The most wonderful time of the year can sometimes also be the most stressful so many people choose to bypass the whole possible kitchen-fiasco and spend Christmas at a restaurant.
With the big day just around the corner, many restaurants are already booking up, but don't worry, we've done our research and these restaurants still currently have availability on Christmas Day.
So if you're still deciding - to cook or not to cook - this list might be able to help.
Marston's Pubs
Marston's Pubs and Inns are located all across Merseyside and serve special festive menus and Christmas day meals.
The Christmas day menu at Childwall Abbey Hotel comprises of four courses and costs £44.99, with a children's version also available.
The prices vary depending on the pub and what they offer.
To find out more about their menu and prices for different venues visit their website here.
There is Vikings Landing in L11, Bootle Arms in Melling, Copper Pot in Knowsley and Childwall Abbey Hotel in L16, the Eastham Ferry Hotel in Eastham, and Johnny Pye in Heswall.
Formby Hall
A family Christmas lunch is available on Christmas day in the venue's restaurant.
A Christmas Day carvery is also available. And Santa will be about for all the children celebrating.
To book click here .
Las Iguanas

If you're looking for something less traditional this year, Las Iguanas in Liverpool ONE still has some space on Christmas Day.
Items on the menu at Las Iguanas include dishes from places around the world, including Brazil, Mexico and Argentina.
Click here for more.
14 Paradise Street Liverpool ONE Liverpool L1 8JF
Mayur
Duke Street's popular Indian restaurant is open on Christmas - and serving up a three course meal.
Items on the Christmas menu include seaford jhalfrezi, shahi paneer, murg pasanda and malabar fish curry.
You can enjoy a four course Christmas lunch with a drink for £19.95.
A our course Christmas dinner with a drink will cost £29.95.
Click here for more.
130 Duke St Liverpool, Merseyside L1 5AG
Sapporo Teppanyaki
Also on Duke Street, this restaurant offers up theatrical cheffing at your dinner table.
There are five mains to choose from including the vegetable skewers with quinoa salad and the chicken asparagus sake.
Click here for more.
134 Duke St, East Village, Liverpool L1 5AG
Devonshire House
The Devonshire House is renowned for fantastic service and welcoming atmosphere.
It is set in one and half acres of landscaped gardens and is located roughly a mile from both Liverpool City Centre and the M62 Motorway.
You can have a carvery Lunch, enjoy a unique, seasonal and indulgent menu on Christmas Day.
You can view the Christmas brochure here .
Edge Lane, Liverpool, L7 9LD
The Shankly hotel, Garden of Eden venue
Have Christmas dinner in a spot that's located in the heart of the city centre.
It boasts breathtaking views of Liverpool’s picturesque skyline, too.
Price per adult - £80; Price per child - £40 ( up to 16).
For more click here .
The Sir Thomas Hotel
You can dine and relax in the fabulous surroundings of the The Sir Thomas Hotel, which is set in Liverpool city centre.
Mains include Luxury Hand Carved Roast Turkey and there is a vegetarian main (Christmas Wellington) on offer and Christmas Day Kids menu available.
Price: Adult - £69.95; Junior - £34.95 (for booking and enquiries call 0151 236 1366 or E-mail events@thesirthomas.co.uk )
Click here for more .
24 Sir Thomas Street, Liverpool, L1 6JB
3 0 James street hotel, White Star Grand Hall
Why not have Christmas dinner in a romantic spot? The White Star Grand Hall has decadent 15-foot Georgian windows and beautiful chandeliers.
Price per adult is £79; Price per child is £39 (up to 16).
For more click here .
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