It seems as though Christmas comes round earlier every year. But the truth is, if you want to make sure you and your loved ones have a truly special Christmas, you need to book your meal, party, panto tickets or getaway as soon as you can.
Here are just some of the fantastic Christmas offers and events in Courier Country. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Enjoy Christmas with a difference at Jahangir
For Christmas with a difference, an ideal venue for your special day has to be Jahangir – one of the city’s most popular restaurants.
The Jahangir specialises in Balti and tandoori dishes and has won many awards for quality and excellence. The staff – from the chefs to managers, waiters and bar staff – are dedicated to bringing the highest possible standards of service, quality and value to their valued customers.
At the Jahangir the welcome is warm and genuine. Relax in the lounge, order a drink and browse the menu before moving through to the opulent dining area.
But all this just sets the scene. The star of the show is the food.
Everything is prepared by the team of talented chefs, many of whom studied their craft in India. The freshness of the ingredients, the richness of the flavours and the subtlety of the spices creates that essential, authentic culinary experience.
Raise a glass or have a hearty meal at the Guardbridge Inn
Christmas doesn’t just come once a year at the Guardbridge Inn – it starts on December 1.
With a three-course festive menu for just £22, diners can choose to book the private dining room, which seats 24 people and is perfect for a big family get-together or office party, or the bar or restaurant. There’s a cosy wood-burning stove – great for those chilly winter evenings.
Dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice.
And for those enjoying a tipple, there is a range of beers, wines and spirits, including Eden ales and gins.
Under-18s are welcome until 9pm.
For full details of the Christmas menu, please email csdawson@hotmail.co.uk.
Have a party at Braes
Braes is the place to go for a fantastic night out – and there’s no better time than Christmas!
Throughout December they will be running their festive menu – three courses of quality food for just £16.45!
And if you are planning a party, why not take advantage of their pre-booked drinks packages, which come with great discounts. There are also “Santa’s Trays” of fantastic finger food – perfect for a nibble during a party.
Quirky and modern, Braes is a bar that puts craft lagers and cask beers and cocktails at the heart of what they do.
Braes always has a range of four cask hand pulls and five craft lager lines, which constantly rotate.
The beer and lager comes from all over the UK, and popular guest drinks include products by Eden Mill and Inveralmond Brewery.
Visit the Braes website or pop in and chat to them for more information.
Go on a magic carpet ride with Aladdin at the Byre Theatre
What would you wish for this Christmas?
How about a magical, traditional panto, sprinkled with plenty of stardust in the form of The Byre Theatre’s legendary annual Christmas show?
Take a magic carpet ride (or maybe just pop over the bridge) to St Andrews to visit a far flung fantasia, where an adventure is beginning. Aladdin dreams of a better life, a chance for him and his dear old mum, Widow Twanky, to escape their grotty, old laundry. Oh, and if he can get the beautiful Princess Jasmine to marry him, that would be pretty perfect too!
There’s a magic lamp and a baddie in the form of the evil Abanazar (he’s behind you!) Can Aladdin save the day, win the girl and escape a life of dirty socks and pants? Go along prepared for plenty of laughs, magic and excitement.
Performances fill up quickly. Make sure you don’t miss out, book now on 01334 475000 or on the website at www.byretheatre.com.
Search for Moon Dog and the Christmas Star
Carnegie Hall in Dunfermline will host an enchanting new children’s show this Christmas.
‘Moon Dog and the Christmas Star’ has been specially created for children aged three to six-years-old by professional theatre maker Francis Gallop.
The spell-binding story, which will feature clowning and puppetry, tells the tale of a little girl called Molly who loves dogs, and really hopes that this year she’ll get a puppy for Christmas.
Families across Fife are invited to join Molly and Moon Dog as they set off on a journey of self-discovery, exploration and adventure. There will be music and songs, laughter and fun, and lots of opportunity for our young audience to help them on their way.
Moon Dog and the Christmas Star is ON at Carnegie Hall from December 6 to 24. Tickets, priced at £5 each, with £3 concessions, are now available from the box office on 01382.
Go to the ball with Cinderella
Fife Cultural Trust is working in partnership with the UK’s biggest pantomime producers, Imagine Theatre, to bring everyone’s favourite fairytale, Cinderella to life at the Adam Smith Theatre in Kirkcaldy this Christmas.
The pantomime will provide old traditional family entertainment in abundance with lots of slapstick fun for both young and old with some custard pies thrown in for good measure.
The cast is full of familiar faces such as the stunning Kim Shepherd who starred as Wendy in Carnegie Hall last year and the show will also feature some brand new talent.
Cinderella will run from Saturday December 10 until Saturday January 7 and tickets are now on sale from the Adam Smith box office on 01592 583302.
Get in the Christmas spirit at Forbes of Kingennie
Whether it’s the work Christmas do or a fun catch-up with friends, a party night is a great way to get your Christmas started.
Forbes of Kingennie is holding a number of party nights in December, complete with a DJ to get everyone on the dancefloor.
Tickets are just £34 per person and include a three course meal and the evening’s entertainment.
Or for an alternative Christmas night out, why not go to the Kingennie Comedy Night? Breakneck Comedy Club will be bringing a night of adult hilarity (over 18s only) to Forbes of Kingennie on December 2, so book now.
And for the second year running, Forbes of Kingennie will be hosting Santa’s Grottos for the kiddies (on Saturday, December 17; Sunday, December 18; Friday, December 23 and Christmas Eve). Meet Santa – along with his piglet helpers Dancer, Prancer and Rudolph – in the enchanting Angus countryside. You will even get a present!
To book a place, email Santa’s Head Elf at santasgrotto@forbesofkingennie.com or call 01382 350777.
Taste the best cuts at the Meat House
Visit Dundee’s Meat House for all your festive needs. The Christmas menu is served from December 1-24 and the restaurant is open Boxing Day and January 1 from 3pm.
Book the Christmas menu before the end of September and get three courses and a half-bottle of wine per person for £28.95.
Keep your eyes peeled for the new menu coming out in October and we are now offering a delivery service via Deliveroo.
The Josper Grill, on which the Meat House steaks are barbequed, utilises a combination of charcoal grill and oven-based cooking to ensure no natural juices are lost and the flavour and succulence of the beef are optimised. Almost the entire menu is cooked on the Josper, which means one thing – succulent, juicy steaks!
And students get a great deal on their Christmas meal or nights out – 15% off on weekdays.
Visit the website or book by emailing reservations@meathouse.co.uk.
Have a Buon Natale at the Italian Grill
Dine out at the Italian Grill this Christmas and New Year!
The Christmas menu is served from December 1–24 and the restaurant is open as normal on Boxing Day and January 2.
Book the Christmas menu before the end of September and get three courses and half-bottle of wine per person for £28.95.
Deliveries of fantastic Italian Grill food are now available to come straight to your door via Deliveroo.
You can also find information on current specials and up and coming events on the Italian Grill’s Facebook page.
For student deals, make sure to follow the Italian Grill on Twitter (@italiangrill).
Enjoy festive fine dining at the Tayberry
The Tayberry Restaurant’s Christmas menu will run from November 1 right through to Christmas and is not to be missed.
Starters include chestnut ravioli, oak smoked salmon, pressed game terrine and a classic king prawn and smoked salmon cocktail. The main courses have the traditional turkey with all the trimmings, Loch Etive salmon, Black Angus beef fetherblade and a poached duck egg, truffle and soft herb risotto.
And if you still have room, there’s a dessert menu that includes a Christmas pudding parfait, cheese board and chocolate fondant.
With a private dining room, the restaurant can accommodate parties of up to 28 people upstairs and 16 downstairs.
The restaurant is open Tuesdays to Sundays, serving lunch between noon and 3pm and dinner from 6pm to 9pm. They will be closed on Christmas Day and reopen on December 30. And on Hogmanay they have a special tasting menu to help round out 2016.
Enjoy a traditional Christmas at Tutties Neuk Inn
Opening the first door on your advent calendar doesn’t just mark December 1 – it’s also when the festive menu starts at Tutties Neuk!
The traditional inn will be serving up some favourite Christmas dishes during December, and can cater for up to 50 people. This makes it perfect for large functions and parties.
The menu has prawn cocktail, soup and toast and pate to start, with a choice of turkey and all the trimmings, homemade steak pie or vegetable lasagne for the main course. And for pudding, diners can pick from Christmas pudding, sticky toffee pudding or apple crumble – all served with cream or ice cream. Two courses costs just £17 and three courses is only £21.
All of the food served at Tutties Neuk is freshly cooked and comes from local suppliers and diners will be able to taste the quality in every bite.
Enjoy a Dundee Choral Union Christmas concert
This year’s Dundee Choral Union’s Christmas Concert will be a performance of Handel’s “Messiah”.
The choir will once again be joined by the Orchestra of Scottish Opera, conducted by Derek Clark. The soloists are Sarah Power (Soprano), Beth Margaret Taylor (Alto), Mark Wilde, (Tenor), and Andrew McTaggart (Bass).
The concert will take place at the Caird Hall, Dundee on Sunday, December 18 at 7.30 pm.
Tickets are available from the Box Office, City Square, and from choir members. Tickets are £15, £5 for students and unemployed people, and accompanied school pupils get in for FREE.
