The Red Lion Hotel · Spalding

Christmas at The Red Lion

Festive Menus · December 2026

Christmas Party Menu

Available all day · Tuesday 1st – Wednesday 23rd December (excluding Sundays)

£10pp deposit required upon booking and a named pre-order for all tables over four.

2 Courses £24.95  ·  3 Courses £30.95

Starters

Chicken Liver Parfait

Served with a plum and port compote, toasted brioche and candied walnuts.

Gin-Cured Ocean Trout

Served with beetroot purée, blood orange segments and horseradish crème fraîche.

Deep-Fried Brie (V)

Golden fried brie with a warm cranberry and orange compote and dressed winter leaves.

Thai Red Curry & Squash Soup (V)

A rich, velvety blend of roasted squash and carrot in a fragrant Thai red curry and coconut milk broth.

Main Courses

Roast Turkey (GF*)

A Christmas classic – roast turkey breast served with all the trimmings.

Winter-Spiced Braised Beef (GF)

Slow-cooked feather blade beef in a rich, warming gravy on a bed of creamy mashed potato. Served with vegetables.

Minted Lamb Shank (GF)

Slow-cooked lamb shank served on a bed of creamy mashed potato, topped with a rich minted gravy and served with vegetables.

Homemade Fish Pie

Tender fish flakes nestled in a velvety champagne and mascarpone sauce, lightly topped with herbs and crowned with golden buttery mash.

Butternut Squash, Beetroot & Brie Tart (V) (GF)

Earthy roasted beetroot, sweet caramelised butternut squash and creamy melted brie, all cradled in a crisp gluten-free pastry shell. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Puddings

Homemade Christmas Pudding (V) (GF)

A labour of love and tradition. Rich dried fruit, warming spice and a depth only time can give. Served with brandy butter sauce.

Mince Pie Brownie (V)

Fudgy, chocolatey brownie loaded with the spiced fruit of a classic mince pie. Served with vanilla ice cream.

Banana, Rum & Raisin Caramel Pudding (V)

Warm, sticky caramel pudding packed with rum-soaked raisins and sweet banana. Finished with a rich chocolate sauce.

Festive Pavlova (V) (GF)

A cloud of meringue with a marshmallow heart. Topped with light whipped cream and festive flourishes.

Cheese & Biscuits (V) (GF*)

Christmas Bar Menu

Available all day · Tuesday 1st – Wednesday 23rd December (excluding Sundays)

Available for walk-ins and pre-bookings in our bar area and restaurant.

All of our warm ciabatta rolls are served with a side salad and crisps. You can upgrade your crisps to chips for £1.50.

Warm Ciabatta Rolls

Pigs in Blankets£9.95

Sausages wrapped in back bacon and topped with stuffing.

Turkey, Brie, Cranberry & Stuffing£10.95

Turkey slices topped with brie, stuffing and cranberry sauce.

Beef & Horseradish£9.95

Slices of beef topped with horseradish sauce.

Vegan Festive Ciabatta (V) (VE)£9.95

Vegan pancetta, vegan sausage, cranberry and vegan stuffing inside a vegan roll.

Side Dishes

Bowl of Roasts£3.00

Topped with sage salt and dipping gravy.

Pigs in Blankets£4.00

Five sausages wrapped in smoked bacon.

Stuffing Balls£3.00

Bite-sized portions of savoury festive stuffing, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Christmas Eve Menu

Available 12:00 – 17:00 · Thursday 24th December

£10pp deposit required upon booking and a named pre-order for all tables over six.

2 Courses £24.95  ·  3 Courses £30.95

Starters

Chicken Liver Parfait

Served with a plum and port compote, toasted brioche and candied walnuts.

Deep-Fried Brie (V)

Golden fried brie with a warm cranberry and orange compote and dressed winter leaves.

Thai Red Curry & Squash Soup (V)

A rich, velvety blend of roasted squash and carrot in a fragrant Thai red curry and coconut milk broth.

Main Courses

Roast Turkey (GF*)

A Christmas classic – roast turkey breast served with all the trimmings.

Winter-Spiced Braised Beef (GF)

Slow-cooked feather blade beef in a rich, warming gravy on a bed of creamy mashed potato. Served with vegetables.

Minted Lamb Shank (GF)

Slow-cooked lamb shank served on a bed of creamy mashed potato, topped with a rich minted gravy and served with vegetables.

Beer Battered Fish & Chips (GF*) (DF)

A battered cod fillet served with our homemade triple cooked chips, peas, tartare sauce and a wedge of lemon.

Butternut Squash, Beetroot & Brie Tart (V) (GF)

Earthy roasted beetroot, sweet caramelised butternut squash and creamy melted brie, all cradled in a crisp gluten-free pastry shell. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Puddings

Homemade Christmas Pudding (V) (GF)

A labour of love and tradition. Rich dried fruit, warming spice and a depth only time can give. Served with brandy butter sauce.

Mince Pie Brownie (V)

Fudgy, chocolatey brownie loaded with the spiced fruit of a classic mince pie. Served with Baileys ice cream.

Banana, Rum & Raisin Caramel Pudding (V)

Warm, sticky caramel pudding packed with rum-soaked raisins and sweet banana. Finished with a rich chocolate sauce.

Festive Pavlova (V) (GF)

A cloud of meringue with a marshmallow heart. Topped with light whipped cream and festive flourishes.

Christmas Day Menu

Available 12:00 – 13:00 · Friday 25th December

£20pp deposit required upon booking with a named pre-order, and full balance paid by 15th December.

Adults £85  ·  Children £40

Starters

Smoked Brisket & Bone Marrow Croquettes

Served with a red wine glaze, pickled shallots and watercress.

Smoked Haddock & Leek Fishcake (GF)

Dressed with watercress, lemon and caper sauce.

Spiced Parsnip & Apple Soup (V) (VE) (GF*)

Sweet, warming and a hint of curry.

Main Courses

Roast Turkey (GF*)

A Christmas classic – roast turkey breast served with all the trimmings.

Beef Short Rib Bourguignon Pie

Shortcrust pastry filled with chunks of short rib and a rich bourguignon sauce. Served with goose-fat roast potatoes and roasted root vegetables.

Roast Fillet of Salmon (GF)

A salmon fillet in a clementine and cranberry glaze. Served with mashed potatoes, roast potatoes and vegetables.

Wild Mushroom & Brie Pithivier (V)

Wild mixed mushrooms and brie slices inside puff pastry. Served with mashed potatoes, roast potatoes and vegetables.

Puddings

Homemade Christmas Pudding (V) (GF)

A labour of love and tradition. Rich dried fruit, warming spice and a depth only time can give. Served with brandy butter sauce.

White Chocolate & Cranberry Cheesecake (V)

An elegant, festive dessert that perfectly balances the rich, velvety sweetness of white chocolate with the bright, tart pop of fresh cranberries. Served with ice cream.

Dark Chocolate & Clementine Delice

Belgian dark chocolate torte with a vibrant clementine curd centre, finished with candied orange peel and a dusting of sea salt.

Winter Berry Eton Mess (V) (GF)

Light, crisp meringue and whipped cream with a rich compote of seasonal winter berries, infused with warm spices.

Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding (V)

A moist date sponge topped with a rich toffee sauce. Finished with a warming custard.

Boxing Day Menu

Available 12:00 – 18:00 · Saturday 26th December

£10pp deposit required upon booking with a named pre-order for all tables over six.

2 Courses £29.95  ·  3 Courses £34.95

Starters

Smoked Brisket & Bone Marrow Croquette

Served with a red wine glaze, pickled shallots and watercress.

Smoked Haddock & Leek Fishcake (GF)

Dressed with watercress, lemon and caper sauce.

Spiced Parsnip & Apple Soup (V) (VE) (GF*)

Sweet, warming and a hint of curry.

Main Courses

Roast Turkey (GF*)

A Christmas classic – roast turkey breast served with all the trimmings.

Beef Bourguignon

A hearty, French-inspired stew served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.

Gammon Steak (DF)

An 8oz gammon steak with your choice of egg or pineapple. Served with chips, peas and onion rings.

Beer Battered Fish & Chips (GF*)

A battered fish fillet served with chips, peas, tartare sauce and a lemon wedge.

Boxing Day Burger

A beef patty topped with pigs in blankets, cheese and a cranberry relish. Served with chips and salad.

Wild Mushroom & Brie Pithivier (V)

Wild mixed mushrooms and brie slices inside puff pastry. Served with mashed potatoes, roast potatoes and vegetables.

Puddings

Homemade Christmas Pudding (V) (GF)

A labour of love and tradition. Rich dried fruit, warming spice and a depth only time can give. Served with brandy butter sauce.

White Chocolate & Cranberry Cheesecake (V)

An elegant, festive dessert that perfectly balances the rich, velvety sweetness of white chocolate with the bright, tart pop of fresh cranberries. Served with ice cream.

Mince Pie Brownie (V)

Fudgy, chocolatey brownie loaded with the spiced fruit of a classic mince pie. Served with vanilla ice cream.

Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding (V)

A moist date sponge topped with a rich toffee sauce. Finished with a warming custard.

(V) Vegetarian  ·  (VE) Vegan  ·  (GF) Gluten Free  ·  (DF) Dairy Free  ·  * Option available on request

Please inform your server of any allergies or intolerances before placing your order.

To book your festive table – phone 01775 722869 or email kirsty@redlionhotel.co.uk.

A discretionary service charge will be added to your final bill. Please ask if you would like this to be removed.