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Portsmouth, 21 October 1805

Remembering the immortal memory

The Battle of Trafalgar was the naval engagement fought on 21 October 1805 between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of France and Spain, during the War of the Third Coalition of the Napoleonic Wars. It was a decisive victory — and one that cost the life of Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson.

More than two centuries on, in a city that has always belonged to the sea, we gather each October to raise a glass to Nelson and to all who fell alongside him. Here at the Royal Maritime Hotel — a home to sailors since 1850 — it is a tradition we are proud to keep.

You are warmly invited

Trafalgar Night 2026

Friday 16 October 2026

— A toast to the ‘immortal memory’ —

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A five-course dinner

Prepared by Head Chef Peter Ashby.

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Wine & port

To accompany your meal and the loyal toast.

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Live music

Setting the tone for the evening.

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The immortal memory

A toast to Nelson and all who fell at Trafalgar.

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of good food, fine company and naval tradition. Every booking supports serving and veteran members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Merchant Navy.

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By Head Chef Peter Ashby

The Trafalgar Night menu

Five courses to mark the occasion, with a choice at each stage of the meal. Please let us know your selections and any dietary requirements when you book.

To begin

Artisan bread basket with lemon butter & herb oil

Starters
Choose one

Braised oxtail & roasted Isle of Wight tomatoes with ciabatta wafer GF*

Smoked salmon with prawns, horseradish cream & wild herbs, lime vinaigrette GF

Carrot ribbon with orange, avocado & rocket, quinoa granola salad, pomegranate molasses V VE GF

Mains
Choose one

Roast sirloin of beef, dauphinoise potato, tenderstem broccoli, heritage carrots, root vegetable purée & rustic Yorkshire pudding, red wine jus GF*

Corn-fed chicken supreme, dauphinoise potato, tenderstem broccoli, heritage carrots, smoky bacon & chive cream sauce, crispy leeks GF

Braised baby gem on tomato puy lentils with roasted vegetables V VE GF

Desserts
Choose one

Crème brûlée with fresh berries & clotted cream GF

Glazed lemon tart with raspberry sorbet VE GF

Chocolate cheesecake with mandarin coulis

Cheese

Plated cheese — cheddar, Isle of Wight brie, Wensleydale & stilton, water biscuits, red onion chutney & celery GF*

Vegan cheese plate available on request

To finish

Coffee & Royal Maritime rum truffles

GF gluten-free  ·  GF* available gluten-free on request  ·  V vegetarian  ·  VE vegan

Reserve your table

Three ways to book

I

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023 9298 2401
events@royalmaritimehotel.co.uk

Making a night of it? Accommodation is available for overnight stays — please enquire.

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Join us for Trafalgar Night

Friday 16 October 2026, at the Royal Maritime Hotel. A five-course dinner, wine and port, live music and a toast to the immortal memory — in the heart of Portsmouth’s naval quarter.

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๐Ÿ“ž 023 9298 2401 · โœ‰ events@royalmaritimehotel.co.uk

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