See in the New Year in style at
the Royal Maritime Hotel.
A glamorous,
grown-up evening of black tie, masks and candlelight — five
courses, sparkling wines and warm Portsmouth hospitality, finishing
with a sparkling toast raised together as the clock strikes
twelve.
The Evening
Don your mask and arrive at seven
to welcome canapés and a glass of something sparkling. Settle in to
a beautifully prepared five-course tasting menu by Chef Peter
Ashby, finished with petits fours and freshly brewed coffee. Then —
as the clock approaches midnight — a glass of sparkling wine to
raise together to whatever 2027 has in store.
Tables of two through to ten, bedrooms available if you'd rather
not drive home, and not a paper hat in sight — just elegant masks
and a room full of intrigue.
The Masquerade Ball
Menu
Prepared by Chef Peter Ashby
On Arrival
Welcome Canapés
A selection of canapés and savoury nibbles to begin your
evening.
Starters
Please choose one
Venison & Beef Shin Terrine Can be GF
With marinated capers and red onion relish, served on a warm
brioche croute with pickled chicory.
Smoked Salmon, Crayfish & Crab Salad GF
Garnished with cucumber ribbons and radish, served on a bed of
baby gem with Bloody Mary Marie Rose sauce.
Eve's Salad V · VE · GF
Crunchy radicchio, chicory, sweet red pepper and pomegranate
seeds, drizzled with a zingy clementine dressing.
Intermediate Course
Please choose one
Mini Haggis Bonbons – Can be GF
Served with a whisky cream sauce.
Vegan Mini Bonbons V · VE · – Can be GF
Served with a coconut cream sauce.
Main Courses
Please choose one
Pan-Fried Fillet of Beef GF
Fondant potato, wilted spinach, wild forest mushrooms, roasted
heritage carrots and a rich port jus.
Steamed Sea Bream Fillet GF
Poached julienne of vegetables, warm garlic and tarragon
vinaigrette, topped with straw potatoes.
Beetroot & Caraway Wellington V · VE · GF
Creamed mash, watercress purée, heritage carrots and a
feta-style cheese sauce.
Desserts
Please choose one
Smooth Chocolate Truffle Teardrop
Served with marinated wild berries and a sugar curl.
Glazed White Chocolate & Lemon Cheesecake
Finished with raspberry sorbet.
Yoghurt & Chia Seed Fruit Punch Pot V · VE · GF
Blackberry and mint coulis.
Extra
Course £8.50
supplement
Artisan Local Cheese Plate
With water biscuits, onion relish and celery.
to finish
Tea or Filtered Coffee
Served with petits fours
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