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CHRISTMAS AT THE RED LION HOTEL

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Celebrate Christmas in Salisbury with us!

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.

OUR COVID-19 PROMISE

Book with confidence – if any of our Christmas events are cancelled due to government restrictions then you will receive a full refund.

Christmas Parties Salisbury

CHRISTMAS PARTY SALISBURY

From 26th November – 19th December
Sunday-Wednesday – £22.95 per person
Thursday – £28.95 per person
Friday-Saturday – £31.95 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 Salisbury

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).

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STAY THE NIGHT

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).

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VINE RESTAURANT

Sunday-Wednesday – £22.95 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.

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Christmas Lunch Salisbury

CHRISTMAS LUNCH IN SALISBURY

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).

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STARTERS

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

MAINS

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

DESSERTS

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.

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Christmas Breaks In Salisbury

CHRISTMAS BREAKS IN SALISBURY

‘SHOP & STAY’ CHRISTMAS BREAK

£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:

  • One night stay for two adults in a standard double or twin room (upgrades available at an additional cost)
  • Traditional breakfast for two people
  • Two course dinner for two people
  • Festive afternoon tea

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Christmas Breaks Salisbury

‘CHRISTMAS INTERLUDE BREAK’

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).

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10% OFF FOR ALL NHS STAFF

As a special thank you, we’re offering 10% OFF all of our Christmas events for anyone who works for the NHS.

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Festive Afternoon Tea

From £12.95 per person

Festive afternoon tea

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Christmas Day Lunch Salisbury

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH SALISBURY

£69.95 per adult
£30 per child under 10
FREE for children under 3

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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.

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH MENU

STARTERS

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

MAINS

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

DESSERTS

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).

Book – 01722 323334 enquire

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.

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Boxing Day Lunch Salisbury

BOXING DAY LUNCH SALISBURY

£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.

Book – 01722 323334 enquire

Boxing Day Dinner Salisbury

BOXING DAY DINNER SALISBURY

£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.

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BOXING DAY DINNER MENU

STARTERS

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

MAINS

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

DESSERTS

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

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New Years Eve Party Salisbury

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY SALISBURY

£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).

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STAY THE NIGHT

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.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU

STARTERS

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

MAINS

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

DESSERTS

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

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CELEBRATE IN JANUARY

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

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HOW TO FIND US

We’re located right in the heart of Salisbury city centre, just a 10 minute walk from the train station.

Best Western The Red Lion Hotel
4 Milford Street, Salisbury,
Wiltshire, SP1 2AN

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