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Christmas at  Southernhay

Christmas at Southernhay House Hotel, Exeter

Christmas 2025

28th November to 30th December 2025


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 Set Dinner dinner menu.


We also offer a seasonal Bowl Food or canapes option for larger parties. Please see terms here.


If there are fewer than 6 of you, you are welcome to choose from our a la carte menu - published later in the year, check in here. 


Which of our Christmas menus tickles your fancy?

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Christmas 2025 Lunch and Dinner SET Menu

for tables of 6 - 15

CHRISTMAS 2025 SET MENU £55 per head

Menu

Canapes in the Bar to start, £10 per person

Mini Yorkshire pudding, beef brisket, horseradish  | Prawn cocktail vol au vent | Sprout bhajis with cranberry raita 

Fresh baked breads and salted farmhouse butter/olive oil

Starters

Prawn and fennel bisque, saffron croutons

or

Roast aubergine cream, goats’ cheese, thyme and honey tart 

or

Smoked duck breast, frisee, hazelnut salad with raspberry balsamic dressing 

Main Course

Wild mushroom and parmesan parcel, ‘Christmas crumble’ with truffle mash 

or

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

or

Garlic and herb rolled turkey, ‘Christmas crumble’, sprouts, roast poatoes and carrots, gravy, bread sauce 

or

10oz Devon raised ribeye steak, chips, charred cherry tomato, peppercorn sauce and dressed leaves (supplement £9)

Dessert

Armagnac prunes, honeycomb, Christmas pudding ice cream

or

Miso sticky toffee pudding, clotted cream

or

Affogato: vanilla ice cream, espresso, Amaretto shot 

or

Selection of West Country cheeses, chutney and crackers (supplement £6)

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.

SH Christmas 2025 “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 2025 “Bowl Food”

£38 per head, minimum 15 guests (minimum spend applies)
(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

Mini Yorkshire puddings, beef brisket

Mini smoked leek rarebit, pickled shallot

Crowd Pleasers

Roast aubergine cream, goats’ cheese, thyme and honey tart
Seafood risotto, saffron aoili
Wild mushroom and parmesan parcel
Beef ragu on creamy mash
‘Coronation turkey’, cranberry raita

Sweet and Rounded

Chocolate brownie, preserved cherries, vanilla ice cream
Armagnac prunes, honeycomb, Christmas pudding ice cream
Miso sticky toffee pudding, clotted cream
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 2025 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 2025 Canapés

£19.50 per head (minimum spend applies)

Smoked leek and cheddar crostini, pickled shallot
Mini Yorkshire pudding, beef brisket, horseradis
Sprout bhaji, cranberry raita
Prawn and fennel ‘shooter’
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 2025

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 2025

25th December 2025
£140 per head. Non-refundable deposit of £50 per head payable on booking.
12.30 for 1pm - LIMITED AVAILABILITY!

Menu

Canapés and cocktail in the Bar

Canapes menu coming soon!


To your table (please choose options in advance)

Five course menu coming soon!



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