The Deal

Diners can select their three-course feast from the Ivy set menu (usually £26 per person), with starters like beetroot-cured salmon gravalax with horseradish cream, or a pheasant and pork terrine. Mains include a sage and onion-stuffed turkey, served with pigs in blankets, cranberry relish and gravy, as well as duck fat-roasted potatoes and seasonal veg. Or, diners can indulge in a confit of duck leg with a parsnip puree and smoked bacon lentils, while a veggie option sees portobello mushroom, courgette and aubergine stacked with mozzarella and drizzled in roasted pepper sauce. Finally, sweet treats include a festive Christmas pudding with brandy and vanilla sauce, or those feeling more savoury can nibble on a house cheese board with crackers and homemade chutney.

Choose from the following options for a three-course meal from set menu:

• £13 for one person (50% off)
• £52 for four people (50% off)
• £78 for six people (50% off)

The Merchant

Snug in the centre of Bristol, No. 4 Clifton Village offers up a gourmet menu of European cuisine. Having earned an AA Rosette for its food, the restaurant is dedicated to providing guests with a fine dining experience in ambient surrounds. The venue features sash windows and a solid oak floor, with open fires during the cold months too. It can also be used for civil weddings, business meetings and private parties, while the gardens are ideal for barbecues and afternoon tea come summertime.