— Christmas Day 2026 —

A festive feast by the sea

Spend Christmas Day with us and we'll take care of every detail. Five beautifully prepared courses, a glass of buck's fizz on arrival, and a warm welcome in the heart of historic Portsmouth.

Reserve Your Table

Christmas in Portsmouth

Leave the cooking — and the washing up — to us

From the moment you arrive with a glass of buck's fizz to the final mince pie with coffee, every part of your Christmas Day will be looked after by our team. Chef Peter Ashby has prepared a five-course menu that brings together the classics of a traditional British Christmas with thoughtful contemporary touches.

Generous vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options sit alongside the turkey on every course — so there's something special for every guest at your table.

The Christmas Day Package

— Five courses, one beautiful day —

Adults

£85

per person

£90.10 booked online, inc. £5.10 booking fee

Children under 12

£55

smaller portions or children's menu

£59.40 booked online, inc. £4.40 booking fee

On Arrival

Glass of Buck's Fizz

Served with our chef's amuse bouche.

Starters

Please choose one

Roasted Red Pepper & Sweet Potato Soup V · VE · GF

Crispy kale and a warm garlic croute.

Venison & Pancetta Terrine

Orange and radish salad, plum compote, ciabatta wafer.

Smoked Scottish Salmon Parcel

Filled with a potato and chive salad, garnished with cumin-roasted beetroot, wild herb sour cream and a ciabatta wafer.

Bruschetta V · VE · GF

Topped with mozzarella, broad beans, snow peas, radish and mint with a chilli and lime dressing.

Main Courses

Please choose one

Traditional Roast Turkey & Baked Ham

Pigs in blankets, savoury herb stuffing, roast potatoes, honey-glazed parsnips, purée of swede and carrot, braised red cabbage and Brussels sprouts — served with cranberry and bread sauce and a jug of rich gravy.

Slow-Braised Feather Blade of Beef GF

Cheese, chive and bacon mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, green beans and a red wine jus.

Baked Fillet of Sea Bass GF

On a bed of royal new potatoes with runner beans, celeriac purée, lemon herb oil and braised chicory.

Jackfruit Bourguignon V · VE · GF

Mashed potato and a steamed green vegetable medley.

Desserts

Please choose one

Panna Cotta V · GF

Crushed granola, edible flowers and raspberry sorbet.

Warm Honeycomb Brownie V · VE

Chocolate sauce and vanilla pod ice cream.

Baked Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

Raspberry coulis and clotted cream.

Christmas Pudding GF · VE · AF

Warm brandy sauce.

To Finish

Coffee & Mince Pies

A festive close to your Christmas Day.

V = Vegetarian · VE = Vegan · GF = Gluten Free · AF = Alcohol Free

Download the Menu (PDF)

Reserve Your Table

— Book online —

Choose your sitting

Pick your sitting, add your adult and under-12 places, choose each guest's menu and pay securely online. Your table is yours until 5pm.

12.30pm sitting 2.15pm sitting

How to book

Reserve your places Choose your sitting and pay in full online, so there's no bill to settle on the day. Prefer to pay a £50 per person deposit instead? Call our events team on 02392 982401. Book early — Christmas Day fills quickly.

Confirm your menu You'll choose a starter, main and dessert for each guest as you book online, and can tell us about any allergies or dietary needs. Booking by phone? We'll be in touch one month before Christmas Day for your menu choices and the balance.

Arrive and relax Leave the cooking, the washing up and the rest to us. You just need to turn up hungry.

— The Details —

Everything you need to know

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Who

The whole family welcome — from the youngest to the proudest grandparents. Smaller portions or a dedicated children's menu for under-12s.

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When

Christmas Day, Friday 25 ^th December 2026. Two sittings: 12.30pm and 2.15pm, with your table until 5pm.

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The Food

Five courses freshly prepared on the day. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available on every course.

£85 per adult, £55 per child under 12 when booked with our events team, with a non-refundable deposit of £50 per person at the time of booking, transferable to another party member with 14 days' notice; the remaining balance is due one month before Christmas Day. Online bookings are paid in full at the time of booking, include a booking fee (£90.10 per adult, £59.40 per child under 12) and take each guest's menu choices at checkout; menu changes can be made by calling the events team up to one month before Christmas Day. For bookings made with our events team, menu choices for every guest are due one month before Christmas Day. Subject to availability. Please tell us about any allergies or dietary requirements when you book or confirm your menu. Every booking supports our charitable work for serving and veteran Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy personnel and their families.