Christmas at Merlin’s Cave is all about great food, festive drinks and gathering the people who matter most.
Whether you’re the designated Christmas party organiser, rounding up the family or simply looking for an excuse to gather your favourite people, Rob and his team at Merlin’s Cave are ready and waiting.
Our festive menus are packed with seasonal favourites, from leisurely lunches to three-course celebrations, all served alongside perfectly poured pints, festive tipples and plenty of Christmas cheer.
And when Christmas Day arrives, leave the cooking to us. Settle in, relax and enjoy a memorable celebration with great food, warm hospitality and all the magic of the season.
Whatever’s on your Christmas calendar, we’ve got the menu to match. From leisurely festive lunches to drinks parties and celebratory dinners, discover our seasonal dishes, festive tipples and crowd-pleasing sharers.
From office Christmas parties and seasonal get-togethers to long lunches with friends, our festive menus are packed with Christmas favourites. Gather your group, tuck into delicious seasonal dishes and make this year’s celebrations one to remember.
Leave the cooking, hosting and washing up to us this Christmas Day. Gather around the table with family and friends and enjoy a festive feast, warm hospitality and all the magic of Christmas in your favourite local.
See out 2026 with great company, festive tipples and a brilliant atmosphere at Merlin’s Cave. Gather your favourite people, raise a glass and welcome the New Year in style.
Looking for the perfect present this Christmas? Give the gift of great food, perfectly poured pints and memorable moments with a Young’s gift voucher.
Whether it’s a cosy meal by the fire, a weekend getaway, or simply a few drinks in their favourite local, our gift vouchers make the perfect treat for friends, family and colleagues alike.
Testimonials
Christmas Eve: 12pm – 11pm
Christmas Day: 12pm – 6pm
Boxing Day: 12pm – 8pm
27th -30th December: 11am -11pm
New Year’s Eve: 11am – 11pm
New Year’s Day: 12am – 8pm
Yes. We require a £10pp deposit for Christmas Parties, and full payment of food for Christmas Day by the 1st December.
Yes! We can either host drinks parties in our bar, or under our stretch tent in the pub garden.
Yes, we do. It is limited, and we have a few EV chargers. There is also a car park across the road.
Yes. We require a pre-order of food for Christmas Parties 14 days before; and Christmas Day pre-orders are required by the 1st December.
