Festive Dining & Celebrations
Celebrate the season with festive dining and drinks, from relaxed lunches and evening meals to private dining celebrations, bringing together seasonal flavours, good company and moments worth lingering over.
All Things Festive Food!
Beresfords Restaurant
Experience festive fine dining throughout the Christmas period in Beresfords Restaurant, where our elegant à la carte menu is enhanced with seasonal touches. Thoughtfully crafted dishes and refined flavours create an indulgent setting for memorable Christmas dining.
Served daily between 6.00pm and 8.45pm.
The Lodge & Lounge
Enjoy relaxed dining throughout the Christmas period with our lodge and lounge menu, featuring comforting favourites enhanced with festive touches. Ideal for casual lunches, light bites or laid back evenings, it’s the perfect place to settle in, unwind and enjoy seasonal flavours in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Monday - Saturday 12.00pm and 8.45pm | Sunday 5.00pm and 8.45pm
Festive Afternoon Tea
Enjoy festive afternoon tea made Christmassy with seasonal sweet and savoury treats. Available in Beresfords Restaurant for a more elegant experience, or in the lounge for a relaxed and comfortable setting.
Served daily from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Festive Set Lunch
Our festive set lunch menu is ideal for relaxed daytime dining, offering two courses for £30 or three courses for £35, showcasing seasonal flavours in a beautifully balanced menu.
Available Monday to Saturday, 12.00pm to 2.30pm
Sunday Roasts
Gather with family and friends for a traditional Sunday roast, where classic favourites are served with festive touches and enjoyed at a leisurely pace.
Available Sundays, 12.00pm to 2.45pm
Festive Private Dining
Celebrate the festive season around the table in the heart of the New Forest. Festive private dining at Balmer Lawn Hotel offers a relaxed and elegant way to come together with colleagues, friends or family.
Beautifully dressed spaces, seasonal menus and attentive service create an atmosphere that feels warm, welcoming and unmistakably festive, perfect for celebrating the season in a more intimate setting.
Christmas Drinks
Drop in and enjoy festive drinks throughout the Christmas season, with warming mulled wine served to keep you cosy and a selection of specially crafted Christmas cocktails to toast the occasion. There’s no need to book, simply come in relax, and enjoy the festive atmosphere.