Celebrate Christmas Day in Style at The Old Buttercross, Oakham, Rutland
Make this Christmas Day truly special by gathering with family and friends at The Old Buttercross in the heart of Rutland. Known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere, the pub is rolling out an incredible festive feast available exclusively on 25th December 2026
For £74.99 per person, guests can enjoy a luxurious three-course Christmas Day menu, perfectly designed to make your holiday celebration completely stress-free and delicious. To kick off the festivities, you can also pre-order glasses of Prosecco to toast the big day—just let the team know your preference on the booking form.
A Feast for Everyone Menu Highlights
Whether you are craving traditional festive comfort food or looking for fantastic vegetarian and vegan options, The Old Buttercross has crafted a menu to suit every palate.
Starters to Set the Scene
Prawn and Smoked Salmon Cocktail: Succulent prawns and smoked salmon with Marie Rose sauce, crisp iceberg lettuce, cucumber ribbons, and a dusting of paprika, served with multigrain bloomer bread and butter.
Chicken Liver & Brandy Pâté: A smooth, decadent pâté served with caramelised red onion chutney and lightly toasted bread.
Tomato & Mozzarella Bon Bons: Sun-dried tomato and mozzarella risotto bon bons with tomato salsa, pesto, and Italian hard cheese (Vegetarian).
Soup Options: Choose between the classic Tomato & Basil Soup with an Italian hard cheese croûte, or a vegan option topped with pesto croutons.
Show-Stopping Mains
Traditional Roast Turkey: Slices of succulent roast turkey served with all the trimmings—roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, a homemade Yorkshire pudding, a pig in blanket, pork stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce.
Minted Lamb Shank: Slow-cooked in a rich red wine and mint gravy, served with chive mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, pork and apricot stuffing, and a Yorkshire pudding.
Salmon Prawn En Croûte: A puff pastry parcel filled with salmon, cream cheese, prawn, and spinach mousse, served with chive mash, vegetables, and a delicate white wine sauce.
Spinach & Butternut Squash Tart: A rich creamed spinach, cranberry, and butternut squash filling topped with an onion and pumpkin seed crumb, served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and gravy (Available as a Vegan option too).
Decadent Desserts
Christmas Pudding: Packed with warming winter spices, candied peel, and rum-soaked vine fruits, served with a rich brandy sauce.
Triple Chocolate Brownie: An indulgent warm or cold chocolate brownie served with chocolate and toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate sticks.
Dark Chocolate Mint Tart: A biscuit base topped with a dark chocolate and mint ganache, paired with vanilla ice cream and mint sauce (Vegan alternative available).
Festive Berry Crumble: Apples, dark cherries, and raspberries with cinnamon spice and a golden crumble topping (Vegan option available without custard).
Family-Friendly Festive Dining
The Old Buttercross ensures that younger family members are well taken care of with dedicated menus:
Kids' Christmas Day (Ages 5–10): A fantastic 3-course menu for £31.99, featuring favourites like Tomato & Basil Soup or BBQ Chicken Wings to start, Traditional Roast Turkey or the Squash Tart for mains, and a choice of Ice Cream, Chocolate Brownie, or Dark Chocolate Mint Tart for dessert.
Under 5s Menu: A special 2-course menu for £7.99, offering comforting mains like Roast Turkey, Veggie Sausages, or the Squash Tart, followed by ice cream or tart.
Plan Your Visit
Take your Christmas celebrations to the next level by upgrading your meal with fun festive sides, such as Loaded Roast Potatoes smothered in Cheddar sauce and bacon (£6.49) or Sticky Maple Pigs in Blankets (£6.79).
Places for Christmas Day fill up quickly, so be sure to secure your table early. Contact The Old Buttercross directly to book your spot, discuss dietary requirements, and arrange your celebratory Prosecco toast.
www.oldbuttercrosspuboakham.co.uk/christmas-day
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