See in the New Year in style at
the Royal Maritime Hotel.
Step inside the Royal Maritime
Hotel on the evening of 31st December 2026 for a glamorous,
grown-up celebration — five beautifully prepared courses, sparkling
wines and warm Portsmouth hospitality, finishing with a glass of
champagne raised together as the clock strikes midnight.
The Evening
Arrive at 7pm to welcome canapés
and savoury nibbles. Take your seats in our elegant restaurant for
a five-course tasting menu prepared by Chef Peter Vella, with
vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available on every
course. As the evening draws on, petits fours and freshly brewed
coffee will be served, before the lights dim, glasses are filled
with champagne and we raise a toast together at 11.55pm to welcome
the New Year. Carriages at 1am.
The Five-Course Menu
On arrival: a selection of canapés
and savoury nibbles.
Starters (please choose one):
Venison & Beef Shin Terrine with capers, red onion relish and
pickled chicory / Smoked Salmon, Crayfish & Crab Salad
with Bloody Mary Marie Rose / Eve's Salad with
pomegranate and clementine dressing (V, VE, GF)
Intermediate course (please choose
one): Mini Haggis Bon Bons with whisky cream / Vegan
Mini Bon Bons with coconut cream (V, VE)
Main courses (please choose one):
Pan-Fried Fillet of Beef with fondant potato and port jus
/ Steamed Sea Bream with poached vegetables and
garlic-tarragon vinaigrette / Beetroot & Caraway
Wellington (V, VE, GF)
Desserts (please choose one):
Smooth Chocolate Truffle Teardrop / Glazed White
Chocolate & Lemon Cheesecake with raspberry sorbet /
Yoghurt & Chia Seed Fruit Punch Pot (V, VE, GF)
Optional extra course (£8.50
supplement): Artisan Local Cheese Plate with water biscuits, onion
relish and celery.
To finish: tea or freshly brewed
coffee with petits fours.
At midnight: a glass of champagne,
raised together to welcome the New Year.
About the Royal Maritime
Hotel
Steeped in maritime heritage and
just a few minutes' walk from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the
Royal Maritime Hotel has been welcoming guests to celebrate life's
biggest moments since 1851. Every booking supports our charitable
work for serving and veteran Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant
Navy personnel and their families — making this a New Year's Eve
with purpose, as well as a beautiful one.
Date: Thursday 31st December
2026
Arrival: 7.00pm ·
Carriages: 1.00am
Price: £110 per person, five
courses included
Optional cheese course: £8.50
supplement per person
Over 18s only
Dress code: Black tie or
cocktail attire
Bedrooms available — book
separately, first-come, first-served