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Festive feasts to make your mouth water
29th October 2025

Christmas comes early at Warner Hotels as our festive breaks begin on 3rd November! Our hotels will start transforming into cosy Christmas retreats with a sprinkle of decoration and extra magic across our menus, experiences and more!
Why not tease your tastebuds with our festive feast intel as we divulge what will feature across our menus this season? Our dishes have been designed to bring warmth and joy to every moment, so get stuck in!
Why not tease your tastebuds with our festive feast intel as we divulge what will feature across our menus this season? Our dishes have been designed to bring warmth and joy to every moment, so get stuck in!
Start by sipping into the season
What’s Christmas without some themed cocktails? Our winter cocktail menu is packed full of festive flavours and a dash of celebration magic in every glass – pick from:
- Festive berry fizz - Sparkle and fizz that you won’t want to miss! The perfect fusion of raspberry Chambord, white rum and orange.
- Chocolate orange - A luscious blend of warmth and zest. Vodka and Cointreau paired with smooth chocolate.
- Jingle bee – Savour a mix of Honeybee gin, sweet Vermouth and crisp tonic for a fresh and balanced cocktail.
Festive delights in every bite
While away an afternoon in one of our cosy lounges with a hot drink and something delicious from our Coffee Nest menu. The new festive club sandwich is packed full of the flavours of Christmas with turkey breast, crispy bacon, stuffing, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise and cranberry sauce. Add our festive loaded fries on the side, topped with stuffing, pig in blanket and beef dripping gravy – the ultimate indulgence! Our classic ham and cheese toastie has had a seasonal glow up. With added turkey, gooey camembert and fig chutney, you won’t want to miss this warm and oozy delight. You could even sip on a warming gingerbread spiced latte or chocolate orange hot chocolate – there’s plenty of specials that embrace the season.
Elegant afternoon tea
A sprinkle of Christmas charm has been added to our afternoon tea menus, with plenty of seasonal delights to make this beloved tradition even more magical! Start off with your savoury tier – finger sandwiches full of beautifully paired flavours. Think beef and fiery horseradish, salmon with delicate dill creme fraiche, turkey and cranberry mayonnaise and cheese with caramelised onion chutney. And be sure to leave room for the sweet treats! Indulge in classic deep-filled mince pies, decadent fruit cake, chocolate caramel tarts and Black Forest fool. Our festive scones complete the three-tiered ritual, made with apricots, cinnamon and treacle, just waiting to be topped with lashings of Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam.
You can visit one of our beautiful locations for the day and treat yourself to this unforgettable festive delight – glass of fizz optional!
A Christmas Day to remember
If you’ve booked to stay with us over Christmas, you won’t go hungry! The spotlight is on our smoked salmon and prawn starter, served with pickled cucumber and avocado creme fraiche – tangy, fresh and flavourful. Don’t worry, traditional turkey is definitely on the menu – but why not try the Whiskey-orange glazed gammon or baked salmon in lemon butter? Our mains are served with all the amazing sides you’d expect! Fill your boots with our perfectly roasted potatoes, tender carrots and parsnips, bubbling cauliflower cheese, bacon dusted brussels, pig in blanket and sage and onion stuffing – all brought together with a chestnut-enriched gravy. Finish with a flourish – perhaps with sticky toffee pudding or black forest trifle. From a cheeseboard to Christmas pudding - the choice is yours!
Feasts for celebration and cheer
Whether you’re staying on one of our Festive Retreats, a Turkey & Tinsel break or for a fabulous Christmas or New Year celebration, there’s plenty of seasonal specials, thirst-quenching cocktails and festive dishes to try at our hotels from November.
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