• Wester Ross Salmon Ballantine and sauce gribiche with crème fraiche
• Chicken Liver Parfait with cranberry and chocolate brioche
The Main Event :
• Roast Bronze Norfolk Turkey accompanied by chestnut , sage and apricot stuffing with giblet gravy
• North Sea cod served with Exmoor caviar , coastal greens and warm tartare sauce
• Butternut Squash Goats ’ Cheese with chestnut pithivier , kale and cranberry
All main course options are served with duck fat roasties , sprouts and bacon , smashed potatoes and roasted winter roots
End on a satisfyingly sweet note
• Classic Homemade Christmas Pudding accompanied by Armagnac sauce and winter berry compote
• Caramel Mousse with an apple cinnamon centre , chocolate soil and honeycomb
• Festive Selection including a white chocolate and orange yule log , mince pie parfait and chocolate and hazelnut mousse
Priced at £ 125 per person , pre booking and pre-payment is essential **.
NEW YEARS EVE
See in 2025 at The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences with a sumptuous feast , free flowing drinks and a front row seat to London ’ s spectacular fireworks display .
Between 7pm and 10pm , guests can dine on a special tasting menu with the likes of Hand Dived Cornish Scallops with clementines , potted shrimp and coastal greens , Cumbrian Native Beef Wellington served with roasted Stour Valley onion purée with truffle and Madeira sauce and Hazelnut Rocher Clock served with salted caramel ice cream . The limited-edition dinner will be priced at just £ 150 per person with the option to add a wine flight for £ 75 per person . There will also be vegetarian and vegan tasting menus available .
As the clock approaches midnight , guests can continue their celebrations with a party in The View at The Athenaeum , which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city , in a setting that exudes the luxurious and intimate atmosphere of a private member ’ s club . Held between 11:30pm and 1:30am , partygoers can choose between two ticket options :
• Golden Tickets (£ 250 per person ): Access to The View and its exclusive balcony for unparalleled views of the fireworks , with free-flowing Champagne and non-alcoholic sparkling wine .
• Silver Tickets (£ 200 per person ): Access to The View for unparalleled views of the fireworks , with free-flowing Champagne and non-alcoholic sparkling wine .
Both ticket options can be purchased as an upgrade to tasting menu dinner reservations only .
All festive offers can be booked by contacting 020 7499 3464 or by emailing info @ athenaeumhotel . com
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