Christmas dining with kids in Beijing

Holidays away from home can be tough, even tougher when you're not sure where to celebrate it (or when exactly, considering Christmas Day itself is a working day). Fortunately, there are dining spots around town serving Christmas fare and we've listed a few of them below. For those who would like to know what other hotel promos are out there, expect more information on the site soon. Stay updated by scanning the QR code and bookmarking our page:

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Pre-Christmas festive events

Garden Court

Garden Court, every Sun till Sun 30, from 588RMB

Image: courtesy of The Regis Beijing

What to expect: A seafood bar, live cooking stations, as well as a cocktail station serving coffee and tea. 

Price: 588RMB for brunch including free-flow house red and white wine (add 100RMB to include champagne). Kids aged four to 12 get half-price off, and kids under four eat free. 

Kids activities: The Garden Court also has baking activities for children where they get to shape butter cookies into different cartoon shapes.

St. Regis Beijing, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang district (6460 6688 ext 2340) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号

Café Zarah

Café Zarah, Sun 16, 10am-3pm, from 198RMB

Image: courtesy of Cafe Zarah

What to expect: Special Christmas treats such as Yorkshire Pudding, German Lebkuchen, freshly-baked Christmas Cookies, roasted candied almonds and other popular delicacies also available as part of their all-you-can-eat buffet brunch. Sunday brunch classics will still be on offer, including their famous selection of different cheeses and cold cuts, smoked salmon, freshly baked bread and croissants, their egg-cooking station, artfully prepared salads and homemade snacks. Raise your glasses and toast to Santa with our all-you-can-eat-and-drink option which includes free flow of Jing-A beer, high quality wines, prosecco, Zarah’s secret-recipe cocktails as well as our famous mulled wine called “Gluehwine” as a Christmas special. 

Kids activities: Handcraft-making corner (and meeting Santa)

Prices: 198RMB (net) buffet includes one drink; 298RMB (net) buffet includes free-flow drinks. For children 6-12 years old, buffet costs 98RMB(net) including one drink; complimentary for kids under six years old.

Café Zarah, 46 Gulou Dong Dajie, Dongcheng district (8403 9807; [e-mail]; www.cafezarah.com) 东城区鼓楼东大街42号

Kerry's Kitchen

Kerry Hotel Beijing, from Sat 22-Sun 23, 12-3.30pm, from 488RMB

Image: Courtesy of Kerry's Kitchen

What to expect: International buffet with Christmas goodies such as roast turkey, roast beef, honey glazed ham, log cakes, Christmas pudding and more. 

Prices: 488RMB per person and 688RMB for additional beverage package that includes wine, beer and juice. 

Kids activities: Children have access to Adventure Zone, the indoor entertainment venue for kids to play to their heart's delight. 

Kerry’s Kitchen, 1F, Kerry Hotel Beijing, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang district (8565 2088) 朝阳区光华路1号北京嘉里中心饭店1层 

N'Joy 

Nuo Hotel, from Sat 22-Sun 23, 11.30am-10.30pm

Image courtesy of Nuo Hotel

What to expect: A winter wonderland of seasonal gastronomy, including delectable roasted meats, ocean-fresh seafood and indulgent desserts. Enjoy all the authentic tastes of the holidays and drink a cup of festive cheer at NUO Hotel Beijing.

Prices and schedule: 

Sat 22   N'Joy Christmas Lunch & Dinner for 388RMB per person (includes free-flow beer and house wine). Add 298RMB for free-flow Deutz champagne. Kids 0-6 years old half price

Sun 23: N'Joy Christmas Brunch; 598RMB per person (includes free-flow beer and house wine). Add 298RMB for free-flow Deutz champagne.

Sun 23: N'Joy Christmas Dinner; 388RMB per person (includes free-flow beer and house wine). Add 298RMB for free-flow Deutz champagne.

All prices are subject to service charges and tax. Bookings are a must.

N'Joy, 2A Jiangtai Lu, Lido, Chaoyang district (5926 8281) 朝阳区将台路甲2号

For those who prefer celebrating at home

Boxing Cat Brewery

From Sat 22 till Tue 1 Jan, from 1,088RMB

Image courtesy of Boxing Cat Brewery 

What they're serving: Turkey sets and Santa's Special Ham set 

Prices: Boxing Cat's Basic Turkey set is 1,088RMB, deluxe Turkey sets is for 1,388RMB while Santa Special Ham Set is 1,388 RMB. Supersize your turkey for only an additional 300RMB, as well as opt for more sides and desserts.

1F, Jinshang, 20 Xinyuanli Xi, Xindong Lu, Chaoyang district (6461 6737) 朝阳区新东路新源里西20号楼金尚首层1

Char at the InterContinental Hotel

Char Dining Room and Lounge, till Mon 31, open from 11am-10pm. From 1,088RMB

Image courtesy of Char

What they're serving: A festive dinner set with options such as a roast turkey (7kg) complete with cranberry sauce and giblet sauce, or a honey-glazed ham (5kg) with apple and sweet mustard sauce. 

Prices: 1,088RMB for a turkey set; 1,688RMB for a ham set

Char Dining Room and Lounge, third floor, The InterContinental Hotel, Topwin Mall, 1 Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang district (8516 0065) 朝阳区南三里屯路1号北京三里屯通盈中心洲际酒店三层

The Westin Chaoyang

The Westin Chaoyang, till Mon 31, from 780RMB

Image courtesy of The Westin Chaoyang

What they're serving: Takeaway turkey sets, including a whole roast turkey, traditional sausages, pumpkin pie and more. Free delivery within the Third Ring Road. Booking required 48 hours in advance. 

Prices:

5kg turkey (serves 6-7 people): 780RMB

7kg turkey (serves 8-9 people): 980RMB

10kg turkey (serves 10-12 people): 1,280RMB

The Westin Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Bei Lu, Chaoyang district (5922 8888 ext. 8189) 朝阳区东三环北路7号 

Christmas Eve

The Westin

Image courtesy of The Westin Beijing

What to expect: buffet showcasing classic dishes from each of its signature restaurants Seasonal Tastes, Mai, Zen5es and Grange Grill. Enjoy an elaborate seafood selection, roast turkey, char-grilled steaks, festive desserts plus a classic Nordic smörgåsbord and a lucky draw.

Price: 988RMB per adult, 1,888RMB for two adults; 488RMB (children aged 6-12)

Family package: 2,288RMB for two adults and one kid between 6-12 years old 

The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Bei Lu, Chaoyang district (5922 8880) 朝阳区东三环北路7号 

Sunrise Kempinski Hotel

What to expect: Christmas Eve out of the city with a stunning sunset view at Sunrise Kempinski Hotel's Christmas Eve buffet. More than a hundred dishes await, including traditional European festive dishes and local cuisines. 

Price: 358RMB for adults, 178RMB for children between 6-12 years old and free for children under six.

Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing, Courtyard 11, Yanqi Lake Nan Lu, Huairou district (6961 8888; [e-mail]) 北京市怀柔区雁栖湖南路11号院. From 6-10pm. 

Feast 

What to expect: Feast's lavish Christmas Eve buffet dinner features traditional roasted turkey, roasted lamb leg, baked salmon, oysters, lobster, as well as an extensive selection of other festive delights and Christmas themed sweet treats. Diners will also enjoy free-flow soft drinks, coffee, tea, beer, red, white wine and sparkling wine.

Price: 488RMB per person; half-price for children aged 7-11; free for children six and below 

Kids Activities:  Indoor play area and kids can visit Santa's Grotto, meet Santa himself and receive a special gift.

Feast, EAST Hotel, Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang district (8414 9820; [e-mail]) 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号

Grange Grill, Westin Beijing

Image courtesy of The Grange Grill

What to expect: One of Beijing's top steakhouses, Grange Grill hosts a meat-laden Christmas Eve set menu featuring Australian wagyu beef. 

Price: 899RMB per person, 1,699RMB per couple.

Grange Grill (威斯汀扒房), Second floor, The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Bei Lu, Chaoyang district (5922 8880) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂威斯汀大饭店2楼

Paulaner Bräuhaus

Image courtesy of Kempinski Hotel Beijing 

What to expect: Enjoy the authentic German specialty platters offered in Paulaner Bräuhaus like the seasonal favourite roasted duck leg covered in chestnuts and accompanied with honey ham, crackling pork knuckle, cheese meatloaf and classic side dishes. Purchase a ticket and be entered for a chance to win in the lucky draw.

Prices: 688RMB per person, includes free-flow beer, soft drinks and wine.

Paulaner Bräuhaus, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang district (6410 4200; [e-mail]) 朝阳区亮马桥路50号

Regent Beijing

Image courtesy of The Regent, Beijing

What to expect: Seafood & Grill and will feature specialties from around the world, including a selection of fresh seafood on ice, roasted turkey and all its trimmings and a huge array of sinful Christmas desserts and sweets. 

Prices: 1,388RMB (net) per person including free flow of house wine, beer and soft drinks. Half price off for kids between 6-12 years; free for kids under six.

Regent Beijing (北京麗晶酒店), 99 Jinbao Jie, Wangfujing, Dongcheng district, 85221888 (ext 3880) 东城区金宝街99号

The St. Regis

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What to expect: The St. Regis invites you to dine with them this Christmas Eve at the Celestial Court on the second level to a specially curated six-course menu which will include extravagant dishes like scallops, Foie Gras, Cod Fish with Caviar, Lamb tenderloin with bacon and more to tantalize your taste buds. 

Prices: 999RMB per person, including a welcome drink and entrance to the lucky draw. Half-price off for kids between four to twelve years old and free for children under four.

St Regis Beijing, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang district (6460 6688 ext 2340) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号 from 6-9.30pm

N'Joy at Nuo Hotel

Image courtesy of Nuo Hotel 

What to expect: A winter wonderland of seasonal gastronomy, including delectable roasted meats, ocean-fresh seafood and indulgent desserts. Enjoy all the authentic tastes of the holidays and drink a cup of festive cheer at NUO Hotel Beijing.

Prices: Lunch: 388RMB per person (includes free-flow beer and house wine). Add 298RMB for free-flow Deutz champagne. N'Joy Christmas Eve Dinner; 988RMB per person (includes free-flow beer, house wine and Deutz champagne).

N'Joy, 2A Jiangtai Lu, Lido, Chaoyang district (5926 8888) 朝阳区将台路甲2号. 11.30am-10.30pm

Christmas day

Buffet dinner at Kerry Hotel

Image courtesy of Kerry Hotel 

What to expect:  An international buffet with Christmas goodies such as roast turkey, roast beef, honey glazed ham, log cakes, Christmas pudding and more. While the adults are serenaded by live entertainment over brunch, children have access to Adventure Zone, the indoor entertainment venue for kids to play to their heart's delight.

Prices: 488RMB; 688RMB (includes free-flow wine and beer)

Kerry's Kitchen, 1F, Kerry Hotel Beijing, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang district (8565 2088; [e-mail]) 朝阳区光华路1号北京嘉里中心饭店1层

All-day Christmas buffet at Feast

Image courtesy of East Hotel 

What to expect: Feast's all-day Christmas buffet features traditional roasted turkey, roasted lamb leg, baked salmon, oysters, lobster, as well as an extensive selection of other festive delights and Christmas-themed sweet treats. Diners will also enjoy free-flow soft drinks, coffee, tea, beer, red, white wine and sparkling wine.

Prices: 388RMB per person; half-price for children aged 7-11; free for children six and below

Kids Activities:  Indoor play area and kids can visit Santa's Grotto, meet Santa himself and receive a special gift.

Feast (Food by East) EAST, Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang district (8414 9820; [e-mail]) 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号

Signature's Restaurant at Kempinski Hotel

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What to expect: Enjoy some of the holiday's most classic dishes like a golden goose with cranberries, pie, Christmas log cakes, and action stations like the crepe, cotton candy and waffle stations. Hear catchy live jazz tunes and purchase a ticket and be entered for a chance to win in the lucky draw.

Prices: 628RMB for Christmas Eve including free-flow beer, soft drinks and wine, 688RMB for Christmas Day brunch including free-flow beer, soft drinks and wine. Half price off for children seven to twelve, free for children under six.

Signature's Restaurant, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang district (6410 4200) 北京亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店

The St. Regis 

What to expect: Spend Christmas with The St. Regis with their award-winning Champagne Sunday Brunch buffet at the Garden Court. 

Prices: 438RMB (net) per person, including free flow soft drinks, red & white house wine, a cocktail station, coffee and tea and a lucky draw. Half-price off for kids between four to twelve years old and free for children under four.

Kids activities: The Garden Court also has baking activities for children where they get to shape butter cookies into different cartoon shapes.

The St. Regis Beijing, 21 Jianguomenwai Avenue (Jianguomenwai Dajie) (6460 6688 ext 2340) 建国门外大街21号 11.30am-3pm

N' Joy at Nuo Hotel

What to expect: Delectable roasted meats, ocean-fresh seafood and indulgent desserts. 

Prices: N'Joy Christmas Lunch & Dinner; 388RMB per person (includes free-flow beer and house wine). Add 298RMB for free-flow Deutz champagne.

N'Joy, 2A Jiangtai Lu, Lido, Chaoyang district (5926 8888) 朝阳区将台路甲2号. 11.30am-10.30pm

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