{"id":19139,"date":"2025-11-24T20:32:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T18:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=19139"},"modified":"2025-12-04T12:24:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T10:24:07","slug":"inside-the-bull-runs-christmas-feast-a-festive-menu-that-pulls-out-all-the-stops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/inside-the-bull-runs-christmas-feast-a-festive-menu-that-pulls-out-all-the-stops\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside The Bull Run\u2019s Christmas Feast: A Festive Menu That Pulls Out All the Stops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"610\"><strong>Christmas Day at The Bull Run is shaping up to be a feast worth clearing every plan for.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"610\">Known for its classic charm, hearty portions and polished service, this iconic Johannesburg restaurant is pulling out all the festive stops with a Christmas menu that feels like a warm hug wrapped in ribbons, rosemary and perfectly roasted goodness.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"904\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Running from 12:00 PM to 22:30 PM, The Bull Run\u2019s festive offering gives diners three ways to celebrate: a lavish Harvest Table, a refined 3-Course Festive Set Menu, or all the favourites from the beloved \u00e0 la carte menu. It\u2019s Christmas, after all \u2014 choice is part of the joy.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1374\">Guests can start by exploring the <strong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"957\">Harvest Table<\/strong>, a spread so generous it could easily be mistaken for Santa\u2019s pantry. There\u2019s artisan bread with whipped feta and herbed dips, smoked aubergine baba ghanoush, roasted pepper hummus, salads, cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal fruit and every colourful bowl that belongs at a proper Christmas celebration. It\u2019s the kind of table where no one needs to pretend they\u2019re \u201cjust having a small plate\u201d. Go back. Everyone else is.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1741\">Then comes the first of the three set-menu courses \u2014 starters that set the tone for indulgence. Diners can choose between the <strong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1523\">Smoked Duck Salad<\/strong> with caramelised pears and blue cheese, the velvet-rich <strong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1606\">Lobster &amp; Prawn Bisque<\/strong>, or the bright and festive <strong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1655\">Christmas Caprese<\/strong> topped with crunchy pine nuts. Already, the decision-making is deliciously difficult.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1818\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>For mains, The Bull Run leans into its culinary strengths. Choices include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"2196\"><strong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1853\">Whole Prime Rib Roast Slice<\/strong> with garlic butter, truffle mash and honey-glazed carrots.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"2196\"><strong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1938\">Grilled Line Fish<\/strong> dressed in lemon herb butter with vibrant greens.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"2196\"><strong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2024\">Lemon Thyme Chicken Supreme<\/strong> stuffed with mushrooms and ricotta over silky cauliflower pur\u00e9e.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"2196\"><strong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2113\">Orzo Puttanesca<\/strong>, a Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian dream full of olives, capers and rich tomato.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2297\">Each dish is comforting, seasonal and deeply satisfying \u2014 exactly what a Christmas plate should be.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2614\">And just when guests think they\u2019ve reached their limit, dessert arrives to test their resolve. From the decadent <strong data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2442\">Chocolate &amp; Amarula Mousse<\/strong>, to the colourful <strong data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2492\">Bull Run Rainbow Cheesecake<\/strong>, to the warm <strong data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2530\">Spiced Apple Crumble<\/strong> with vanilla ice cream, it\u2019s a sweet ending that guarantees happy sighs all around.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2821\"><strong>With its refined atmosphere, festive d\u00e9cor and menus built for long, joyful lunches, The Bull Run transforms Christmas Day into an effortless celebration of good food, great company and holiday spirit. Bookings are essential via thebullrun.co.za or 011 884 1400.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyri2b x1c1uobl x18d9i69 xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yW\/r\/8k_Y-oVxbuU.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a020 Maude Street, Sandton<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyri2b x1c1uobl x18d9i69 xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yT\/r\/Dc7-7AgwkwS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0011 884 1400<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyri2b x1c1uobl x18d9i69 xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yE\/r\/2PIcyqpptfD.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0info@thebullrun.co.za<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19144\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BR-Xmas-Menu-6-email-page-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1150\" height=\"1898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BR-Xmas-Menu-6-email-page-002.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BR-Xmas-Menu-6-email-page-002-182x300.jpg 182w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BR-Xmas-Menu-6-email-page-002-768x1268.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BR-Xmas-Menu-6-email-page-002-620x1024.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BR-Xmas-Menu-6-email-page-002-561x926.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BR-Xmas-Menu-6-email-page-002-605x999.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BR-Xmas-Menu-6-email-page-002-364x601.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BR-Xmas-Menu-6-email-page-002-758x1251.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/BR-Xmas-Menu-6-email-page-002-608x1003.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas Day at The Bull Run is shaping up to be a feast worth clearing every plan for. 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