Whether you’re planning a pre-theatre dinner, a family outing or a night out with friends, everything sits within easy walking distance, centred around the plaza where you’ll also find our gigantic blue parcel installation, adding a festive photo moment to the area – be sure to tag @mkcitycentre on your socials.
When it comes to food and drink, 12th Street has something for every occasion. For traditional sit-down dining, you can enjoy a Christmas meal at Grand Sultan, Taipan, Bella Italia, MK Buffet Village, or TGI Fridays, all ideal for groups, celebrations and pre-show plans. Revolución de Cuba offer great food, cocktails and a lively atmosphere that’s perfect for festive get-togethers. Midsummer Tap is perfect for watching sports with more of a pub vibe with great food, craft drinks and a lively atmosphere perfect for festive meetups, (they also have an upstairs which is available to hire). There are quick and tasty options including German Doner Kebab and Fireaway Pizza, ideal for grabbing a bite before heading to a show or activity or a late night munchy after a night out. Those with a sweet tooth can also round off the evening at Kaspas, where winter warmers and seasonal specials sit alongside their huge menu of indulgent desserts.
If your evening is more about drinks, dancing or competitive fun, 12th Street delivers plenty of choice. 
Rumble Rooms, 
Han Noi and 
Popworld all offer a brilliant night out — from darts and shuffleboard at Rumble Rooms to guaranteed dancefloor favourites — while the district’s entertainment venues ensure there’s always something new to try. Hidden doorways lead to immersive experiences like 
Locked In A Room for escape challenges, 
Mr Mulligans with its adventure golf and electronic darts, as well as VR gaming (
Vertigo VR), 
Laser Tag and the high-energy racing action at 
Simply Race. It’s the kind of place you can return to throughout December and still discover something different.
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the panto, and this year Brian Conley and his daughter Lucy return to 
Milton Keynes Theatre with Goldilocks and the Three Bears, promising comedy, circus skills and plenty of festive fun. For a pre-show bite, 
Pizza Al Teatro, located inside the theatre, is always popular — but booking ahead is highly recommended at this time of year.
Right next door, 
MK Gallery offers a cultural escape with its current exhibition, To Improvise a Mountain by Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, alongside film screenings, workshops, a contemporary café and a curated shop perfect for unique Christmas gifts. And if you’re planning to extend your visit, both 
Hotel La Tour, with its luxury rooms and panoramic views, and 
Premier Inn, offering excellent value just steps away, make 12th Street an ideal base for a festive stay in the city centre. It's steps away from that essential Christmas Shopping too!
