As the festive period approaches, many people look ahead to booking restaurants for work Christmas meals, family gatherings, or catch-ups with friends.
It can sometimes be difficult to find somewhere that caters to the whole group’s preferences, or that accepts group bookings.
We’ve put together a list of 12 restaurants in or near Wakefield which Tripadvisor recommends for group bookings.
Spanning a range of cuisines, the restaurants have all been rated highly by Tripadvisor reviewers, with some offering sharing menus, special festive menus, and Christmas Day menus.
Click through the gallery to find somewhere new to book your Christmas meal this year.

5. Top Wakefield restaurants for group bookings around Christmas
Iris. 4.6 on Tripadvisor. 12 Bull Ring, Wakefield, WF1 1HA. The restaurant is offering a Christmas set menu, as well as a vegan menu. It says most dishes can be made gluten and dairy free, if ordered in advance. Photo: John Clifton

6. Top Wakefield restaurants for group bookings around Christmas
Estabulo Rodizio Bar and Grill: 4.8 on Tripadvisor. Merchant Gate, 1 Burgage Square, Wakefield, WF1 2TS. The Brazilian restaurant is located near to Wakefield Westgate train station, and says it is ideal for pre-show dining, a relaxed lunch, or a special evening. It offers a grill menu and a rodizio menu. Photo: Sub

7. Top Wakefield restaurants for group bookings around Christmas
The Kaye Arms: 4.5 on Tripadvisor. 29 Wakefield Road, Grange Moor, Wakefield, WF4 4BG. The pub and restaurant is just a short drive from Wakefield, and is offering a festive menu from December 1, as well as a Christmas Day menu. Photo: Google

8. Top Wakefield restaurants for group bookings around Christmas
Walnut Tree: 4.1 on Tripadvisor. Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6BH. The Hungry Horse pub, located close to Sandal Castle, offers both a breakfast and main menu, and can also cater for anyone in your group with a gluten intolerance. The pub is also offering a Christmas Day menu and breakfast with Santa menu. Photo: Google

