1. Abbey House Hotel, Barrow

Christmas at the Abbey means parties and festivities right through to the New Year – including fabulous food with all the party trimmings and entertainment. Abbey House puts a lot of effort into the decorations which provide the perfect backdrop to a festive party.

2. Custom House, Barrow

Christmas parties at the Custom House offer two options - a three-course meal Monday to Wednesday for £20 or £25 Thursday to Sunday. Starters include white onion and thyme soup and duck terrine followed by the traditional turkey, beef, salmon or chicken for mains.

3. Francesca's/Hotel Imperial, Barrow

Prices start from £27.95 per person which includes impressive entertainment including tributes acts to Tom Jones, George Michael, Abba, Lionel Richie and Take That. The price includes Bucks Fizz, a three-course festive dinner, live entertainment and an evening disco.

4. Duke of Edinburgh, Barrow

For £25 per person the Duke offers one of the most impressive Christmas party menus around. Starters include salt and pepper duck spring rolls, ham hock terrine with sour dough bread, and spiced falafal bites. For mains you can choose from honey and bourbon-baked joint of ham, roast turkey and nut roast.

5. The Mill, Ulverston

The festive three-course meal costs £27.50 per person. Starters include arrancini, vegetable soup and bruschetta with mains including a flat iron steak, haddock and turkey. The Mill also offers a Christmas buffet which is £20 per person.

6. Salvana's, Barrow

One of Barrow's most popular restaurants never fails to deliver with its Christmas party options. Salvo's, as it is more commonly known, always offers a great atmosphere and their Italian food is second-to-none. Given its popularity booking is advised as early as possible.

7. The Farmers, Ulverston

The three-course meal is priced at £27 per person with starters including creamy butternut squash and sweet potato soup and mains including a festive burger which features a beef patty topped with turkey, cranberry and sausage meat stuffing served with chips.

8. Dunes Hotel, Barrow

Bookings are available for mid week party nights Monday-Thursday. Parties inlcude a specially created three-course festive menu with entertainment provided by a DJ at a cost of £34.95 per person.

9. Townhouse, Barrow

The classy surroundings of the Townhouse in Dalton Road offer the perfect party atmosphere. Parties are held every Friday and Saturday in December and include a specially created three-course festive menu, a private table for the full night and entertainment provided by a DJ.