Breadcrumbs [Home](/) > [The SLMan Christmas Lunch In Pictures](/markdownify/node/4006) ![The SLMan Christmas Lunch In Pictures](https://media.slman.com/bJhht50NOkxMOsk4g5z4eNIoV_I=/500x221/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fslman-101225-festive-lunch-hero.jpg) ![The SLMan Christmas Lunch In Pictures](https://media.slman.com/RIVs2a4lKpEHR2HoCVnYRDqh9ek=/400x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fslman-101225-festive-lunch-mobile-hero.jpg) [Style](/style) / 10 December 2025 # The SLMan Christmas Lunch In Pictures --- This year, SLMan threw a festive lunch at The Bloomsbury. Nyetimber supplied the bubbles, while our guests brought the conversational fizz and some sparkling fits. Here’s the lowdown… Photography: Bea Granados ![](https://media.slman.com/sxzZ4SmXiUfoQaNPIfEwkZMTcjo=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fslman-101225-festive-lunch-1.jpg) ## The Venue The cosy confines of the [Bloomsbury Club Bar](https://thebloomsburyclub.com/) feel like the ideal spot for a festive lunch, and a decadent escape from the cold. The plush leather seats of its extravagant bar make a perfect backdrop for guest photos. ![](https://media.slman.com/gmyjM9HlN9GaKo6rnKSFeUlS3G4=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fslman-101225-festive-lunch-2.jpg) ![](https://media.slman.com/24l33UaeM_x-k9i4enBnTAYiVmg=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fslman-101225-festive-lunch-3.png) ![](https://media.slman.com/I7gPVjCUIOE55_jYSXZ9gNlcNW0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fslman-101225-festive-lunch-4.jpg) ## The Event A holly-lined outside space was the place to catch up with old friends, and make new acquaintances as they arrived with a glass of Nyetimber [Classic Cuvée](https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/nyetimber-classic-cuvee/036825-18441-18442). Then, guests were invited upstairs to the [Seamus Heaney Library](https://www.doylecollection.com/hotels/the-bloomsbury-hotel/meetings/the-seamus-heaney-library) for a three-course buffet menu built, of course, around slow-cooked turkey. ![](https://media.slman.com/EVDGc4RVtreQ2szqyJWtHTeaSgA=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fslman-101225-festive-lunch-5.jpg) ![](https://media.slman.com/GB5cPSlkW5mbyNIJNmPMEK37t0k=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fslman-101225-festive-lunch-6.jpg) ![](https://media.slman.com/krEcowwEafT_JR4Sd9eApDidyfU=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fslman-101225-festive-lunch-7.jpg) ## The Guests [Chris Robshaw](https://www.instagram.com/chrisrobshawrugby/) [Charlie Casely-Hayford](https://www.instagram.com/charliecaselyhayford/) [Wilfred Cisse](https://www.instagram.com/wilfredcisse/) [Ryan Libbey](https://www.instagram.com/ryan.libbey/) [Andrew Georgiades](https://www.instagram.com/andrewgeorgiades/) [James Yates](https://www.instagram.com/yatesy17/) [Harry Jameson](https://www.instagram.com/harryjamesonpt/) [Tunde Ogunsina](https://www.instagram.com/tundeogun/) [Harry Sellers](https://www.instagram.com/harry__sellers/) [Benedict Browne](https://www.instagram.com/benedict_browne/) [James Holdworth](https://www.instagram.com/james__holdsworth/) [Carl Thompson](https://www.instagram.com/carlthompson/) [Gary Salter](https://www.instagram.com/instagazman/) [Aaron Christian](https://www.instagram.com/aaronchristian_/) [Ramzan Miah](https://www.instagram.com/ramzan_miah/) [Christian Petty](https://www.instagram.com/christianptty/) [Harvey James](https://www.instagram.com/harvjam/) ![](https://media.slman.com/SUHo3kgaCILL8MmoiwVTK3WjhFg=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fslman-101225-festive-lunch-8.jpg) ![](https://media.slman.com/lj4O_eSUlKI08kG5a0vSWQXuM_c=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fslman-101225-festive-lunch-9.png) ![](https://media.slman.com/_TjNcDGLVc6M7oOE3gLS9B8rHko=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fslman-101225-festive-lunch-10.jpg) ![](https://media.slman.com/Ubu1AheihLitzh0ea4cWG06i8_I=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fslman-101225-festive-lunch-11.jpg) ## With special thanks to... Restaurant: [The Bloomsbury Club Bar](https://thebloomsburyclub.com/) Photography: [Bea Granados](https://www.instagram.com/beatricerigby/) DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. If you think a credit may be incorrect, please contact us at .