Christmas is next week and I’m super excited, it’s one of my favourite festivals because it brings families from all parts of the world together under one roof. Just like every other year, I look forward to this lovely time because of sweets, presents, carol singing and of course, Christmas food. Now, Christmas food varies from family to family, but one thing is common – you eat to your heart’s content!
Unfortunately, not everyone is able to spend Christmas with family and that’s okay. Some celebrate it with their friends and lovers too. In case you don’t have plans next week, I’d be more than happy to make one for you!
20 Christmas Brunches Around India
No matter where you are, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi or Bangalore – I’ve found you the best Christmas Brunches in your city. Don’t forget to bookmark this list!
Mumbai
Mumbaikars, you guys are going to be in for a treat! Let’s go brunchin’
The Sassy Spoon
If Santa Claus had to host a fancy Christmas brunch, he’d most probably do it at The Sassy Spoon in Nariman Point. From brightly lit interiors to carol ringingly all around, you are bound to enjoy Christmas if you choose to spend it over here. Their brunch menu is equally amazing. On the 25th of December, their delectable spread features fresh fenugreek risotto with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, peppers and bocconcini, traditional sassy roasted butterball turkey, grilled pork ribs with house-smoked BBQ sauce. And, for dessert, you should look forward to trying their Christmas cake, chocolate yule log, bubbly macarons, gingerbread cookies and Christmas cake brownies. My mouth is watering already!
When: Wednesday, 25th December 2019
Time: 12 pm onwards
Where: The Sassy Spoon, Ground Floor, Express Towers, Ramnath Goenka Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021
Contact: 099200 03500
Price: Kids Package (6-12 years): INR 900 plus taxes | Unlimited Food Package: INR 1750 plus taxes | Unlimited Food & Alcohol Package: INR 2250 plus taxes.
Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea House
Looking to indulge in something light and delicious on Christmas? If so, then you must try the high tea platter at the Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea House. The high tea platter serves two which is also accompanied with your favourite cuppa of warm tea. Wait till you learn about their winter special menu! They’ve got caramelised gulab jamun, strawberry extravaganza and sweet-scented hazelnut cream cheese tea!
When: 23rd-30th December 2019
Time: 10:30 am onwards
Where: Sanatan Pereira Bungalow, 36/A, St John Baptist Rd, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050
Contact: +91 8433953420
Price: 1,200 plus taxes
Hotel Sahara Star
Sahara Star is one of those iconic hotels you pass by on the Western Express highway. You can’t miss it even if you tried because of its unique design. Apart from its spectacular architecture, they’re known to host fabulous Christmas events such as brunch and midnight buffets. Speaking of brunch, it happens on the 25th of December. Be prepared to gorge on Christmas delicacies such as roasted ham, buttered water chestnut paired sangria, Christmas themed cocktails and mocktails. The fun doesn’t end here! Santa will be your table partner and entertain you with the soft sound of melodious carols in the background. Ho! Ho! Ho!
Date: 25th December 2019
Time: 12 noon to 4 pm
Where: Opp. Domestic Airport, Navpada, Vile Parle East, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099
Contact: 022 3989 5000
Price: INR 3,500 including taxes
Sofitel Mumbai BKC
From all the Christmas brunches in Mumbai, Pondichéry Café in Sofitel at BKC has the most number of festive dishes (120+) on the menu. This translates into if you’re a foodie, you’ve got to be part of this experience! Look out for the prawns marinated and served with chipotle sauce, honey glazed roast chicken, chilli-rubbed pork ribs and Asian greens with sesame dressing. It’s going to be one memorable Christmas meal for sure!
Date: 25th December
Time: 12 pm onwards
Where: C 57, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051
Contact: 022 6117 5000
Price: Rs 3,717 inclusive of taxes
Bangalore
Chilly weather, fairy lights, lit up churches and Bangalore is Christmas-ready!
Marriott Hotel Whitefield
Peeps from Bangalore, you have to brunch in style at the Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield. Your friends and family will instantly fall in love with the delectable festive themed buffet and Christmas carols. As the air fills with Christmas cheer, you can’t help but indulge in festive dishes such as roasted turkey, porchetta, Christmas ravioli from their menu. Pair your meal with a fine glass of wine and frosty beer and you’ll be livin’ the Christmas spirit!
Date: 25th December
Time: 12:30 pm onwards
Where: Plot No 75, 8th Rd, EPIP Zone, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560066
Contact: 080 4943 5000
Price: INR 2,499 (inclusive of unlimited beer and wine)
Conrad Bengaluru
If you’re not eating good brunch, you’re doing Christmas wrong. A place where you can enjoy Christmas carols and enjoy your meal is at Conrad Bengaluru. From chewy dim sums to fresh sushi to spiced turkey to baked minced pie – your taste buds are going to be in for a treat. You can either call the hotel up to book your reservation or show up directly on the 25th afternoon to get a table.
Date: 25th December
Time: 12:30 pm onwards
Where: 25/3, Kensington Rd, Someshwarpura, Halasuru, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008
Contact: 080 2214 4444
Price: Rs 2,400 plus taxes
Limelight Royal Orchid Hotel
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For those who don’t want to spend a bomb on Christmas brunch, but still want to enjoy a good quality brunch, make your way to the Limelight Royal Orchid Hotel. Here’s what to keep an eye out for – suckling pig, roasted turkey and sliced plum cake. Wash all of it down with a glass of delicious mulled wine.
Date: 25th December
Time: 12:30 onwards
Where: Hotel Royal Orchid Bangalore, No 1, Golf Avenue, Adjoining KGA Golf Course, HAL Old Airport Rd, Domlur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008
Contact: 09900709608
Price: 1,500 including taxes
Olive Beach, Richmond Road
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Olive Bar And Kitchen is known for its aesthetics. Do you know what else it stands for? Amazing Christmas brunches. On the 25th, you’ll have two buffets to choose from – cold and hot. Some dishes you should try from the cold buffet menu are kale salad with marinated feta and dates, baby quiches, smoked salmon, crab and chive stuffed gougers. Now for the hot buffet, crockpot chicken stew, saffron rice with apricot prunes, roast root vegetables with herbs and slow-braised rosemary and garlic lamb. Oh, don’t even get me started on the dessert menu! Try the plum pudding, banoffee truffle and the strawberry pate de fruit! Gosh, I got hungry just writing all of this *Sigh*
Date: 25th December
Time: 12:30 onwards
Where: 16, Wood Street, Ashok Nagar, Richmond Road, Bangalore
Contact: +91 80 4112 8400
Price: Rs 4,200 including taxes
Delhi
No offence to the other cities in India, but the food in Delhi has D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S labelled all over them! The same goes for their Christmas brunch menus too.
The Irish House
They don’t have a buffet-style brunch, it’s more like à la carte. The Christmas party started on the 13th of December and will go on till the 29th of December. This time, you can dig into a wide range of dishes such as spinach and feta tartlets, toast tomato, garlic and cheese flatbread, wild mushrooms and goat cheese on brioche toast, char-grilled pears, onions, brussels sprouts, chorizo, chicken ham and cheese flatbread, drunken lamb burger, Christmas chicken roast, spicy pork ribs; with a chocolate, cheese and cranberry tart for a sweet ending! Oh, don’t think that I forgot to mention Christmas drinks! Here’s what you can choose from their winter cocktail range – the pomegranate and cranberry margarita, raspberry and orange mimosa, mulled wine, spiced hot chocolate, pomegranate and grapefruit mega mule, twisted eggnog, Irish butterbeer.
Date: 25th December
Time: 12:00 onwards
Where: Unit No R2, Upper Ground Floor, Epicuria Food Mall, TDI South Bridge, Metro Station, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110065
Contact: 082918 52504
Price: Rs 1,800 approx with taxes
Andaz Delhi
For all the glamourous beauties in the house, you have to celebrate Christmas at Andaz Delhi. Their brunch is out of this world! This Christmas, AnnaMaya – the European food hall at Andaz Delhi has curated a range of experiences that celebrate good food, community connect and childhood Christmas traditions. They have a roast station, mulled wine and a giant gingerbread house.
Date: 25th December 2019
Time: 12:30 pm onwards
Where: Asset No.1, Aerocity, New Delhi, Delhi 110037
Contact: 011 4903 1234
Price: Rs 2,300 per person, inclusive of taxes (Non-Alcoholic), Rs 3,300 per person, inclusive of taxes (Includes Alcohol), INR 5,400 per person, inclusive of taxes (Includes Champagne)
Kheer – Roseate House
Known for its luxurious decor and fine dining hospitality, this place is great to have your Christmas brunch at! It’s at Aerocity and the menu comprises of all things drool-worthy. With a variety of delicacies, beverages and treats to offer, you’re bound to have a gala time here on Christmas day.
Date: 25th December
Time: 12 pm onwards
Where: Roseate House, Asset 10, Hospitality District, Aerocity, New Delhi
Contact: +91 11 3310 5067
Price: 3,250 tax included
Radisson Blu Dwarka
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Radisson Blu. On the 25th of this month, enjoy unlimited mouthwatering cuisines, yummy drinks and Christmas sweets. Plus, the hospitality at the Radisson Blue is fantastic! You will surely enjoy your time here.
Date: 25th December
Time: 12 pm onwards
Where: Plot 4, Dwarka City Centre, Sector 13, New Delhi, Delhi 110075
Contact: 011 3090 8000
Price: 4,500 tax included
Pune
Another City that’s livin’ the Christmas dream is Pune. The chilled out vibe of the city and the friendly people will have your heart. If you’re in Pune for Christmas break, check out these Christmas brunches in the area.
JW Marriott Pune
The Alto Vino in JW Marriott is Christmas goals right now! On the 25th of the month, they’re going to have a fantastic brunch menu, a local choir will be playing Christmas jingles, traditional Christmas beverages like eggnog and hot chocolate. Some of the food items that will be served on the big day are stuffed eggs with artichoke cream, Christmas turkey with sweet potato and roasted lamb with thyme-scented potato and red wine sauce. Doesn’t that sound yum!
Date: 25th December
Time: 12 pm onwards
Where: Senapati Bapat Rd, Laxmi Society, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411053
Contact: 020 6683 3333
Price: Rs 2,500 plus taxes
Latitude
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Who says luxury has to be an expensive experience? You can spend all that moolah at Latitude in Pune and get your money’s worth for it. They have Christmas carols playing in the background on the 25th of December, a turkey buffet, cheesy pizzas and creamy pasta – it’s gonna be finger-lickin’ good.
Date: 25th December
Time: 12:30 pm onwards
Where: Blue Diamond-IHCL SeleQtions, 11, Koregaon Park Rd, Vasani Nagar, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra 411001
Contact: 020 6602 5555
Price: Rs 1,750 plus taxes (without alcohol) Rs 2,250 plus taxes (with alcohol)
Elephant & Co.
Ever thought of spending Christmas afternoon at your favourite watering hole? Head to Elephant & Co. You can enjoy Christmas decorated treats and a variety of beer there too. In case you’re wondering what to order for brunch, try the butter garlic prawns, lotus stem honey chilli and Nagaland bhut chilli chicken wings – I’m sure, you’ll lick the plate.
Date: 25th December
Time: 12:30 pm onwards
Where: Shop 5, Survey 131/1B/1, Ground Floor, Sai Heritage, Baner Main Road, Baner, Pune
Contact: 080 46971361
Price: Rs 1,500 plus taxes
Mosaic – Crowne Plaza Pune City Centre
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A niche restaurant to spend your Christmas afternoon at is Mosaic. A cool fact you should take note of is that it’s an all dining restaurant. That means it’s open 24/7! On Christmas afternoon, you’ll be eating roasted turkey, fried chicken and plum pudding. The best part is that on Christmas afternoon, you have 120 items to choose from! Yes, you’re gonna be spoiled so hard that day!
Date: 25th December
Time: 12:30 pm onwards
Where: 37, 37/1, Crowne Plaza Pune City Centre, Near Jehangir Hospital, Bund Garden Road, Pune
Contact: +91 7030942328
Price: Rs 1,500 plus taxes (Without alcohol) Rs 1,999 plus tax (With alcohol)
Hyderabad
The last city on our list is Hyderbad! The city has some fine restaurants that serve some of the best Christmas brunches. You just gotta treat your tastebuds.
The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace
Why wait for the 25th to lunch in style when you can go for a pre-Christmas brunch at the Westin Hyderabad Mindspace. Over here, you get the chance to experience different and unique flavours. Their signature dishes this year are roast turkey with pan gravy, BBQ grills, homemade pasta, Asian noodle bar, plum pudding, a yule log and more accompanied with a selection of refreshing beverages.
Date: 25th December
Time: 12:00 pm onwards
Where: Prego, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace
Contact: +91 7030942328
Price: Rs 2,510 (without alcohol) Rs 2,995 (with alcohol)
Oakleaf
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You know what they say, guys, eat, drink and be merry! At the oakleaf, you can toast to good times by drinking the best of the best wine and relishing delicious turkey, roast pork and Cantonese delights!
Date: 25th December
Time: 12:00 pm onwards
Where: Survey No 115 /1, Nanakramguda, Financial District Gachibowli, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032
Contact: 04066359999
Price: Rs 1,100 taxes inclusive (Without alcohol)
Sheraton
Get ready to jiggy with it on Christmas day as you enjoy the all-day buffet that includes a range of food options such as salads, pizzas, roast lamb, turkey and pasta! Oh, did I mention that they have a live Christmas band as well?
Date: 25th December
Time: 12:00 pm onwards
Where: 115/1, Nanakramguda Rd, Financial District, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032
Contact: 04066359999
Price: Rs 2,999
Trident
If you have no plans on Christmas afternoon, I would suggest that you spend the afternoon at Trident. Their Christmas brunch menu isn’t out yet, you’ll have to find out by going there yourself! Oh the suspense, but going by their past track record, they will have some absolutely delicious food waiting for you.
Date: 25th December
Time: 12:30 pm onwards
Where: Survey No.64, Hitech City Main Road Near Cyber Towers, HITECH City, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081
Contact: 022 6672 7777
Price: Rs 2,950 including taxes
Well, that concludes our Christmas brunches. Hope I’ve helped you find one that suits your budget and your mood! Happy Holidays, everyone!
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