Christmas Day 2026 at the Castle & Ball Hotel
Comfort, Joy & A Christmas Day to Remember
Three Courses: £94.95 | Kids Three Courses: £38.95
The most magical celebration of the year deserves to be filled with festive joy, delicious food and complete relaxation. Join us this Christmas Day for a wonderful three-course Christmas feast, all served in a warm and welcoming setting with sparkling décor, twinkling lights and plenty of festive cheer. It’s the perfect way to celebrate with the people who matter most.
There’s nowhere quite like a cosy pub on Christmas Day. Gather around the table and enjoy delicious roasts, indulgent desserts, festive treats and all the little touches that make the day so special. We’ll take care of everything, leaving you free to relax, make memories and enjoy quality time with your loved ones.
Book now for Christmas Day 2026 with deposits of £10 per adult and £5 per child.
Enjoy a gift from us...
Book your Christmas Day Meal before 31st October and enjoy a £15 gift from us!
Valid on bookings of 4 or more. Deposits must be paid by 31st October 2026. Your £15 e-gift voucher will be emailed at the beginning of January 2027.
Terms and conditions apply.
We're serving up Christmas Dinner & Festive Joy
Forget the hours spent peeling, roasting and washing up. At the Castle & Ball Hotel, we'll serve up all your Christmas favourites, from hand-carved roast turkey to a delicious Christmas Pudding, while taking care of every detail so you can simply relax and enjoy. You'll just have to worry about selecting from our generous selection of tempting starters, hearty mains and decadent desserts made for a truly festive feast.
We believe Christmas is best enjoyed together, and the more the merrier. That's why we've included all the festive extras, such as Brussels sprouts and pigs in blankets, there's something for everyone to enjoy. All you have to do is book your table and relax while we take care of the rest.
Our Christmas Day Menu
HOT SMOKED SALMON & PRAWN COCKTAIL
Flaked hot smoked salmon and plump king prawns served on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, and topped with a classic Marie Rose sauce (†)
CROXTON MANOR CHEESE SOUFFLÉ
Indulgent Croxton Manor cheese soufflé, served with spiced pear & fig chutney and a crisp salad, topped with candied walnuts (V) (N)
MINESTRONE SOUP
Hearty winter vegetable minestrone soup with a cheese sourdough shard and butter (V)
(Ve) option availableCHICKEN LIVER & BRANDY PÂTÉ
A rich chicken liver & brandy pâté, served with crisp prosciutto shards, spiced pear & fig chutney and toasted sourdoughHAND-CARVED ROAST TURKEY
The main event – with duck fat & rosemary roast potatoes, braised red cabbage, thyme-roasted carrots, sprouts and roasted parsnips, a Yorkshire pud, sausage stuffing, a pig-in-blanket and gravy
CHEDDAR & LEEK TART
Mature Cheddar and leek pastry tart served with lemon & thyme crushed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, balsamic gravy and topped with crispy leeks
ROASTED SQUASH & SWEET POTATO TART
Served with lemon & thyme crushed potatoes, glazed root vegetables, sprouts and balsamic gravy (Ve)
SLOW-COOKED BEEF CHEEKS
10-hour slow-cooked beef cheeks in a rich jus, served alongside Cheddar mash, thyme-roasted carrots and root vegetable crisps
DUO OF SEAFOOD
Grilled sea bass and king prawns, served with lemon & thyme crushed potatoes, sprouts and samphire. Finished with a silky Chardonnay & chive sauce and a drizzle of pesto (†)ST CLEMENT’S GLAZED LAMB RUMP
Orange & lemon marmalade glazed lamb rump served with duck fat & rosemary roast potatoes, glazed root vegetables & braised red cabbage, and served with a red wine gravyBRITISH CHEESE SELECTION
A generous trio – mature Cheddar, Long Clawson Stilton and cranberry Wensleydale. Served with Peter’s Yard crackers, salted butter, grapes and spiced pear & fig chutney (V)
CHRISTMAS PUDDING
A proper Christmas pudding rich with fruit and festive spice, served with a jug of warm brandy mince pie sauce (V)
DUO OF FESTIVE PUDS
A rich panettone bread & butter pudding with orange cream, and a mini pistachio tiramisu (V) (N)
BAKED VANILLA CHEESECAKE
A rich, baked vanilla cheesecake topped with black cherry compote and crushed buttery shortbread (V)SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TORTE
A decadent torte served with chocolate & salted caramel whipped cream and a velvety pistachio sauce (V) (N)
APPLE & BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE
A British countryside classic – warm apple and blackberry crumble. Served with a choice of custard or clotted cream ice cream (V)
(Ve) option available
Our No Gluten Containing Christmas Day Menu
- HOT SMOKED SALMON & PRAWN COCKTAIL
Flaked hot smoked salmon and plump king prawns served on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, and topped with a classic Marie Rose sauce (†)
CROXTON MANOR CHEESE SOUFFLÉ
Indulgent Croxton Manor cheese soufflé, served alongside a crisp salad and topped with candied walnuts (V)(N)
CHICKEN LIVER & BRANDY PÂTÉ
A rich chicken liver & brandy pâté, served with spiced pear & fig chutney and a toasted seeded roll - HAND-CARVED ROAST TURKEY
Our main event – with duck fat & rosemary roast potatoes, glazed root vegetables, sprouts, braised red cabbage, Yorkshire puddings, a pig-in-blanket and gravy
ROASTED SQUASH & SWEET POTATO TART
Served with lemon & thyme crushed potatoes, glazed root vegetables and finished with a spiced pear & fig chutney (Ve)
ST CLEMENT’S GLAZED LAMB RUMP
Orange & lemon marmalade glazed lamb rump served with garlic roast potatoes, glazed root vegetables & braised red cabbage with a red wine gravy
DUO OF SEAFOOD
Grilled sea bass and king prawns, served with lemon & thyme crushed potatoes, sprouts and samphire. All finished with a silky Chardonnay & chive sauce (†) - BRITISH CHEESE SELECTION
A generous trio – mature Cheddar, Long Clawson Stilton and cranberry Wensleydale. Served with toasted seeded bread, salted butter, spiced pear & fig chutney and sweet grapes (V)
OUR LEMON CHEESECAKE BOMB
A white chocolate lemon shell with a hidden centre of smooth, tangy lemon cheesecake (V)
BAKED VANILLA CHEESECAKE
A rich, baked vanilla cheesecake topped with black cherry compote (V)
Our Kids Christmas Day Menu
- CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS
Served with a cranberry mayonnaise dip (✝)
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
Served with garlic mayo (V)
WINTER MINESTRONE SOUP
Served with salted butter and sliced white bloomer (V)
(Ve) option available - HAND-CARVED ROAST TURKEY
Served with roast potatoes, a Yorkshire pud, seasonal vegetables, sausage stuffing, a pig-in blanket and gravy
SEA BASS WITH GARLIC CREAM SAUCE
Topped with a creamy sauce and served alongside buttery mash and seasonal vegetables (✝)
ROASTED SQUASH & SWEET POTATO TART
Served with lemon & thyme crushed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and balsamic gravy (Ve) - BAKED VANILLA CHEESECAKE
Topped with raspberry coulis (V)
MELTING CHOCOLATE FONDANT
A rich chocolate fondant with a gooey centre, served with vanilla flavour ice cream (V)
WINTER WARMING CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
Served with a scoop of vanilla flavour ice cream and chocolate sauce (V)
ICE CREAM & SORBET SELECTION
Your choice of two flavour scoops served with a chocolate pencil and either strawberry or chocolate sauce (V)
Please select your choice from the following:
Vanilla, Chocolate, Lemon Sorbet or Strawberry Frozen Yoghurt
(Ve) option available
The perfect gift this Christmas
View our christmas Menus
Festive Spread Menu? Yes, please.
Classic pub favourites with a seasonal twist, festive flavours and desserts worth saving room for.
View our festive menusBoxing Day 2026
Keep the festive cheer flowing with our Boxing Day celebrations - the perfect excuse to gather your favourite people and enjoy a little more Christmas magic after the big day.
View our Boxing day menusTerms and Conditions
- Menu only available on 25th December 2026.
No booking is confirmed until all menu choices and a deposit is received: £10 per adult, £5 per child if you are ordering from the Christmas Day menu.
Confirmation of your booking will be sent via email, and only provided once payment of the required deposit has been made.
Menu pre-orders open from 1st October 2026. You will be sent an email with a link to enter your menu pre-orders online.
For any bookings made on or before the 11th December, menu pre order choices are required by the 11th December 2026.
For bookings made after the 11th December, menu pre orders are due by the 18th December 2026.
No further bookings will be accepted online after 18th December 2026. Guests wanting to book after 18th December 2026 should phone the pub to confirm any last-minute availability. Full payment and menu choices will be required at the time of making the reservation.
If you do not submit your menu choices by the above deadlines then we reserve the right to cancel your booking.
Payment in full will be required no later than 1st December 2026, and at the time of booking for any reservations made after this date.
Deposits are non-refundable if you cancel on or after 11th December 2026. All additional payments made would be refunded in full. A full refund of all payments will be made if you cancel before 11th December 2026.
If you are due a refund under these terms and conditions. Please contact the pub you placed your booking with to arrange your refund.
If for any reason we are unable to host your get-together, we will give you as much notice as possible. If we cannot guarantee a new date, or you are not happy to re-book in the future, we will give you a full refund of your deposit.
If you wish to increase numbers, and we can accommodate, payment of the additional deposits will be required at the time of the amendment. Payment in full and menu choices for the additional customer(s) must be provided in line with the above deadlines.
If you wish to decrease numbers at any time, any payments made will be retained and applied against the final total bill on the day. Any credit balance will be refunded to you on the day.
No additional promotion or discount methods can be used in conjunctino with this set menu. This includes Blue Light Card, Tesco vouchers, AA or Gourmet Society. Staff discount and Family Friends discounts can also not be applied to this menu.
All items are subject to availability.
All service charges and tips are paid in full to our team members and all tips can be processed via credit/ debit card.
Greene King Brewing and Retailing Limited. Sunrise House, Ninth Avenue, Burton Upon Trent, DE14 3JZ. £15 voucher who book their Christmas Day meal by October 31, 2026. This offer is for bookings of four or more people on a festive menu. The £15 voucher can be used on a future visit between January 2nd and 28th February excluding Valentine's Day 2027.
To be eligible for the £15 voucher:
• Book a table for a festive menu for a minimum of four guests.
• Book online and pay the deposit by October 31, 2026.
• The voucher can be used for at least £10 worth of food, including a main meal
• The voucher cannot be used against the balance of the festive booking, gift cards, or in conjunction with other discounts.
Terms and Conditions
To be eligible to receive a £15 voucher, you must make an online booking for Christmas Day by 31st October 2026. The online booking must be made and the deposit paid in full by 31st October 2026.
£15 gift vouchers are valid from 3rd January – 28th February 2027, excluding Valentine's Day 14th February 2027. Only one gift voucher will be accepted per transaction. No cash alternative. The voucher may only be used in a single transaction and no change will be given. At least £10 of the total voucher value must be spent on food, including at least one main meal, which can include breakfast and sharers. Voucher cannot be used against the balance of the festive booking. Voucher cannot be used against the purchase of gift cards. The voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other Greene King promotions, including discount vouchers, Loyalty Rewards, or employee vouchers (friends & family included). – but can be used against promotion (e.g. daily deals or set menus). Greene King reserves the right to withdraw or amend the offer at any time. Gift vouchers are not available to Greene King employees or those under 18 years old. Vouchers will be delivered electronically by email on 3rd January 2027 (if you have provided a valid email address as part of your online booking and have opted-in to receive our email marketing communications). To redeem, please present your unique voucher code within the email you receive at the till. Enjoy responsibly. Proof of identity may be requested. Age restrictions apply to certain products, serving times and locations. If you are under 18, please check with your pub in advance. Cash value of this voucher £0.00000001. This voucher is not transferable. Online booking subject to availability. Offer subject to availability. We reserve the right to cancel, amend or withdraw this offer at any time. Promoter: Greene King Brewing and Retailing Limited, Sunrise House, Ninth Avenue, Burton-Upon-Trent, Staffordshire.- These terms and conditions (the "Terms") govern your use of your Gift Card. Please take the time to read and understand these Terms before using your Gift Card. We also recommend keeping a copy of the Terms for future reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Gift Card.
1. The Gift Card is issued and operated by The Great British Pub Card, Mulgrave Farm Guisborough Road, Ugthorpe, Whitby, England, YO21 2BE
2. The Gift Card allows you to upload a cash value onto your Gift Card which can be used to pay for Greene King products and services. The money loaded onto your Gift Card is only a pre-payment system for the goods and services of participating Greene King pubs, restaurants and hotels; it is not a credit card, credit line or deposit account. No interest, dividends or any other earnings will accrue on the money loaded onto your Gift Card. Greene King will provide a physical gift card or e-gift card to the value of money uploaded.
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