EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY AT BANKSIDE HOTEL, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, ON LONDON’S SOUTH BANK THIS CHRISTMAS

With the South Bank’s Christmas Market just minutes away, luxury hotel Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection, is the ideal destination to eat, party and enjoy a festive stay away from home this year.

New festive packages, which transform rooms into winter wonderlands, and delectable seasonal menus, bring merry magic to the design-led hotel, whilst a daily bauble countdown is set to keep guests in the festive spirit throughout the season.

Rooms Ready for Santa with Bankside’s Christmas Tree Packages

Bankside Hotel is adding a splash of Christmas magic to its art-inspired interiors, with fully decorated Christmas trees adorning its hotel rooms available as part of its new Christmas Tree Package. Complimentary for guests staying in suites or available as an add-on for those in Spacious, Ample or Queen Queen Rooms, guests can look forward to gathering around beautifully decorated trees boasting bespoke baubles and art-inspired decorations.

For guests looking to fully embrace the season, Bankside is offering guests the chance to upgrade to its Christmas Sparkle Package and enjoy a fully decorated tree, a bottle of English sparkling wine, and a plate of homemade mince pies upon arrival to whet the appetite. After relaxing in festive surroundings, guests can indulge on festive food and drink with a voucher to spend at Bankside’s Art Yard Bar & Kitchen throughout their stay.

Bankside Hotel’s Christmas Tree Package starts at £99 and includes a fully decorated Christmas tree for Spacious, Ample or Queen Queen Room bookings. Bankside Hotel’s Christmas Sparkle Package starts at £199 and includes a fully decorated tree, a bottle of sparkling room, a plate of homemade mince pies and £55 to spend on food and drink at Art Yard Bar & Kitchen.

Indulge in Creative Christmas Cuisine at Art Yard Bar & Kitchen with New Festive Menus

With December the perfect time to get together with friends, Bankside Hotel is offering a new ‘Festive Culture Fixe’ menu at the Art Yard Bar & Kitchen, perfect for celebrating the season in style. Guests can opt for a three-course lunch or dinner and take their pick from a variety of delectable dishes, from butternut squash soup to traditional turkey with all the trimmings, and toast with a complimentary glass of bubbles.

Bankside Hotel’s ‘Festive Culture Fixe’ menu starts at £48pp and includes a three-course meal at Art Yard Bar and Kitchen and a glass of champagne, available throughout the month of December.

For those that want to skip the cooking on Christmas Day, Bankside Hotel is inviting guests to dine in style with a three-course Christmas set menu that mirrors the thriving cultural scene of the South Bank.  Guests can indulge in British or modern European classics, like Salmon Gravlax, and look forward to homemade mince pies and fresh filter coffee to round off their festive feast.

Bankside Hotel’s three-course Christmas Day set menu, starts at £70pp for adults and £30pp for children under 12 years old, and includes a three-course meal on 25 December, only

Swing by the Hotel Lobby for a Bespoke Bauble Reveal

Bankside’s commitment to art and culture will be reflected in an artistic advent calendar collaboration taking place throughout December. Celebrating its ongoing partnership with Contemporary Collective powered by DegreeArt, the hotel’s artists-in-residence, past and present, have been called upon to curate a bespoke bauble collection that will form an advent style bauble reveal from the 1st of December, each with its own unique artistic style.

Each day one guest checking in will be picked to unveil the day’s bauble and hang it upon the tree. To make the moment even more special, one unsuspecting guest will receive their own bespoke edition bauble  to cherish forever.

Book Last-minute Arty Christmas Get-togethers and Parties

Those on the hunt for the ideal venue to host their last-minute office Christmas dinner or festive bash should look no further than Bankside Hotel. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a larger party, Bankside offers a diverse range of Christmas party packages including welcome cocktails, delicious cuisine, and arty event space hire.

For those looking to go big, Bankside Hotel’s White Box space is an underground hotspot with bespoke art pieces, whereas smaller, more intimate affairs might favour cosy spaces such as the Private Dining Room at Art Yard Bar & Kitchen, which sets the stage for a memorable dining experience among friends and colleagues.

Guests can also indulge in festive cuisine, with a three-course festive party set menu that offers a fusion of traditional Christmas cuisine with a modern twist. With highlights including beetroot carpaccio to tasty poached trout and an indulgent chocolate fondant, guests are in for a treat. For a more laid-back affair, Bankside’s creative canapés, such as wild mushroom arancini lollipops and festive hummus cones, or bowl food options like rack of lamb and truffle risotto, are sure to please.

Bankside Hotel’s Christmas party packages start at £85 per person including a welcome drink, festive dining options and half a bottle of wine.

For more information on Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection, or to book a meal or stay, visit here. For party bookings or to discuss party needs in more detail, please email groups.events@banksidehotel.com or call 020 3943 2220.