Christmas is just around the corner, and our cafés and restaurants are ready to give you a taste of what’s to come! Here are a few of our favourite festive nibbles and new menu items to try…

Treats to spoil the kids

Pick up a festive cup at Costa, always a joy! Get ready to taste the magic of the holiday season with Christmas comebacks – the Maple Hazel and our old friend, gingerbread latte! But wait, there’s more to this festive delight – mince pies and Terry’s Chocolate Orange Muffin. These beloved festive classics are back for a reason, and you definitely won’t want to miss them.

Cheery work lunches

The ever-changing menu at Chandos Deli is always packed with fresh seasonal additions. On the menu right now you can find the most incredible Korean BBQ Sticky Fried Chicken sarnie. As we get closer to Christmas, keep an eye out for more festive flavours.

Family festive reunions and celebrations

Book a beautiful chalet and step into a winter wonderland for festive lunches or evening parties at Lloyd’s Lounge. Their festive menus pair with seasonal sips from mulled favourites to sparkling cocktails. Don’t forget, there’s live music every Friday at 7:30pm – perfect for after-work drinks, couple’s nights out and festive get-togethers.

Date night meal out

Leading up to Christmas, it’s the season for romance, and what could be better than a casual date at Nando’s? Do stay in your comfort zone with Nando’s new PERi-Mac Wrap, yum! Chicken breast grilled in your favourite spice with Mac & Cheese, lettuce and our PERi-PERi Crumb, drizzled with PERi-Tamer sauce. Also coming in hot is sweet and smoky Sweet Heat spice – try it with a flame-grilled 1/2 Chicken, Grilled Chicken Wrap or Beanie Pitta. Finish with a Gooey Caramel Cheesecake for biscuity loveliness.

Catch-ups with friends

For records, live music, coffee, wine & beer, bring your mates to 12 Bar Music & Social. Pop, jazz, funk or soul… whatever your musical taste, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome at this laid-back independent café. Be sure to pop by for their Sunday Sessions, 1-4pm, free entry, tequila cocktails, vinyl vibes.

Grab a bite to eat at Christmashay Village

Princesshay’s Christmashay Village (14th Nov–23rd Dec) features tasty street food, bringing festive flavours to the city. Big Bakes and the Flapjackery market stalls will be joined by The Great British Fudge Company and their Fudge Bus on Eastgate together with Bratwurst Sausages, Yorkshire Pudding wraps, and Churros and Cheese on Bedford Street. Enjoy a European-style atmosphere at the new Mistletoe Bar in Princesshay Square – perfect for a drink by the sparkling Christmas tree.

Don’t miss the best festive hangout in Exeter: the new Mistletoe Bar with under-cover seating located in Princesshay Square.