Gloucestershire Christmas party guide

Gloucestershire is home to a sparkling array of party venues, promising yuletide cheer and festive merriment this Christmas 2025. 

Whether you’re planning a big office Christmas party, a festive night out with friends or a cosy family get-together with turkey and all the trimmings, SoGlos's Christmas party guide is packed with ideas to make your 2025 celebrations the best yet.

Christmas party venues in Cheltenham

Christmas Parties at Leonardo Hotels

The venue

This festive period, Leonardo Hotels Cheltenham is offering partygoers the opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season in style, with an evening of novelties alongside a three-course meal, available across a range of its meeting and event rooms. 

On the menu 

Suitable for both large- or small-scale events, party the night away at a Leonardo Hotels Jingle Bell Ball or Winter Wonderland Live Band Ball, running throughout the Christmas period, where guests can tuck into a three-course meal and enjoy entertainment from the Leonardo Hotels resident DJ or live band — sure to keep you on the dance floor until the early hours.

The selection of festive dishes on the Christmas party night menus include winter vegetable soup with roasted garlic and parsley oil; golden roast turkey breast with sage and onion stuffing, thyme and garlic roast potatoes, glazed root vegetables, chipolata, Brussel sprouts and roast turkey jus; and decadent desserts including a mimosa cheesecake, Christmas pudding with brandy sauce and a white chocolate and raspberry roulade with Chantilly cream. 

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Leonardo Hotels Cheltenham's dedicated team will be able to assist party planners to organise every element of your Christmas event, down to the decor and music — as well as the opportunity to stay overnight with special accommodation rates. 

How much?

Prices start from £36 per person. 

When?

Party packages at Leonardo Hotels are available on selected dates from Friday 21 November to Saturday 20 December 2025.

How to book

Visit leonardohotels.co.uk/Christmas or call 01242 232691.

Christmas parties at The Brown Jug

The venue

For a Christmas knees-up in a classic pub setting, The Brown Jug offers a warm welcome, a cosy atmosphere with its roaring fire and delicious food aplenty.

The Jug's Festive Feast menu can cater to groups of all sizes, whether it's an intimate table for two or a sit-down meal for up to 50 merrymakers. Plus, for something more laid-back, there's a spacious function room that can accommodate up to 100 guests, complete with space for live music and complimentary speakers for party playlists.

On the menu

Yuletide guests can enjoy either a two- or three-course meal, starting with choices like a smoked cheese souffle with spinach and wholegrain mustard sauce; celeriac and roasted chestnut soup with toasted ciabatta; or venison carpaccio with truffle mayo, rocket and a crostini.

Mains include a traditional roast turkey with pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, stuffing and honey-glazed veg; beef wellington with horseradish mash, roasted carrots and cavolo nero; for pescatarians, there's pan-fried hake with samphire, shrimp butter and julienne chips; and roasted beetroot wellington with new potatoes for vegans and vegetarians to tuck into.

Top it all off with a decadent dessert from the pudding menu, with options from apple tarte tatin with caramel ice cream to a classic Christmas pudding with cream – or a cheese board for those who are already sweet enough!

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For Christmas parties on the more casual side, The Brown Jug offers a special festive buffet that's available on request for £18 per person – perfect for workplace get-togethers.

How much?

The two-course Festive Feast menu at The Brown Jug is priced at £29 per person, with three courses costing £35 per person– and a children's two-course feast is £15.

Bookings require a non-refundable deposit of £10 per person.

When?

Bookings at The Brown Jug are open now for Christmas parties from Monday 24 November until Wednesday 24 December 2025.

Please note that the Festive Feast menu is not available on Sundays or on Boxing Day.

How to book?

Visit thebrownjugcheltenham.co.uk to book for groups up to six people, or call 01242 521736 for larger groups.

Christmas parties at Sef Steakhouse

The venue

Christmas carnivores can head to Cheltenham's premiere meaty eatery, Sef Steakhouse in the Quadrangle, with its special festive menu available from Tuesday 25 November 2025 until the big day itself – which features its own special set menu for merrymakers.

Individual dishes from the Sef Steakhouse festive menu will also be available to order a la carte during this period, too.

On the menu

Featuring an incredible array of expertly cooked dishes, diners can choose between three or four courses – with the option to order a dish to share, including beef wellington with vanilla mashed potato, winter vegetables and Malbec sauce; or a 1.1kg Tomahawk steak with a choice of sides and sauces.

Festive starters include spiced duck breast with cinnamon spiced cherries and red wine jus; grilled king prawns with grilled lemon and chimichurri; or salsify veloute with pine nuts and crispy shallots.

Then move on to a delicious main course of sous vide venison loin with parsnip puree, pickled carrots and a venison croquette; braised lamb shank with vanilla mashed potato, winter vegetables and red wine braised shallots; or a grilled polenta with tempura broccoli and courgette, smoked beetroot yoghurt and a black garlic and tamarind gel, for vegetarians and vegans.

Finally, pick out a dessert from a list that features apple tarte tatin with lemongrass ice cream; a classic sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream; or, for those with less of a sweet tooth, a cheese board packed with local cheeses, artisan crackers, grapes and a spiced fruit chutney.

Those dining on four courses will also receive a glass of prosecco on arrival, alongside bread and olives to whet appetites.

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Sef Steakhouse is welcoming festive families and friends for Christmas Day feasts, with a set menu featuring all the classics – like the all-important turkey – as well as Sef staples and tasty twists – including Himalayan smoked salmon starters, miso aubergine mains and apple and plum crumble puddings.

How much?

Feast on three courses for £49 per person or indulge in four courses for £59.

The Christmas Day menu costs £110 per person for six succulent courses – including amuse bouche to start and a homemade mince pie to finish.

Festive bookings with Sef Steakhouse requires a deposit, which will be taken over safe link via email or through its booking system.

When?

Sef Steakhouse is taking bookings for the festive season now, with the festive menus available from Tuesday 25 November until Christmas Day 2025.

Please note that Christmas Day meals will be served in one single sitting, from 12pm until 2pm – so book now to avoid disappointment!

How to book?

Guests can view the full festive menu and book a table at Sef Steakhouse by visiting sefsteakhouse.co.uk or by calling 01242 805649.

Christmas par-tees at Mr Mulligans

The venue

Located at The Brewery Quarter in the heart of Cheltenham, Mr Mulligans is inviting festive revellers to party at its indoor adventure golf attraction this Christmas, with two thrilling themed courses to battle it out on, as well as a bar and restaurant for delicious refreshments. 

On the menu

Tempting guests to 'swing' into Christmas in style with its fun-filled 'par-tees', Mr Mulligans is hosting an epic selection of activities, food and drink this festive season – offering something for everyone. 

There are multiple festive packages to choose from, including an American pool party, shuffleboard party and karaoke party, with the venue making for a brilliant choice for a party of any size. 

Plus, new for this year, try out Mulligans pick 'n' mix events packages. Choose from a selection of games, with each activity including two drinks per person, then pimp up your event with tasty food and drink options to fuel the competition.

For a party to remember, additional activities can be added on to customise your package, including: electro-darts, a karaoke room, pool tables, ping pong and shuffleboard.

And as always, there's the chance to battle it out across 18 holes that delve into a land where the jungle meets the ocean, promising plenty of light-hearted fun alongside a healthy dose of competitiveness.

Guests can also enjoy their own reserved spaces with select packages; or for that VIP feeing, opt for exclusive hire.

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Mr Mulligans is giving bookers 20 per cent off the total package cost if parties are booked before the end of September 2025, using code: XMAS20; and a 10 per cent discount throughout October 2025, using code: XMAS10. 

How much?

Christmas American pool parties cost £14 per person; crazy golf parties cost £22 per person; electro-darts parties cost £18 per person; karaoke parties cost £14 per person; and shuffleboard parties cost £18 per person.

When?

Festive party packages at Mr Mulligans are available to book from Saturday 1 November 2025.

How to book

Visit mrmulligan.com/book/christmas.

Eclectic Christmas party options at The Brewery Quarter

The venue

The Brewery Quarter is located in the centre of Cheltenham, with an eclectic range of entertainment venues, bars and restaurants catering for every taste and every type of team. With parking nearby and a hotel on-site, too, it's ideal for Christmas celebrations for groups of all sizes.

On the menu

The Alchemist's signature menu gets a festive twist, with turkey in a basket; loaded festive burgers; drunken dumplings; cranberry glazed pigs in blankets; cauliflower cheese; garlic and rosemary roasties and more on the menu.

Brewhouse & Kitchen keeps things traditional with roast turkey and all the trimmings; festive burgers, sweet potato, chestnut and cranberry loaf; and Christmas pudding.

Cosy Club serves up sophisticated Christmas fayre, with options including maple roasted squash; Cosy Christmas pie; roast pork belly with confit garlic mash; herb crumbed fillet of salmon; dark chocolate mousse; and Lyon chocolate ganache truffles.

Prezzo brings a taste of Italy to the Christmas table with dishes like Christmas carbonara, Christmas calzone, cinnamon swirl cheesecake and classic tiramisu.

While there's pizza and nachos at Mulligans, plus pizza boards and canapés – including gochujang pork belly bites, porcini mushroom arancini, popcorn chicken and crispy brie with cranberry sauce – to share at Flight Club.

Most venues also offer pre-bookable drinks packages with everything from a welcome glass of prosecco and wine for the table, to Christmas cocktails – with Brewhouse & Kitchen even offering the option to be your own bartender with a nine-pint beer dispenser for the table.

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While Christmas might be the season of feasting, The Brewery Quarter offers so much more than food, with venues like Mulligans, Flight Club and Escape Hunt offering fun-filled party packages for groups – from mix and match activities or your very own oche, right up to private hire of a whole venue for large businesses looking to celebrate together.

How much?

Christmas meals at The Alchemist cost from £40 per person for three courses; from £28.95 for two courses at Cosy Club; and from £22.95 for two courses at Prezzo.

Par-tees at Mulligans cost from £14 per person; Flight Club costs from £12 per person for social darts for a minimum group size of six, with food and drink packages starting from an additional £50 per person; and Escape Hunt costs from £38 per person; with party package prices available on enquiry from other Brewery Quarter venues.

When?

Christmas menus are available from Monday 17 November 2025 at The Alchemist; Tuesday 18 November until Wednesday 24 December 2025 at Flight Club; Wednesday 19 November until Wednesday 24 December 2025 at Cosy Club; and Thursday 20 November 2025 until Saturday 31 January 2026 at Brewhouse & Kitchen. 

Christmas parties are available from Saturday 1 November 2025 at Mulligans.

How to book

For more information on how to book Christmas parties at Brewery Quarter venues, visit thebreweryquarter.com/venues.

Christmas parties at Brickhampton Court

The venue

Situated between Cheltenham and Gloucester, it sits within 200 acres of beautiful Gloucestershire countryside. It's easily accessible, just five minutes off Junction 11 of the M5. 

During the festivities, Brickhampton Court is offering Christmas parties and lunch bookings and there's a special party night with Camilla Lewington on Saturday 20 December 2025.

Brickhampton Court offers warm ambiance, high quality food and festive cheer. Whatever the size of your group, from 24 to 120 guests, there's a welcoming space for everyone.

Christmas Parties at StarBistro

The venue

Located on the outskirts of Cheltenham, celebrate the season at National Star's StarBistro, where every meal is crafted with care and purpose.

This year's festive menus are loaded with yuletide favourites, perfect for bringing together family, friends or colleagues. And if your team isn’t planning a big night out this year, why not opt for a fabulous festive lunch instead? 

Packed full of Christmas cheer, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available too.

On the menu

Prepared by an experienced team of staff and students from National Star College, offering young people with disabilities the opportunity to gain real work experience within a bustling hospitality environment, diners are spoilt for choice with a selection of menus to suit you. 

Those booked in for the festive menu can tuck into starters such as soup of the day served with mini-rustic rolls and butter; deep fried breaded brie bites served with 'Stargrown' beetroot and apple chutney; and bubble and squeak bites. 

For the main course, choose either roast turkey served with pork, cider and cranberry stuffing, goose fat roasted potatoes, orange and thyme roasted carrots and parsnips, sprouts with chestnuts, a rich gravy, garnished with parsnip crisps; or carrot, cranberry, chestnut, leek and lentil roast served with all the trimmings.

Those with a sweet tooth can look forward to a sumptuous selection of desserts spanning sticky toffee pudding to chestnut pavlova – these are specially made by StarBistro students during their sessions, where they gain valuable and transferable work and life skills. 

Alternatively, festive mains and light bites include a turkey, cranberry and stuffing roll; duck salad; fish and chips; halloumi fries; and plenty more. 

Or treat yourself to a festive afternoon tea – with bubbles if you fancy it! – featuring homemade delights, classic scones and a touch of Christmas sparkle.

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By dining with StarBistro, you’re not just enjoying a festive experience – you’re also helping young people with disabilities gain valuable skills and work experience in hospitality.

How much?

The StarBistro festive menu costs £22.50 for two-courses or £27.50 for three-courses.

Festive main meals and light bites prices vary per menu item. 

When?

How to book?

Visit nationalstar.org/starbistro or call 01242 339988.

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Lavish Christmas parties at Cowley Manor

The venue

Make this year's Christmas party one to remember at Cowley Manor, when the stylish hotel is all decked out for the festive season.

Luxurious party options include lunch or dinner in one of the hotel's private dining spaces, including the Garden Room which can cater for up to 36 guests; a cocktail party in the Games Room, also available for parties of up to 36; or intimate drinks in the Library, which can be exclusively hired for up to 10 people. 

On the menu

Designed by chef consultant Jackson Boxer, this year's Christmas menu offers pure festive indulgence, serving a full, three-course feast for diners to experience.

Indulge in canapes spanning blini and caviar, pigs in blankets and warm single Gloucester and truffle gougères.

Starters include diver's scallop with Champagne and truffle; duck liver parfait with truffle jelly and toast; as well as leek with Westcombe ricotta and hazelnuts. 

For the main course, pick one of three centrepieces — roast turkey with artichoke and truffle, lobster with pumpkin and hispi, or celeriac with chestnut and truffle — served with roast potatoes, glazed carrots and parsnips, as well as sauteed sprouts.

And finish off with decadent desserts, with a choice of caramelised white and dark chocolate mousse, fried Christmas pudding with brandy Chantilly cream, madeleines, or a cheese board. 

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There's also the option for families and friends to enjoy their own Christmas getaway at Cowley, arriving on Christmas Eve and checking out on Saturday 27 December 2025 — with a three-course Christmas Eve meal, breakfast each morning, sumptuous five-course lunch on Christmas Day, plus plenty of food, drink and festive fun included throughout.

How much?

Contact Cowley Manor directly for pricing.

When?

Christmas get-togethers at Cowley Manor are available throughout December 2025.

How to book?

Email events@cowleymanor.com or call 01242 870900.

For more information about Cowley Manor's Christmas offering, visit cowleymanorexperimental.com/christmas.

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Christmas feasting at Tudor Farmhouse Hotel

The venue

Tudor Farmhouse Hotel is a chic country boutique hotel in Clearwell in the Forest of Dean.

With 20 luxurious bedrooms and a AA rosette-winning restaurant, Tudor Farmhouse is the perfect spot for an elegant festive retreat in the countryside.

On the menu

Its award-winning restaurant prides itself on using top quality, locally sourced ingredients from suppliers all within a 20 mile radius, spanning Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire.

This Christmas season, Tudor Farmhouse is offering a festive afternoon tea, alongside a children’s afternoon tea, too.

A two- or three-course Christmas lunch will also be served daily throughout December, with options including traditional roast turkey, cranberry and sage stuffing and all the tasty trimmings, roasted salt cod and a vegan salt baked celeriac, with moreish desserts such as Christmas pud or a spiced rice pudding.  

Alongside the traditional flavours, for dinners in December expect stunning starters such as sloe gin cured salmon, beetroot, dill, soured cream, chicory, homemade pumpernickel; and Jerusalem artichoke velouté, crispy skins, truffle.

 

Magical mains like pan fried plaice, saffron braised fennel, fennel puree, bisque butter; and wild mushroom risotto, mushroom ketchup, pickled Shimeji, aged parmesan, yeast flakes.

And delicious desserts such as clementine parfait, clementine jam, Grand Marnier reduction.; and the all-important cheeseboard, with artisan cheeses, savoury crackers, celery, grapes and pear and ginger chutney.

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Immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit by booking on to a festive wreath-making course at Tudor Farmhouse, before sitting down to your Christmas afternoon tea, where you'll learn how to craft beautiful, natural wreaths using using vintage and locally grown flowers.
For guests wanting to extend the Christmas experience, Tudor Farmhouse also offers festive overnight stays and magical Yuletide breaks starting at £425.

How much?

Festive afternoon tea costs £25 per person, with the children’s version priced at £12.50 per child (aged under 12 years old).

Christmas lunch consists of a set menu, with two courses for £30 per person or £40 for three courses. 

Dinner is priced per course, with starters priced from £10, mains from £20 and desserts at around £10.

When?

Afternoon tea is served from 12pm to 4.30pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 3pm to 4.30pm on Sunday; lunch is from 12pm to 2pm each day; and dinner service takes place from 6pm to 9pm, daily.

How to book?

Visit tudorfarmhousehotel.co.uk for more details on all its festive offers and menus. 

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Christmas parties at Hatherley Manor

The venue

On the menu

Whether you're planning a glamorous corporate party, a festive get-together with pals or a joyful family reunion, Hatherley's array of themed parties will bring more than just tidings of joy... 

Strike it lucky at the Las Vegas Casino party, put on your best Poirot at the Murder Mystery party, or grab your leg warmers for the 80s and 90s party – all featuring three-course meals, bubbles on arrival and a disco.

Those wishing to party the night away without worrying about the drive home can opt to Booze and Snooze and book an indulgent night's stay with one of the hotel's available rooms.

How much?

Party nights at Hatherley Manor are available to book now and take place from Saturday 22 November 2025 until Saturday 17 January 2026.

The Las Vegas Casino night takes place on Thursday 11 December, with the Festive Murder Mystery Party on Wednesday 17 December 2025.

How to book?

Visit hatherleymanor.com/christmas.

Christmas parties at Ultimate Warriors

The venue

An ideal location for Christmas parties, whether it be for corporate teams, sports groups or friends seeking a high-energy, alcohol-free alternative to the traditional festive party, Ultimate Warriors in Gloucester is offering festive packages for adventure seekers across the county this merry season. 

On the menu 

Grab your turkey hat or don your novelty antlers and get ready to unleash your inner legend this Christmas. 

After a busy year, let off some steam as your team competes in a thrilling and challenging obstacle course that will test strength, agility and most importantly, teamwork.

Make like Santa's elves and build camaraderie, using teamwork to tackle indoor activities including climbing, balancing, swinging, jumping and more at the adventure park, as many times as you want during your hour-long session – and with plenty of activities at varying degrees of difficulty, everyone can get involved!

Then after burning off some energy, tuck into a buffet featuring pizza, fries, nuggets and profiteroles, as well as unlimited squash and water, at the venue's on-site cafe – not forgetting the Christmas crackers, too. 

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Not only do partygoers get an hour of thrilling adventure time and a tasty buffet, but groups also get their own party room with each celebrant receiving Ultimate Warriors branded socks and headbands – selfie game strong!

How much?

Christmas party packages are available for a minimum of 10 people and maximum of 20, costing £22 per person. 

When?

Christmas parties are available to book at Ultimate Warriors from Monday to Friday, between Monday 24 November and Friday 19 December 2025.

How to book

To book, visit ultimatewarriors.co.uk.

Christmas parties at Coal Kitchen

The venue

This Christmas season, independent restaurant Coal Kitchen, set in the historic Pillar and Lucy warehouse at Gloucester Docks, is offering festive revellers the chance to celebrate the sparkly season with friends, family or colleagues.

On the menu

Promising to serve up yuletide joy this Christmastime, the chefs at Coal Kitchen have put together a sumptuous festive menu, with starters such as cauliflower soup with chestnuts and blue cheese and Atlantic prawn cocktail; and mouth-watering mains like butter roast turkey with Christmas stuffing, chipolatas and bacon and roast winter squash with chestnuts, sprout tops and braised cranberries.

And to top it all off, choose from delicious desserts from Christmas pudding with brandy sauce to Belgian chocolate and clementine torte with a berry compote.
Whether it's an office Christmas party, a special catch up with friends or a spontaneous cocktail night out, Coal Kitchen can create a memorable festive experience to get you ready for the big day.
Coal Kitchen can cater for both small and large groups — so there's something to suit everyone, if you're throwing a massive seasonal bash or a quiet, cheery celebration.

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To help toast the festive season off to the jolliest of starts, add on a glass of fizz on arrival for just £6 per person. And if you want to add on a whole drinks package, Coal Kitchen has introduced a separate festive drinks menu, starting at £24.50 per person, so you can plan your spend per head and relax while enjoying the party.

And for even more of a festive vibe over the extended Christmas period, Coal Kitchen's popular bottomless brunch is on from Monday to Saturday each week, starting at 12pm every day and from 10am on Sundays. With two delicious courses and 90 minutes of unlimited cocktails, wine, beer and cider, it's the perfect excuse to message the group chat and glam up for a fun, festive get-together to remember.

How much?

The three-course Christmas set menu costs £39.50 per person for a starter, main course and dessert, with the option to have two courses for £34. 

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