The best place in Keysham for

Christmas parties

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Christmas Cheer

Christmas Celebrations at Lock Keeper

Perched by the River Avon, The Lock Keeper is made for festive moments – all twinkly lights, mulled wine in the air, and joints of meat roasting like it’s nobody’s business. With cosy corners, beautiful spaces to dine, and even a warm welcome for your four-legged plus-one, it’s the perfect place to eat, drink, and be very merry.

From mistletoe-worthy lunches with colleagues to cocktail catch-ups with mates (or the big day itself with the family in tow), our jolly team is here to help you celebrate in true seasonal style – paws and all.

Plan your party

For a Christmas celebration with a little extra sparkle, our beautiful conservatory offers the perfect setting. Flooded with natural light and ideal for relaxed, sit-down festive feasts, it’s a space made for gathering with good company and enjoying the season in style.

And if you’re after a moment of fresh air or a toast under the stars, the adjoining balcony is there to enjoy – a lovely little bonus to a truly memorable occasion.

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Festive Sharers

Our Christmas sharing boards are made for merry moments – piled high with festive flavours and perfect for passing around (along with the cracker jokes). Gather your favourites, grab a drink, and tuck in – it’s what the season’s made for.

Festive Events

This December, the pub’s brimming with more than just mulled wine. Think wreath-making workshops, the moving sound of carol singers drifting through the air and sleigh loads more. It’s the most wonder-ale time of the year – and we’ve got plenty of ways to make it merry.

Christmas Day

This Christmas Day, step away from the oven and into something more comfortable – like a seat at our table. Let our chefs treat you to a lovingly prepared three-course feast, filled with festive favourites and seasonal indulgence, while you sit back, relax, and soak up the magic with your nearest and dearest.

Give the Gift of the Pub

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Whether it’s a three-course feast, a cosy weekend away, or just a couple of well-earned pints at their favourite local – give the gift of good times with a Young’s Pub gift voucher.

Treat someone special to unforgettable moments at the pub this festive season. Because let’s be honest – who wouldn’t love the gift of the pub?

Testimonials

We had an absolutely brilliant time at the Lockkeeper for our Christmas lunch, the staff were so accommodating, friendly and jolly (and that can’t be easy whilst working Christmas Day). We loved it and the food was incredible so we will definitely look to book for next year! Thank you, we had the most perfect time xx

Google review, December 2024

I booked the lock keeper for a work party and from the moment we walked in the service was excellent. The staff made us feel welcome and when ordering food nothing was to much trouble as we had two people with food intolerance. The food was amazing, and the chef made a special effort with the food for the two people with intolerance. The pub has a lovely vibe and good food and service together these days in the hospitality is a rare thing. So well done to all at the lock keeper. We will definitely be back.

Chatlotte, Tripadvisor, December 2024

Lovely pub for both dining or drinking. A group of us meet up for a pre-Christmas drink and it was lovely. We were sat at the pub area, it has a cosy and warm atmosphere, no loud music so we still can talk to each others without shouting. Bar staff were efficient and friendly. It was the first visit for friends of mine and they were impressed and will visit again

Design my Night, December 2024

Frequently asked questions...

You can get pencilled-in straight away. Once you’re ready to confirm, we’ll ask for a deposit payment to secure your spot.

For Christmas Day Bookings we require a deposit payment of the full menu price per person in advance.

Your deposit is fully refundable up to 14 days before your booking date. If you would like to pay by BACs payments this must be completed 10 working days before the event. Your deposit payment will be deducted from your final bill and where applicable will be put towards your minimum spend requirement.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept payments by cheque.

Please supply full menu choices via our online pre-ordering systems 14 days in advance (or by the 10th December for Christmas Day Dining) and also advise us if your guests have any special dietary requirements.

Amendments to guest menu choices may only be made up to 10 working days before your booking date, preferably earlier. If you require any menus without calorie information, please request from the pub team.

We do indeed have parking facilities, however, please be aware the spaces (even though there is a fair few) are first come first served and we cannot guarantee a parking space for your booking.

Christmas Opening Times

Christmas Eve: 11am – 9pm

Christmas Day: 12pm – 6pm

Boxing Day: 11am – 10pm

New Year’s Eve: 11am – 1am

New Year’s Day: 12pm – 10pm

 

Nearest Station: Keynsham
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