Below is a list of the best of Christmas dining options in Beijing this year – whether you are looking for a Christmas Eve dinner or a boozy Christmas Day brunch it’s all to be unwrapped here. Check back regularly as we add more events!
CHRISTMAS EVE
Christmas Eve and Day Menu at Agua
Agua’s chef Jordi has created a festive menu that comes in a variety of packages. Start off with our pica pica menu that includes a variety of tapas for the table to share including a glass of cava. Continue on Agua’s full festive menu that includes starters, two of their most popular mains – crispy suckling pig and juicy lobster rice – and dessert. RMB 128 (welcome pica pica menu), RMB 460 (festive menu), RMB 588 (both menus). 6pm. Agua
Classic Festivities at Aria
Christmas is the season for sharing and family gatherings. This year, ARIA restaurant will transform into a Christmas Nutcracker house to set the mood for a mouth-watering Christmas Warmers set menu. RMB 988. 5.30pm. Aria
Christmas Set Dinner at Barolo
Let Barolo’s chef Ivan take you back to a traditional Italian Christmas with a signature six course dinner. RMB 1,288. 6pm. Barolo
Christmas Eve at the Great Wall
Escape out of town for Christmas Eve and wake up on Christmas morning with a view of the Great Wall.Their specially priced package includes transfers from Beijing, a Great Wall view room, Christmas Eve dinner and breakfast in the lodge. RMB 2,588. The Brickyard
Christmas Eve Dinner at Chapter
Enjoy a huge selection of roast meats including traditional favorites like perfectly roasted Turkey with all the trimmings or new favorites such as venison and slow roasted goose. Guests who dine at Chapter will gain free access to the Christmas Eve party at Vivid. RMB 1,288, includes free flow beer, wine and champagne. 6pm. Chapter
Around the World in Three Hours on Christmas Eve
Let Crowne Plaza Beijing Sun Palace take you on a voyage around the world with a buffet filled with everything from roast turkey to French foie gras to Brazilian barbecue. All set against a backing track of broadway classics. RMB 888. 6pm. Crowne Plaza Beijing Sun Palace
Colorful Christmas at Heritage
Sample a sumptuous seven course menu at Heritage, starting with a glass of champagne and including slow cooked Wagyu beef and a dessert of chestnut Mont Blanc. RMB 2,888 per couple. 6pm. Heritage
Christmas Eve Feast All the Way at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing’s fifth-floor restaurants come together for a grand dinner party, encompassing everything from Beijing hutong flavors,to traditional Christmas favorites, to Spanish tapas. RMB 555. 6pm. Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Christmas Eve Dinner at Mercante
A cosy Christmas Eve dinner at Mercante, following the Italian tradition of serving di magro dishes that contain no meat. RMB 350. 5.30pm. Mercante
Christmosto Eve
Enjoy a candlelit evening of warmth, wine and wonderful, with a unique four course festive menu prepared by Chef Daniel Urdaneta. RMB 398. 6pm. Mosto
Christmas Eve at Opera Bombana
An eight course extravaganza that draws on Italian traditions using the best of ingredients from around the world. Dine on savory dishes like New Zealand scampi carpaccio and finish with Italian panettone. RMB 1,088, plus RMB 500 for wine pairing. 6pm. Opera Bombana
CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Lunch at Aroma
Raise a glass with family and friends at Aroma’s Christmas lunch. Enjoy all your festive favorites prepared in Aroma’s many open kitchens. RMB 638. 11.30am. Aroma
Christmas Day Brunch at Brasserie 1893
Make Christmas Day extra day extra luxurious with an extravagant feast at Brasserie 1893. Pile your plate with everything from top quality caviar to Christmas meat pie and wash it all down with free flow Louis Roederer. RMB 1,288. 11.30am. Brasserie 1893
A Very Merry Christmas Brunch
Celebrate a delicious Christmas at Factory with a menu of innovative festive fare. Add free-flow Champagne for just RMB 150, RMB 250 (two courses), RMB 280 (three courses). 11.30am. Factory (by Salt)
Christmas Day Lunch and Dinner at Mercante
A five course set lunch and dinner menu inspired by classics from Nonna’s kitchen. Lunch is available between 12-4pm (last orders at 2pm) while dinner commences between 6pm-midnight (last orders at 10pm). RMB 350. Mercante
Hawaiian Bubbalicious Brunch
The Westin Chaoyang’s award-winning brunch gets a Hawaiian upgrade for Christmas, which should make up for those who can’t make it to a tropical island in person. RMB 588. 11.30am. Seasonal Tastes
Christmas Feast at Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng
Enjoy a lavish buffet at Feast with traditional Christmas food and goodies. An ideal place to sample delectable festive dishes like roast turkey, sturgeon caviar with blini, lobster thermidor, Christmas pudding and log cake, and more. Free flow of local beers, soft drinks and gluehwein to make your celebration complete. RMB 588. 5.30pm. Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng
Christmas Day Brunch at VIC Restaurant
Add a touch of French chic to your Christmas day brunch celebrations at VIC. Go all out with free-flow champagne package. RMB 620. 12pm. VIC
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