Issho-Ni
East London hotspot Issho-Ni, is serving up a seven course Japanese Christmas menu feast with a difference, for the season of indulgence.
The popular Japanese restaurant and cocktail bar on Bethnal Green Road will be filling the stomachs of festive revellers bored with the classic turkey. Diners can get their fill of delicious dishes such as Sweetcorn Kakiage, Salmon Tataki, Fresh Diver Caught Scallops Sashimi and much much more!
Guests will also be able to enjoy a unique twist on the traditional Mulled Wine, with a warming glass of Mulled Sake. The tasty combination of nutmeg, cardamon, sage, apple and sake will keep visitors in high spirits and coming back for more.
185 Bethnal Green Rd, Bethnal Green, E2 6AB
To book:
020 7366 0314
Norma
Norma, the new Italian place to be is celebrating Christmas in style with their renowned Italian Christmas dishes. Come on in and try out their famous parmigiana – we guarantee you’ll want to go back!
8 Charlotte Street, W1T 2LS
To book:
normalondon.com
Swingers
Do Christmas with a difference this year at London’s outrageously entertaining indoor crazy golf venues
Raise a glass to the season with specially-curated cocktails including the delicious Naughty Or Spice for a cooler kind of yule
Swingers tee’d off London’s crazy golf phenomenon, mixing the pure fun of crazy golf on offbeat themed courses with the finest in mixologists’ cocktails, plus handpicked street food from the city’s most exciting and creative restaurateurs.
Try the Rich and festive confit duck tacos with plum mole and spicy roast lamb tacos from new wave taqueria and street food superstars Breddos Tacos.
Or the limited edition Provolone Ranger burger from Patty & Bun, igniters of the London quality burger revolution.
Or even the pepperoni and chilli-packed Hot Hungarian pizza from innovative pizzeria Made Of Dough – twice voted London’s best pizza for their innovative spin on Neapolitan tradition
And finally, chocolate orange gelato, from the capital’s finest ice cream makers Hackney Gelato. Both Swingers venues offer everything you need for the ultimate Christmas party, including two beautifully designed nine-hole crazy golf courses, festively-themed private hire spaces if you want to bring your whole crew.
For details on the Christmas party sets visit:
swingersldn.com/home
Book now to ensure your own Christmas cracker.
Ella Canta
Forget five gold rings, Ella Canta’s Christmas menu offers six golden courses. The “Into the Gold” menu at the fine-dining Mexican restaurant features a selection of Martha Ortiz’s acclaimed South American dishes laced with golden coloured ingredients. Plates on the tasting menu include guinea fowl with white mole and gem lettuce, an octopus huarache with bean puree and watercress and dessert of Maria with caramel, passion fruit and hazelnut.
One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, W1J 7QY
To book:
ellacanta.com
Gazellig
The Dutch expression for an atmosphere where good times happen – so where better to plan a Christmas knees up? With the ambience already guaranteed, this Holborn restaurant’s menu continues the festive feel. A Christmas selection includes roast goose which is served with chestnut stuffing, cranberry red cabbage and goose fat hash browns.
For afters? Christmas pudding with both brandy cream and butterscotch sauce is a must.
Holborn Hall, 193-197 High Holborn, WC1V 7BD
To book:
gezellig.co.uk
