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Celebrate Christmas 2026 at The Shire Horse

There’s something magical about Christmas at The Shire Horse. We're making it our mission to bring you the best one yet, festively filled to the brim with merry moments!
 
From cosy evenings spent huddled next to a roaring fireplace with your favourite people to spontaneous Christmas parties with friends old and new. We'll provide the merry (and everything else), all you need to do is make your Christmas booking and bring is your wonderful selves.
 
We've decked our halls, the bar is stocked with toast-worthy tipples, and our seasonal menu is looking tremendously tempting if we do say so ourselves. Ready to start making festive memories? Gather your favourite people, don those Christmas jumpers, and pop down to The Shire Horse in Stafford for a hearty helping of festive joy.
 
So, go on – let us do the hard work this year.

Book a table for your festive visit

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Celebrate Christmas Day with The Shire Horse

We think you deserve an extra-special Christmas meal at The Shire Horse this year. Yep, we take the hassle out of hosting so you can enjoy a fabulous three-course feast for £86, with all the shopping, prep and washing up taken care of. It's our festive best with all the trimmings!

Book with a deposit of £10 per adult and £5 per child.

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Our Festive Spread: where tasty gatherings happen!

Here at The Shire Horse, we believe every festive gathering deserves something a little special, and our Festive Spread Menu is just that. Think seasonal showstoppers, and all the little touches that turn a meal into a celebration. Our fabulous festive menu is perfect for all sorts of Christmas dining, from Christmas party bookings to festive season feasting, and is available from the 12th of November until the 24th of December, with three courses for £36. Oooh go on then, it's Christmas!

Book with a deposit of £5 per adult and £5 per child.

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Festive picky bits for Christmas dining

All that Christmas excitement calls for some festive dining, and this year our delightful Festive Picky Bits are yours for the taking! Choose from creamy Serrano Ham & Manchego Croquettes, indulgent Festive Loaded Chips and classic Pigs-In-Blankets, alongside all of our usual picky bits and bobs, and enjoy three jolly plates for £12 throughout December.

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Book a magical Breakfast with Santa

Straight from the North Pole to Stafford. He's got a big white beard (real or otherwise), a sleigh-load of presents, and he's here to have breakfast with all you little helpers. Join us on the 5th, 12th, 19th, 22nd or 23rd of December for one magical morning full of festive celebrations with the main man himself while the grown-ups sit back and enjoy a well-deserved cuppa. Plus, he's even throwing in an early stocking filler for each little guest.

Book with a deposit of £5 per child.

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Unwrap the joy with gift cards

Whether it's the promise of time together, or just a treat for them, a Chef & Brewer Collection gift card is a simple way to show someone you care.

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