We've found the best places to eat and be merry with family this December 25th.
It's the most wonderful time of the year, but there is also a lot of pressure to make it perfect. Getting that turkey moist, the Yorkshire puddings risen, and all the vegetable cooked at the same time can be a huge strain whilst you're also trying to spend time with family.
But fear not... there is an alternative. Many have already chosen to swap the saucepans for serviettes and enjoy dinner at a hotel, restaurant, or pub this Christmas Day. It means you can relax and make memories with loved ones without having to dash off to put the sprouts on.
In no particular order, here are nine delightful places to go this Christmas for dinner, where the food is plentiful and the drinks flow, but there's no washing up after desert is finished.
Cedars Inn, Barnstaple
Price: £73pp
Menu: Three courses, petit fours, and a glass of prosecco.
Pick from four different options for each course with veggie and vegan options included. They will also have separate menus for Boxing Day, New Years Day, and all December for festive celebrations.
Old Market House, Brixham
Price: £75pp
Menu: Three courses plus coffee and truffles to finish
Enjoy hand carved turkey or go non-traditional with delicious options at this popular spot. They will also have a festive menu in the run up to December 25th with three courses for just £27.50pp.
The Coombe Cellar, Combeinteignhead
Price: Classic menu £77.95pp, Children's menu £39.95pp, Extra special menu £92.95pp
Menu: The classic menu includes three courses plus amuse bouche to begin
Choose from a huge range of course options at this stylish pub. Expert chefs have loving crafted the perfect menu for you to relax and indulge with.
The Orange Tree Restaurant, Torquay
Price: £100pp
Menu: Three course plus coffee and mince pies to finish
With a reputation for modern British-European cuisine, crafted from locally sourced ingredients, The Orange Tree is an outstanding place to eat any time of the year. At Christmas they pull out all the stoppers with a superb menu for your enjoyment.
St George & Dragon, Exeter
Price: £79.95pp
Menu: Three courses and a special children's menu available for younger diners
This pub's ethos is all about you making memories together around the table this Christmas. You'll need to act fast and book before December 1st to avoid disappointment as they are always popular.
The Boat House, Instow
Price: £95pp, children £45pp
Menu: Four courses
Our next venue promises "the warmest of welcomes, a spectacular interior and fabulous home cooked food prepared with flair" this Christmas. The only difficulty will be choosing between the amazing main course options, all served with Yorkshire puddings, goose fat roast potatoes, maple roast carrots & parsnips, Brussel sprouts, and bacon.
The Devon Hotel, Matford
Price: £120pp, 8-12 year olds £70, under 7s £40, under 2s £25
Menu: Five course carvery
Kick back fashionably at this leading hotel on the outskirts of Exeter. Even the most discerning of eaters won't be able to resist their delicious menu in 2021.
Bovey Castle, Dartmoor National Park
Price: Included in stay
Menu: Drinks followed by Christmas lunch, informal dinner in the evening
For something truly remarkable, you could head to Bovey Castle where a magical experience is waiting. Stay overnight in style, see Santa in the morning, then enjoy an extravagant lunch time meal. All costs are include in the price of your stay.
Thurlestone Hotel, Kingsbridge
Price: Included in stay
Menu: Fours days worth of breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Finally, this is the ultimate Christmas getaway where you can truly forget your worries and enjoy a stylish four nights at an award-winning hotel. As part of your stay, you will be able to delight in afternoon tea, Table d’hote Dinners, Christmas lunch, a traditional Gala Christmas Dinner, and more.
