Festive Dining & Celebrations
The festive season is a time to come together with loved ones and treat yourself. Our culinary teams have crafted a collection of sensational menus and experiences, from festive Afternoon Tea to innovative cocktail creations, fine dining and entertainment in spectacular surroundings.
This page displays our programme for the 2023/2024 festive season. To be amongst the first to hear about the 2024/2025 festive season at The Lanesborough, subscribe to our newsletter here.
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The Lanesborough Grill
The Lanesborough Grill offers the very best of modern British cuisine in a richly decorated dining room at the heart of the hotel. Softly lit chandeliers glow seductively under the domed glass roof, whilst diners enjoy exquisite dishes created by Executive Chef Shay Cooper and our culinary team.
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The flavours of the season, masterfully presented in a three-course lunch and dinner menu in the beautiful surroundings of The Lanesborough Grill.
Ring in 2024 with a celebratory three-course lunch showcasing the best of British by Executive Chef Shay Cooper at The Lanesborough Grill.
Enjoy a spectacular Christmas Day lunch with family and friends in the elegant surroundings of The Lanesborough Grill. The five-course choice menu features British classics such as turkey roast with all the trimmings and The Lanesborough Christmas pudding.
A three-course dinner of seasonal British delights combined with Champagne and live music makes for the perfect festive night out.
Enjoy a festive four-course dinner under the softly lit chandeliers of The Lanesborough Grill accompanied by live music on Christmas Eve.
Join us for a lavish Christmas Day buffet in the beautifully appointed St George's Room overlooking Wellington Arch. Begins at 12.30pm with a Champagne reception followed by a buffet lunch including familiar favourites.
A three-course dinner menu of seasonal delights with optional wine pairings.
Bid farewell to 2023 with a glamorous seven-course dinner, live music by J Marie and a four-piece band and dancing under the glittering chandeliers.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve Party
New Year's Eve Dinner
Queen Charlotte Festive Afternoon Tea
Our celebrated Queen Charlotte Afternoon Tea receives a festive makeover. The limited-edition menu will pay tribute to the festive Regency era, with sweet treats inspired by characters from the beloved Netflix hit show.
10th November 2023 to 7th January 2024
The Land of Snow Afternoon Tea
A winter extravagance awaits as our grand Belgravia ballroom is transformed into a spectacular utopia titled “The Land of Snow” for a magical Festive Afternoon Tea experience with ballet performances of The Nutcracker and a string quartet.
2nd & 3rd December 2023
With a selection of unique venues, a dedicated in-house events team, as well as spectacular cuisine, make your festive celebration an event to be remembered.
Toast the season with a new indulgent cocktail creation at The Library Bar. The 'Festive Indulgence' is a luxurious blend of Belvedere Vodka infused with Madagascar vanilla, shaken with mint & chocolate liqueurs, a layer of red berries foam mixed with Chambord liqueur, topped with marshmallows.
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Festive Dining Information
2023/2024
Christmas Eve (24th December):
Breakfast, Afternoon Tea and a four-course Christmas Eve dinner menu are served at The Lanesborough Grill
Christmas Day (25th December):
Breakfast and two sittings of Christmas lunch (12.30pm to 3.00pm and 17.00pm to 19.30pm) are served at The Lanesborough Grill | The Christmas Day buffet lunch at 12.30pm is served in the St George's Room | There is no dinner service on Christmas Day
Boxing Day (26th December):
Breakfast (8.00am to 10.30am), Afternoon Tea (12noon to 16.00pm) and Boxing Day Dinner from 6.30pm are served in The Lanesborough Grill
New Year's Eve (31st December):
Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (12.00pm to 14.30pm) and a seven-course New Year's Eve dinner menu with live entertainment until 1.00am are served at The Lanesborough Grill | There is no lunch service on New Year's Eve
New Year's Day (1st January):
Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (15.30pm to 16.30pm) and a three-course New Year's Day lunch and dinner are served at The Lanesborough Grill
Festive Live Nights:
Festive Live Nights are on 18th and 25th November 2023, 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th and 30th December 2023 and 6th January 2024. In addition to our three-course live nights menu, diners may also choose from our a la carte menu. When dining from the a la carte menu a £10 live entertainment charge applies.