Join us this festive season

Join us at The Pullman Restaurant for all your
yuletide jubilations!

We welcome you during the Christmas season with a host of festive activities perfect for families, groups, and couples. We’ve curated a few ideas to get everyone rocking around the Christmas tree and that will make your meal out a Christmas cracker. From wreath-making workshops to wine tastings, we have got you covered.

Come, be merry and bright with us.

 

The perfect venue for your festive season

Looking for a special place to make this year’s Christmas party the best yet? The Pullman Restaurant at The Railway Hotel is perfect for festive family fun, catch-ups with friends or the Christmas office party.

Our experienced chefs use the finest seasonal, local ingredients to serve you the best festive fayre and our friendly team will be on hand to offer you a warm winter welcome.

Festive Opening Hours

PULLMAN DINING CAR

Breakfast 8 am – 11 am
Lunch 12 pm – 5:30 pm
Dinner 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday Lunch 12 pm – 3 pm

BAR

12 pm – 10 pm

HOTEL

Check-in 3 pm, Check-out 10 am

Tue 24th Christmas Eve
normal hours

Wed 25th Christmas Day
12 pm – 5 pm

Thurs 26th Boxing Day
12 pm – 4 pm

Fri 27th – Tues 31st
normal hours

Wed 1st Jan New Year’s Day
normal hours

Thurs 2nd Jan
12 pm – 4 pm, closed evening

Fri 3rd Jan
Back to normal service

Festive Menus

Our Christmas Menu is available from 1-24th December as a lunch or dinner service. Parties can also be accommodated. We would love to welcome you to The Pullman Restaurant at The Railway Hotel. Please inform staff of any allergies or dietary requirements when making your booking.

GF gluten-free     V vegan     DF dairy-free 

Festive Party Menu

Starters

Cream of Cauliflower Soup DF/GF/V
truffle oil, parsnip crisps

Chicken and Pistachio Terrine DF/GF option
apricot puree, crispy chicken skin, sourdough crostini

Rosettes of Rockbourne Smoked Trout DF/GF
caper berries, lemon gel, sliced radish and ruby chicory

Mains

Turkey Roast DF
roast root veg, rich gravy and all the trimmings

Oven Roasted Hake Fillet GF
pickled sea vegetables, fondant potato, buttered kale and champagne sauce

Ballentine of Braised Pork Belly DF
caramelised apple stuffing, black pudding puree, mashed potatoes. spiced red cabbage

Root Vegetable Wellington DF
celeriac puree, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Desserts

Christmas Pudding
brandy ice cream

Mulled Wine Poached Pear DF/GF
winter berry compote, brandy snap shard

Black Forest Gateau

Cheese Board
 selection of local cheeses served with chutney, crackers, grapes and celery. Ask your server for details.
3 cheeses £4.95 supplement
5 cheeses £6.95 supplement.

Coffee
with Petit Fours

Gluten-Free & Vegan

Starters

Cream of Cauliflower Soup 
truffle oil, parsnip crisps

Chicken and Pistachio Terrine 
apricot puree, crispy chicken skin, crostini

Rosettes of Rockbourne Smoked Trout 
caper berries, lemon gel, sliced radish and ruby chicory

Mains

Turkey Roast 
roast root veg, rich gravy and all the trimmings

Oven Roasted Hake Fillet 
pickled sea vegetables, fondant potato, buttered kale and champagne sauce

Ballentine of Braised Pork Belly 
caramelised apple stuffing, cider puree, mashed potatoes, spiced red cabbage

Butternut Squash and Pistachio Roast 
celeriac puree, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Desserts

Christmas Pudding
brandy ice cream

Mulled Wine Poached Pear 
winter berry compote, brandy snap shard

Pecan and Walnut Slice
brandy ice cream

Cheese Board
 selection of local cheeses served with chutney, gluten-free crackers, grapes and celery. Ask your server for details.
3 cheeses £4.95 supplement
5 cheeses £6.95 supplement.

Coffee
with Petit Fours

Christmas Eve Dinner

Starters

Cream of Cauliflower Soup
truffle oil, parsnip crisps

‘Cheese’ Croquettes
spicy tomato chutney, crisp watercress and balsamic salad

Rosettes of Picked Pepper 
caper berries, lemon gel, sliced radish and ruby chicory

Mains

Puy Lentil Cottage Pie
rich Puy lentil ragu, topped with sweet potato mash, served with kale and velvety vegan gravy

Roasted Butternut Squash
stuffed with provincial vegetables, toasted pumpkin seeds, red pepper coulis

Nut Roast 
celeriac puree, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Desserts

Christmas Pudding
with champagne sorbet

Mulled Wine Poached Pear DF/GF
winter berry compote, brandy snap shard

Mixed Berry Jelly
winter fruit compote

Coffee
with Petit Fours

Christmas Day Lunch

Starters

Cream of Cauliflower Soup 
truffle oil, parsnip crisps

Chicken and Pistachio Terrine 
apricot puree, crispy chicken skin, sourdough crostini

Rosettes of Rockbourne Smoked Trout 
caper berries, lemon gel, sliced radish and ruby chicory

Mains

Turkey Roast 
roast root veg, rich gravy and all the trimmings

Oven Roasted Hake Fillet 
pickled sea vegetables, fondant potato, kale & lemon and caper dressing

Ballentine of Braised Pork Belly 
caramelised apple stuffing, black pudding puree, mashed potatoes. spiced red cabbage

Root Vegetable Wellington DF
celeriac puree, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Desserts

Christmas Pudding
with champagne sorbet

Mulled Wine Poached Pear 
winter berry compote, brandy snap shard

Mixed Berry Jelly 
winter fruit compote

Coffee
with Petit Fours

Two Courses
£24.50 per person

Three Courses
£29.50 per person

Make your booking

To make a table reservation please telephone 01425 65 33 88,
email info@railwayhotelfordingbridge.com or use the form below

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