The Nook On Five · Christmas 2026

What’s On at Christmas

Six ways to spend the season, five storeys above Cheltenham. From the first race day breakfast to the last of the Twixmas lunches.

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The diary

Six events, one rooftop.

Everything we are running this December. Each one books separately.

At the table

Eating here in December.

You do not need an event to eat well here. The dining room is open as usual right through the month.

Lunch and dinner

Seasonal à la carte

Our seasonal menu, served as usual in the dining room five storeys up.

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Groups and private hire

Christmas Banqueting

Three courses at £75 a head, for parties of six or more, from 23 November to 24 December.

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26 Dec to 31 Dec

Twixmas

Two courses at £24 or three at £29 for lunch, with a special à la carte dinner at £45 in the evenings.

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Groups and private hire

Christmas Banqueting.

23 November to 24 December 2026. Three courses at £75 a head, for parties of six or more. Served with an amuse-bouche to start and petit fours at the end.

First Course

Ham Hock & Parsley Terrinepiccalilli gel, pickled apple, toasted briocheGFA

Smoked Salmoncrème fraîche, beetroot, pickled cucumber, rye shards

Pumpkin & Chestnut Tortelliniwild mushroom & celeriac cannelloni, parmesan & truffle creamV, GFA, VEA

Heritage Beetrootwhipped goats curd, pickled walnuts, orange & thymeV, VEA

Main Course

Roast Turkey Crownpigs in blankets, apricot and sausage meat stuffing, seasonal vegetablesGFA

Beef Wellingtonfillet of beef wellington, red wine jus, festive trimmings

Pan Roasted Hakesaffron potatoes, roasted fennel, spinach, shellfish veloutéGF

Wild Mushroom & Celeriac Wellingtontruffle sauce, glazed winter vegetables

To Finish

Christmas Puddingwith brandy custard

Dark Chocolate Delicesalted caramel hazelnut praline, vanilla ice creamV, GFA

Spiced Apple Tarte Tatincalvados caramel, vanilla ice cream

Sticky Toffee PuddingGuinness, butterscotch, clotted cream ice cream

Cheeseboardselection of English cheeses, fruit and nut salami, grapes, chutney, crackersGFA Included as a dessert, or served as an additional cheese course for the party at £15 a head.

Accompaniments and sauces

Optional extras.

Truffle Parmesan Fries £7truffle mayonnaise and parmesanGF, VA

Creamed Cabbage £7creamed sweetheart cabbage, smoked pancettaGF

Tenderstem Broccoli £7buttered tenderstem broccoli, smoked almondsV, GF

Bitter Leaf Salad £7bitter leaves, honey mustard dressingGF, V, VE

New Potatoes £7tossed in butter and rosemaryGF, V, VEA

Sauces £4red wine jus, peppercorn sauce

GF gluten free · GFA gluten free available · V vegetarian · VA vegetarian available · VE vegan · VEA vegan available

All dishes may contain nuts. Please make your server aware of any dietary requirements, allergens or intolerances, and an allergen matrix is available on request. While we are diligent in handling dietary requirements, cross contamination remains possible. A discretionary service charge of 10% is added to the final bill.

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Every tabletells a story.

Five storeys above Cheltenham, the room changes character all December: race day breakfasts, a wreath workshop, five courses and jazz, then Christmas morning itself.

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Under the tree

Gifting from the Deli.

Hampers, wine and vouchers from the Rooftop Deli, for the people who already have everything except a decent bottle.

Gift vouchers

A night at The Nook

Set amounts from £10 to £200, or an afternoon tea voucher from £34. Redeemed on a visit.

Buy a voucher

Hampers and wine

The Deli collection

Cheese, charcuterie, wine and the things you only buy in December, from the Rooftop Deli.

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Good to know

Before you book.

Where: The Nook On Five, The Quadrangle, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1PZ
Bookings: 01242 650948
Christmas Day: Paid in full no later than 11 December 2026
Dress: Festive elegance for Christmas Jazz, festive glamour for the Snowball
Large groups: Private hire available across December, ask us for dates
Getting here: Central Cheltenham, a short walk from the Promenade

December fills early

Come up for Christmas.

Six events, one rooftop, and a view of Cheltenham with the lights on.

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All events subject to availability. Menus and line ups may change. Christmas Day bookings must be paid in full by 11 December 2026. Please drink responsibly.