Christmas at  Southernhay

Christmas at Southernhay House Hotel, Exeter

Christmas 2026

27th November to 30th December 2026


Open the door to seasonal luxury in the city centre. On our 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 and candles twinkle as dusk draws in.


Browse our party menus, below. Choose our Set Menu for parties of 6 or more guests (up to 24) and our Canapes or Small Plates for up to 50 guests.


Our a la carte menu - and this page - will be published later this year. But if you have advance access, you can get your booking secured now and relax!


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Christmas 2026 Lunch and Dinner SET Menu

for tables of 6 - 24

CHRISTMAS 2026 SET MENU £55 per head

Menu

Canapes in the Bar to start, £10 per person

Smoked salmon and cream cheese blinis  | Smoked salmon and cream cheese blinis | Sprout bhajis with cranberry raita 

Fresh baked breads and salted farmhouse butter/olive oil

Starters

Prawn and fennel bisque, saffron croutons

or

Thai coconut and red lentil soup, coriander, lime

or

Smoked chicken breast on caviar lentils with bitter leaves, pickled pear and candied walnuts 

Main Course

Wild mushroom, chestnut and Marsala risotto, parmesan

or

Herb-crusted salmon with warm dill potato salad, caraway roasted beetroot

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, Christmas pudding ice cream

or

Miso sticky toffee pudding, clotted cream

or

Warm chocolate brownie, very cherry ice cream

or

Selection of West Country cheeses, chutney and crackers (supplement £8pp)

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 2026 “Bowl Food”

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

Room Hire of £350 applies to either room during the christmas period, payment terms as per Private Dining

SH Christmas 2026 “Bowl Food”

£38 per head (choose 5 options)


Lighter Bites

Dusted calamari, lemon aoili
Beetroot hummus, smoked harissa and pine nuts, toasted pitta
Fish finger and chips
Smoked chicken, pickled pear and candied walnut bruchetta

Sprout bhajis with cranberry raita
Pigs in blankets, honey glaze

Crowd Pleasers

Sweet and Rounded

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 2026 Canapés

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

Room Hire of £350 applies to either room during the christmas period, payment terms as per Private Dining

Christmas 2026 Canapés

£19.50 per head

Sprout bhaji, cranberry raita
Crunchy halloumi wedges, cranberry and port chutney
Devils on horseback
Smoked chicken, boozy fig
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 lunch 2026

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.

25th december 2026

£120 per head. Non-refundable deposit of £50 per head payable on booking.
12.30 for 1pm - LIMITED AVAILABILITY!

This menu cannot be adapted for vegan or other dietary requirements - please ask us if you wish to check the ingredients in any dish

Menu

Canapés and cocktail in the Bar

Sprout bhaji, cranberry raita | Smoked salmon, cream cheese blini | Devils on horseback

To your table (please choose options in advance)

Thai coconut and red lentil soup, coriander, lime

or

Prawn and fennel bisque, saffron croutons



Smoked chciken breast on caviar lentils with bitter leaves, pickled pear and candied walnuts

or

Beef ragu on creamy polenta, parmesan (vegetarian option available)



Wild mushroom, chestnut and Marsala risotto, parmesan

or

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



Armagnac prunes, Christmas pudding ice cream



Sharing plate of West Country cheeses, chutney and crackers, boozy fig, walnuts




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