Trafalgar Night 2026
An evening of fine dining and naval tradition — a five-course
dinner, live music and a toast to the 'immortal memory'. Every
booking supports Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Merchant Navy
charities.
The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval engagement that took place on
21st October 1805 between the British Royal Navy and the combined
fleets of the French and Spanish Navies during the War of the Third
Coalition of the Napoleonic Wars.
On 21 October 1805, off Cape Trafalgar, the Royal Navy won its most
famous victory — at the cost of Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson. Each
October, in a city that has always belonged to the sea and the
Royal Navy, we gather to raise a glass to Nelson and all who fell
alongside him.
Join us at the Royal Maritime Hotel on Friday 16 October 2026 for Trafalgar Night: a five-course dinner by Head Chef Peter Ashby, served with wine and port, live music through the evening, and a traditional toast to the 'immortal memory'.
It's a wonderful evening of good food, fine company and naval heritage in the heart of Portsmouth's historic dockyard quarter — and every booking supports serving and veteran members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Merchant Navy. Accommodation is available for overnight stays; please just ask when you book.
What's included
A five-course dinner by Head Chef Peter Ashby
Wine and port
Live music through the evening
A toast to the 'immortal memory'
TRAFALGAR NIGHT — FIVE-COURSE MENU
By Head Chef Peter Ashby. A choice at each course — please give
your selections and any dietary requirements when you book.
TO BEGIN
Artisan bread basket with lemon butter & herb oil
STARTERS
Braised oxtail & roasted Isle of Wight tomatoes with ciabatta wafer (GF on request)
Smoked salmon with prawns, horseradish cream & wild herbs, lime vinaigrette (GF)
Carrot ribbon with orange, avocado & rocket, quinoa granola salad, pomegranate molasses (V, VE, GF)
MAINS
Roast sirloin of beef, dauphinoise potato, tenderstem broccoli, heritage carrots, root vegetable purée & rustic Yorkshire pudding, red wine jus (GF on request)
Corn-fed chicken supreme, dauphinoise potato, tenderstem broccoli, heritage carrots, smoky bacon & chive cream sauce, crispy leeks (GF)
Braised baby gem on tomato puy lentils with roasted vegetables (V, VE, GF)
DESSERTS
Crème brûlée with fresh berries & clotted cream (GF)
Glazed lemon tart with raspberry sorbet (VE, GF)
Chocolate cheesecake with mandarin coulis
CHEESE
Plated cheese — cheddar, Isle of Wight brie, Wensleydale & stilton,
water biscuits, red onion chutney & celery (GF on request). Vegan
cheese plate available on request.
TO FINISH
Coffee & Royal Maritime rum truffles
Key: GF gluten-free · V vegetarian · VE vegan
We look forward to welcoming you.
Good to know
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Night 2026 | 19:00 - 23:55 | £84.80 |
Address
The Royal Maritime Hotel, 75-80, Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HS
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