Countdown to Christmas at the Green House Hotel

Everyone knows when the countdown to Christmas officially begins. Though we resolve to ignore the in-store Christmas decorations at least until Bonfire Night is out of the way, we all know that a certain televisual event is what really declares open season on yuletide planning.

You know something has become a national institution when our broadsheet newspapers are running countdowns: “Just 7 days, 22 hours, 37 minutes and 26-25-24 (etc) seconds to go until the John Lewis advert is unveiled and the Countdown to Christmas begins in earnest” according to the Daily Telegraph website this morning. (It first airs at 8am on Friday, November 6, in case you can’t be bothered to do the maths).

Here at the Green House Hotel, Bournemouth’s most eco-friendly luxury boutique hotel, we adore Christmas: throughout December our beautiful Victorian villa is dressed impeccably (and sustainably, as you’d expect of the Greenest Hotel in Britain,) and thrown open for nightly luxury Christmas parties.

The highlight, of course, is our four-course Christmas dinner.  Arbor Restaurant at the Green House Hotel, also known as the Best Restaurant in Dorset (it has just won the Dorset Tourism Awards Gold Trophy for Eating Out for the second year running), specialises in fresh, totally home-made, precision-cooked food with lots of traditional flavours presented in exciting ways.

Our produce is painstakingly sourced from small, usually local, suppliers guaranteeing daily deliveries of the very best meat, fish, vegetables and dairy products. We also get the pick of the country’s fish and shellfish – as long as it’s responsibly fished. We love our artisan suppliers and get a buzz out of finding new specialist providers to work with who meet our standards for ethically and sustainably produced food.

So if you’re a group that takes your commitment to corporate responsibility as seriously as you do your love of top-quality food, the Green House really is the perfect choice for your guilt-free Christmas do.

Whether you’re looking to party with colleagues, friends and family, or as a shared or a private event, The Green House Hotel and Arbor Restaurant has something for everyone.

If your party is 50 – 70, then we can cater for your event exclusively. Exclusive use is available on any day of the week. If your party is smaller and you wish to join up with another party we have joiner nights available, which are always huge fun.

Sip an aperitif in our chic, cosy bar before going through to our stunningly decorated dining room for three Christmas courses plus coffee and mince-pie (homemade of course!) – at £29.00 per person to include novelties ( £32.00 per person with a disco). We defy you to find this level of quality at the price anywhere in Dorset!

Here’s what’s on the menu:

To start

Prawn and Crayfish Cocktail

Pressed Duck & Lentil Terrine, Red Onion Chutney

Spiced Root Vegetable Soup, Watercress Pesto

Spiced Parsnip Soup, Honey Glazed Walnuts

To follow

Norfolk Black Turkey, Creamed Savoy Cabbage,

Glazed Chestnuts, Smoked Bacon

Roast Sirloin of Beef, Madeira Gravy, Horseradish Mash

Sea Bass, New Potatoes, White Wine Crayfish Sauce

New Forest Wild Mushroom Tart, Roast Squash, Baby Onions,

Vegetable Crisps

For dessert

The Green House Christmas Pudding, Brandy Custard

Dark Chocolate Brownie, White Chocolate Ice Cream

Pear & Almond Tart, Vanilla Ice Cream

Dorset Cheese Board, Celery, Grapes & Chutney

To finish

Coffee & Mince Pie

Tempted? It’s got our tastebuds tingling just thinking about it – so roll on the Christmas Countdown! For more information on how to book your Christmas party night, contact the Green House Hotel events team on 01202 498 900 or email events@thegreenhousehotel.com.