ 98RMB (kids under 12) 

When Dec 20, 10am-3pm 

InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun

What is it? A carnivorous five-course Christmas Eve dinner featuring pan-fried foie gras, wagyu consommé, Australian full-blood wagyu (220g) or wagyu porterhouse steak for two (one kg), and a show-stopping bombe Alaska for dessert. Get into the big day with another five-course action that features Australian wagyu beef tartare, lobster bisque, and your choice of main including roast turkey breast and leg confit with all the trimmings, and black Angus beef tenderloin, and at last, bombe Alaska for dessert. Call 186 1102 9628 to book. 

How much? 1,988RMB (Christmas Eve for two)/998RMB; 588RMB (Christmas Day)

When Dec 24, 5.30pm–11pm; Dec 25–27, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm–11pm

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What is it? A family-style feast that comes with your choice of main, including roasted honey glazed ham, roasted turkey, wellington steak, and grilled salmon, all served with mashed potato and assorted vegetables, plus a dessert of your choice (pumpkin pie, apple pie or brownie).

How much? 219RMB/179RMB (children) 

When Dec 24-27 

What is it? A festive afternoon tea set at Chapter that features holiday treats such as yule cake, Christmas mince pie, stollen, Christmas ginger house, and gluehwein. Follow that up with a Christmas Eve dinner buffet that serves everything from roasted turkey and lamb, smoked ham, beef wellington, to other western and Chinese favourites, and a whole load of festive-themed desserts that'll shock your sweet tooth, including traditional stollens, log cakes, Santa cakes, lollipops, and an even chocolate foundation and candy floss station. Call 6584 6270 to book. 

How much? 488RMB (buffet); 318RMB (afternoon tea). Both prices are subject to 15% service charge and VAT.

When Now 'till Dec 31 (afternoon tea); Dec 24 (buffet)

What is it? A Jazzy Christmas dinner that kicks off with an appetiser, soup, your choice of starter, including homemade Calvados foie gras and white asparagus mousse, and mains such as grilled beef tenderloin, handmade lobster tortellini, and boletus and spinach filo pastry tart. Finish off with your choice of dessert, including pineapple tart with coconut mousse and lemongrass, or fruits and berry sangria jelly in chocolate balls, all while delighting in the sound of some live, smooth Jazz tunes. Click here to book.

How much? 698RMB (with freeflow prosecco)/498RMB

When December 24, 25

What is it? A jolly afternoon tea set for two that comes with an entire tray of Christmas-inspired sweets and canapés, including a chocolate Santa, Christmas-tree-shaped green tea chocolate mousse, festively decorated cookies and macaron. Or splash out on a luxe Christmas Eve buffet featuring free-flow beers, house wines and soft drinks, as well as lucky draw prizes from iPhone 12, a complimentary stay at Regent hotels, a spa experience at Regent Beijing, to vouchers for Morton’s The Steakhouse and more. Call 8522 1888 to book. 

How much? Christmas Eve buffet: 1,288RMB/644RMB (kids aged 6-12, ID required); Afternoon tea: 578RMB

When Dec 24, 6pm-9pm (buffet); everyday, 2pm-6pm (afternoon tea)

What is it? A Christmas afternoon tea with a selection of festive fancies including cakes, macarons, tarts and scones, as well as a lunch or dinner buffet featuring live-cooking stations, free-flow drinks, enticing lucky draw prizes and more. Served on both Christmas Eve (dinner only) and Christmas Day. Call 6510 9024 to book 

How much Christmas Eve: 988RMB/488RMB (kids aged 6-12); Christmas Day: 398RMB/199RMB (kids aged 6-12)

When Buffet: Dec 24, 5.30pm-10pm; Dec 25. Afternoon tea: now ’till Dec 25, 1.30pm-5.30pm

What is it? A seven-course Mediterranean feast featuring tapas, fried Catalan-style meatballs, seafood pasta, wagyu oxtail cannelloni, and more. Call 6500 7579 to book. 

How much? 648RMB

When Christmas Eve (dinner), Christmas Day (lunch)

What is it? A Christmas plate (120RMB) which includes glazed ham, turkey, and traditional sides, as well as a vegetarian option serving a veggie nut roast with roasted potato, brussel sprouts and carrots. Plus dessert special like warm spiced almond cake with vanilla mascarpone and chocolate sauce (45RMB), and happy hour on beers all night for bookings of four and more. Available at all three Jing-A locations. 

When Dec 24-26

What is it? A Christmas Eve dinner that serves up southern comfort food like mac 'n' cheese, cornbread, roasted chicken and lamb, bbq black-eye peas, honey balsamic carrots, as well as red velvet cupcakes and gingerbread cookies for dessert. 

How much? 398RMB/368RMB (members) 

When Dec 24, 7pm-late

What is it? Christmas specials including a sharing platter (248RMB) which serves a chipotle roasted turkey leg and ham with Mexican mashed potato and traditional stuffing. Plus drink specials including cranberry old fashioned (58RMB) and cranberry mule (58RMB) 

When Everyday, 5pm-closing

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