Where better to celebrate Christmas than a beautiful gastropub in the heart of Chelsea? The Chalk Freehouse is the latest addition to the Tom Kerridge group and is the perfect place to gather friends and family at Christmas. This Victorian corner pub is just a stone’s throw from King’s Road and specialises in sophisticated British cooking, with the help of head chef Tom De Keyser, who brings with him ten years of Michelin-starred experience having worked at sister restaurant The Hand and Flowers.
With a custom hardwood bar, 60-seater dining room and 10-seater private dining space, The Chalk Freehouse caters to all kinds of Christmas celebrations - from drinks with colleagues to intimate family gatherings.
The menu is full of heartwarming winter dishes, including seasonal specials and British classics. The a la carte menu features an array of snacks, like nduja and smoked mozzarella sausage roll, and cheese and onion scone, to suit those more casual get-togethers. If a full sit-down experience is what you’re after, explore mains like spiced beef brisket with pickled beetroot, shoulder of lamb ratatouille, and confit duck leg with braised lentils. Of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without a delicious dessert, and The Chalk Freehouse has lots of treats, like chocolate tart with smoked sea salt, ‘Chelsea Bun’ with cold vanilla custard and boozy fruits, and a cheese board with house chutney and fruit bread. It also offers a set lunch menu during the week, which offers excellent value and a specially selected array of British favourites - think pink fir potato soup, crispy lamb belly, and breaded ‘fish of the day’ with crushed peas and malt vinegar.
Whether you want to celebrate Christmas with an intimate private gathering or a comforting Sunday lunch, The Chalk Freehouse is the perfect place to round out the year.