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Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel

T he Sparkling Snow Globe Party

Discover thewonder of aMercure Christmas

Dan Wilson

For more information about any of our festive events or to make a booking please contact our Christmas team on 02380 386473 or email: [email protected]

Combine mouth-watering menus, a central location and a team of people who genuinely want your stay with us to be every bit as enjoyable as you hoped it would be and you've created the essence of what makes a Dolphin Hotel Christmas one that you will want to experience again and again!

Don't just take our word for it…

Dan Wilson Regional General Manager

The Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin hotel offers the perfect setting for a memorable Christmas. The stunning 4* Grade II listing building is the oldest hotel in Southampton, with a modern and contemporary feel while retaining its traditional appeal, and offers a great line up for a festive season that you will never forget!

Whether it be our Sparkling Snow Globe Christmas Party, our Family-Friendly Afternoon Tea, the traditions of Christmas Day Lunch with all of the trimmings or seeing off 2020 and welcoming 2021 with a bang- we are the place for you this Christmas!

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04 Sparkling Snow Globe Party

07 Seasonal Savings

09 A Magical Escape

08 Festive Lunches

10 The Holiday Experience

11 Festive Afternoon Tea

16 Events In 2021

13 Boxing Day & New Year’s Day Lunch

14 New Year’s Eve

12 Christmas Day Lunch

Content

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THE FESTIVE SPARKLE ISN’T COMPLETEWITHOUT A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS FEAST,

COMPLETE WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS.

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Chocolate and Cherry Tart red berry sauce, chantilly cream, dark chocolate chard

Baked Vanilla Cheesecake (V / VE)chestnut, pistachio and mascarpone

Traditional Turkey Breast (GFA)accompanied with all the trimmings, roast jus

Spiced Root Vegetable Soup (V / VE-A / GFA)served with chilli croutons

Chicken and Wild Mushroom Terrine (GFA)onion jam, crostini, mixed leaf

Stuffed Butternut Squash (V / VE)crushed potato, seasonal vegetables, and red pepper coulis

Roast Fillet of Salmon (GF)pressed potato, winter greens, dill and chestnut sauce

Beetroot and Candied Walnuts (V / VE / GF)roquette salad, pomegranate, and truffle dressing

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Traditional Christmas Pudding (GF)homemade rum sauce

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To book or for further information, please call our Christmas Team on 02380 386473 or

email: [email protected]

Key V – Vegetarian

VE - VeganGF – Gluten Free

VE-A - Vegan Adaptable GFA – Gluten Free Adaptable

A Marveously Magic Menu

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Snow Globe Party

Saturday 28th November - £28.95 per personFriday 4th December - £34.95 per person

OUR PARTY NIGHTS

Friday 27th November - £28.95 per person

Saturday 12th December - £34.95 per person Friday 11th December - £34.95 per person

Saturday 19th December - £34.95 per personFriday 18th December - £34.95 per person

Saturday 5th December - £34.95 per person

Find your way into our snow-filled wonderland. Feel the magic as snowflakes fall all around you and the frost glitters while basking in the warm glow of the Christmas season.

Dine among the snowflakes with fantastic food and dazzling drinks then glide across the dancefloor as the festive sparkle fills you with joy.

Open the magic wardrobe to discover a winter world where it only snows. Where frost glitters and picture-perfect Christmas card scenery surrounds you. This frozen world is festive magic in its purest form.

Our Sparkling Snow Globe party nights include a three course meal with coffee followed by our resident DJ for you to dance the night away to. We also have our very own selfie station for you to capture the moment.

Exclusive party nights are available withtailor made menus.

Carriages: 1.00am

Dinner served: 7.45pmHappy Hour: 6pm-7pm

Bar closes: 00.30am

T he Sparkling

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Thursday 10th December - £28.00 per person Sunday 13th December - £28.00 per person Thursday 17th December - £28.00 per person

Saturday 9th January - £23.00 per person Saturday 16th January - £23.00 per person

Dinner served: 7.30pm

Carriages: 00.30am

Happy Hour: 6pm-7pm

Bar closes: 00.00am

Bar closes: 00.30amDinner served: 7.30pm

Carriages: 01.00am

Happy Hour: 6pm-7pm

Thursday And Sunday Night Package

Post-Christmas Party Nights

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Celebrate the festive season with our Thursday and Sunday night party package. Join us for a three course buffet with half a bottle of wine per person and then hit the dance floor with our Resident DJ who will be playing all of your favourite festive tunes. A fabulous occasion for you to enjoy with friends or colleagues, and don't forget about our very own selfie station for you to capture your magic memories from the night!

Don’t forget – you can make your Christmas parties extra special with a wonderful range of offers on food, drinks, entertainment and accommodation.

HAPPY HOUR

YOUR VERY OWN DRINKS RECEPTION

Avoid queuing by setting up an account bar for a hassle-free festive party.

ACCOUNT BAR

Speak with our Christmas team and ask about one of our private areas to host your very own drinks reception (additional charges may apply).

Stay over in one of our 99 bedrooms with our special accommodation packages. £75 bed and breakfast (based on double occupancy).

Between 6pm and 7pm, offering 25% off all drinks.

MAKE A NIGHT OF IT

Complimentary bedroom for the organiser (based on a minimum number of 30).

FESTIVE DRINKS PACKAGES

ORGANISER BENEFITS

Upgrade to our midnight snacks for you and your group- a great way to end the night!

MIDNIGHT MUNCHIES

We have a wide selection of drink packages that are available for you, saving you time and money! Speak with our Christmas team for further information.

Seasonal Savings

To book or for further information, please call our Christmas Team on

02380 386473 or email: [email protected]

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PLATEFULS OF CHEER

Our delicious festive-themed menus are served in our Signature Restaurant throughout December. Expect a warm welcome, beautiful surroundings and a meal to remember.

At Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel, the party starts at lunch. So join your family, friends or colleagues around the table for a pre-Christmas celebration full of fantastic food.

Lunch served from 12 noon to 3pm £18.95 per adult for 3 courses £12.95 per child for 3 courses Dietary requirements to be made known at the time of booking.

MAIN

MENU

Spiced Root Vegetable Soupserved with chilli croutons (V / VE-A / GFA)

STARTER

Traditional Turkey Breastseasonal trimmings, roast jus (GFA)Stuffed Butternut Squashcrushed potatoes, seasonalvegetables and red peppercoulis (V / VE)

Festive lunches

*A £10.00 deposit per person is required to secure the date confirmed. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Key V – VegetarianVE - VeganGF – Gluten FreeVE-A - Vegan Adaptable GFA – Gluten Free Adaptable



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Traditional Christmas Puddinghomemade rum sauce (GF)

DESSERT

Room upgrades available from £20.00 per room per night, subject to availability.

Ready to unwind? Take some time out in cosy Christmas surroundings here at Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel.

THREE-NIGHT STAYThursday 24th to Sunday 27th December £345.00 per person. £100.00 single supplement. Packages include meals and entertainment as stated.

TWO-NIGHT STAYThursday 24th to Saturday 26th December £265.00 per person. £80.00 single supplement. Packages include meals and entertainment as stated. Room upgrades available from £20.00 per room per night, subject to availability.

All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

£70.00 per room for bed and breakfast, based on two people sharing. £110.00 per room for dinner, bed and breakfast (based on two people sharing).

Room upgrades available from £20.00 per room per night, subject to availability.

We always ask for a £100.00 deposit per person for residential packages, with the balance due 4 weeks prior to the arrival date.

BED & BREAKFAST RATESFriday 18th December to Sunday 3rd January. (excluding 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st December)

For information on our child prices, please contact reservations direct.

A Magical Escape

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27th DecemberEnjoy our breakfast buffet before the journey home. We wish you a safe trip back.

Arrive at your leisure and check in with our friendly reception team and then enjoy a traditional afternoon tea. Take the opportunity to finish off your Christmas shopping at West Quay before returning for a three course dinner in our Signature Restaurant with an evening of entertainment from our pianist. A showing of A Christmas Carol will play in our Gilbert Suite. Later on why not take a short stroll into the city to celebrate Midnight Mass and then join us back at the hotel for a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie!

Boxing Day

Lose yourself in an enchanted Christmas with our amazing holiday itinerary, sure to bring wonder to your festive season.

Christmas DayOpen your presents and wander downstairs for a full choice English breakfast – then enjoy the rest of the morning in our residents’ lounge. Join us in the Jane Austen Suite for a glass of Champagne followed by a four course Christmas Day meal with coffee whilst being entertained by Colin, our resident magician. The afternoon is yours to enjoy as you please before joining us in our Signature Restaurant for a two-course hot and cold buffet before finishing the evening off with our Christmas Day quiz!.

Have a well-deserved lie-in and start the day with a full hearty breakfast – either in the comfort of your own bedroom or down in our restaurant. We are beautifully located within walking distance of West Quay Shopping Centre – so why not take the opportunity to look for those Boxing Day bargains before joining us back at the hotel for a three-course evening meal followed by an evening of entertainment with our resident singer.

Christmas Eve

The Holiday Experience



Gammon Ham and English Mustard

SANDWICH SELECTION

CAKE SELECTION

Smoked Salmon with Dill & Lemon Mayonnaise

Yule Log SliceWarm Mince PieWinter Berry MessBanana Square with Cinnamon Frosting

WITH A SEASONAL TWISTTreat yourself to a luxurious afternoon tea of delicious festive goodies.

Cheddar Cheese with Red Onion Chutney

Orange & Cranberry Scones, Clotted Cream & Winterberry Jam

Turkey & Cranberry

WITH A GLASS OF BUBBLY

Includes a gift for every child and entertainment. SANTA'S AFTERNOON TEA

£19.95 per adult, £12.95 per child

£19.95 per adult, £12.95 per child Sunday 13th December

A selection of speciality tea and coffee

Includes a glass of sparkling wine £25.95 per adult - Available throughout December*

Available throughout December*

Festive Aftern�n Tea & Santa Aftern�n Tea



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THE GRAND OCCASIONNow for the grand occasion. Celebrate the big day with a magnificent four-course feast, and all the traditional trimmings you could ever want in our Jane Austen Suite or Signature Restaurant.

Whiskey Cured Sea Trout (GF)crab mayonnaise, pickled beetroot and cucumber, sea trout crisp

Duo of Serrano Ham (GF)roasted balsamic figs, crispy fried poached egg, feta cheese, toasted walnuts

Smoked Applewood Chowder (GF)with potatoes, sweetcorn and chives

Warm Risotto Cake (VE / GF)with caramelised shallots and wild mushrooms, watercress and truffle oil

STARTERS:

Spiced Monkfish Tail in Pancetta (GF)brandy shrimp sauce with mussels and samphire mash

Grilled Courgette Cannelloni (VE / GF)filled with rosemary lentils and roasted butternut squashvegan mornay sauce, tomato & basil concasse, lemon rocket

MAIN DISHES:

Traditional Roast Turkeysage & onion stuffing, pigs in blanket, roast potatoes, brussels sprouts, honey roasted parsnip & carrots, roast jus

Beef Fillet Surf & Turf (GF)garlic and rosemary parmentier potatoes, roasted cherry vine tomatoes, steamed asparagus, Diane sauce

CHEESE COURSE:

Christmas Puddingwith brandy sauce and berry compote

Baileys and Hazelnut Praline Rouladechocolate sauce and praline dust

Trio of Cheeses Applewood Smoked Cheddar, Dorset Blue Vinny and Cornish Camembert

Chocolate and Caramel Brownie (VE / GF)salted caramel sauce, raspberry sorbet

Tangy Lemon Tartchantilly cream, blackberry compote, pistachio crumbs

DESSERTS:

COFFEE & MINCE PIES

Christmas Day Lunch

Key V – Vegetarian

VE - VeganGF – Gluten Free

VE-A - Vegan Adaptable GFA – Gluten Free Adaptable

£69.00 per adult, £35.00 per child (4-12), under-3s eat FREE. Bar opens: 12 noon. Lunch served: from 12.30pm onwards. A deposit of £20.00 per person is required, with the full balance due 4 weeks prior.All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.


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Selection of South Coast Cheesescaramelised onion chutney, apples, grapes, celery, biscuit

Pan Fried Fillet of Salmon (GF)crispy potato cake, garlic and rosemary courgette, lemon hollandaise sauce

Chocolate Bavarois Slicechantilly cream, chocolate sauce

MAIN DISHES:

STARTERS:

Peppered Fillet of Pork (GF)savoy cabbage with smoked bacon, apple and chive mash, calvados jus

Potato, Garlic and Thyme Soup (GF / VE)with sautéed wild mushrooms Sweet Chilli King Prawns (GF)with braised bok choi, sautéed red onion and cherry tomatoesGrilled Goat Cheesesourdough toast, balsamic leaves, beetroot and walnuts

Caramelised Shallots and Beetroot Tarte Tatin (VE)herb new potatoes, balsamic rocket salad, redcurrant jus

Duck and Orange Patetoasted brioche, balsamic apple & pear chutney

DESSERTS:

Lemon Meringue Piepouring cream, raspberry coulisTropical Fresh Fruit Salad (GF / VE)passion fruit sorbet

Baked Supreme of Chicken (GF)artichoke puree, roasted red pepper, fondant potato, red wine jus



All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.A deposit of £20.00 per person is required, with the full balance due 4 weeks prior.

£35.00 per adult, £20.00 per child (4-12), under-3s eat FREE. Bar opens: 12 noon.Lunch served: from 12.30pm onwards.

Key V – VegetarianVE - VeganGF – Gluten FreeVE-A - Vegan Adaptable GFA – Gluten Free Adaptable

Join us for Boxing Day and New Year’s Day LunchJust like magic, the fun and festivities begin anew with a fabulous three-course meal served in the Signature Restaurant.

K�p the party going.



Dinner served from: 7.30pm

THE CANDLELIGHT COUNTDOWNThe evening’s celebrations begin with a Champagne reception before indulging in a delicious Gala Buffet and then dancing to our resident DJ until 1am. After bringing in the New Year in the time-honoured way, continue the celebrations in Nelson’s Bar until the early hours.

Bar opens: 6.00pm

Celebrations finish: 01.00amDress code: smart, no trainers £50.00 per adult,Please note this is an adult-only event.

ONE - OR TWO-NIGHT PACKAGE ARRIVING 30TH OR 31ST DECEMBER£110.00 per person sharing a double or twin room for one night.

Make a proper night of it with our residential package – including accommodation in a classic room, dinner, entertainment and a hearty brunch on New Year’s Day.

With residential packages a £100 deposit per person is required at the time of booking. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable - full balance is taken on arrival. Terms and conditions apply. *no entertainment, just dinner included on the 30th

£190.00* per person sharing a double or twin room for two nights. £40.00 single supplement. £20.00 per room in a Privilege room per night.

New Years Eve The Dolphin's Gala Buffet

New Years Eve Accommodation Packages

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Why not stay with us on 1st January for only

£50.00 Bed and Breakfast per room.

New Years Eve Gala Buffet Menu



Panache of Seasonal Vegetables, Cauliflower Cheese

Assiette of Desserts:

Gravy

Yorkshire Pudding, Crusty Bread

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Gratin

(Plated and Served)

Chocolate Brownie Bite, Baby Banoffee Pie, Eton Mess Quenelle

Roast Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Rice

DESSERTS:

Haggis Bon Bons with Atholl Brose

Beetroot Cured Smoked Salmon, Duck and Orange Pate, Mature Cheddar Beignets,

(Served by our Chefs)

Assiette of Starters:

Rocket and Apple Salad with Caper and Dill Vinaigrette

STARTERS:

Baked Loin of Cod in White Wine, Caper and Parsley Sauce

CANAPES:

MAINS:

(Plated and Served)

Honey and Brown Sugar Glazed Roasted Gammon Beef Bourguignonne with Smoked Bacon and Pearl Onions

Prawn and Avocado TacosTapenade and Goats Cheese Bruschetta

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Events for 2021

For more information on our festive eventsand offers, please contact us on: 023 8038 6460

[email protected]

www.dolphin-southampton.com

Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel34-35 High Street, Southampton, S014 2HN

FEBRUARY

JANUARY

25th- Burns Night3 course Scottish dinner served with the address to the Haggis, a whisky

arrival drink and Scottish music throughout the evening

14th- Wedding Showcase Evening17.00-20.00

12th and 14th – Valentine's Dinner A glass of fizz on arrival, 4 course meal from our Table d'hote menu and coffee

£35 per person

21st – Wedding Showcase Afternoon12.00-15.00

13th - Dinner DanceA romantic 3 course meal with live entertainment through the meal

£31 per person

£33 per person

1st - St David's Day Celebration3 course traditional Welsh dinner and

entertainment£25 per person

MARCH

14th - Mother's Day Afternoon Tea A choice of traditional OR vegan

afternoon tea with a glass of fizz and a gift for mum

£24.95 per person (£13.95 for children 12 and under)

17th - St Patrick's DayAn Irish knee's up, Irish themed dinner with a Guinness or Jameson & Ginger

on arrival and entertainment£29.95 per person

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Make next year even more special. Call our Christmas team on 023 8038 6473 or email [email protected]

to find your perfect event.

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