What's open on Christmas Day in London? Restaurants, pubs and more to visit in the capital

"London will be eerily silent on Christmas Day because most shops, restaurants and transportation services will be closed. Planning is therefore essential if you need to buy something or eat in the capital. However, all royal parks (which includes the majority of the big ones in London) are open, affording the ideal opportunity for a brisk winter stroll. However, parks aren't the only places that are open on Christmas Day."

"According to OpenTable, there are 101 restaurants open for Christmas Day in London. Restaurants are likely to have limited opening hours, so it's worth double-checking with them directly. Here is a list of the 20 top-rated spots: ULI Marleybone, Marleybone Bloomsbury Street Kitchen, Bloomsbury Nobu Restaurant London Portman Square, Marylebone Whitcomb's, Leicester Square RAI - Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia The Parlour, Westminster SUSHISAMBA, multiple locations Gest, Regent's Park O Ver St James, Piccadilly Cinamon Bazaaar, Convent Garden"

"If you fancy a cosy pint of Guinness or a glass of mulled wine, you're in luck. There are plenty of iconic pubs open in London on Christmas Day. The Flask, Hampstead (12pm-6pm) The Founders Arms, Blackfriars (12pm-6pm) The Narrowboat, Angel (12pm-6pm) The Pilot, Grenwich The Ship, Wandsworth (12pm-5pm) The Spread Eagle, Camden (12pm-6pm) The Alexandra, Wimbledon (dinner: 12pm-3pm, pub: 12pm-6pm, serves a free Christmas dinner for anyone who would be alone on Christmas)"

London largely closes on Christmas Day, with most shops, restaurants and transportation services unavailable, making planning essential for purchases or meals. Royal parks, including the major ones, stay open and provide opportunities for brisk winter walks. OpenTable records 101 restaurants open on December 25, typically with limited hours; many top-rated options operate in central neighbourhoods such as Marylebone, Bloomsbury, Soho and Mayfair. Numerous iconic pubs open with set hours and specific offerings, and several classic hotels remain open, providing festive experiences including Christmas carols and Santa visits.

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