Diego's Rotisserie
Guests celebrating with cocktails under festoon lights at Diego's Rotisserie

Christmas restaurant, parties & menu in SouthamptonEat. Drink. Celebrate.

Make Christmas 2026 one to remember at Diego's Rotisserie, Southampton. Whether you're planning your office Christmas party, a festive meal with friends, a family celebration or a big end-of-year night out, we've got the food, atmosphere and party spirit covered.

Expect bold flavours, generous portions, great drinks and that unmistakable Diego's atmosphere. Christmas parties. Festive dinners. Big celebrations. All under one roof.

2 courses

£35.95

3 courses

£39.95

  • 2 or 3 course festive menu
  • DJ or live music Fri & Sat
  • Groups from 10 to 60+
  • Upstairs & downstairs spaces
Book a TableThe Christmas menuPrivate party enquiry

Pre-orders only on the Christmas menu, with a £10 per person deposit. Non-refundable. DJ or live music on Fridays and Saturdays, until late.

Christmas menu (PDF)Call 023 8192 0466

Christmas parties

Christmas parties at Diego's

Looking for somewhere different for your Christmas party in Southampton?

Forget the boring turkey dinner and silent restaurant atmosphere.

At Diego's, Christmas is about great food, drinks, music, laughter and celebrating properly.

We welcome:

  • Office Christmas parties
  • Staff nights out
  • Family Christmas meals
  • Groups of friends
  • Birthday and Christmas celebrations
  • Clubs and societies
  • End-of-year parties
  • Large group bookings

Whether there are 10 of you or 60+, speak to us and we'll help organise the right setup for your group.

Why here

Christmas at Diego's is different

We're not trying to be a traditional Christmas restaurant.

Diego's is about fire-grilled food, Portuguese and Latin flavours, great drinks, music and a lively atmosphere.

So if your idea of a Christmas party involves good food, plenty of drinks, great music, lots of laughs and somewhere people can actually enjoy themselves, you've found the right place.

  • Flame-grilled food
  • Cocktails & drinks packages
  • Festive menus
  • Christmas parties
  • Private celebrations
  • Private DJs & music
  • Groups from 10 to 60+
  • Bedford Place, Southampton

Private hire

Choose your Christmas party

Whether you're looking for a Christmas dinner or a full private party, Diego's gives you the flexibility to celebrate your way.

40

Upstairs

Approximately 40 guests

Perfect for groups of approximately 40 guests, private dinners, smaller work parties and more intimate celebrations.

60

Downstairs

Approximately 60 guests

Perfect for larger parties of approximately 60 guests, with the option to create a full Christmas party atmosphere with music, DJs, drinks packages and more.

Depending on your event, we can discuss:

Tell us what you're planning and we'll work with you to create the right Christmas celebration.

Plan your Christmas partyWant the space to yourselves?
  • Exclusive use of the space
  • Private DJ
  • Your own music
  • Christmas dining
  • Cocktails & drinks packages
  • Buffet options
  • Group menus
  • Party packages

For the office

Work Christmas parties

You've survived another year together. You deserve a proper party.

Bring the team to Diego's for your 2026 office Christmas celebration.

Whether you're organising a relaxed meal for 10 people or taking over one of our spaces for a bigger company party, we can help keep everything simple.

Our team can help you arrange:

  • Food packages
  • Group menus
  • Drinks packages
  • Private areas
  • Large tables
  • Music & DJs
  • Full private parties

And most importantly, no washing up afterwards.

Book your work Christmas party

Good to know

Group bookings

Christmas is one of our busiest times of the year, so we strongly recommend booking larger groups as early as possible.

For large bookings we may ask for:

Deposit
£10 deposit per person to secure your reservation. Non-refundable.
Pre-orders
For Christmas parties and larger groups, we may also ask you to pre-order your food in advance so that everything runs smoothly on the day.

Our team will confirm all the details with you when you make your booking.

Don't leave it

Book early for Christmas 2026

December dates, particularly Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, can fill up quickly.

If you already know your preferred date, we recommend getting in touch as soon as possible.

You don't necessarily need to know your exact final numbers straight away. Give us an estimated group size and preferred date and our team can discuss the options with you.

Book a TableChristmas party enquiry

Good to know

Christmas questions, answered

Can you accommodate large Christmas parties?

Yes. We regularly cater for large groups, with our upstairs space accommodating approximately 40 guests and our downstairs space approximately 60 guests.

Can we have a private area?

Yes. Depending on your group size, date and availability, both our upstairs and downstairs spaces can be discussed for private Christmas parties.

Can we have a DJ?

Yes. For private events, we can discuss private DJs and music as part of your Christmas party arrangements.

Do you offer drinks packages?

Yes. Drinks packages can be arranged for private Christmas parties. Speak to our team and we can discuss the best option for your group.

Do you require a deposit?

Large Christmas bookings will normally require a £10 per person deposit to secure the reservation.

Do we need to pre-order?

For larger groups and Christmas menus, we may ask for your food choices in advance. We'll confirm this when your booking is organised.

Can you cater for vegetarians?

Yes. Vegetarian options are available on our Christmas menu.

What about gluten-free options?

Selected dishes can be suitable for gluten-free guests. Look for GF on the Christmas menu or speak to our team about dietary requirements.

Can we bring a birthday or Christmas cake?

Please speak to us before your booking and we'll let you know what is possible.

Where is Diego's?

We're located in Bedford Place, Southampton, right in the heart of the city's restaurant and nightlife area.

4.6 from 1,950+ Google reviews#1 on TripAdvisor

Ready to celebrate?

Christmas only happens once a year.

Make yours a good one. Get the team, family or friends together, choose your date and let Diego's take care of the food, drinks, music and atmosphere.

Christmas 2026 bookings are now open

Prefer to talk it through? Call 023 8192 0466. Hiring a space for your group? See private Christmas parties.

Rather talk it through? 023 8192 0466

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