Celebrate the festive season with a South Indian twist at Dakhin in Glasgow’s Merchant City. Available for exclusive hire, the restaurant can accommodate up to 100 seated guests and offers a distinctive alternative to traditional Christmas party venues. Whether you’re planning an office Christmas party, festive family gathering or end-of-year celebration with friends, Dakhin combines award-winning cuisine with bright, contemporary interiors.
Located on the first floor of a historic listed building, the restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Glasgow City Chambers, exposed brick walls, solid wood flooring, industrial-style lighting and trailing greenery. During the festive season, twinkling lights and seasonal decorations add warmth to the space, creating a welcoming backdrop for Christmas lunches, dinners and drinks receptions. The venue can be hired exclusively for up to 100 people, while smaller groups can reserve tables for a more intimate festive dining experience.
The Christmas menu showcases the bold flavours of Southern India through a specially curated festive set menu. Guests can begin with poppadoms and chutneys before moving on to starters such as Kozhi 65, featuring fried chicken bites with curry leaves and green chilli, or Gobi Pakoda, golden-fried cauliflower florets coated in chickpea flour batter.
Main courses include dishes such as Meen Manga Curry, combining fish, coconut milk and mango, alongside Aadu Elumbu Masala, a slow-cooked goat curry prepared with roasted South Indian spices. A selection of rice dishes, breads, dosas and sides accompanies the mains.
Desserts include homemade gulab jamun, soft dumplings soaked in sugar syrup and flamed with rum, alongside festive cheesecake. The drinks offering includes wines, beers, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks, making it easy to tailor celebrations to suit your group. With its central location, gluten-free-friendly menus and unique festive dining experience, Dakhin offers a memorable setting for Christmas parties in Glasgow.