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SAVOUR THE MAGIC of Christmas at Sopwell House

 Published on: 30th November 2025   |   By: Nik Allen   |   Category: Uncategorized

From elegant lunches and festive afternoon teas to a five-course Christmas Day spectacular and show-stopping New Year’s events, complete with fireworks, there is no better place to celebrate the season.

Early Festive Feasts in The Brasserie.

Fresh from a full makeover, enjoy elevated British classics at The Brasserie where locally sourced ingredients are the star. Available for lunch and dinner, expect dishes such as Severn & Wye smoked and confit salmon terrine; and Crispy breaded ham hock; followed by Suffolk bronze turkey with cranberry and orange stuffing; Red wine braised lamb shoulder pie; and Roast salmon with charred courgettes. Dessert options include a Black forest yule log or Bailey’s crème brûlée.
Priced from £39pp (three-course lunch) and £45pp ((three-course dinner). Available 1st – 23rd December with lunch served Monday – Saturday from 12.30-3.30pm and dinner Sunday – Friday from 6-10pm.

Quality Street-Inspired Cocktails at Octagon Bar
Pairing sweet nostalgia with expert mixology at Octagon Bar, indulge in a bespoke menu of elegant and elevated cocktails inspired by the nation’s favourite tinned treats. Chocolate aficionados can sip away on the line-up of six tipples which pay homage to the classic flavours of Quality Street, from the zesty Orange Crème and creamy Toffee Penny to the iconic Purple One.
Priced at £16 per cocktail. Available 28th November – 31st December.

A Very Merry Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a merry twist on afternoon tea with an array of festive-inspired treats, finger sandwiches and patisserie, perfectly paired with fine teas and/or a glass of Taittinger Champagne. Expect the likes of Cherry petits gâteaux; Clementine meringue tarts and Pistachio macarons, accompanied by fresh-out-the-oven gingerbread scones.
Priced from £46pp (£59 with a glass of Taittinger). Available 1st – 24th December.

A Christmas Day Lunch to Remember
Gather friends and family for a spectacular Christmas Day feast at Sopwell House with a myriad of dining options. For lunch, choose from five fabulous courses paired with live music and half a bottle of wine per person in the St Alban Suite (from £230pp), or opt for a vibrant Asian-inspired sharing menu at Omboo with a welcome cocktail each (from £160pp), while for dinner, a laid-back buffet awaits in The Brasserie (from £85pp). Families can also expect a visit from Santa, who will be stopping by the hotel to personally deliver a handful of extra treats to little ones.
All available on Christmas Day only. Sittings are hosted in the St Alban Suite from 12.45pm, Omboo from 12:30-2pm, and The Brasserie from 7:30pm.

The Day After, Done Deliciously
Keep the festivities going with two exceptional Boxing Day offerings, starting with a buffet lunch in the St Alban Suite (£125pp) which sees a generous spread of seasonal favourites served to the sounds of live jazz. For a delicious finale to your Christmas celebrations, head to Omboo for dinner with a glass of sake and a curated set menu (£120pp), including highlights of Mango salad; Roasted Chilean seabass; A5 wagyu fried rice; and Sesame and adzuki bean cheesecake.
Both available on Boxing Day only. Lunch in the St Alban Suite is available from 12:45pm and sittings at Omboo are from 7-9pm.
For further information and reservations,

                              Sopwell House
Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 2HQ
www.sopwellhouse.co.uk
IG: @sopwellhouse | TT:@sopwellhouse

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