Planning to be on the Costa del Sol this Christmas?
Can you believe another year has gone by and Christmas is already approaching? Are you planning to spend it here on the Western Costa del Sol? December and January are great times to explore the Costa del Sol. Whilst most beach bars are closed through these months, this is the perfect time to explore the Spanish Style Ventas and Restaurants. There is so much to discover and so many Spanish Traditions to learn about. And if you fancy venturing away for a day – do not miss out on the Malaga Lights – they are spectacular!
Looking for a restaurant to have a nice meal at Christmas?
Have you left booking a venue till the last minute?
Looking to celebrate Christmas in typical Costa del Sol style?
No problem, we are one step ahead of you.
A list of Restaurants and Events this Christmas – All in one place!
With Christmas around the corner, we have compiled this list for you with a selection of restaurants open this Christmas so you can really make the most of the festive season. If you’ve done any searching yourself for things to do, you would know how notoriously hard it is to find dates and times for things going over the Christmas period.
So, no need to search anymore. To make your life easier and take off the extra stress this Christmas season, we have compiled a list of restaurants open through the period with emphasis on Christmas menus and New Years’ Parties. There is something for everyone – from traditional Christmas lunch to Thai Food to Spanish Tapas options. We have focused on the area between Sotogrande and Estepona
This information is as accurate as possible. Please note that Bars and Restaurants can choose to change their events and opening hours at any time. Please make sure you call to reserve or before showing up to avoid disappointment!
It’s a Merry Christmas and a Ho! Ho! Ho! Have a fabulous time!
Sotogrande and Surrounding Area
There are a number of events in and around Sotogrande – here are a few possible ways in which you can spend your time over Christmas!
Sotogrande: Selection of Restaurants open on Christmas Day and/or New Year’s Eve:
1. SO Society Sotogrande
So Sotogrande is a fabulous, newly refurbished hotel, located in Almenara, Sotogrande. If you want to be immersed in the Christmas Spirit, So-Sotogrande has organised a number of festive lunches, dinners and events throughout the Christmas Season including:
- Festive Cocktails on the 24th and 25th December
- A visit from Santa on the 24th of December
- Christmas Eve Dinner
- Christmas Day Lunch
- New Year’s Eve dinner
- New Year’s Eve Party
- New Year’s Day Lunch
To find out more about all of these events and make a reservation, check out this link:
Check out their Festive Menu here:
Location:
Avenida Almenara s/n, 11310 Sotogrande (San Roque) – Cadiz
Spain
Contact:
Tel.: +34 956 582 000
Correo electrónico: [email protected]
2. The Hairy Lemon
The Hairy Lemon is located in Sotogrande Port, right in the hub of all the action. It is open on throughout the Christmas season. Please check out the opening times below:
Hairy Lemon Opening Hours Christmas
They also have a nice Christmas party menu:
Find out more:
Location: Plaza de Los Naranjos, Sotogrande, Spain
Reservations:
Tel: +34 956 79 01 24
3. Gigi’s Beach Bar
Gigi’s Beach Bar is open on the 23rd and 24th of December for lunch with their a la carte menu. They are also open on Christmas Day and they do have a Special Christmas Day Lunch with Cava, drinks, traditonal roast and lots lots more! Check out the Christmas Day menu here:
Christmas Lunch Menu – Gigi’s Beach
Find out more..
Website: http://gigisbeach.com/the-restaurant/
Reserve your table: (+34) 696 67 47 53
Location: Paseo del Mar, Sotogrande
A la Carte Menu: http://gigisbeach.com/the-restaurant/
(NB this is different from the Special menu on Christmas Day):
Please note, they are not open on New Year’s Eve.
4. Ke Sotogrande
Right in the heart of Sotogrande Port, Ke is a great place for a meeting point and has a great atmosphere. Ke are open throughout the season but you do need to reserve to avoid being disappointed.
Find out more:
Location: Puerto Deportivo, Av. de la Marina, s/n, 11310 Sotogrande, Cádiz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kesotogrande
Website: kesotogrande.com
Reservations: (+34) 956 790 333
5. Agora Sotogrande
Agora Sotogrande are hosting a Christmas Eve and New Year’s Party:
24th December 2022:
From Midnight till 4am. Tickets are free until 1am, at the door they are 15 Euros a head and include one drink, or you can book a table from 150€
31st December – New Year’s Eve Masquerade
There are a few tickets left for this party which runs from 00.30am – 05.30am on the 31st /1st January. Tickets available are 70€ per head and include an open bar
Location: Centro Comercial Mar Y Sol, 6/31-33, 11310 San Roque, Cádiz
https://goo.gl/maps/h2bx9sWXCEUTdoka7
Reservations:
Tel:(+34) 669997888
6. Trocadero Sotogrande
The Trocadero in Sotogrande is hosting a fabulous New Year’s Party with a stunning dinner menu and open bar. They also have a Vegan option and a kids’ menu.
Find out more and reserve a table for a fabulous event!
Menu: https://grupotrocadero.com/fin-de-ano-en-trocadero/
Reserve your table: (+34) 678 456 047
Location: Trocadero Sotogrande, San Roque
Ribera del Marlin,
20, Marina del, Av. de la
Marina, 11310 Sotogrande,
Cádiz, Spain
7. Fresco
Fresco is located in Sotogrande Marina and has hosted a multitude of events in the run-up to Christmas and it is a good idea to keep an eye out and keep checking for new activities each week. They are open on Christmas Eve from 9am – 18:00m, closed on Christmas Day but also open on New Year’s Eve during the day from 10.00 – 18:00. and the 1st Jan from 12:00 – 20:00.
Click below for a menu:
Find out more:
Location: Ribera del Marlin, 20, Marina del, Av. de la Marina, 11310 Sotogrande, Cádiz, Spain
Tel: +34-956-616-011
Email: [email protected]
Instagram/Facebook: @frescomarina
8. Foodisiac
Foodisiac is located in Sotogrande Marina. It is a fabulous setting. Foodisiac is open through the Christmas season except for the 31st. They have organised a Christmas Eve Meal. So if you are looking for a special evening out, please contact them. Here is the menu:
Find out more:
Location: Ribera del Marlin 25 Marina del, Av. de la Marina, 11310 Sotogrande, Cádiz
Estepona
Estepona town is magical at Christmas. The lights are spectacular and there is a real buzz around the town. It is also great for all age groups. If you don’t want the rush of a city but still want a lively atmosphere, this is the place to go to soak in the ambience. It is very welcoming to young families but also has lots of romantic restaurants tucked away in the side streets. The promenade and pedestrianised centre are fabulous to walk around on a sunny Winter’s Day.
Estepona: Selection of Restaurants open on Christmas Day and/or New Year’s Eve:
1.Tarantella – Italian restaurant:
Tarantella is a truly special Italian restaurant located in Estepona Old Town. It does get busy so I really recommend booking to avoid disappointment. It is especially Christmasy if you choose to sit downstairs in the ‘glassed area’. The fairy lights make it feel really cosy and welcoming. Tarantella has a special Christmas Menu and whilst closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, they are open on the 25th! Here is a link to their Christmas menus for groups and small parties:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CmH7vhtDByh/
Find Out More:
To reserve your table: (+34) 951 57 10 53
Location: Calle Santa Ana, 15, Estepona (Málaga)
Website: https://www.latarantellaristorante.com/ristorante
2. Sur Estepona – Argentinian Steakhouse fusion Moroccan cuisine:
Sur is a fabulous Argentinian Restaurant. Located in a central Plaza in the heart of Estepona, it is in a great hub of atmosphere. it is a gorgeous restaurant – warm, with nice lighting and welcoming. More than anything it has a great menu with lots of choice. It is located next door to the Hotel Estepona Plaza so if you fancy spoiling yourselves and having a big night out, the hotel next door is worth a try! They are open through the Christmas
Find out more:
Menu: https://www.restaurantesurestepona.com/en/
To reserve your table: (+34) 952 79 28 76
Location: Plaza Ortiz, 10 Estepona (Malaga)
3. Restaurante Alma de Miguel
A fabulous restaurant with an extensive menu with so much to offer from traditional Spanish dishes like Gambas pil pil and paella to some great meat dishes. Alma de Miguel is open throughout the Christmas Season with the exception of the evening of the 24th and 31st.. but they are open on Christmas Day! Take a sneak peek of their menu here: https://www.almademiguel.com/menu/
Find out more:
To reserve your table: (+34) 676 109 940
Location: Calle Caridad, 30, Estepona (Malaga)
4. La Casa del Rey
La Casa del Rey is one of the best tapas restaurants in old town Estepona. The Spanish love tapas and there is something wonderful about being able to try a huge range of things. The wine and surroundings are equally as enticing. La Casa del Rey is in the heart of Estepona old town – it makes it the perfect venue as you can wander into town for post-dinner drinks or even start with pre-dinner drinks or a cocktail in one of the many bars in Estepona town. Casa del Rey is open throughout Christmas although they are not open in the evenings of the 24th and 31st of December. The good news though is that they are open on Christmas Day and they are running with their a la carte menu. So why not check it out?
Find out more:
Reservations:
Location: Calle Raphael, 7.29680 Estepona, Málaga.
Online: To reserve online
Tel:+34 951 96 54 14
5. La Bulla Gastrobar
La Bulla Gastrobar are open through the season. They are centrally located in Estepona and there is a wonderful atmosphere.
On the 24th December and 31st December, they open from 9:30am – 7pm on Christmas Day they are open from 5pm – 1am.
Find out more:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/labullagastrobar
Location: Plazoleta Ortiz – Avda. España, 38, Estepona, Spain
Reservations:
Tel:+34 952 80 65 75
6. La Galeria
La Galeria Gastro-Bar has won The Estepona ‘Ruta de la Tapa’ three times. It has a lovely selection of tapas and some great wines too. Check out the menu online:
Find out more:
Location: Calle Caridad 48, Estepona, Malaga
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +34 655 161 060
Website: lagaleriabar.com
Casares
Casares Costa is beautifully lit up and the town hall has organised a number of activities for all age groups. Christmas in Casares is truly magical, whether you opt for a Restaurant up the Casares road on one nearer the coast, there are a number of great restaurants open over Christmas.
Casares: Selection of Restaurants open on Christmas Day and/or New Year’s Eve:
1. Sarmiento
Sarmiento is located up in Casares Village and is in an incredible setting. From the terrace, you get a birdseye view over Casares and across to the Sea. The food is of very high quality and the restaurant has won lots of awards. Sarmiento is open for lunch over the Christmas Break, it is open on Christmas Day and for lunch on New Year’s Eve. It is closed on Boxing Day and the 27th December.
Check out the menu:
https://www.foodyt.com/es/esp/restaurants/sarmiento-brasa-andaluza/
To reserve your table:
Reserve online: https://www.restaurantesarmiento.com/
Tel: (+34) 952 895 035
Location: Carretera de Casares Km 12’5
2. The Forge
Nestled in the Casares mountains, on Casares road is The Forge Restaurant. It is a family-run restaurant and has a cosy, warm and inviting atmosphere alongside fabulous cuisine. The Forge are open on the 23rd December for lunch, closed Christmas Eve, Fully booked for Christmas lunch. However, they do have a few tables left for Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve lunch. The Forge is very popular and in a lovely setting.
Find out more:
To reserve your table: (+34) 952 895 120
Location: Carretera de Casares, km 9.8
Info: https://www.instagram.com/theforge_restaurant/
3. La Choza
La Choza is a traditional Spanish restaurant located in Casares Costa. The interior and lighting and decor make it feel like a very Christmasy venue. It has an incredible menu that has something for everyone. They are open from 12.30 – 23.30 every day except Tuesdays. They will be closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve but are open on Christmas Day.
Menu: https://www.ventalachoza.com/carta-3/
Find out more:
Location: Restaurante la choza, Autovía del Mediterráneo, km 146
To reserve your table:
Tel: (+34) 952 890 925
Online Reservations: https://www.ventalachoza.com/reservas/
4. Venta El Cózar
Venta Cozar is located on Casares Road and has stunning mountain views. It has two dining halls and an open fireplace. Venta Cozar has a number of set menus over this Christmas period for big groups and families that pre-book. Please contact them for more information or check out their Facebook page (see below for a link). They are closed on Mondays. They are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for lunch! They are not open on New Year’s Eve (they are closed from the 28th December – 31st December). It gets very busy so book in advance.
Find out more:
Location: Carretera Casares Km 4.
Menus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckx0cd1DOjZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loli.lorente.90/
Reservations: 639 20 21 72
5. Venta Garcia
A lovely modern-styled venta in Casares. Venta Garcia has a lovely outside chillout area – sit out here and enjoy some drinks and cocktails! Located on Casares Road near the way up to the village. They are open for lunches only every day including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. They are not open for dinner except for New Year’s Eve.
Special New Year’s Eve Menu
Venta Garcia has a special New Year’s Eve Menu and is a wonderful place to see the New Year in!
New Year’s Eve Menu – click here to check it out
Find out more:
To reserve your table: (+34) 952 894 191 / +34 630311861
Location: Carretera de Casares, km 7.
Menu: https://www.ventagarcia.es/menu-navidad
6. Bua Garden Restaurant
Bua Garden is a Thai restaurant in Casares Golf. Apart from closing from midday on the 24th, they have some special events on through the Christmas Season. All up-to-date information is on their Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/buagardenrestaurant/
- 25th December: From 13:00 – Special Christmas Menu and Music – 65€ per head
- 26th December: From 13:00- 16:00 – All You can Eat – Boxing Day menu – 22€ per head
- 29th December From 21:00 Jam Session
- New Year’s Eve Dinner – 6 Course Meal and DJ – 85€ per head
Find out more:
Instagram :@buagraden.com
To reserve your table: (+34) 951 328 182
Location: Urbanización Casares, Costa Golf
A LA Carte Menu: https://buagarden.com/menus/
Manilva: Selection of Restaurants open on Christmas Day and/or New Year’s Eve:
1. La Bodega Duquesa – Tapas authentic cuisine
La Bodega is a tapas bar with a delicious varied menu. It is open every day throughout Christmas. They have a set menu on the 25th for Christmas Day Lunch with live music. Call to book now!
They also have a New Year’s Eve Dinner with Live Music which runs from 20.00 – 2am – SOLD OUT
Find out more:
To reserve your table call +34 952 89 38 98 / call Yaz +34 642557737.
Location: 53 Calle Delfin, Puerto De La Duquesa
A la Carte Menu: http://labodegaduquesa.com/menu/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/labodegaduqueda
2. Quays Restaurant Duquesa – Irish Pub
The Quays Irish Bar and Tapas has a great Christmasy feel. Check out their Facebook page for up-to-date information on events, Sunday Roasts etc. They are holding a big New Year’s Event – what a great way to see the New Year in, in La Duquesa.
Here is their New Year’s Eve Menu:
Find Out More:
To reserve your table: (+34) 652 271 346
Location: Calle Delfin, Puerto De La Duquesa
Menu: https://www.facebook.com/quaysirishbar/
3. Chilli – Indian and Mexican restaurant
Chilli has a great and very extensive menu – from traditional authentic Indian dishes to typical Mexican. They even have Angus steak on the menu. They manage to combine different cuisines beautifully and have enough variety to sweeten even the fussiest of us! Chilli is open throughout Christmas with their normal a la carte menu. Please do book in advance if you want to make a reservation for New Year’s.
Find out more:
To reserve your table: (+34) 632 337 000
Location: La Dorada, Blq. 9, Local 24, Puerto De La Duquesa
Menu: https://www.chilliduquesa.com/menu/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indianrestaurantchilliladuquesa/
4. Rose & Thistle
The Rose and Thistle is a family-friendly bar and grill with a varied menu including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. This year they are hosting a New Year’s Eve Party with Patricia Roe and James live. Entrance is free – so why not dance in the New Year to fabulous live music in the heart of Duquesa Port?
Find out more:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roseandthistleduquesa
To reserve your table: (+34) 952 155 850
Location: C. Cigala, 86/89, 29692 La Duquesa,
Menu: https://rose-thistle.business.site/
5. El Estribo
A fabulous Argentinian restaurant. Perfect for a special lunch or evening out. Great wine, delicious food and excellent service.
Find out more:
To reserve your table: (+34) 952 893 788
Location: C. Real las Flores, 29692 Manilva (Málaga)
Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/RZeCTX9JdDxRrNKXA
Menu: https://www.restaurante-elestribo.com/menu-el-estribo/
Website: https://www.restaurante-elestribo.com/
6. La Bella Vista
a Bella Vista is hosting a Christmas Lunch this year and has a wonderful set menu. Lunch will be served between 1pm ad 5pm on Christmas Day and is 60€ per head. Check out the menu here:
https://www.campinglabellavista.com/assets/images/bellavista/BV-Christmas-Menu-NOV22-2.pdf
They are also running a number of other events including:
23rd December – Live Music with Amalinde
26th December – Boxing Day Quiz at 7pm.
Find out more:
To reserve your table: (+34) 952 890 020
Location: Camping La Bella Vista, Manilva
Website: https://www.campinglabellavista.com/events
More about Christmas on the Costa del Sol:
Trip to Malaga to see Christmas Lights