Whether you’re celebrating with colleagues, friends or family, our Salisbury Christmas party nights are made for groups of all sizes up to 70 guests.
Doors open at 6:30pm with a delicious festive three course dinner served at 7:30pm, then dance the night away with our resident DJ.
If you’re looking for a quieter midweek celebration, you might be interested in our Christmas lunch or dinner.
The Marlborough Room is the perfect Christmas party venue, modern and stylish with its own private entrance, bar, toilets and direct access to our stunning courtyard.
It’s away from the main part of the hotel so you’ll enjoy a little more privacy too.
Seats up to 70 guests.
The Vine Restaurant is one of the oldest rooms in our 13th century hotel, with high ceilings and original oak beams.
It’s a very traditional room which looks stunning over the festive season.
Seats up to 60 guests.
For private Christmas parties (minimum 50 guests), speak to our team about any little extras you might like such as casino tables, cheese platters or a photobooth.
| Sun-Thu | Fri-Sat | |
| Marlborough Room | £39.50pp | £46.50pp |
| Vine Restaurant | – | £46.50pp |
Available for private parties if you have 50 or more guests from Sunday to Thursday and 60 or more guests on Fridays and Saturdays.
Christmas party nights are open to adults over 18. A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required with confirmation of the booking. The final balance is due 30 days before your Christmas party.
All festive drink packages must be pre-ordered at least 30 days before your party night to receive the discounted prices. The bar will be open on the night for drink orders at our usual prices.
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ULTIMATE DRINK PACKAGE
Glass of prosecco or bottled beer on arrival
½ bottle of house wine
House shot after dinner to get the party started!
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RED / WHITE / ROSÉ HOUSE WINE
Save £2 (usually £27 per bottle**)
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PROSECCO
Save £4 (usually £32 per bottle**)
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70CL BOTTLE AND 10 MIXERS
Bombay Gin & Tonic – £85
Finlandia Vodka & Lemonade – £75
Jim Beam & Coke – £75
Sailor Jerry & Coke – £80
Disaronno & Coke – £80
* Ultimate Drinks Package must be purchased by all guests on your table (minimum of 10 guests).
** Prices correct as of January 2026
Ham hock terrine, house chutney, mini loaf, watercress NF
Hazelnut crusted goat’s cheese, beetroot textures GF, V
Red Lion prawn cocktail, capers, micro herbs GF, DF, NF
Winter spiced vegetable soup, croutons, curry oil, bread VG, DF, NF
Sweetcorn & spring onion arancini, red pepper ketchup, lettuce VG, GF, DF, NF
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Roast turkey, sage & onion stuffing, chipolata wrapped in bacon, roast parsnip and carrot, Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes & turkey jus GF, DF, NF
Braised feather blade of beef, roast carrot & parsnip, Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes, beef jus GF
Scottish salmon supreme, sautéed new potatoes, samphire, tomato salsa GF, NF
Wild mushroom risotto, Parmesan crisp and micro herb garden V, NF
Butternut squash & caramelised onion tart, roast potatoes, carrot, parsnip, Brussels sprouts, vegan jus VG,DF,NF
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Classic Christmas pudding, brandy crème anglaise V
Chocolate and orange tart, chocolate mirror glaze, winter berries VG, GF, NF
Sticky toffee slice, clotted cream ice cream V
Festive cheesecake, berry coulis V
Homemade apple crumble, crème anglaise V, NF, GF
Three of our favourite local cheeses, spiced tomato & onion chutney, grapes, sour dough, crackers (supplement £5.50) V, GF
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GF – Gluten Free V – Vegetarian VG – Vegan DF – Dairy Free NF – Nut Free
Our chefs can adapt most of the dishes on our menus for special diets. Please make sure we are aware of your dietary needs at the time of booking your Christmas party. Separate children’s menu is available, please ask for details.
Our stunning 800 year old hotel is one of the most popular venues for Christmas parties in Salisbury, thanks to our location right in the heart of the city.
This means that there are great transport links for your guests arriving by train or bus.
We have limited parking at the hotel, however, we’re lucky to have a short term and long term car park within a three minute walk.
The Red Lion Hotel offers 60 distinctive bedrooms, so 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.
Discounted rates are available starting from £85 per night including breakfast and parking (pre-paid non-refundable rate, subject to availability).