London 
The local dining scene in London provides numerous options for celebrating big holidays, special occasions, birthdays, and more. So, for the upcoming holiday season, when the time comes to gather with family and friends for festive fun, consider these local restaurants or pubs and bars.
Within London, there are several great options for regular reservations for brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks, appetizers, and desserts. Plus, the busy London restaurant scene also offers an array of cuisines. There are also many places which offer space for private holiday dinners and Christmas parties.
Craft Farmacy
The Craft Farmacy welcome reservations for their lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch menus. The restaurant is known for providing premier locally sourced foods, for a large selection of craft beer, and as a top choice for seafood. Plus, the Craft Farmacy also rent out its second floor as a private dining room; the upstairs dining room accommodates 40 guests seated or 55 standing.
Large parties and private rooms
Where: 449 Wharncliffe Rd. S suite 1
How to book: email info@northmoore.ca
Joe Kool’s
The spacious and warm atmosphere in London’s Joe Kool’s is a perfect setting for casual drinks over the holidays, a hearty dinner, or large parties and private events. The menus at Joe Kool’s offer up traditional but elevated pub cuisine such as nachos, burgers, handhelds, small plates, seafood plates, and pizzas. And after 9 pm on the weekends, Joe Kool’s opens up the dance floor.
Where: 595 Richmond St.
How to book: call (519) 663-5665
Fellini Koolini’s
There are three private dining areas at Fellini Koolin’s available to rent for larger groups to accommodate various sizes of parties. Those in need of a more intimate space can opt for the Library, which seats 20 guests, while the other rooms get bigger from there: the Venice Room seats 30 guests, and the Ballroom seats 50. Fellini Koolini’s is open for dinner 6 days a week, exclude Monday,s with a dinner menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes. This includes tapas, main entrees, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and desserts.
Where: 155 Albert St.
How to book: call (519) 642-2300
Bear & Frankie’s
Choose between a handful of beautiful event spaces, large or small, from London’s Bear & Frankie’s, where the cuisine includes globally inspired comfort food that is perfect for the chilly season. The restaurant’s regular reservations offer the chance to dine at Bear & Frankie’s for a holiday lunch, dinner, or get-together over festive cocktails. Those private spaces at Bear & Frankie’s include the Market Mezzanine (200-250 seated guests), perfect for a company Christmas Party, the Market Lounge (50 seated guests) overlooking downtown London, a full restaurant buyout (70 seated guests), which is only available on Mondays, or the Main Dining Room (70 seated guests).
Where: 130 King St.
How to book: call (519) 914-3606
Powerhouse Brewery
Celebrate the holidays at Powerhouse Brewery in a few different fun ways this year. First, Powerhouse Brewery hosts weekly events which offer a perfect reason for a visit, especially if you like live music, trivia or bingo. Second, the menus at the brewery include several tasty snacks that pair perfectly with the locally brewed beers, like hot dogs, wings, sandwiches, and more. Plus, Powerhouse Brewery are also able to accommodate larger private groups of over 20 people.
Where: 100 Kellogg Ln.
How to book: email Taylor.Borth@Powerhousebrewery.Beer
Los Olivos
Los Olivos provide a few exciting dining experiences as well as private dining opportunities. Part of what makes every dining experience at Los Olivos exciting is the fact that this is London’s fist zero-food-waste restaurant; pair this with the fact that they focus on using as many of the fresh local ingredients as possible, and you get dozens of exceptional meal options between the brunch and dinner menus. Then for something special or a celebration like the holidays, Los Olivos also offer the Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Experience, available by request.
Where: 2140 Kains Rd.
How to book: email info@losolivos.ca
Yaya’s Kitchen
Enjoy the fine cuisine of Yaya’s Kitchen over the holidays to warm yourselves with the warm and rich flavours of West Africa. Yaya’s Kitchen focus on using fresh and local ingredients to help craft these authentic African dishes with a menu that rotates alongside the changing of the seasons. The restaurant is open for select hours starting at 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The rest of the week, Yaya’s Kitchen keep their dining areas open to private party reservations. On weekend evenings, Yaya’s Kitchen offer set tasting menus.
Where: 421 Ridout St N
How to book: fill out form
Grill 23
Where: 140 Fullarton St.
How to book: fill out form
The Church Key Bistro-Pub
Visit the Church Key Bistro-Pub for the warm and inviting atmosphere, and stay for lunch, dinner, or the drink menu. The Church Key Bistro-Pub offer gourmet entrée options on both menus to include starters, soups or salads, burgers and sandwiches, or classic entrees with the unique Church Key Bistro-Pub twist. Private dinner parties at the Church Key accommodate up to 30 guests with access to the items from the regular menu offerings.
Where: 476 Richmond St.
How to book: call (519) 936-0960
Hunter & Co.
The quaint, intimate, and cozy Hunter & Co. on Talbot Street promise an adventurous culinary experience with each meal or menu item. These exciting tasting experiences are available for regular dinner reservations, while Hunter & Co. are also scheduled to host a couple of winter dining events. Plan your Christmas event or make plans around Hunter & Co.’s Oyster Sundays, or the Wine & Dine 5-Course Dinners (next on November 27, 2025).
Where: 349 Talbot St.
How to book: OpenTable
Abruzzi
Enjoy all the flavours of Italy but through dishes that are crafted using as many local ingredients as possible with a nigh out at Abruzzi. With the fresh Italian cuisine, there is always something new at Abruzzi, too, as dishes stay current with the season’s offerings. Celebrate the holidays with these bold and rich flavours through Abruzzi’s signature dishes like pasta, seafood, hearty entrees, and decadent desserts.
Where: 119 King St.
How to book: fill out form
Ivano Pablano
Grab a seat this holiday season at Ivano Pablano for a festive breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and get access menus of authentic Mexican cuisine. Keep the restaurant’s new hours in mind during your planning, as Ivano Pablano are closed Sundays and Mondays, open for breakfast and lunch Saturdays, and for lunch and dinner every other day of the week. Ivano Pablano’s cozy and intimate dining room, along with the hearty meals, are all sure to make you feel right at home for the holidays.
Where: 390 Wharncliffe Rd. S
How to book: walk-ins only
Taverna 1331
Choose between lunch, dinner, or drink plans with London’s Taverna 1331, a stylish neighbourhood pub and restaurant. Dine with numerous options of homemade cuisine, craft beers, and creative cocktails and feel the festive vibes at Taverna 1331! Sundays as well as mod-day during the week are a great time to visit and save some money over the holidays, too, as Taverna 1331 hosts their Happy Hour.
Regular reservations
Where: 1331 Hyde Park Rd.
How to book: fill out form
Luan’s Seafood Grill
Treat someone, or a few people, to the premium steak and seafoods of Luan’s Seafood Grill this Christmas season for a memorable, festive, and delicious meal. No matter your order from Luan’s Seafood Grill, it is guaranteed to be made fresh daily by Chef Luan themselves! Luan’s are open daily for lunch, dinner, and drinks, with a lot more to offer aside from the surf and turf such as premium pastas, salads, gourmet burgers, and more.
Where: 315 Wellington Rd.
How to book: fill out form
