Events

Christmas at The Lion

20th November – 25th December 2026 · Llewelyn's Restaurant, Criccieth

Christmas at The Lion Hotel, Criccieth

Make Merry Memories Together

Welcome to a season of sparkle at The Lion Hotel, in the heart of Criccieth.

Our festive party menus run right through the season, our Christmas Day Feast fills Llewelyn's Restaurant with the best kind of noise, and our residential packages let you stay for the whole thing without lifting a finger.

Everything is set out below — dates, prices, drinks and booking terms — so you can plan with ease.

Christmas Party Menu

Available 20th November – 24th December 2026. Perfect for teams, friends and families.

A Christmas table laid with candles and greenery

Festive Party Nights

2 Courses £29.95 · 3 Courses £34.95Children aged 3–12 — £19.95 / £24.95

  • WhereLlewelyn's Restaurant at The Lion Hotel, decorated for the season with crackers on every table.
  • Add Sparkle+£10 per guest for half a bottle of house wine. Buffet option available — supplement applies.
  • DrinksBottomless pre-dinner drinks & canapés — £35 per person for 60 minutes (beer, house wine, cider & soft drinks in our bar). Beer & Cider Bucket (6 bottles) £20 · Exotic Lion Package £80 (3 bottles of wine + 8 bottles of beer & cider).
  • Stay OverFrom £89 per room, bed & breakfast for two. £20 supplement per night on Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Booking£15 deposit per guest, non-refundable. Pre-orders due 7 days before the event.
Christmas Day dinner served at the table

Christmas Day Feast

£69.95 per personFriday 25th December 2026 · lunch served 12:00 – 15:00

A seven-course celebration in Llewelyn's Restaurant — the meal you do not have to cook, wash up after, or drive home from.

  • The DayArrival drinks, then seven courses served at your table through the afternoon.
  • Stay With UsRooms available over Christmas — see our residential packages below.
  • BookingPre-booking, pre-payment and pre-ordering are essential. Please advise dietary requirements when booking.

Christmas Residential Packages

A merry little Christmas… with a touch of luxury. Whether for two nights or three, let us surround you with warmth, fine dining and festive cheer in the heart of Criccieth.

A double bedroom at The Lion Hotel, Criccieth

Two-Night Package

From £199 per person

Luxurious bed & breakfast · an elegant Christmas Eve three-course dinner · a sparkling Christmas Day seven-course lunch · a relaxed Christmas evening buffet.

Criccieth Castle in winter

Three-Night Package

From £275 per person

Everything in the two-night package, with an extra night to slow down — and a final breakfast before we bid you a fond farewell.

New Year's Eve at The Lion Hotel, Criccieth

Stay for New Year

From £199 per person

Two nights over New Year with the Celebration Menu, live music and a dance floor. Extra nights £50 per person, dinner, bed & breakfast.

Get in touch to book today!

Christmas tables and rooms go early. Call and our team will take your booking, deposit and pre-order over the phone.

Other Events

New Year's Eve at The Lion Hotel, Criccieth

New Year's Eve

Three courses, live music and a midnight toast — £45.95 per person, or stay two nights from £199.

Celebrations at The Lion Hotel, Criccieth

Celebrations

Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and receptions — private dining in the heart of Criccieth.

Llewelyn's Restaurant at The Lion Hotel, Criccieth

Llewelyn's Restaurant

Contemporary Welsh cuisine, Sunday roasts and The Ruby Room, open to residents and visitors alike.

A full allergen guide is available on request and always available in our restaurant. If you have specific dietary requirements, please tell us and we will be happy to accommodate them. Fresh produce may be substituted in the event of supply disruption.