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This article rounds up a curated list of Christmas brunches and festive events across India for those looking to step out and make a day of the holiday. It highlights dining-led celebrations at Fio Cookhouse & Bar, SALT Indian Restaurant Bar & Grill, and Anglo Indian Café & Bistro. The guide also points to experiential outings like Soul Travelling’s Fontainhas Festive Walk in Panjim, a four-day Christmas bazar at Oleander Farms & Saltt, and District’s Christmas Open-Air Movie Night.
Christmas is one of those festivals that can mean very different things to different people. For some, it’s about staying in, opening presents, drinking a little too much at home, and spending the day with family. For others, it’s an excuse to step out, meet friends, eat well, and make a day of it. If you’re looking to do something outside the house this Christmas — whether that’s a long brunch, a festive dinner, or an easygoing event — here are a few Christmas brunches and events across India worth checking out:
Fio Cookhouse & Bar at Epicuria Mall, Nehru Place, is hosting The Christmas Collective across December 24 and 25, centred around festive dining formats. Christmas Day brings A Very Merry Brunch from 12 pm to 4 pm, offering a large buffet spread with salads, mezze, live grill counters, carving stations, roasts, festive mains, freshly made pastas, pizzas, Indian winter dishes, desserts, and free-flowing drinks, accompanied by a live percussionist. The celebrations also conclude with The Christmas Soiree on December 25 from 7 pm onwards, returning to the festive à la carte menu with heartier plates, winter cocktails, and disco music.
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Anglo Indian Café & Bistro in Lonavala is marking December with a Christmas-themed transformation and a festive food and drinks menu. Seasonal dishes include Mangalore Roast Chicken with parsnip purée, Santa’s Roast Sizzler with turkey or a vegetarian loaf, Butternut Leek & Filo Parcels with masala gravy, Pumpkin & Sage Linguine, and Smoked Carrot Curry Leaf Crunch with poee bread. Desserts range from Hot Chocolate Fondue to Brown Butter Pecan & Sweet Potato Cobbler and Nutty Filo Crunch with hazelnut praline and raspberry coulis. The bar features holiday cocktails such as The Holiday Mule, Santa’s Spritz, Jolly Hot Picante, The Naughty Elf whiskey cocktail, and dessert-style drinks like the Dirty Snowman.
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SALT Indian Restaurant Bar & Grill is celebrating the season with a Winter Menu that focuses on cold-weather produce and festive Indian flavours. Their exclusive brunch menu includes starters such as Achari New Zealand Lamb Chaaps, Paneer Anjeer Tikka with figs and cranberries, Roasted Broccoli & Peanut Thecha, and Masalaedaar Pardha Turkey Biryani. The beverage menu features seasonal cocktails including the Spiced Winter Margarita, Rose Frost, Bourbon Soul, and Xmas Mimosa, along with non-alcoholic options like Razzle Bazzle and Caramel Bloom. Desserts include Black Carrot Halwa served with Tandoori Pineapple and saffron cream, rounding out the winter dining experience.
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Soul Travelling’s Fontainhas Festive Walk in Panjim offers a guided Christmas-season walk through Goa’s Latin Quarter, focusing on the area’s Portuguese-era homes, decorated streets, and local traditions during the festive period. The walk highlights Christmas customs, neighbourhood stories, heritage architecture, and seasonal décor, providing cultural context to how the historic quarter celebrates the holidays.
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This four-day, pet-friendly Christmas celebration at Oleander Farms & Saltt in Karjat runs from December 25 to 28, starting at 12 pm daily. The event features festive food and drinks, live entertainment, creative workshops, and shopping from over 30 curated brands. Visitors can attend with pets, bring children for a meet-and-greet with Santa, and pick up Christmas-themed products and gifts. Entry is priced at ₹500.
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District’s Christmas Open-Air Movie Night offers an outdoor film screening experience designed around the holiday mood. Set in an open-air format, the event combines a curated Christmas film with a relaxed evening atmosphere, making it a low-key festive outing centred on cinema, seasonal ambience, and shared viewing.
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