Christmas Turkey Momo
Handmade turkey dumplings with cranberry & tomato achar.
Festive season 2026
Christmas Menu 2026
Choose one starter, one main and one dessert. A complimentary glass of Buck's Fizz on arrival.
- £39.95 per person
- Three courses
- Served throughout December
- Open Christmas Day until 5pm
Starters
Choose one
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Himalayan King Prawns
Tandoori king prawns with mint yoghurt and fresh salad.
Crispy Lamb & Potato Cakes
Spiced lamb and potato cakes with cranberry chilli chutney.
Festive Paneer Tikka
Chargrilled paneer, peppers and onions with pomegranate and mint yoghurt.
vegetarian
Mains
Choose one. All main dishes served with your choice of basmati rice or naan.
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Gurkha Christmas Turkey
Roast turkey breast, Nepalese-spiced stuffing (turkey mince). Roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and Himalayan-spiced gravy.
Old Crown Christmas Lamb Shank
Lamb shank braised in red wine, rosemary and Nepalese spices, with creamy mash and seasonal vegetables.
Himalayan Christmas Mixed Grill
Tandoori chicken, lamb sekuwa and king prawn with festive spiced potatoes, salad and Old Crown special sauce.
Christmas Old Crown Special Curry
Lamb and chicken with Nepalese spices, tomato, garlic, ginger and red wine.
Festive Mushroom & Spinach Curry
Mushrooms and spinach in a creamy coconut sauce with warming Nepalese spices.
vegetarian
Desserts
Choose one
4
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Warm sponge pudding with rich toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate Cheesecake
Creamy chocolate cheesecake finished with chocolate curls.
Traditional Christmas Pudding
Served warm with brandy sauce.
Pistachio Kulfi
Creamy pistachio kulfi.
Please speak to our team about food allergies before ordering.
Subject to availability. (V) Vegetarian. See our allergen information.
Coming from a nearby village?
Christmas near Histon, Oakington and Bar Hill
The Old Crown is in Girton, on the north-west edge of Cambridge, a short trip from Histon, Impington, Oakington, Longstanton, Northstowe, Bar Hill, Dry Drayton, Madingley, Coton and Comberton. There is free on-site parking behind the pub, with two EV charging ports.
Christmas menu questions
- How much is the Christmas menu at The Old Crown?
- £39.95 per person for three courses: one starter, one main and one dessert, with a complimentary glass of Buck's Fizz on arrival.
- When is the Christmas menu served?
- Throughout December 2026, subject to availability.
- Is there a vegetarian choice?
- Yes. The Festive Paneer Tikka starter and the Festive Mushroom & Spinach Curry main are vegetarian, marked (V) on the menu. Please tell us about any allergies before ordering.
- How do I book Christmas lunch or dinner?
- Book a table online, or call 01223 277217. Booking ahead is a good idea in December.
- Is The Old Crown open on Christmas Day?
- Yes. We are open on Christmas Day, Friday 25 December 2026, until 5pm. Our Christmas menu is served throughout December, so book ahead online or call 01223 277217 to reserve a table for Christmas Day lunch.
- Are you open on Boxing Day?
- Yes. Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December 2026, has our usual Saturday hours: bar 12:00 to 23:00, kitchen 12:00 to 22:00.
- What about Christmas Eve and New Year?
- Please call 01223 277217 to check our opening times on other days over the holidays.
- Can we book for a Christmas party or a large group?
- Yes. Book online or call us for a group table. For a private party we can set aside part of the pub or the whole pub: private hire starts at 35 guests and needs a deposit.
- Is it easy to get to from Histon, Oakington or Bar Hill?
- Yes. We are in Girton, close to all three villages, with free on-site parking behind the pub and two EV charging ports.