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Christmas at  Southernhay

Christmas at Southernhay House Hotel, Exeter

Christmas 2024

29th November to 31st December 2024


Open the door to a haven of seasonal luxury in the city centre. On your doorstep are markets, shopping and carols in the Cathedral. But you may never leave Southernhay House, where the candle light shimmers on holly and ivy and the Christmas trees twinkle as dusk draws in.


We’re looking forward to a season of parties, cosy seats by the fire, a warm mulled cider or crisp cocktail before enjoying our special Christmas dinner menu.


Which of our Christmas menus tickles your fancy?

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Christmas 2024 Lunch and Dinner Menu

for tables of up to 6, in our Club Room or Green Room

Christmas 2024 Lunch and Dinner

Menu

Snacking and Sharing (all £9.50)

Beetroot hummus, smoked harissa and pine nuts, toasted pitta 

Goats' cheese, cranberry and honey tartlettes

Lamb 'cigars', yoghurt harissa dip

Smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill on toasted crumpet

Starters

Curried parsnip soup, spicy cashew 

£9.50

Pumpkin gnocchi, baby spinach, coconut, sage, pumpkin seeds, green herb oil 

£11/20

Prawn and fennel bisque, saffron croutons

£12

Shredded duck and caramelised onion tart, spiced red cabbage relish

£14

Mains

Wild mushroom and chestnut parcel, frisee, blue cheese, cranberry and toasted walnut salad

£23

Salmon, brown shrimp butter, baby new potatoes, tenderstem broccoli

£28

Garlic and herb rolled turkey, 'Christmas crumble', sprouts, roast potatoes and carrots, gravy, bread sauce

£28

10oz Devon ribeye steak, peppercorn sauce, chips, charred cherry tomatoes and mixed leaf salad

£35

Sides (all £4.20)

Fresh-baked mixed breads, salted farm butter or olive oil and balsamic | Roast potatoes and carrots | Chips, rosemary salt | French fries | SH House salad with honey and mustard dressing

Puddings and cheese

Warm chocolate brownie, preserved cherries, vanilla ice cream 

£10

Affogato: vanilla ice cream, espresso, Baileys

£10

Armagnac prunes, honeycomb, Christmas pudding ice cream

£11

Orange peel cheesecake, chocolate, orange and pecan 'bark'

£11

Selection of British cheeses, chutney and crackers

£18

Vegan, gluten-free and other dietary requirements can readily be catered for, please discuss with us.

Please notify our Duty Manager if you have a known allergy or are concerned about the ingredients in any dish.

A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. Tips are shared equally between staff.

Christmas 2024 Set Menu

for tables of 6-15. Tables of more than 8 will require our Private Dining Room, where room hire applies,

payment terms as per Private Dining

Christmas 2024 Set Menu

£48 per head
Please make your choices known to your host (and to us!) at least 3 days prior to your arrival. Unless otherwise specified, steak will be served medium-rare.


Menu

Snacking and Sharing to start (all £9.50)

Beetroot hummus, smoked harissa and pine nuts, toasted pitta

Goats' cheese, cranberry and honey tartlettes

Lamb 'cigars', yoghurt harissa dip

Starters

Curried parsnip soup, spicy cashew 

Prawn and fennel bisque, saffron croutons

Shredded duck and caramelised onion tart, spiced red cabbage relish

Mains

Salmon, brown shrimp butter, baby new potatoes, tenderstem broccoli

Garlic and herb rolled turkey, 'Christmas crumble', sprouts, roast potatoes and carrots, gravy, bread sauce

Wild mushroom and chestnut parcel, frisee, blue cheese, cranberry and toasted walnut salad

Puddings and cheese

Warm chocolate brownie, preserved cherries, vanilla ice cream

Orange peel cheesecake, chocolate, orange and pecan 'bark'

Armagnac prunes, honeycomb, Christmas pudding ice cream

Additional sharing cheese course option, £9.50 per person

Selection of British cheeses, tomato chutney and crackers

SH Christmas 2024 “Bowl Food”

for parties of 15-50 in our Club Room or in our Green Room

Room Hire applies, payment terms as per Private Dining

Not available Friday or Saturday evenings 

SH Christmas 2024 “Bowl Food”

£40 per head, minimum 15 guests
(choose 5 options)


Lighter Bites

Dusted calamari, lemon aoili
Beetroot hummus, smoked harissa and pine nuts, toasted pitta
Fish finger and chips
Toasted crumpet, cream cheese and smoked salmon, watercress

Lamb 'cigars', yoghurt harissa dip

Crowd Pleasers

Stilton and cranberry tart
Pumkin gnocchi, baby spinach, coconut, sage, pumpkin seeds, green herb oil
Shredded duck and caramelised onion on creamy mash, spiced red cabbage
Wild mushroom and chestnut ragu, Parmesan polenta
Soy baked salmon, tenderstem brocolli, rice
Turkey tucked in Yorkshire pudding, 'all the trimmings'

Sweet and Rounded

Chocolate brownie, preserved cherries, vanilla ice cream
Armagnac prunes, honeycomb, Christmas pudding ice cream
Orange peel cheesecake, chocolate, orange and pecan 'bark'
Cheese, crackers, chutney

Reasonable dietary requirement can readily be catered for; please specify your requirement on ordering.

Please notify our Duty Manager if you have a known allergy or are concerned about the ingredients in any dish.

A 12.5% discretionary gratuity is added to your bill. All tips are shared equally between all staff.

Christmas 2024 Canapés

For parties of 25-50 in our Club Room or in our Green Room

Room Hire applies, payment terms as per Private Dining

Not available Friday or Saturday evenings

Christmas 2024 Canapés

£19.50 per head

Goats' cheese, cranberry and honey crostini
Smoked salmon, horseradish, dill on baby new potato
Beetroot hummus, toasted seeds, pitta
Lamb 'cigar', harissa yoghurt dip
Chocolate brownie, maraschino cherry

Reasonable dietary requirements can readily be catered for; please specify your requirements on ordering

Please advise on any other dietary requirements when booking.

Please notify our Duty Manager if you have a known allergy or are concerned about the ingredients in any dish.

A 12.5% discretionary gratuity is added to your bill. All tips are shared equally between all staff.

Christmas Day 2024

for tables of up to 6 in our Club Room or Green Room (please specify your preference on booking).

Or for 8 or more in our Private Dining Room.

Christmas Lunch 2024

25th December 2024
£130 per head. Non-refundable deposit of £50 per head payable on booking.
12.30 for 1pm

Menu

Canapés and cocktail in the Bar

'Sugarplum Spritz'


Goats' cheese, cranberry and honey crostini ** | Smoked salmon, horseradish, dill on baby new potato | Lamb 'cigar', yoghurt harissa dip



To your table (please choose options in advance)

Curried parsnip soup, spicy cashew

or

Prawn and fennel bisque, saffron croutons


Shredded duck and caramelsied onion tart, spiced red cabbage relish

or

Pumpkin gnocchi, baby spinach, coconut, sage, pumpkin seeds, green herb oil


wild mushroom and chestnut parcel, frisee, blue cheese, cranberry and toasted walnut salad

or

Garlic and herb rolled turkey, 'Christmas crmble', sprouts, roast potatoes and carrots, gravy, bread sauce


Armagnac prunes, honeycomb, Christmas pudding ice cream 


Sharing plate of British cheeses, tomato chutney and crackers



Reasonably dietary requirements can readily be catered for; please specify on booking

Please notify our Duty Manager if you have a known allergy or are concerned about the ingredients in any dish.

A 12.5% discretionary gratuity is added to your bill. All tips are shared equally between all staff.


Contact us to find out more

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