Christmas at Portivo Lounge

Portivo Lounge is running its Christmas menu from Thursday 19 November through to Thursday 31 December, so it's on for the whole run-up to the big day. It's a festive dining season rather than a one-off night, which means you've got plenty of time to fit it in whether you're thinking of an early December lunch or a proper Christmas Eve meal.

The Christmas-themed dishes are the main draw here. They've got Marry Me Santa on the menu, and Baileys Cheesecake for dessert, both sitting alongside the usual festive additions that come with the season. It's a good spot if you're after a meal that feels like Christmas without having to commit to a full-blown party.

For context, Portivo Lounge is a bar and restaurant housed inside an old corn mill beside the Quays in Gloucester, a setting that gives the room a bohemian vibe and eclectic decor. Its year-round menu ranges from brunch and paninis to tapas, burgers, seasonal specials and desserts, with a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to go with them. The Christmas period just adds its own themed dishes on top of that.

It's dog-friendly, pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible, so it works for groups with different needs. You'll find it at Unit 106-107, Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet, St Ann Way, Gloucester, GL1 5SH, running from Thursday 19 November to Thursday 31 December.