Nottingham’s best Christmas set menus 2026: 11 festive feasts at a snip of the usual price

With the growing expense of Christmas every year, not to mention increases in heating bills and the general cost of living, festive socialising might seem like less of a priority this year. That is, until you discover the magic of a Christmas set menu, featuring plenty of comforting dishes often at a fraction of the usual cost. No one loves a deal as much as we do, especially when it involves dining out. And as Nottingham’s best festive set menus prove, this is a city that knows how to make a brilliant Christmas deal.

This time of year calls for all things comforting and cosy, and restaurants in Nottingham are primed to deliver: offering a whole host of festive dishes from traditional smoked salmon and chicken liver parfait to full, showstopping roasts, and Christmassy twists on sticky toffee pudding.

As you probably already know, Nottingham’s food scene is pretty diverse, with Michelin starred restaurants rubbing shoulders with crowd-pleasing casual chains and family friendly spots near Christmas markets and major attractions. But whether you’re hunting for a refined festive dinner in an upmarket setting or looking to bring the kids along, Nottingham’s best Christmas set menus cover all needs.

Set menus have really taken off in recent years, and it’s not so hard to see why. When great value and quality combine, we’re more than happy to sacrifice on choice, eschewing a la carte decision paralysis for a handful of reliable pocket-friendly options. Plus, as restaurants will often include their best sellers, top festive dishes, and lots of luxury touches on festive set menus, they really are a no-brainer.

From budget-friendly dining and casual spots to restaurants serving up fine dining menus at an affordable price, discover Nottingham’s best Christmas set menus for getting the most bang for buck.

Hemisphere

What: Hemisphere's Christmas offering channels its Asian-Australasian tapas identity into the festive season, with a dedicated Christmas menu spanning both sharing tapas and a fixed set-menu option. Expect the same inventive, globally-inspired plates that define the regular menu - think raw dishes, robata grill and sushi-leaning small plates - reworked for group dining. You can choose between a feasting tapas menu (with dishes like caramel salmon, crispy sticky chilli chicken, and crispy pork belly) or a three course menu.
How much: Three course menu £35 per person (minimum 16 guests), Tapas feasting menu from £30 per person
Where: 26a Tudor Square, West Bridgford, NG2 6BT
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The Martin's Arms

What: This 17th-century Grade II-listed pub delivers a properly traditional, cosy Christmas, complete with set menus and a tasting menu option under former MasterChef champion Laurence Henry. Past festive dishes include Colston Bassett Stilton soufflé, venison tartare and duck-and-rabbit terrine to start, followed by mains like butter-poached cod with lobster ravioli or Vale of Belvoir venison, finishing with sticky toffee pudding or truffled Baron Bigod. With its Jacobean fireplace and antique-filled dining room, it's classic British pub Christmas dining elevated to genuine culinary destination status.
How much: Prices to be confirmed
Where: School Lane, Colston Bassett, NG12 3FD
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Pici

What: Pici swaps turkey for a relaxed, Italian-accented feasting menu built for sharing rather than formal courses. Expect snacks like olives and melon, small plates such as barbecue hispi cabbage, pizzettes with garlic butter and Parmigiano, fresh pasta including cacio e pepe or lamb ragu pappardelle, wood-fired half chicken, and tiramisu to finish. Paired with low-intervention wines and easy spritzes, it's festive without formality - ideal for groups who want a sociable, food-led Christmas party in Pici's cool, modern Hockley setting.
How much: Prices to be confirmed
Where: 17 Broad Street, NG1 3AJ
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Slice 'n' Brew

What: Slice 'n' Brew keeps Christmas casual and pizza-forward with its feasting menu, built around generous shareable pies, from Margherita and Funghi classics alongside Detroit-style and burrata-topped specials, plus desserts such as tiramisu and New York-style cheesecake. Craft beers, hand-picked wines and Negronis round things out, all in a bright, American diner-style space with neon signage. If you’re someone who’d much rather have a group pizza session than a formal sit down roast, Slice ‘n’ Brew is for you.
How much: £25 per person
Where: 10 King's Walk, NG1 2AE
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Bill’s

What: Known for its brilliant, crowd-pleasing all day offering, it’ll hardly come as a surprise that Bill’s offers a great-value set menu. It includes a choice of three courses, with starters including the likes of crispy Somerset camembert with truffle honey, and chicken liver and brandy pate with toasted flatbread. Mains, meanwhile, offer up slow cooked pork belly with chilli soy glaze and roast potatoes, and turkey breast with festive stuffing, all wrapped up in bacon and served with pigs in blankets. Bill’s also runs a fantastic gluten-free festive set menu, and there are plenty of kids' options in case you’re bringing the whole family.
How much: Three courses for £35.95 per person
Where: 15 Queen Street, NG1 2BL
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Browns Nottingham

What: Tucked away just around the corner from the Nottingham Playhouse, Browns is an old but trusty favourite for all things festive. This year’s favourite comes packed with plenty of dishes that’ll get you in the festive mood, from an indulgent prawn cocktail with toasted brioche to roast turkey with crispy roast potatoes, maple roast carrots and parsnips and shaved Brussels sprouts. Desserts, meanwhile, stretch from apple and plum crumble, and salted caramel profiteroles to Christmas pudding and dark chocolate torte with marmalade mascarpone.
How much: Three courses for £46.50 per person
Where: 20 Park Row, NG1 6GR
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Cleaver & Wake

What: Cleaver & Wake celebrates the best of British produce with a fine dining edge. Expect beautiful presentation, classic but thoughtful combinations, and an air of refinement fit for the season. The festive set menu is available as a two or three-course dinner, with a separate festive lunch menu too. For dinner, the Christmas set menu kicks off with starters like chicken liver parfait, prawn cocktail with white crab, and a steak tartare with confit egg yolk. Mains meanwhile, offer beef Wellington, barbecued monkfish and duck with salt-baked beetroot, as well as roast turkey with potato terrine and braised Roscoff onions.
How much: Two courses from £62 per person, three courses from £72 per person
Where: 1 The Island Quarter, The Great Northern Close, NG2 3BJ
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Pitcher & Piano

What: Housed within a Grade II listed church, Pitcher & Piano is certainly one of the most impressive settings for festive set menu dining. It’s all decked out come Christmas time, and you’ll find plenty of menu options to enjoy beneath the stunning stained glass windows. Go for two or three courses, choosing from dishes like crispy calamari with sweet chilli jam, BBQ cauliflower wings, roast turkey with all the trimmings, sirloin steak, triple chocolate brownies and Christmas pudding.
How much: Two courses for £32.75 per person, three courses for £37.75 per person
Where: High Pavement, NG1 1HN
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Cosy Club

What: With a name like Cosy Club, we're expecting big, comforting things. Fortunately, this ornate dining room has announced a festive set menu that includes pigs in blankets (because they’re too good to be just a side dish), forest mushroom arancini, and sticky Asian fried chicken. For your main course, choose from mustard-glazed pork belly, The Cosy Christmas Pie, and maple roasted squash, then top it all off with a bruleed miso caramel custard tart or dark chocolate mousse.
How much: Two courses from £29.95 per person, three courses from £36.95 per person
Where: 16-18 Victoria Street, NG1 2EX
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Fothergills

What: Set just opposite Nottingham Castle, Fothergills' fixed price bistro-style menus are a regular favourite for day-trippers, tourists and locals alike. In the lead up to Christmas, set menus get a festive twist, bringing in the dishes like chicken and pistachio terrine, confit duck croquettes, turkey ballotine, and sea bass and crayfish bisque, among plenty of other vegetarian and gluten-free options. It’s available as a two-course festive menu, but we’d happily loosen our belts for the likes of panettone bread and butter pudding, or a cinnamon-glazed lemon tart.
How much: Two courses for £36.95 per person, three courses for £45.95 per person
Where: 5-7 Castle Road, NG1 6AA
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Piccolino

What: This is one of Nottingham’s most convenient festive set menu offerings, thanks to its prime location just around the corner from the Christmas market. But Piccolino isn’t just great for convenience, this trusty group offers warming Italian comforts: from cacio e pepe arancini and classic bruschetta to fillet steak with fries, and wild mushroom risotto for the veggies. Feeling more traditional? Go for the turkey arrosto, which sees oven roast turkey served with apricot and chestnut stuffing, pigs in blankets and plenty of gravy. To finish, the tiramisu is a must.
How much: Three courses Classic Menu £45 per person, three course Signature Menu £54 per person
Where: 7 Weekday Cross, NG1 2GB
Book now: Piccolino Nottingham

Searching for something sweeter? Check out all the best afternoon teas Nottingham has to offer, many of which receive a festive makeover as 25 December approaches.

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