Step into the magic of Christmas at Sam’s. From sparkling riverside dinners and lively parties to thoughtful hampers and gifts, we’re here to make the season truly unforgettable.
Join us at Sam’s Riverside, where Head Chef Karol Mielczarek has crafted seasonal menus filled with festive flavours, warmth, and cheer.
Here’s to joyful moments, great food, and a Christmas to remember.
Experience the magic of Christmas with our exclusive Riverside Christmas Set Menus. Designed to delight, our festive dishes bring seasonal favourites with a modern twist.
Choose from – the Holly (£55pp) and the Ivy (£70pp) – each showcasing seasonal highlights such as Roasted Celeriac & Apple Soup, Truffled Beef Tartare with Pickled Shiitake and Bronze Turkey Roulade, and Roast Halibut Tronçon. For dessert, our in-house pastry team has created indulgent options including Christmas Pudding Soufflé, Clementine & Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée, and a Festive Cheese Selection.
In the main restaurant, we can accommodate groups of up to 12 guests.
Our festive set menus are available Monday 24 November – Wednesday 24 December.
Bookings now open — early reservation recommended.
Celebrate the season in style with an unforgettable party in our elegant Riverside Private Dining Room, perfect for up to 18 guests. Host your Christmas party in our elegant Private Dining Room at Sam’s Riverside. Perfect for up to 18 guests with two festive menu options:
Choose from our festive Holly or Ivy set menus and elevate your gathering with tailored drinks packages – from sparkling welcome cocktails to festive nibbles.
Planning something bigger? We can host up to 80 guests for a sit-down celebration or 150 for drinks and canapés across the entire restaurant.
Private dining bookings start from a minimum spend of £1,000 for lunch or £1,500 for dinner.
Let us help you plan a Christmas to remember. Get in touch with our team at reservations@samsriverside.co.uk to book your celebration.
Share the magic of the season with Sam’s festive hampers, gifts and vouchers, the perfect treat for friends, family, or colleagues.
Each hamper is thoughtfully curated to capture the spirit of Christmas, filled with delicious seasonal delights and indulgent wines making them as memorable to give as they are to receive.
Our vouchers can be used across all Sam’s locations – from a special lunch or dinner at Sam’s Riverside or Sam’s Waterside, to a relaxed brunch at Sam’s Kitchens or a treat from Sam’s Larder. Whether it’s a special gift for a loved one, a token of appreciation for a colleague, or a festive surprise for a friend, they’re perfect for every occasion.
Celebrate the start of 2026 in style with Sam’s New Year’s Eve experiences at Sam's Riverside, offering a night of exceptional food, drinks, and festive cheer with our DJ playing until 1am – it's the perfect way to dine and dance your way into 2026!
Riverside – £140 per personStart the evening with a glass of Gusbourne Brut Reserve 2020 and canapés before enjoying a curated menu of New Year delights including:
Carlingford Lough Oysters, Lobster & Crab Raviolone and Roast Duck Breast and to finish Mulled Wine Poached Pear Frangipane Tart.
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