Why 34 Mayfair Is the Best Christmas Restaurant in London

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I came to London ready to see all of the festive decorations and holiday displays, and 34 Mayfair kept coming up as one of the most magical Christmas restaurants in the city. It has become a popular stop for anyone exploring Mayfair at Christmas, and I wanted to see what makes it so special. Here is a look at my visit!

34 Mayfair in London at Christmas

34 Mayfair is famous during the Christmas season!

They host a special menu, also known as Miracle at 34, and it’s everything you could hope for and more.

Mostly because the restaurant transforms into one of the most beautifully decorated dining rooms in London.

The famous Christmas ceiling at 34 Mayfair, filled with hundreds of glowing ornaments in London
The famous Christmas ceiling at 34 Mayfair, filled with hundreds of glowing ornaments

Their Christmas installation fills the entire space with glowing bulbs that hang from the ceiling.

It creates a warm holiday atmosphere that photographs beautifully.

Many people visit just to see the decorations because they change every year and always become one of the most talked about Christmas displays in Mayfair.

Christmas tree at the most photographed holiday restaurants in London.
Christmas tree at the most photographed holiday restaurants in London.

It is also a great spot for holiday dining in London if you want a mix of festive design and delicious food.

My Visit to 34 Mayfair at Christmas

I booked a dinner at 34 Mayfair during my week in London, and the entire restaurant felt like a holiday experience from the moment I walked in.

The Christmas decorations were even prettier in person, with the glowing bulb ceiling lighting up the room.

Along with the holiday atmosphere, we were excited to try the food.

Festive Cocktails

To start our meal, we had to try one of their Christmas Cocktails!

The festive cocktail menu immediately stood out because every drink felt made for Christmas in London.

I ordered the Merry Bee’s Knees, and it came with this soft Silent Pool Christmas Spirit mist that made it feel even more seasonal.

Festive cocktails in London at Christmas
Festive cocktails under the sparkling Christmas ceiling at 34 Mayfair

The flavor was silky and bright with lemon and winter honey, and it fit the vibe perfectly under the glowing Christmas bulb ceiling at 34 Mayfair.

Unique Starters

We had to start our dinner with a few of their signature starters.

The 34 Caesar Salad was so much better than a classic Caesar because the smoked garlic dressing had a really rich flavor.

Caesar salad served at 34 Mayfair in London with smoked garlic dressing and parmesan, photographed during a festive Christmas dinner in Mayfair.
The 34 Caesar Salad topped with smoked garlic and parmesan, one of the starters we enjoyed at 34 Mayfair

I am not a huge salad fan, but this one was so delicous.

The Sticky Tiger Prawns were the dish we kept talking about!

Plate of Sticky Tiger Prawns at 34 Mayfair in London topped with pineapple and cilantro, served with bang bang peanut dressing
Sticky Tiger Prawns at 34 Mayfair, served with bang bang peanut dressing and sweet BBQ pineapple

They came coated in that bang bang peanut sauce with sweet BBQ pineapple, and every bite tasted bold and warm.

Delicious Main Entrees

For the mains we ordered the Fillet of Halibut, and it was one of the highlights of the night.

The halibut was soft and buttery, and the cauliflower purée was smooth.

Fillet of Halibut with black truffle, sautéed ceps, and cauliflower purée served at 34 Mayfair in London during a festive Christmas dinner.
The Fillet of Halibut served with winter truffles at 34 Maufair

The black truffles were the true star, though.

They added a rich winter flavor that felt right at home in a Christmas restaurant in Mayfair.

The Heritage Fillet at 34 Mayfair is a classic fine-dining steak that made our Christmas dinner in London special.
The Heritage Fillet at 34 Mayfair is a classic fine-dining steak that made our Christmas dinner in London special.

We also ordered the Heritage Fillet, which came cooked perfectly. Pairing it with grilled bone marrow and peppercorn sauce made it even richer.

If you are a steak lover like me, you will want to indudlge in their steak menu like I did!

Festive Desserts at 34 Mayfair

We finished our Christmas dinner in London with the 34 Christmas Bauble, which is their festive dessert.

Cracking it open revealed a warm, chocolate-brownie with bright clementine.

34 Christmas Bauble dessert at 34 Mayfair in London, featuring a red chocolate bauble with brownie, clementine, and gold accents inside a glass bowl during Christmas.
The 34 Christmas Bauble, one of the most iconic festive desserts at 34 Mayfair

It was the perfect way to end a Christmas dinner in Mayfair.

Wine Pairing

For wine, we ordered a glass of Local Blend, Quinta da Fonte Souto, Florao, Alentejo, Portugal.

There is also a sommelier who comes table to table to help you select the best wine for your dish.

Two glasses of wine clinking together beneath the Christmas decorations at 34 Mayfair in London during a festive holiday dinner.
A festive wine toast under the sparkling Christmas decorations at 34 Mayfair in London

It worked really well with both dishes and had that smooth finish that pairs nicely with our Christmas dinner in London.

Where Is 34 Mayfair?

This iconic Christmas restaurant in London is located right in the heart of Mayfair.

Explore More of London

Dining at 34 Mayfair during the Christmas season felt like stepping into a holiday movie set.

It is one of those London restaurants that truly comes alive in December and is worth adding to your holiday itinerary if you love beautiful decor and great food.

For my full London recommendations, read 26 Festive Things To Do in London This Christmas Season in 2025.

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