CHRISTMAS EVE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24
Guests can enjoy champagne afternoon tea at The Promenade accompanied by a resident pianist and a children's choir singing festive songs. Evening dining options include multicourse festive menus at The Grill, contemporary French cuisine at Alain Ducasse, and a set menu at The Promenade. Visitors can also experience welcome canapés in the Wine Vault followed by dinner at the Chef's Table, or cocktails at Vesper Bar.
What to Expect
Festive dining and champagne afternoon tea across The Dorchester's restaurants.
Event Details
Food & Drink
Options include champagne afternoon tea with a glass of Veuve Clicquot, five-course dinner at The Grill, a six-course menu with optional wine pairings at Alain Ducasse, a three-course Promenade menu with champagne, a three-course Chef's Table menu after Wine Vault canapés, and Vesper Bar's à la carte menu.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Adults and families seeking a polished festive meal
Vibe
Elegant and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Afternoon tea: £155 per adult including a glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne, NV; £70 per child aged 12 and under. The Grill: £230 per adult; £380 per adult including classic wine pairing; £95 per child aged 12 and under. Wine Vault and Chef’s Table: festive three-course menu from £250 per adult. Alain Ducasse: £350 per adult; £565 per adult including wine journey pairing; £850 including wine icons pairing. The Promenade dinner: £265 per adult; children’s menu available for ages 12 and under. All prices include VAT; a discretionary 15% service charge is added to the bill.
- Hours: Afternoon tea: 12–5.30pm; resident pianist and children’s choir: 1–6pm; The Grill dinner: 6–10pm; Alain Ducasse dinner: 6–10pm; The Promenade dinner: 6.30–10.30pm. No time is stated for the Wine Vault and Chef’s Table or Vesper Bar.
Tips & Advice
- Reserve your preferred restaurant in advance, since Christmas Eve offers distinct dining experiences across The Grill, Alain Ducasse, The Promenade, Chef's Table and Vesper Bar.
- If visiting with children aged 12 and under, ask for the listed child pricing or children's menu where offered.
- Budget for the discretionary 15% service charge, which is added to bills; listed prices include VAT.
- For Chef's Table dinner, arrive for welcome canapés in the Wine Vault before the three-course festive meal.
- At Alain Ducasse, choose between the wine journey and wine icons pairings if you want wine with the six-course festive menu.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children aged 12 and under have a child rate for Christmas Eve afternoon tea and The Grill dinner; The Promenade offers a children’s menu.
- Christmas Eve champagne afternoon tea is a separately booked dining option at The Promenade.
- The Grill offers a separately booked five-course Christmas Eve dinner, with classic wine pairing available.
- Welcome canapés in the Wine Vault followed by a festive dinner at the Chef’s Table are a separate dining option.
- Vesper Bar offers a separate à la carte menu on Christmas Eve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dining options are offered on Christmas Eve?
Options include champagne afternoon tea, dinner at The Grill, Alain Ducasse or The Promenade, a Wine Vault and Chef’s Table menu, and Vesper Bar’s à la carte menu.
What entertainment accompanies afternoon tea?
A resident pianist performs, with a children’s choir singing festive songs at intervals throughout the afternoon.
Are there menus for children?
Children aged 12 and under have a stated price for afternoon tea and The Grill dinner. The Promenade also offers a children’s menu for this age group.
What is included with The Promenade’s Christmas Eve dinner?
The three-course festive set menu includes a glass of champagne.
Can diners choose wine pairings?
Wine pairing options are offered with The Grill and Alain Ducasse dinners.
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