CHRISTMAS AT THE DOCK CARDIFF BAY

Festive 3-Course Dining & Christmas Parties at Mermaid Quay

Festive 3-Course Dining

Christmas catch-ups, team meals or simply an excuse to get everyone around the table. Our festive three-course menu brings Christmas dining to The Dock throughout the festive season, right in the heart of Mermaid Quay.

Gather your favourite people, choose your festive favourites and enjoy Christmas in Cardiff Bay with good food, plenty of drinks and views across the waterfront.

Available Monday to Saturday for groups of 8 or more, it’s an easy way to bring everyone together for a festive meal before Christmas.

Planning the Work Christmas Do?

Whether it’s the annual office Christmas party, a team get-together or a bigger end-of-year celebration, The Dock has plenty of space to bring everyone together.

Go for festive dining with the team, a Christmas buffet or make more of a night of it with a private party. Right in the heart of Cardiff Bay, we’ve got the food, drinks and party packages to help make organising the Christmas do that little bit easier.

Planning the Work Christmas Do?

Whether it’s the annual office Christmas party, a team get-together or a bigger end-of-year celebration, The Dock has plenty of space to bring everyone together.

Go for festive dining with the team, a Christmas buffet or make more of a night of it with a private party. Right in the heart of Cardiff Bay, we’ve got the food, drinks and party packages to help make organising the Christmas do that little bit easier.

Festive Menus & Christmas Buffets

Whether you’re getting the team together, catching up with friends or planning a bigger Christmas do, we’ve got a couple of ways to celebrate.

Choose from our festive three-course menu or go for a Christmas buffet if you’re bringing a bigger group. 

Vegetarian, vegan and non-gluten dietary key, including options available on request and a reminder to inform The Dock of any allergies or intolerances when booking.

Ready to Get Christmas Booked In?

Got the group together? Pick the menu that works for you, choose your date and get it booked in before the Christmas rush really kicks off.

Christmas Drinks Packages

Make the Christmas drinks easy with packages ready for the table. Whether it’s a few bottles to get things started or drinks sorted for the whole group, take a look through the options below and choose what works best for your party.

Plan Your Christmas Party at The Dock.

FESTIVE TABLE BOOKINGS

A relaxed spot for festive drinks, family get-togethers and Christmas catch-ups in Cardiff Bay.

UPPER DECK BAR HIRE

A roped-off area for groups of 30–50, with easy access to the bar and plenty of space to celebrate.

UPPER DECK PRIVATE HIRE

Exclusive use of the Upper Deck for larger Christmas parties and group celebrations.

Private hire & bar hire bookings incur a minimum purchase. Click here to see our booking policy.

Christmas at The Dock FAQs

Absolutely. Whether you’re planning the work Christmas do, a festive meal with friends or a bigger group celebration, The Dock offers festive dining, Christmas buffets and drinks packages in the heart of Mermaid Quay.

Our festive three-course menu is available Monday to Saturday from 12pm, for groups of 8 to 60 guests. On Christmas Eve, festive menu bookings are available between 12pm and 4pm.

Yes. The Dock is ideal for office Christmas parties and team celebrations in Cardiff Bay, whether you’re after a sit-down festive meal, a Christmas buffet or drinks with the team. Festive dining is available from 8 guests, with buffet options for larger groups.

Yes. We don’t serve our festive three-course menu on Sundays, but you can still get the group together with one of our Christmas buffet bookings. Sunday buffet bookings are available throughout the festive period, subject to availability.

We do. Our Christmas buffets are available for groups of 15 or more and are a great option for office parties, larger groups and more relaxed Christmas celebrations.

Buffet bookings are available throughout the festive period, subject to availability.

Yes. A £10 per person deposit is required to secure festive three-course and Christmas buffet bookings. The remaining balance is due 14 days before your booking.

Yes. We’ll need your food choices 14 days before your booking for both our festive three-course menu and Christmas buffets. If anyone in your group has allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know when submitting your choices.

If you need to cancel your Christmas booking, we require at least 14 days’ notice to issue a full refund of your deposit. Cancellations made after this point will result in the deposit being forfeited.

If a booking is cancelled within 24 hours of your reservation, you may also be responsible for the full cost of any food that has already been pre-ordered.

We have vegetarian, vegan and non-gluten options available across our festive menus, including selected dishes that can be adapted on request. Please let us know about any allergies or intolerances when making your booking so our team can advise you.

Yes, there’ll still be plenty happening at The Dock throughout December. We regularly welcome local artists for live music, so keep an eye on our live music schedule to see who’s playing during the festive season.

Our opening hours change slightly over Christmas and New Year:

Christmas Eve: 10am–7pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: 12pm–1am
New Year’s Eve: 10am–2am
New Year’s Day: 12pm–1am

Kitchen hours may differ, so please check before visiting if you’re planning to eat with us.

You’ll find The Dock right in the heart of Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, with a waterside location overlooking the Bay. It’s an easy spot for festive meals, Christmas parties, drinks and group celebrations throughout December.