664109 Mon Nov 02 10:06:49 -0800 2009 6 42 U.K./Ireland 0 5149266 The in-laws are coming for Christmas for their first trip to London, and we'd like to take them out for a traditional Christmas dinner somewhere in West London--on Christmas Eve. Any recommendations? Somewhere that won't break the bank, but has some traditional London vibe.... Thanks! Mon Nov 02 10:06:50 -0800 2009 1121085 noxrosa 1 5151253 Where are they coming in from please? Many hotels (expensive option) should keep their kitchens open on Dec. 24 evening, but most other places likely to offer a traditional Christmas menu will be closed. A decent pub might well be the answer. If you can narrow "West London" down a bit I'll try to suggest a couple. Tue Nov 03 00:34:59 -0800 2009 5149266 156990 Robin Joy 2 5151281 They're coming in from the states. Happy to do anywhere in West London, but if you have particular Notting Hill/Westbourne Grove suggestions I'll take them. Tue Nov 03 02:14:45 -0800 2009 5151253 1121085 noxrosa 1 5151637 If London is anything like my part of the UK, then you might struggle to find a traditional meal on Christmas Eve. I think places assume that folk will be stuffing themselves silly with turkey over the following days. so usually have a turkey-free menu. (PS: Yes, I know London is nothing like my part of the UK but you know what I mean) Tue Nov 03 07:00:45 -0800 2009 5149266 154102 Harters 1 5151838 So much of London empties out on Christmas Eve, that it may be difficult to find something decent that evening. But, I did find this link which lists places that were open on Christmas last year, so perhaps one of them does the same for the night before. http://www.timeout.com/london/christmas/features/3836/London_restaurants_open_on_Christmas_Day_2008.html Tue Nov 03 08:12:20 -0800 2009 5149266 11939 zuriga1 1 5152026 Sorry folks, I totally confused the issue here--we're happy to go somewhere at lunch time rather than dinner time, so I'm sure there will be things open--just trying to stress that it's the 24th we're after with the "eve" bit, not the 25th! So, Christmas meals in London....go! Tue Nov 03 09:12:21 -0800 2009 5149266 1121085 noxrosa 2 5154203 Yes, you stand a better chance at lunchtime. Before anyone else does, I'll suggest Hereford Road: http://www.london-eating.co.uk/32930.htm For pubs The Scarsdale, or, a little further away, The Dove (good river views) would be good choices: http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub1350.php http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub164.php These are just my idea of suitable places in general. I'm afraid I have no inside info. on their Christmas plans/menus, so you'll need to call them. Wed Nov 04 00:32:44 -0800 2009 5152026 156990 Robin Joy