Christmas Opening Hours in Richmond
Christmas Eve11AM - 12PM
Christmas Day11AM - 5PM
Boxing Day11AM - 11PM
New Years Eve11AM - 1AM
New Years Day11AM - 11PM
Christmas Dining & Drinks
Christmas in our pub is all about beautiful food, brilliant drinks and a diary packed with reasons to get together. From festive feasts and Christmas Day dining to office parties, family celebrations and Christmas events, our cosy Richmond pub really comes into its own at this time of year.
Settle in by the fire, raise a glass beneath the Christmas lights or gather everyone for a celebration that feels wonderfully intimate. However you do Christmas, Aaron and the team are ready to make it a good one.
Celebrate Christmas in style by sinking into one of our comfy seats in front of the roaring fire or enjoy a cocktail in front of our glittering Christmas trees.
Get in touch with one of our Christmas elves and begin your journey to a merry wonderful Christmas.
Book your Christmas party with us, the best foodie pub in Richmond, and indulge in a merry-making, taste-bud-tingling celebration, Our cosy, festively-adorned pub offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for Christmas gatherings, with a menu brimming with mouth-watering, seasonally-inspired dishes that will delight your guests. Picture a feast of succulent, crown of English turkey, lashings of rich, velvety gravy, and an array of delectable, and one-more-bite worthy, indulgent desserts. Reserve your spot today and make your Christmas party an unforgettable, joy-filled event at Richmond’s best festive pub for food lovers.
Christmas with us isn’t just one big day, we’ve got 14 festive events filling the diary throughout the season.
Get creative at pottery painting and bauble decorating, brush up your hosting skills at our Christmas Cocktail Masterclass, settle in for Fraser’s Festive Red Wine Tasting, or assemble your smartest mates for the legendary Fraser’s Big Fat Christmas Quiz. There’ll also be Christmas carols, gift wrapping, family festivities and plenty more.
Planning your Christmas party? Take a look at what’s on and make one of our events part of the celebration.
From a three-course feast to a weekend away, or simply a quiet couple of pints in their favourite local, treat someone special and give the gift of the pub this Christmas.
End the year where you mean to start the next one, at your favourite Richmond local. Gather your friends, grab a drink and join us as we see out 2026 in true pub style.
Why Guests Love Christmas at The Shaftesbury
Yes, our Christmas bookings are made by submitting a booking enquiry. Please complete the booking process on the website as usual (by clicking ‘Book Now’ ) to submit your enquiry, and our team willrespond ASAP to confirm. If we don’t have availability on your chosen date or time, we will happily suggest an alternative time we can accommodate you.
Yes. We welcome Christmas parties, office celebrations, festive dinners and get-togethers with friends and family throughout the festive season. Our cosy semi-private areas are particularly suited to groups looking for their own space while still enjoying the atmosphere of the pub.
We don’t offer full private hire, but we do have semi-private spaces for Christmas celebrations. Our main semi-private area can accommodate up to 34 guests seated or 50 standing, and because The Shaftesbury is a cosy pub, larger bookings can feel wonderfully intimate while still being part of the festive atmosphere.
Yes. We offer festive menus throughout the Christmas season as well as a dedicated Christmas Day menu. You can also find festive sharers, drinks and a Youngsters menu, making it easy to plan anything from a Christmas party to a family festive lunch.
Yes. The Shaftesbury is open on Christmas Day, with a dedicated Christmas Day menu available by advance booking. It’s perfect for anyone who wants all the joy of Christmas lunch without the shopping, cooking or washing up.
We have 14 festive events planned throughout the Christmas season, with everything from cocktail masterclasses, wine tastings and Fraser’s Christmas quiz to pottery painting, bauble decorating, Christmas carols and family-friendly activities. Check our What’s On page for individual dates and booking details.
Yes. We’re on Kew Road in Richmond, just a few minutes’ walk from Richmond Underground and rail station, making us easy to reach for Christmas parties with guests travelling from across London.