Olive Magazine

Party or chill out 20 restaurants for every festive mood

Party season is upon us and we can’t wait to make merry with friends, family and workmates. If you also want to kick up your heels, Olive has profiled some of Britain’s hottest places to eat that also offer live music, DJs and, in some cases, even a dance floor.

But if you crave a cosier vibe and quieter night, we have a tip sheet of spots that, even in December, radiate calm. However you spend the Christmas run-in, make it count.

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