Christmas is a magical time for getting together with loved ones with the main event always being Christmas Day dinner for everyone to enjoy.
With Birmingham’s German Christmas market set to return next week (November 2) many Brummies will be embracing the festivities in the city centre.
As always, many families will be cooking their own dinners to enjoy on the festive day, but for those of you would rather treat themselves for a Christmas Day dinner at a restaurant, we’ve got you covered.
So, if you don’t have the time to prepare a turkey or get the house set for the family coming around, why not head out for dinner on Christmas Day and take the stress out of it with Brum having some terrific restaurants to dine at on the big day.
It doesn’t have to always be the traditional turkey with plenty of these restaurants serving up delicious vegetarian alternatives.
These are nine of the very best resturants to book Christmas dinner at.

5. Bistrot Pierre, Gas Street
Bistrot Pierre’s five-course menu will transport you France. You can indulge in a traditional English fair and also some French options. There’s roast turkey, French onion soup, baked camembert, and even some vegetarian options. Enjoy 4 courses for £84.95 They also offer Children’s Christmas day Menu for £39.95. Available for under 12’s only. | google

6. The Plough and Harrow, Sutton Coldfield
The Plough and Harrow is also open on Christmas Day. Their festive menus are filled with delicious mains and indulgent desserts for the whole family to enjoy. 3 courses £58.99 | Google

7. The Fighting Cocks, Moseley
Christmas Day dinner bookings at The Fighting Cocks are still available. | Google

8. La Galleria, city centre
The popular Italian restaurant is also open for Christmas Day bookings and has a festive menu including traditional turkey with all the trimmings. Three courses cost £79.95 per person | Google