Christmas Dinner near me 2025 | Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex
If you have been searching places for Christmas dinner near me in Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex for 2025, then look no further! Whether you are looking for the ideal restaurant to meet up with friends pre-Christmas, or you are making plans to eat out on Christmas Day, Burnham-on-Crouch has a range of tempting options.
This week, our team take a look at the local restaurants, pubs and establishments offering a festive menu and Christmas lunch for locals over the festive period.
Christmas dinner near me: some of our local favourites in Burnham-on-Crouch
The Oyster Smack Inn
The Oyster Smack Inn is one of Burnham-on-Crouch’s most loved restaurants.
It is just a short walk from the main street and the river itself. After an extensive, modern day refurbishment, The Oyster Smack Inn offers a 90-seater restaurant, modern bar and 10-room accommodation.
Known for its famous oysters, the restaurant has received rave reviews and is a popular choice for a meal in December. This year, they are offering some delicious festive options, including a luxurious take on a traditional Christmas dinner in Burnham-on-Crouch. Click the links below to see the menus and book today!
- Festive Lunch Deal from 1st December – 23rd December 2025, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm. Two courses for £18.95, or three courses for £21.95 per person.
- Festive Menu from 2nd December – 23rd December 2025, Mon-Thurs from 5pm and all day Saturday. Two courses for £30, or three courses for £35 per person.
- Party Night Menu Fridays from 28th November – 19th December 2025, 6:30pm onwards. Three courses, late night bar and DJ set for £45 per person.
- Christmas Day Dinner, 25th December 2025. Two sittings 12-1pm and 3-4pm. Three courses for £100 for adults and £40 for Children’s menu.
The Ship Inn
Dating back to the mid-eighteenth century, this pub has come a long way since it first set sail! The Ship Inn stands opposite the Clock Tower on Burnham’s high street. Serving delicious, fresh and sustainable food, with a wide selection of craft drinks, this homely and relaxed setting is popular with Burnham locals.
This pub and dining room has a reputation for seasonally inspired menus, where everything is homemade. Their unique approach to fresh cuisine makes The Ship Inn a special place to visit this Christmas.
If you’re looking for Christmas dinner near me in Burnham-on-Crouch 2025, The Ship Inn is a great choice, offering various options including a traditional roast and a tempting gingerbread sticky toffee pudding for dessert!
- Festive Menu available 26th November to 23rd December 2025 (excluding Sundays). Two courses £29.95. Three courses £35.95 per person.
Ye Olde White Harte
Ye Olde White Harte was first opened in the 1650s and is one of three waterfront pubs in Burnham-on-Crouch. It’s historic frontage, a characterful bar (unchanged for many decades), snug area and old open fireplace make this an idyllic place to enjoy Christmas dinner in Burnham-on-Crouch.
This year, they are offering a Christmas Party Menu, which includes traditional favourites as well as a variety of other options. It offers two courses for £26.50 and three courses for £33.50.
Crouch Ridge Estate
If you’re looking for a spot of luxury this Christmas, Crouch Ridge Estate is offering its Christmas menu and festive afternoon teas from 1st – 24th December 2025. They will also be running late night openings on December 8th, 15th and 22nd. 6pm till late.
For the Christmas menu, they offer two courses from £35 and three-courses from £42. Festive afternoon teas are priced at £27 per person, of £35 per person if you want to make it a sparkling afternoon tea.
The Swallowtail Restaurant
Situated within the picturesque Burnham Yacht Harbour and overlooking the marina, The Swallowtail Restaurant is nestled amongst peaceful yachting life and enjoys the perfect setting for wintery dinner and drinks. This year, the much-loved restaurant is offering its popular party nights, and festive Sundays.
- Party Nights on the 6th, 13th and 20th December 2025. Two courses are priced at £36.95 and three courses are £42.95 per person.
- Festive Sundays with live music on 7th, 14th and 21st December 2025. Enjoy live music with an amazing local father daughter duo, alongside good food and a great atmosphere for your pre-Christmas get together.
Take a look at their Facebook page for more.
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