Illustration of knitted figures in sweaters and hats sharing cocoa and a roast at a small table near a fireplace (Christmas Sunday Lunch)
Christmas Parties

Christmas Sunday Lunch

Guests sit down to a three-course festive meal featuring main options such as roast turkey crown with traditional trimmings, roasted topside of beef, seabass fillets, or a nut roast. Dining takes place in Maxine’s Restaurant, with intimate private settings also available for family gatherings. The meal finishes with desserts like pear and cinnamon crumble served with vanilla custard.

Nov 29 – Dec 27, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

3 courses £34.00. Additional sides: 6 Pigs and Blankets served with Gravy £6.50; 4 Vegan Pigs and Blankets £6.50. All prices are inclusive of VAT.

Hours

12pm - 3pm.

Food & Drink

The three-course menu includes roast turkey, topside of beef, seabass or nut roast, with optional sides and pear and cinnamon crumble for dessert.

Location

Maxine’s Restaurant · Southend Ave, Darlington DL3 7HT, UK Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families looking for a festive meal together

Vibe

Festive and intimate

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Make a reservation by emailing eventsteam.darlingtonhotel@bannatyne.co.uk or calling 01325 365858, option 2, as bookings are essential.
  • Pay the £10 per-person deposit when booking to secure your date; note that it is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Send your party’s meal pre-orders and final payment at least four weeks before your booking, as required by the hotel.
  • Tell the hotel about specific food requests or allergies when booking, as the event asks guests to provide this information then.
  • Ask the events team about an exclusive private setting if you want a more intimate family meal.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Private dining settings are available for an intimate family experience; enquire with the events team.
  • Additional sides are available at extra cost.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What dishes are available for the three-course lunch?

Main options include roast turkey crown, roasted topside of beef, seabass fillets and nut roast, followed by pear and cinnamon crumble with vanilla custard.

Can dietary needs or allergies be accommodated?

Tell the hotel about food requests or allergies when booking. Some dishes can be prepared gluten-free or dairy-free on request.

Can we book a private dining setting?

Private settings are available for a more intimate family meal; enquire with the events team.

Can we add extra sides to the meal?

Additional sides, including pigs in blankets and vegan pigs in blankets, are available at extra cost.

What is required to secure a booking and choose dishes?

A per-person deposit secures the date. Final payment and pre-orders are due four weeks before the booking.

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