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Christmas Dinner With a Difference

Christmas dinner Reading

If you’re searching for a Christmas dinner near you, look no further than Playlist Live. Located in the heart of Reading, we’re serving up a Christmas celebration that combines tradition with a touch of modern flair.
Celebrate the season with us and make your Christmas dinner one to remember!

Secure Your Spot for the Best Christmas Dinner in reading

Don’t miss out on the best Christmas dinner in Reading. Our merry festivity includes a live DJ or band taking song requests, creating a joyful and interactive atmosphere. Experience a unique Christmas celebration filled with delightful dishes, exceptional service, and unforgettable memories.

Make this Christmas dinner truly special

Festive crowd enjoying Christmas Party Nights at Playlist Live in Reading with live music and vibrant atmosphere

Why Choose Our Christmas Dinner?

Live Music

Experience real musicians playing live while guests enjoy requesting seasonal favourites

Festive Menus

From roast turkey to vegan wellington, festive flavours crafted to delight every guest

Perfect for Groups

Ideal for team celebrations or friends gathering to enjoy a memorable Christmas night

Heart of Berkshire

Located in central Reading with a warm atmosphere and easy access for everyone

Christmas Parties Done Right

Christmas Party Nights For

🎄2 Course Dinner Experience

package 1

Here’s What’s Inside

Pricing per person

£49.95

Valid on the Following Dates:

24th November – 15th January

Thursday, Friday & Saturday Night

Includes Wednesdays in December

Christmas Girls Catch Up

Christmas Party Nights For

🎁3 Course Dinner Experience

package 2

Here’s What’s Inside

3-Course Festive Dinner

Free Glass of Bucks Fizz

Christmas Crackers

Live Request Band

Pricing per person

£54.95

Valid on the Following Dates:

24th November – 15th January

Thursday, Friday & Saturday Night

Includes Wednesdays in December

Group Christmas Event

2 Course Dinner

£49.95pp

Includes 2 course dinner, live music and festive fun

3 Course Dinner

£54.95pp

Includes 3 course dinner, live music and festive fun

Our guest favourite during Christmas Party Nights

Christmas Set Menu

Starters

Soup of the Day

Served with warm crusty Bread

GF, V

Prawn Cocktail

Classic prawn cocktail with crisp lettuce, Marie Rose sauce and a lemon wedge

GF

Oven Baked Camembert

Topped with rosemary, garlic, red onion chutney & warm ciabatta

GF, V

Festive Croquettes

Crisp, golden croquettes served with cranberry and orange sauce

V

Mains

Roast Turkey

Served with sage and onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy

GF

Slow Braised Beef Rib

Served with creamy mashed potato, honey-roasted carrots, Brussels sprouts, crispy onions and red wine jus

GF

Salmon Fillet

Pan-seared salmon fillet with lemon and dill sauce, crushed new potatoes and seasonal greens

GF

Mushroom & Chestnut Wellington

Mushroom and chestnut filling encased in pastry, served with roast potatoes, roasted root vegetables, Brussels sprouts and vegan gravy

VG

Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding

Served with brandy sauce

Baileys Cheesecake

With chocolate sauce and cream.

V

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Served warm with toffee sauce and ice cream.

V

Warm Vegan Chocolate Brownie

Rich, fudgy dark chocolate brownie, served warm with sorbet

VG

Raspberry & Lemon Sorbet

Refreshing raspberry and zesty lemon sorbets

GF, VG

Classic Sharing Feast

£39.95pp

Choose any 6 dishes from our festive sharing selection below to create your perfect Christmas Feast

Signature Sharing Feast

£44.95pp

Choose any 10 dishes from our festive sharing selection below for the ultimate Christmas Feast

A flexible option for festive group dining

Festive Sharing Selection

Savoury bites

Crispy Turkey & Stuffing Croquettes

Crisp Turkey croquettes with sage and onion stuffing, served with cranberry mayonnaise.

Pigs in Blankets

Pork chipolatas wrapped in smoked bacon and finished with a honey glaze. GF

Mini Christmas Beef Bun

Mini burger buns filled with slow-braised beef, crispy onions and red wine jus. 

GF

Smoked Salmon Blinis

Blinis topped with Scottish smoked salmon, lemon crème fraiche and fresh dill.

GF

Mushroom & Chestnut Risotto

Mushroom and chestnut risotto,

VG. GF

Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Golden roast potatoes seasoned with rosemary sea salt, served with a gravy dip.

GF VG

Wild Mushroom & Chestnut Arancini

Crisp mushroom and chestnut risotto balls served with a herb dressing.

V

Vegetable & Cranberry Tartlets

Pastry tartlets filled with roasted seasonal vegetables and cranberries, finished with herb dressing.

VG

Mini Baked Camembert Bites

Warm Camembert bites served with cranberry chutney, rosemary and toasted brioche.

V

Vegan Sausage Roll

Sausage style filling made from Beetroot, Oyster Mushroom, Onions, finished with poppy seeds.

VG

Sweet Selection

Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Bites

Chocolate and hazelnut bites finished with crunchy roasted hazelnuts.

V

Baileys Cheesecake Bites

Baileys cheesecake bites on a ginger biscuit base, topped with chocolate shavings.

V

Mini Winter Berry Pavlovas

Mini meringues topped with vanilla Chantilly cream, winter berries and raspberry coulis.

GF, V

Traditional Christmas Pudding Bites

With brandy sauce.

V

Vegan Brownie Bites

With dark cocolate sauce.

VG

All I Want for Christmas Is Brunch

Brunch Like It's Christmas

Mains

Christmas Dinner Stack

Festive shredded turkey with crispy roast potatos and gravy.

GF

Ho Ho Holy Chicken Burger

Free-range chicken breast topped with melted brie, truffle mayo, lettuce, tomato, and cranberry sauce. Served in a toasted bun with skin-on fries.

Playlist Homemade Burger

Hand-pressed 6oz burger grilled to perfection, with mature cheddar cheese, caramelized onion relish, truffle mayo, fresh lettuce, and beef tomato slice. Served in a toasted brioche bun with skin-on fries.

Santa’s Smashed Avocado

Freshly smashed chilli avocado layered on toasted sourdough bread, topped with locally sourced cherry tomatoes, chilli-infused rock salt and edible flowers.

V

Naughty & Nice Halloumi

Thick-cut halloumi marinated in our own hot-sweet sauce, then pan-seared & served in a freshly toasted vegan bun with cranberry sauce, pickled red cabbage and sweet peppers. Served with skin-on fries.

GF, VG

Sweet Potato & Bean Burger

Handmade burger coated in panko breadcrumbs and cooked to perfection. Served in a freshly toasted vegan bun.

VG

Upgrades

Add Avocado 

Double Up 

Add Cheese

Add Bacon

Add Halloumi

Sides

Dirty Tots (Bacon, brie & cranberry)

Coleslaw 

Pigs in Blankets 

Crispy Roast Potatos

Drinks

Vodka & Mixer

Rum & Mixer

Gin & Mixer

Prosecco

Mimosa

Strawberry Bellini

Aperol Spritz

Virgin Sex on the beach

Budweiser

Custom drink packages for your Christmas Party Nights

Pre-Order Christmas Party Drinks

Available for all Christmas Events

Welcome drinks

Includes

Corona

Budweiser

Bottle Cider

Asahi 0%

Prosecco

Mimosa

Cocktail Drinks Reception

Includes

Pornstar Martini

Mojito

Sex on the Stage

Virgin cocktails available on request

Cocktail Shares & Trees

 Pitcher for 4 , Tree of 6 or Tree of 12 will be available

Includes

Sex on the Beach

Mojito

Santa’s Spritz

Martini Tree

Mermaid Tree

Bombay Tree

Bottle Service

Includes a 70cl bottle & 2 mixers

Absolut Range

Beefeater Gins

Bacardi Range

Monkey Shoulder

Jägermeister

Martell

Tequila

Havana Range

Beer Buckets

Includes

Corona

Budweiser

Moretti

Wines

Includes

 Sauvignon Blanc

 Merlot

 Pinot Blush

Prosecco

Champagnes

MOËT

Veuve Clicquot

Veuve Clicquot Rosé

cORKAGE FEES

Wines

Prosecco Or Champagne

Christmas dates

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Playlist Live is a centrally located party venue in Reading, just minutes from the station — ideal for anyone searching for venues for hire in Reading.

Can't wait for Christmas dinner? Come visit us any time!

Join us for a delightful bottomless brunch every Saturday at Playlist Live. Our doors are also open for reservations all year round from to Thursday to Saturday, ensuring you have the perfect venue for every occasion.

OPENING HOURS

Sun - Wed

Private hire available

Fri

6pm - 1am

Sat

1:30pm - 1am

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