Christmas & New Year 2026
The festive season at The Dovecote
We know how important this time of year is for you and want to create a wonderful time for everyone. Be sure to book your table with us as soon as you can so you don’t miss out!
Separate menus are available with vegan dishes and dishes made with no gluten containing ingredients. Full information about the 14 main allergens is available on request.
Festive Fayre
Enjoy a two or three course menu full of festive flavours for the perfect get-together with family, friends and colleagues.
Served Monday – Saturday 18th November to 23rd December
- Starter & Main £24.95, add a Dessert £6.50
- Table deposit:
- Up to 8 people £10
- 9 people or more £50
- Pre-order 7 days in advance
- Balance on the day
Early Bird Offer
- Starter & Main for £22.95 Monday – Thursday when you dine before 4th December
Christmas Day
We are now fully booked for Christmas Day 2026
The menus and order forms provided here are for guests with a confirmed booking.
- Price: Adults £79, under 14s £39, under 8s £20
- Deposit: £10 per person when booking
- Food order & Balance: due 25th November
New Year’s Eve
We will be open during the day, serving our main menu until 5pm.
Tickets for the evening include a 3 course meal and a guaranteed table for the night while you sing and dance your way into the new year with live entertainment from our 80s & 90s tribute act.
- Tickets: £55
- Deposit: £10pp when booking
- Balance & Pre-order: 16th December
Special Opening/Kitchen Hours
Christmas Eve
Our main menu will be served 12pm – 8pm.
The bar is open ’til late so you can raise a glass to the last of the Christmas wrapping and look forward to the big day!
Boxing Day
We are open 12pm – 6pm, serving our main menu until 5pm.
New Year’s Day
We will be closed on New Year’s Day, giving our fantastic team a well earned rest!
Bank Holiday Monday
Monday 28th December: our main menu will be served 12pm – 8pm and the pub is open 12pm – 9:30pm.
Party nights
Dine from our 3 course party menu, followed by an evening of entertainment from the UK's leading tribute acts.
Tickets £35. Table deposit: up to 8 people £10, 9 people or more £50. Pre-order 7 days in advance, balance on the day.
- Wednesday 25 November Amy Winehouse tribute
- Thursday 26 November Michael Bublé and Robbie Williams tribute
- Tuesday 1 December Elton John tribute
- Thursday 3 December Adele tribute
- Tuesday 8 December Michael Bublé tribute
- Thursday 10 December Ed Sheeran tribute
- Tuesday 15 December Michael Bublé tribute
Book your festive table
December fills up fast. Book online, or call us to talk through party bookings and larger groups.