WHERE TO EAT

Whether you’re looking for a classic take on Christmas pudding or a new twist, here’s where to find it

- JOEL PORTER

THE GAME BIRD, LONDON

Set within century-old hotel The Stafford London, The Game Bird is headed up by chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen, also of Michelin-starred Northcote. Her extravagant Christmas Day menu features everything from game pâté and smoked duck eccles cakes to butter poached native lobster with caviar and roasted Essex Bronze turkey. The Christmas pudding is as classic as they come, served with brandy sauce. thestaffordlondon.com/ the-game-bird

THE SPANIARDS INN, LONDON

Built as a tollgate in 1585, The Spaniards Inn is one of the capital’s oldest pubs, immortalised in Charles Dickens’ The Pickwick Papers. The festive menu, which runs throughout December, includes turkey with trimmings, as well as alternatives like roast venison and crispy pork belly. The Christmas pud is topped with sticky toffee sauce and served with vanilla custard. thespaniardshampstead. co.uk

CINNAMON CLUB, LONDON