Miller and Carter Christmas Day Opening Times
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Miller and Carter Christmas Day opening times vary by restaurant, so there is no single nationwide timetable to quote. Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday 25 December. Most branches that open do so for Christmas Day lunch with fixed sittings, while some restaurants stay closed for the day. Check your chosen restaurant’s page before making plans.
What are Miller and Carter Christmas Day opening times like?
There is no published national schedule for Christmas Day, and each restaurant sets its own hours. The usual pattern is a Christmas Day lunch service, often with staggered sittings through the middle of the day, rather than the normal full day service. Evening service on Christmas Day is less common.
Because hours differ so much between branches, the only reliable answer for your visit is the one on your restaurant’s own page. Search for your branch on the official Miller & Carter website and look for its Christmas information, or phone the restaurant directly. Do not assume the branch follows standard Sunday hours on Christmas Day.
Christmas 2026: key dates at a glance
| Date | Day | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Festive hours; see the Christmas Eve opening times guide |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Limited lunch sittings at open branches; some restaurants closed |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Festive service resumes; see the Boxing Day opening times guide |
Christmas Day deposits and booking rules
Christmas Day is one of the few days when Miller & Carter asks for a deposit on every table. According to the official Christmas booking information published by individual restaurants, the current terms are:
| Booking | Deposit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | £10 per person | All tables from 11:30am; full payment and pre order required by 1 December |
| Festive menu, 12 to 24 December | £10 per person | Tables of 7 or more (some branches: tables of 5 or more) |
| Boxing Day | £10 per person | Tables of 5 or more from 11:30am |
Deposits are non refundable within 14 days of dining, so only book once your party is certain. Full details are in our Christmas dinner guide and Christmas lunch guide.
How to check your restaurant’s Christmas Day hours
Follow these steps rather than relying on a general guide:
- Find your branch on the official Miller & Carter website and open its Christmas pages, where festive hours and booking terms are published per restaurant.
- If the branch page is unclear, phone the restaurant. Staff can confirm whether it opens on Christmas Day and which sittings are available.
- Book as early as you can. Christmas Day tables sell out well in advance, and the 1 December deadline for full payment and pre orders means late planners miss out.
Our booking guide explains how reservations work throughout the year.
Christmas Day or Boxing Day?
If your preferred branch is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day is the natural alternative. Restaurants reopen for festive service on Saturday 26 December 2026, and the atmosphere is similar without the Christmas Day deposit pressure on smaller tables. Compare the two days in our Boxing Day opening times guide. For the wider festive season, see the Christmas menu guide and the current offers page.
FAQs
Is Miller and Carter open on Christmas Day 2026?
Some branches open for Christmas Day lunch and some stay closed. There is no national rule, so check your restaurant’s own Christmas page or phone ahead.
What time does Miller and Carter open on Christmas Day?
Opening hours vary by restaurant. Branches that open usually run lunch sittings starting late morning, but exact times are set per branch and are not published nationally.
Do I need a deposit for Christmas Day?
Yes. Official restaurant pages ask for a £10 per person deposit on all Christmas Day tables from 11:30am, with full payment and a pre order required by 1 December.
What happens if my booking is cancelled by the restaurant?
In the past, affected guests have been contacted directly, refunded and offered a complimentary meal. Keep your booking confirmation and the restaurant’s phone number to hand.
Final thoughts
Miller and Carter Christmas Day opening times come down to the individual restaurant: many open for lunch sittings, some close, and none follows a national timetable. Confirm the hours with your branch, book early, and meet the 1 December payment deadline. For the rest of the festive period, our daytime menu guide covers normal service hours outside Christmas week.
Christmas Day details checked against official Miller & Carter restaurant pages on 13 October 2026. This website is independent and not affiliated with Miller & Carter.
