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    Christmas Day Lunch

    Friday 25 December 2026 · 12–2pm or 2–4pm sitting

    £64.95 per person

    Early Booking Offer · Book by 30 November 2026

    Book by 30 November 2026 and quote CHRISTMAS20 to receive a £20 dining voucher for January 2027.

    * One voucher per completed festive booking. £40 minimum dine-in spend, valid Monday to Thursday in January 2027. Excludes Wednesday Banquet and other offers.

    Warm carrot halwa garnished with pistachios and rose petals alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream, set on a gold hammered plate amidst festive red, gold and candlelit holiday decor
    Friday 25 December 2026
    12–2pm or 2–4pm sitting
    Ardleigh, Essex

    Four-course festive banquet with halwa and vanilla ice cream. Choose either the 12–2pm or 2–4pm sitting.

    Available Sittings

    12:00pm – 2:00pm sitting2:00pm – 4:00pm sitting

    What's Included

    • Four-course festive banquet
    • Halwa and vanilla ice cream dessert
    • Choice of two daytime sittings (12–2pm or 2–4pm)
    • 50% pre-payment required to confirm
    Booking Policy50% pre-payment required to confirm your booking.

    Call our team on 01206 584000 to reserve your festive table or discuss party requirements.

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    Freshly prepared authentic Indian dishes at The Lion of Bengal in Ardleigh. Dine in with us, or order your takeaway favourites and enjoy the evening at home.

    The Lion of Bengal

    Indian restaurant and bar in Ardleigh, near Colchester. Dine in for Indian food, catch-ups and celebrations, or order your takeaway favourites.

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    • Monday5pm – 10.30pm
    • TuesdayClosed
    • Wednesday5pm – 10.30pm
    • Thursday5pm – 10.30pm
    • Friday5pm – 10.30pm
    • Saturday5pm – 10.30pm
    • Sunday1pm – 9.30pm

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