Brasserie Blanc Southbank brings a touch of French flair to waterside Christmas celebrations, making it an inviting choice for festive parties with friends, family or colleagues. Tucked beside the Thames and just moments from the National Theatre, this warmly lit brasserie by Raymond Blanc pairs traditional French cooking with seasonal British ingredients and at Christmas, it pulls out all the stops.
The Christmas party menu here, known as the Menu de Fête de Noël, blends festive comfort with Gallic elegance. Guests start with dishes like grilled trout with curried cauliflower and mango chutney, or the delicate duo of celeriac fondant and remoulade with walnut dressing - both light yet flavour-packed openers. Mains bring the indulgence: the roast turkey comes with all the trimmings, chestnut stuffing, rissole potatoes, sprouts and a rich port gravy, while the Gressingham duck breast is paired with blackberry sauce and dauphinoise potatoes for a decadent alternative. For dessert, the clementine bread and butter pudding with brandy sauce hits all the nostalgic notes, while the layered praline and chocolate gâteau with Griottine cherries is a showstopper.
There’s a complimentary glass of prosecco or Asahi for every guest who books the Christmas party menu, which adds a little sparkle to your evening. The Southbank location makes it ideal for work Christmas dinners, group get-togethers or a festive pre-theatre meal thanks to its central location. And, the brasserie’s flexible layout means it can cater to both intimate dinners and larger groups.
Whether you're looking for a festive lunch with family or a full-blown office soirée, Brasserie Blanc Southbank brings charm, good food, and a generous splash of joie de vivre to the season. Bookings fill up fast over Christmas, so it’s worth reserving early to secure your fizz-filled table - all you'll need is to pay a small deposit per person and voila - it's yours!