Our favorite holiday of the year is almost here and it's time to get your calendar out so that you can prepare yourself for the best parties, dinners and events that Shenzhen has to offer this Christmas. Whether you are keen for a romantic dinner for two, a family feast or buffet, some delightful networking events or just a boozy excuse to drink your way through Christmas Day, we've got it all!
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Parties:
Dec 15:
VIP Xmas Glamour Party
Empowering Women Business Association is presenting you with a VIP Xmas Glamour Party for all of the ladies in Shenzhen, but the male community is also invited to attend this amazing event at Hilton Hotel Futian, on December 15, from 8pm till 11pm. There will be a great international DJ, lucky draws, games and lots of fun.
Dec 15, 8-11pm; RMB199 early bird, RMB250 regular. Hilton Shenzhen Futian. For tickets contact 'daniella10' on WeChat.
Shenzhen Celts Christmas Brunch
Have a very merry, boozy Irish Christmas with Shenzhen’s finest Gaelic football team this Saturday for their end-of-season Christmas brunch at The Brew! Don't know what Gaelic football is? Study up on the old Google machine before Saturday and impress everyone in attendance with your knowledge of the complex Irish sport. And don't forget to wear your best Christmas jumper!
Dec 15, noon until late (brunch ends at 2pm); free entry, a free welcome drink and 15 percent discount for members. The Brew.
Dec 22:
Golden Christmas Party
Skina Tapas Bar are putting on a wonderful Christmas event this December. Wear your best Christmas gear and snap up some tasty wine and tapas whilst dancing the night away. Don't miss out.
Dec 22, 8pm-12am; RMB299 early bird, RMB333 at the door. Skina.
Dec 25:
Bionic Christmas Potluck
Championing craft beer in Shenzhen is not enough for the folks at Bionic Brew, they're also bringing lucky revellers the chance to indulge in something fantastic Chinese crafts this Christmas. Message their WeChat account (百优精炼BionicBrew) with your name and phone number to reserve a spot at this great boozy event.
Dec 25, 5pm till late. Bionic Brew.
A Brown Sugar Christmas
Head over to Shekou to enjoy some rock 'n' roll this Christmas Day as a troupe of local bands take to the stage to bring a different flavor to your festive celebrations. Joining on the day will be Thin City, Tir Na Gcasta, DJ Sexgod (wonderful name) and more.
Dec 25, 6pm; RMB60-80. Brown Sugar Jar Shekou.
Dinners:
Ongoing:
La Maison
When you pre-order three days in advance, you can snap up a hearty deal from French restaurant, La Maison, with a set menu for one person going for just RMB388. Eat your way through crab aand prawns bisque, slow-cooked salmon and many more delicious treats.
Until Jan 4; RMB388 for one person. La Maison.
McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
Available at all branches of the Irish bar and restaurant, McCawley's are putting on a Christmas feast which includes a welcome drink, starter, main dish, sauce and dessert. Snap up Christmas favorites like roast turkey with onion and sage stuffing, Christmas pudding with brandy sauce and mustard glazed ham to make your holiday meal one to remember.
Dec 6-25; RMB220 early bird, RMB240 normal price. McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant.
Paulaner Brauhaus (Sea World)
Chow down on some German-style Christmas treats at Paulaner Brauhaus this winter and experience the festive joys of gluhwein, over-fresh flammkuchen, caramel kaiserschmarrn and many more. Who doesn't love a bit of flammkuchen, we ask you?
Until Dec 31; various prices. Paulaner Brauhaus (Sea World).
Dec 18-Jan 7:
Blue Frog
Choose from three different meal sets at Blue Frog this December. Get one appetizer, one entree and one dessert for RMB238, one appetizer, one steak and one dessert for RMB298, or go the whole hog and pick up two soups and one salad, one steak, one entree and one dessert for RMB528.
Dec 18-Jan 7; RMB238-528. Blue Frog.
Dec 20-Jan 3:
The Butchers Club
Bring your partner out for a romantic Christmas feast for the bargain price of just RMB398 at The Butchers Club. Enjoy two appetizers, two main courses and glasses of select wines. This meat-obsessed restaurant will serve up a host of delicious mains, including grilled Australian grain-fed ribeye steak and grilled swordfish, amongst other delicious bites.
Dec 20-Jan 3; RMB398 for two. The Butchers Club.
Dec 22-25:
The Terrace Restaurant & Bar
The Terrace brings us a bunch of tasty treats in the form of some brilliant Asian dishes like tom kha kung soup, kway lapis Thai dessert and plenty more. Be assurred of a fantastic vibe and a great meal at The Terrace this Christmas.
Dec 22-25; RMB148 for one, RMB288 for two. The Terrace Restaurant & Bar.
Dec 22-26:
Azzurro
Enjoy a tasty Italian Christmas at Azzurro, as they delight diners with such wonderfully crafted dishes as tortellini in brodo di gallina, cassatina Siciliana and more. We recommend heading down there to experience a different slice of Christmas this season.
Dec 22-26; various prices. Azzurro.
Shark Wine Bar & Grill
Drop by Shark this Christmas season and enjoy a host of festive specials including mouth-watering meals like roasted duck breast with orange and cinnamon sauce and Boston lobster cocktail, Scottish smoked salmon, avocado mousse and squid ink chips for two people. Also available are some festive-themed drinks like mulled wine and hot toddies.
Dec 22-26; various prices. Shark Wine Bar & Grill.
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Dec 24-25:
Altitudes
Enjoy appetizers combining fine ingredients such as Russian black caviar, foie gras and Parma ham before feasting on four courses of exquisite Cantonese cuisine. Also up for grabs, a traditional Christmas hot drink – gluhwein, together with a variety of spices and fruits.
Dec 24; RMB888. Altitudes.
Besame Mucho
Celebrate the holiday season with a traditional Mexican feast, which includes Mayan beans, chef salad, roasted pork, mash potato and tasty traditional volovanes. Your dinner also comes with one glass of wine for the low price of RMB128.
Dec 24, 8pm; RMB128. Besame Mucho.
B.Park
Take your pick of a Christmas set for couples or a luxury set for couples at B.Park this Christmas. Feast on delights like grilled tiger prawns with sea salt, forest mushroom risotto and minions mango mousse (hmmm...). Also take advantage of the restaurant's festive wine promotion while you drop by.
Dec 24-25; RMB699 Christmas set for couples, RMB999 luxury set for couples. B.Park.
Capri Italian Restaurant
The chef of Capri has prepared an excellent Italian set dinner for visitors this holiday season. Spend a romantic evening with your partner or join loved ones by the seashore.
Dec 24, 5.30pm. Capri Italian Restaurant.
Feast - Sheraton Dameisha Resort
On December 24, enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner with roasted turkey, tuna, Alaskan king crab, Australian baby lobster, oysters and a free flow of wine and soft drinks. During dinner, you can also receive a gift from Santa Claus. Don't forget about the lucky draw. Prizes include a presidential suite room voucher with Italian set dinner for two, Huawei phone and much more.
Dec 24, 5.30pm. Feast - Sheraton Dameisha Resort.
George & Dragon
Head down to George & Dragon this Christmas Day for a wonderfully traditional British feast that includes pumpkin soup, turkey, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce. If that's not enough, dig into honey roast ham, pigs in a blanket, sweet potato mash and green bean casserole. Get your fill of green vegetables with roast vegetables and brussel sprouts and top it all off with a gorgeous dessert consisting of apple pie, chocolate cake and ice cream. Yum!
Dec 25, 12-3pm, 7-9.30pm; RMB248. George & Dragon.
Magpie
Spend a contemporary Christmas in the company of the good folks at Magpie and indulge yourself on some fantastic food such as turkey crown with roulade, roasted potatoes, sausage stuffing and pumpkin pie all for the very reasonable price of RMB380. Be sure to preorder your meal before you go.
Dec 25, 6pm. RMB380 per person (preorder only). Magpie.
Oggi Trattoria Pizzeria
Pay RMB899 per couple at Oggi Trattoria Pizzeria and indulge yourself on black truffle ravioli, 48-hour sous vide veal cheek, Christmas cake and port wine. Make sure to book your place before December 23, however.
Dec 24-25; RMB899 for two. Oggi Trattoria Pizzeria.
X-Ta-Sea
An all encompassing meal that includes such delights as American turkey, honey baked ham, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, cranbery sauce, apple pie, pumpkin pie, vanilla ice cream, garden salad, green bean casserole and candied sweet potato casserole has us salivating at the thought. Come join in on this buffet dinner, which will also include live music, and eat until your heart is content.
Dec 24, 5.30-9.30pm; RMB188 early bird, RMB198 at the door, RMB68 for children under 120cm, free for children under 3. X-Ta-Sea.
Events:
Dec 15:
SWIS Winter Celebration 2018
The organizers of this wonderful event have prepared engaging activities for all ages. Visitors will find a wide range of food and beverages, and be encouraged to explore the Winter Bazaar with unique products for sale.
Dec 15, 11am-3pm; free entry. SWIS.
Dec 21:
Santa Crawl 2018
Grab your best Santa garb and join revellers in doing the rounds of some of the funkiest bars in Nanshan. Is there truly a more enjoyable and resonant tradition in the Christmas canon than a good old-fashioned bar crawl? We think not.
Dec 21, 7pm; RMB100. Juice Baby Cafe. Add 'elcamo' on WeChat for tickets.
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