— New Year's Eve Gala 2026 —

See in the New Year in style

A glamorous, grown-up evening of five courses, sparkling wines and warm Portsmouth hospitality — finishing with a glass of champagne raised together as the clock strikes twelve.

Reserve Your Table

A grown-up night out

Black tie, candlelight and an evening to remember

Arrive at seven to welcome canapés and a glass of something sparkling. Settle in to a beautifully prepared five-course tasting menu by Chef Peter Vella, finished with petits fours and freshly brewed coffee. Then — as the clock approaches midnight — a glass of champagne to raise together to whatever 2027 has in store.

Tables of two through to ten, bedrooms available if you'd rather not drive home, and not a paper hat in sight.

The Gala Dinner

— Five courses, midnight champagne, one unforgettable night —

Gala Dinner Ticket

£110

per person · over 18s only

Arrival

7.00pm

Toast

11.55pm

Carriages

1.00am

On Arrival

Welcome Canapés

A selection of canapés and savoury nibbles to begin your evening.

Starters

Please choose one

Venison & Beef Shin Terrine Can be GF

With marinated capers and red onion relish, served on a warm brioche croute with pickled chicory.

Smoked Salmon, Crayfish & Crab Salad GF

Garnished with cucumber ribbons and radish, served on a bed of baby gem with Bloody Mary Marie Rose sauce.

Eve's Salad V · VE · GF

Crunchy radicchio, chicory, sweet red pepper and pomegranate seeds, drizzled with a zingy clementine dressing.

Intermediate Course

Please choose one

Mini Haggis Bon Bons Can be GF

Served with a whisky cream sauce.

Vegan Mini Bon Bons V · VE · Can be GF

Served with a coconut cream sauce.

Main Courses

Please choose one

Pan-Fried Fillet of Beef GF

Fondant potato, wilted spinach, wild forest mushrooms, roasted heritage carrots and a rich port jus.

Steamed Sea Bream Fillet GF

Poached julienne of vegetables, warm garlic and tarragon vinaigrette, topped with straw potatoes.

Beetroot & Caraway Wellington V · VE · GF

Creamed mash, watercress purée, heritage carrots and a feta-style cheese sauce.

Desserts

Please choose one

Smooth Chocolate Truffle Teardrop

Served with marinated wild berries and a sugar curl.

Glazed White Chocolate & Lemon Cheesecake

Finished with raspberry sorbet.

Yoghurt & Chia Seed Fruit Punch Pot V · VE · GF

Blackberry and mint coulis.

Extra Course

£8.50 supplement

Artisan Local Cheese Plate

With water biscuits, onion relish and celery.

To Finish

Tea or Filtered Coffee

Served with petits fours.

At Midnight

A Glass of Champagne

Raised together at 11.55pm to welcome the New Year.

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

How to book

Reserve your places A deposit of £50 per person secures your table. Tables of 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 available — let us know your party size when enquiring.

Confirm your menu We'll be in touch one month before New Year's Eve for the balance and your party's menu choices.

Add a bedroom Bedrooms available to book separately — no need to drive home. First-come, first-served, so book yours early.

Reserve Your Table

— The Details —

Everything you need to know

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Who

Over 18s only — this is an adults' evening. Tables of two through to ten very welcome.

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When

Thursday 31 ^st December 2026. Arrival 7pm, carriages 1am.

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The Evening

Welcome canapés, five-course tasting menu, petits fours and coffee, finishing with a glass of champagne at midnight.

£110 per person. Over 18s only. A non-refundable deposit of £50 per person is required at the time of booking and is transferable to another guest with 14 days' notice. The remaining balance, along with menu choices for every guest, is due one month before New Year's Eve. Subject to availability. Please advise the events team of any allergies or dietary requirements when you confirm your menu. Bedrooms available to book separately, first-come, first-served. Every booking supports our charitable work for serving and veteran Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy personnel and their families.