IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE
Gather your friends, family and colleagues together and enjoy some festive fun!
Join us in ‘The Lounge’ at the Palm Court for our popular Festive Afternoon Teas!
Saturday 28th November – Sunday 3rd January
Daily 12.00pm – 6.30pm
We have two options for you served throughout December, ‘Festive Classic’ or ‘Festive Savoury’ Afternoon Tea.
We also have a ‘Gluten Free [NGCI]’ Afternoon Tea. Please pre-order our Gluten Free NGCI] as we require at least 48 hours notice.
Call to book on – 01723 368161
THE PERFECT GIFT!
‘AFTERNOON TEA VOUCHERS’ FROM £25.00 pp
Tel: 01723 368161
We would recommend reserving a table, however, ‘walk-in’ customers are always welcome.
Tables of 1 – 8 people can be accommodated in ‘The Lounge’. Whilst larger parties of more than 8 people are very welcome we advise that you book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Larger groups, private parties or celebrations can also be accommodated by prior reservation in ‘The Restaurant’ or in the private ‘Farndale Room’. Enquire on 01723 368161 for availability.
Multiple bookings for the same party will not be honoured.
Please check our ‘Christmas Week’ [23rd December 2026 until 1st January 2027] opening times, at the bottom of the page, which vary from our normal opening times.
Sample Menus
Festive Classic Afternoon Tea
Saturday 28th November 2026 – Sunday 3rd January 2027
12.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Selection of festive sandwiches
- Local Bronzed Turkey, Stuffing and Cranberry
- Smoked Scottish Salmon
- Yorkshire Ham with English Mustard
- Cream Cheese and Chive
- Rare Roast Beef with Horseradish
- Homemade Cranberry Scone served with Homemade Jam & Clotted Cream
- Lemon Posset Shot or Salted Caramel Shot
- Chocolate Brownie with Santa Strawberry Hat
- Cherry Bakewell
- Festive Shortbread
- Snowman Marshmallow
- Festive Macaroon
- Christmas cake
- Your choice of Yorkshire Tea or Cafetiere of Coffee
Festive Afternoon Tea £25.00 per person
With Champagne £32.00 per person
Festive Savoury Afternoon Tea
Saturday 28th November 2026 – Sunday 3rd January 2027
12.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Selection of festive sandwiches
- Local Bronzed Turkey, Stuffing and Cranberry
- Smoked Scottish Salmon
- Yorkshire Ham with English Mustard
- Cream Cheese and Chive
- Rare Roast Beef with Horseradish
- Cheese & Spring Onion Scone with Cheddar Cream & Bacon Chutney
- Pulled Ham Terrine with Piccalilli
- ‘Glaves’ Pork Pie
- Homemade sausage roll
- Mini fishcake
- Mini Prawn Cocktail
- Pig in a Blanket
- Festive Shortbread
- Christmas Cake
- Lemon Posset Shot or Salted Caramel Shot
- Your choice of Yorkshire Tea or Cafetiere of Coffee
Savoury Afternoon Tea £25.00 per person
With Champagne £32.00 per person
‘THE LOUNGE’ CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES 2026/2027
Wednesday 23rd December 10.00am – 4.00pm [Last ‘Afternoon Tea’ orders 2.30 pm]
Thursday 24th December 10.00am – 4.00pm [Last ‘Afternoon Tea’ orders 2.30 pm]
Christmas Day CLOSED
Saturday 26th December 12.00pm – 5.30pm
Sunday 27th December 10.00am – 5.30pm
Monday 28th December 10.00am – 5.30pm
Tuesday 29th December 10.00am – 5.30pm
Wednesday 30th December 10.00am – 5.30pm
Thursday 31st December 10.00am – 4.00pm [Last ‘Afternoon Tea’ orders 2.30 pm]
Friday 1st January 2027 12.00pm – 4.00pm [Last ‘Afternoon Tea’ orders 2.30 pm]
Allergen Information
If you have a food intolerance or allergy please tell us as you order. Please ask a member of staff if you require any information about our dishes in relation to food allergies and intolerances before ordering who will be more than happy to provide the relevant information.
The onus is upon you to inform us of any allergies or intolerances.
Our food is prepared in a kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens are present.
T & C’s Apply