Ahhhh the good ol’ Christmas sarnie. Everyone’s favourite chatter in the office throughout December – well, before talk turns to who’s got off with who at the Christmas party anyway – each year in Blighty we’re blessed with some bloody delicious Christmas sandwiches. 2024 is no different, with both meat feasts and vegan-friendly versions on the menu. So, without further ado, here’s our rundown of the best Christmas sandwiches in London this festive period:
1. DBD Christmas Club at De Beauvoir Deli
De Beauvoir Deli is renowned for its highly-rated Christmas sandwiches. This year’s offering features Downland Produce free-range turkey and bacon, paired with chestnut stuffing and homemade cranberry sauce, all on either Notting Hill Bakery granary sourdough or St John Bakery focaccia. There is also a vegan version made with Julienne Bruno Crematta and portobello mushroom pate, Brussels sprout slaw, pickled red cabbage, and deep-fried parsnip crisps.
Available from 18 November.
Address: 98 Southgate Road, London N1 3JD
2. Aged Roast Beef Rump Sub at Stakehaus
Stakehaus offers a unique Christmas sandwich that avoids turkey, instead featuring dry-aged roast beef rump from HG Walter. The sandwich is filled with gravy, sage and shallot crumble, parsnip crisps, cavolo nero, cauliflower cheese sauce, and horseradish mayo, all in a toasted hoagie roll.
(P.S.- It is literally the biggest sambo ever.)
Available from 15 November.
Address: Seven Dials Market, London WC2H 9AU.
3. Turkey & Pastrami Noël Sandwich at Orée
Orée’s Christmas offering includes the Turkey & Pastrami Noël Sandwich, featuring layers of turkey and pastrami, roasted carrots, parsnips, vegetable stuffing, cranberry sauce, and cranberry mayo, all in a soft challah bun. Alternatively, there is a sourdough roll option with Brie, Emmental cheese, wild rocket, sweet onion chutney, and vegan cranberry mayo.
Available from 18 November.
Address: Various locations in London, including Soho, Battersea, Covent Garden, Chelsea.
4. The Sleigher 2.0 Christmas Sandwich at The Black Pig
Located in the heart of Borough Market, The Black Pig’s Christmas sandwich is a festive feast in one overflowing ciabatta. It includes spiced red cabbage, slow roast free range pork, smoked free range turkey, cheesy leek bechamel, cranberry sauce, gravy mayo and our classic pecan, sage & crispy onion crumble. You can upgrade your sandwich to come with a pot of gravy for dipping.
Available from December 9, with a limited number available each day.
Address: Borough Market
5. Holly Jolly Turkey Bagel at B Bagel
B Bagel’s Holly Jolly Turkey Bagel is a classic Christmas offering. It features pulled turkey, creamy mayo, sharp cranberry sauce, spinach, cabbage, and a crisp crumble topping, all on a toasted bagel. Each sandwich comes with a pot of pepper gravy on the side.
Available from 7 November, priced at £9.85.
Address: Various locations in London
6. Christmas Sandwich at The New York Bar at Rubens at the Palace
The New York Bar at Rubens at the Palace serves a decadent Christmas sandwich packed with Norfolk turkey, pork and apple stuffing, cranberry mayonnaise, and truffle Baron Bigod brie.
Available for £26 for two, and from November 18.
Address: Rubens at the Palace, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0PS
7. 48-hour Festive Jambon Brie-eurre at Oranj
Oranj in Shoreditch offers a freshly baked baguette filled with brie, smoked ham leg, festive spices, and cranberry-infused brown sauce. This sandwich is priced at £9 and is recommended to be paired with a French sparkling wine.
Address: 15-17 Kingsland Rd, Shoreditch, London E2 8AA
8.Turkey Toastie at The George
The George pub in Fitzrovia serves a Christmas sandwich featuring turkey, pickled red cabbage, stuffing, cheddar, gravy mayonnaise, and spiced cranberry chutney, along with a gravy dip. This sandwich is also available at their sister pubs, The Cadogan Arms in Chelsea and The Hound in Chiswick.
Available from 18 November.
Address: 55 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 7LQ.
So there you have it – a roundup of the best Christmas sandwiches in London for 2024. It’s the time to get merry and put on some weight, so loosen up that waistband and gorge yourself silly!