With a plum location overlooking the London skyline and Tower Bridge, a modern French menu and chic interiors, it’s no wonder Le Pont de la Tour is such a popular spot for Christmas entertaining. Once a crown jewel as part of the Conran restaurant empire, Le Pont de la Tour remains one of the most bankable, recognisable names in London dining, and many come here for a taste of French luxury, as well as a look at that famous view.
The interiors at Le Pont de la Tour are inspired by the French cruise liner SS Normandie - the restaurant is sleek and minimal, with nautical and art deco elements featured throughout. Come Christmas, the restaurant enters festive mode - particularly the terrace, which is adorned with sheepskin rugs and heaters to keep the cold away.
Christmas party-goers have a range of options for hosting an event at Le Pont de la Tour. The main restaurant holds up to 110 guests for dinner, while smaller groups can opt for the 20-seater Salon Privé or the semi-private wine cellar, which is also used for tastings for up to 40, hosted by the head sommelier. For a more informal occasion there is the bar, which spills out on to the covered and heated terrace, with room for up to
Set menus feature plenty of seafood - including the famous Le Pont de la Tour plateaux de fruits de mer - but also feature dishes such as crab salad with brown shrimps, gem heart, yuzu and green apple, half roast native lobster with garlic butter and sauce choron, and apple tarte tatin with rum caramel and tonka bean ice cream. A choice of set menus and canapes are available for Christmas groups who wish to dine at Le Pont de le Tour.