Christmas Parties
It’s that time of year again! Christmas Party season is upon us! Whether you’re looking to celebrate in style with friends and family or have a knees up at the annual work Christmas bash, Coventry city centre has a wide variety of bars and restaurants to help you get into that festive spirit.
Gatehouse Tavern
Hill Street
024 7625 6769
The Gatehouse Tavern is in the original gatehouse of the North Warwickshire Weaving and Spinning, Worsted Woollen & Co factory which closed in 1963.
Nowadays it is famed for being a country pub in the heart of the city centre with one of the best beer gardens in town. The Tavern will be serving up hearty Christmas dinners alongside its popular traditional menu throughout the festive period. The well stocked bar offers a selection of fine wines and spirits in addition to popular guest ales, the ales are changed ever week and regular additions include: Ubu, Rev James, Purity Gold and Church End.
Bar No. 3
Priory Place
024 7655 5557
Despite being open for just 6 months Bar No. 3 in Priory Place has already built up a reputation for serving top quality food, including the world famous Pie Minister Pies in a chilled out environment.
This Christmas they’ll be producing a special lunchtime menu especially catering for those who are looking for a lighter meal. For just £5 you can grab a sandwich and glass of wine, or for £10, tuck into their traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.
Eden Bar & Restaurant
Ryley Street
024 7655 1234
This Christmas why not experience the unique, ambient surroundings of Eden Restaurant set in the finest 18th Century cottages.
Eden pride itself on using only fresh produce which is prepared and cooked to order. The stunning bar and restaurant has taken on a contemporary and retro look that contrasts perfectly with its old surroundings, making an excellent venue for festive
A three course daytime menu costs £19.95, with an evening the £27.95. The extensive menu includes Christmas classics such as roast turkey as well as more contemporary meals including Goats’ cheese and ricotta cheesecake.
Dogma Bar and Kitchen
Priory Place
024 7623 0088
www.dogmabars.com
The relaxed, friendly, award winning bar makes Dogma an ideal venue for a Christmas party.
From a tasty buffet for £10 per head to a three course meal for just £15, the Priory Place bar will cater for all needs.
Reserve a table and create the atmosphere of your choice. Why not start the party in style with a champagne reception or enjoy a lovingly prepared cocktail from £3-5 per guest.
Old Orleans
The Skydome
024 7663 1760
If you fancy a Christmas meal with a difference Old Orleans in the Skydome is the place to be.
The recently renovated restaurant serves a delicious seasonal menu full of mouth watering southern style cooking and traditional favourites from Tipsy Pork Hock to Deep South Christmas Turkey.
A 2 course meal costs £14.95 (available from midday to 4pm) and a 3 course is £18.95. Diners also will receive free entry to Lava and Ignite and JJ’s in the Skydome.
1450 Café Bar
Spon Street
024 7622 9274
This Christmas 1450 Café Bar in Spon Street, invites you to savour a la carte dishes and beers and wines from all over the world.
Their 3 course meal at lunch costs £14.99 and £21.50 in the evening.
Experience the taste of the Mediterranean with their Tapas Platter as a first course, for main tuck into the traditional Roast Turkey or Panfried Salmon with sweet chilli & lime sauce, and for desert (if you’ve got enough room!) treat yourself to ice cream filled profiteroles or the good old Christmas Pudding with brandy sauce.
Town Wall Tavern
Bond Street, Coventry
Tel: 024 7622 0963
Tucked away on Bond Street this Victorian gem is a true Coventry treasure.
The Town Wall has long been a haven for both bohemian thespians, and real ale lovers alike. This inviting traditional pub is littered with cosy little nooks and crannies where you can tuck yourself away with good friends and great beers.
This charming tavern also lays claim to having the smallest room with it’s own servery in Britain, “The Donkey Box” measures a modest 7’8” by 5’5” rendering a snug standing room only, excluding the two bar stools.
This Christmas why not take a trip back in time and visit the Town Wall, they will be serving up an array of hearty traditional lunches and festive fayre. The Christmas menu will be serving up a selection of seasonal treats, including delicious roast turkey parcels and tasty plum pudding and custard all for just £9.95 per head. Pub food at its best!