It’s never too early to start planning your 2022 Christmas celebrations!
Enjoy a truly traditional Christmas in Salisbury this year by celebrating in Europe’s oldest purpose-build hotel, The Red Lion Hotel! Let us take care of every detail so you can enjoy a stress-free and fun-filled Christmas.
We look forward to welcoming you, whether it’s for a Christmas party night, a relaxed lunch with friends or colleagues, Christmas or Boxing Day meal, bringing in the New Year in style or enjoying a Christmas break in Salisbury.
Book with confidence – if any of our Christmas events are cancelled due to government restrictions then you will receive a full refund.
From 26th November – 19th December
Sunday-Wednesday – £25.95 per person
Thursday – £28.95 per person
Friday-Saturday – £32.95 per person
Our Christmas party nights open their doors at 6:30pm with dinner served at 7:30pm, then dance the night away with our resident DJ on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Alternatively, enjoy a more relaxed evening during the week. Choose from our delicious three course Christmas Fayre menu.
Christmas party nights are open to adults over 18, groups of fewer than eight may be joined by other party groups.
A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required at the time of booking (although this will be refunded if your Christmas party is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions).
If you’re joining us for a Christmas party night, save yourself the worry of having to find a way home by booking a room in our hotel. Promotional rates are available starting from £65 per night including breakfast (pre-paid non-refundable rate, subject to availability).
Sunday-Wednesday – £25.95 per person
Thursday – £28.95 per person
Friday-Saturday – £36.95 per person
Looking for a more intimate experience this Christmas? Join us in our more relaxed style Vine restaurant, perfect for smaller parties and families who want to celebrate the festive season without being a ‘part of the bigger party’.
With fizz and canapés on arrival, you’ll be treated to all of the Christmas trimmings including crackers, hats and decorations, without any of the fuss! With gentle, live background music and traditional Christmas menu selections, our new concept will provide you with seasonal cheer in style this festive season.
Monday-Friday – £17.95 per person
Saturday-Sunday – £19.95 per person
Served from 11.30am-3pm throughout December
Join us for a Christmas lunch at The Red Lion Hotel Salisbury all throughout December. Take a look at our Christmas Fayre menu below. Whether a large private function or a small get-together, we’ll include the crackers, hats and novelties to ensure your Christmas celebrations get off to a flying start.
A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required at the time of booking (although this will be refunded if your Christmas lunch is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions).
Winter vegetable soup (v)
warm bread roll
Ham hock terrine
red onion chutney, crostini
Smoked trout
beetroot mousse, rocket
Roasted artichoke (v)
caramelised fig and chicory salad, balsamic dressing
All main courses served with potatoes and winter vegetables
Roast turkey breast
roast potatoes, winter vegetables, pigs in blankets and cranberry stuffing
Braised pork belly
mashed potatoes, vegetables, rosemary gravy
Fillet of sea bass
sautéed baby potatoes, cauliflower puree, broccoli, balsamic tomatoes
Pumpkin tortellini (v)
pea puree, roasted butternut squash, rocket
Christmas pudding
brandy sauce
Strawberry cheesecake
Chantilly cream, fruit coulis
Lemon meringue roulade
berry compote
Apple and cinnamon tart
vanilla ice cream
Teas, coffees and mince pies
Don’t forget to pre-order your discounted drinks package – please get in touch for more details.
£125 based on two people sharing a standard double/twin room
Available throughout the whole of December excluding Christmas Day
Limited availability remaining – Sunday to Thursday only
Join us this winter for our ‘Festive Shop & Stay’ package. There are so many things to do in Salisbury, the famous Christmas market in Salisbury is a genuine delight and the city is the perfect place to get your loved ones something really special this Christmas.
Your Christmas break in Salisbury includes:
3 night break on 27th, 28th & 29th December
£225 based on two people sharing a standard double/twin room
The festive period can be exhausting, so instead of heading back to work after Boxing Day, why not make your Christmas last even longer on our ‘Christmas Interlude Break’?
It’s the perfect time to escape on a short Christmas break.
A non-refundable deposit of £50 per person is required at the time of booking (although this will be refunded if your Christmas break is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions).
As a special thank you, we’re offering 10% OFF all of our Christmas events for anyone who works for the NHS.
£69.95 per adult
£30 per child under 10
FREE for children under 3
Join us for a traditional Christmas Day lunch in the relaxed atmosphere of the Vine Restaurant. You’re set for an unforgettable Christmas with a festive drink on arrival and of course plenty of hats, crackers and novelties.
Our Christmas Day lunch is served from 12:30pm to 2.30pm, take a look at our Christmas Day lunch menu below.
Caramelised onion soup (v)
garlic and herb croutons
Pressed chicken terrine
pancetta crisp, granary toast, apple and apricot chutney
Seared tuna
avocado mousse, bloody Mary jelly, micro herbs
Roasted artichoke (v)
baby onion, sundried tomatoes, balsamic glaze, micro salad
All main courses served with potatoes and winter vegetables
Roast turkey breast
pigs in blanket, cranberry stuffing, roasted vegetables, roasted potatoes and gravy
Roasted Sirloin of beef
Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, vegetables, rosemary jus
Fillet of sea bass
baby potatoes, butternut squash puree, courgettes, herb oil
Mushroom and lentil Wellington (v)
roasted potatoes, wild mushroom sauce
Christmas pudding
vanilla custard
Lemon meringue roulade
berry compote
Chocolate and orange tart
pistachio ice cream, chocolate sauce
Caramelised banana
berry compote, coconut mousse
Teas, coffees and mince pies
A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required at the time of booking (although this will be refunded if your Christmas Day lunch is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions).
Need a room to organise your own bespoke Christmas gathering? You’ve come to the right place! The Red Lion Hotel is now offering room hire only options for those who are looking for an informal and ‘no-fuss’ Christmas celebration. Whether you’d just like the event space or need us to supply the drinks and nibbles too!
External catering is not permitted.
£24.95 per adult
£12.95 per child under 10
FREE for children under 3
Join us at The Red Lion Hotel Salisbury for our special new Boxing Day carvery lunch. Includes a selection of appetisers, continental meats, roast beef, fish and a selection of cheeses.
Our Boxing Day lunch is served from 12pm.
A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required at the time of booking (although this will be refunded if your Boxing Day lunch is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions), with the full balance due one month prior.
£25.95 per adult
£11.95 per child under 10
FREE for children under 3
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without doing it all over again the next day! No matter how much you’ve enjoyed yourself, you’ll certainly find room for our three course Boxing Day dinner.
Our Boxing Day dinner is served from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Take a look at our Boxing Day dinner menu below.
A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required at the time of booking (although this will be refunded if your Boxing Day dinner is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions), with the full balance due one month prior.
Pumpkin and red pepper soup (v)
warm bread roll
Chicken liver pate
tomato chutney, Melba toast, rocket
Smoked trout
lime mousse, micro herb salad
Goats cheese mousse (v)
pickled cucumber, balsamic dressing
All main courses served with potatoes and winter vegetables
Roasted chicken breast
pancetta risotto, parmesan crisp
Slow cooked pork belly
braised red cabbage, crushed baby potatoes, rosemary sauce
Confit duck leg
buttered mash potatoes, parsnip puree, green beans
Pumpkin tortellini (v)
pea puree, roasted butternut squash, rocket
Poached pear
vanilla ice cream, red wine sauce
Chocolate brownie
vanilla ice cream
Forest berry cheesecake
raspberry coulis
Chocolate mousse
cherry compote, Chantilly cream
Teas, coffees and mince pies
£69.95 per person
Join us for Salisbury’s best New Year’s Eve party with entertainment! This amazing black tie evening will kick off with a champagne and canapé reception to get you in the mood for our fantastic five course gourmet gala dinner, followed by dancing to our resident DJ to herald in the New Year.
Arrive from 6.30pm for a 7.30pm seating.
Our New Year’s Eve party is open to adults over the age of 18. Groups of up to eight guests may be joined by party groups. A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required at the time of booking (although this will be refunded if your New Year’s Eve party is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions).
Why not stay for £215 per room? Includes our New Year’s Eve gala dinner and full English breakfast on New Year’s Day. Price based on two people sharing one of our standard rooms with upgrades available.
Jerusalem artichoke soup
roasted chestnuts
Ham hock terrine
truffle mayonnaise, rocket, crostini
Seared scallops
Dorset crab and crème fraiche cannelloni, pea purée, butternut squash
Guinea fowl and leek terrine
Pear chutney, toasted brioche, parsnip crisp
Blood orange sorbet, fresh mint
All main courses served with potatoes and winter vegetables
Beef wellington
pomme purée, roasted baby vegetables, port jus
Pan fried halibut supreme
orzo pasta, saffron and mussel cream sauce
Wild mushrooms and black garlic risotto
truffle oil, parmesan crisp
Hazelnut mille-feuille
coffee cream
White chocolate and raspberry mousse
raspberry compôte
Dark chocolate and prune flourless cake
crème fraiche, chocolate sauce
Petit fours served with tea or coffee
Selection of local and continental cheeses
grapes, chutneys, celery, crackers served in our lounge
We appreciate that not everyone is able to celebrate Christmas in December and are delighted to offer a discounted Christmas package for events in January. Please get in touch with us to
discuss dates and availability. Please get in touch to discuss dates and availability