Festive Opening Hours
Christmas Eve11am - 11pm
Christmas Day 11am - 6pm
Boxing Day11am - 11pm
New Year's Eve11am - 1am
New Year's Day11am - 11pm
Book your Christmas party at our charming riverside pub, where festive magic meets unbeatable views of the water. Tucked beside a cheerfully crackling coal fire, it’s the ultimate celebration-ready setting for everything from office parties to family gatherings.
Picture a crisp December evening: mulled wine and hot toddies warming your hands and the easy hum of pub chatter (plus a few questionable co-worker jokes). It’s the kind of pub that turns a simple get-together into a “shall we do this every year?” tradition.
Indulge in our Christmas lunch and dinner menus, packed with hearty, flavour-first, festive favourites. Whether you’re planning a relaxed festive feast or an evening celebration with a magnum, our Christmas menu is designed for proper belt-loosening, napkin-tucking enjoyment.
Secure your Christmas party booking now and give your guests something to look forward to all season long.
Ready to kick off the party with a pop-and-fizz, sparkle-and-shine bang? Nobody gets the vibe going quite like bubbles. Whether you’re team Prosecco, full-on Champagne fan, or just here for the cheeky sparkling surprise, we’ve got your glitzy glass waiting, primed and chilled, for that show-stopping, party-starting entrance of yours. (Cue confetti cannon… or at least a cheeky toast!)
Out with the old and in with the oven-fresh, gravy-drenched new. Whatever your resolution this New Year, start as you mean to carry on (elbows-deep in a sharing platter, pint in hand). We’ve lined up some lip-smacking, feast-filled events to see 2027 in with a bang (and possibly a sticky-toffee pudding or two).
The scent of spice-laced, simmering mulled wine on arrival can only mean one thing, Santa’s sleigh-bells-and-lip-smacking-mince-pies entrance is imminent (brace yourselves). Skip the faffy, pint-pointing bar debates and get everyone merrily mulling from the get-go (hands warm, spirits warmer).
Perfect for intimate festive get togethers with friends, cosy dinner parties over our three course feast with loved ones and celebrations with sparkling magnums with your nearest and dearest. With panoramic views of the Thames, our Dining Room is the place to be this Christmas.
Capacities: Seated: 20 | Standing: 30
Looking for somewhere special to host a Christmas party in Richmond? The White Cross is our iconic riverside pub on the banks of the Thames, made for festive celebrations with a view. From office Christmas parties and family gatherings to long, indulgent Christmas lunches, expect roaring fires, beautifully prepared seasonal menus, mulled wine and plenty of riverside charm. Gather your favourite people, settle in and let the Thames provide the backdrop (we’ve got the Christmas cheer covered).
Absolutely! Our Dining Room at The White Cross in Richmond is perfect for intimate private Christmas parties, festive lunches and office celebrations, accommodating up to 20 seated or 30 standing guests. With panoramic views across the River Thames, seasonal Christmas menus and a wonderfully cosy atmosphere, it’s made for gathering your favourite people. Whether it’s a festive feast or a sparkling drinks reception, we’ll help you make an occasion of it.
You bet! Our Christmas 2026 menus at The White Cross in Richmond are made for proper festive feasting. From indulgent Christmas lunches and three-course dinners to festive sharing boards, children’s menus and celebratory drinks, there’s something for every kind of get-together. Whether you’re planning an office Christmas party, a family celebration or a festive feast with friends, expect seasonal British dishes, carefully chosen wines and plenty of reasons to linger a little longer.
Our outdoor riverside tables at The White Cross in Richmond are available on a walk-in basis only, so there’s no need to book ahead. Wrap up warm, grab a mulled wine and enjoy Christmas drinks overlooking the River Thames (water levels permitting, of course). For a guaranteed Christmas dining reservation or a private festive celebration, we recommend booking an indoor table or enquiring about our Dining Room.
Yes! Join us for Christmas Day lunch 2026 at The White Cross in Richmond, where roaring fires, festive favourites and beautiful views across the River Thames set the scene for a special celebration. Enjoy our dedicated Christmas Day menu, with seasonal dishes and indulgent festive treats, while we take care of the cooking and washing up. We’re open on Christmas Day from 11am to 6pm, so explore our menu and enquire about Christmas Day bookings.
You’ll find The White Cross on the riverside just off Water Lane, Richmond, TW9 1TH, a short walk from Richmond town centre and Richmond Station. Famous for its riverside setting (and the occasional visit from the Thames itself), our historic pub is a wonderfully atmospheric spot for Christmas lunches, festive drinks and private celebrations. Whether you’re joining us after a winter walk along the river or gathering for your office Christmas party, there’s always a warm welcome waiting.
Booking your Christmas party at The White Cross in Richmond couldn’t be easier. Simply explore our Christmas 2026 menus and enquire through our website with your preferred date, party size and celebration plans. Whether you’re arranging a festive family lunch, an office Christmas party or a private celebration in our riverside Dining Room, our team will help get everything sorted. Please note that outdoor riverside tables are walk-in only, while indoor Christmas dining and private celebrations can be booked in advance.
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Whether it’s a midweek tequila hit to ditch the workday blahs (because who doesn’t need a cheeky ‘just-because’ escape?), a Sunday roast paired with a hair-of-the-dog Bloody Mary to banish those cloudy-head blues, or just a couple of pints with your fave crew at the ultimate riverside local (yep, The Cross, where else?), treat someone special this festive season with the gift of proper pub magic.