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A warm welcome awaits you at The Clive Hotel & Restaurant in Ludlow
However you're planning to celebrate this Christmas, The Clive has a stunning selection of festive menus. Whether you're making merry with work colleagues, family or friends, in a large party or an intimate gathering, you can enjoy freshly prepared traditional, seasonal dishes featuring the finest quality ingredients. These are locally sourced and wherever possible, grown or reared on the Oakly Park Estate.
Christmas Day at The Clive
Enjoy a special day - where everyone can relax. This delicious five course lunch uses the best ingredients that South Shropshire has to offer. Tuck into a traditional festive feast without any of the hassle and make Christmas Day magical for everyone. Menu highlights include duck terrine with star anise and cherry compote, followed by Estate reared sirloin and a deliciously silky almond crème brülée with Amaretti biscuits and peach compote.
Served 12.00pm to 2.30pm £79 per person (Children £40.00)
Bring in the New Year at The Clive
Make the start of 2016 a truly memorable occasion. Celebrate into the early hours with friends and family at The Clive. The evening starts with canapés and a glass of fizz, followed by a sumptuous four course dinner. It's set to be a deliciously indulgent affair showcasing some of the best Oakly Park produce all cooked to perfection. After coffee and petit fours the evening's entertainment begins with live music and dancing.
Arrival 7.30pm £65.00 per person
Festive Afternoon Tea at The Clive
There is nothing more quintessentially British than afternoon tea, enjoy festive finger sandwiches and a selection of mince pies, scones and rich fruit cake in front of The Clive’s open fire and take pleasure in this timeless ritual.
£12.50 per person Served Monday to Sunday 12.30pm – 4pm
Festive Lunches at The Clive
A wonderful set menu to tantalise your taste buds with the very best seasonal flavours. There are three exceptional menu options per course and the choice of two or three courses to indulge in. Your taste buds are sure to be tantalised from the butternut squash velouté, to the awarding winning Ludlow Food Centre Christmas pudding and brandy sauce.
Available 1st – 23rd December Served Monday – Saturday 12.00pm to 2.30pm
2 Courses £18.00 per person 3 Courses £22.00 per person
Festive Dinners at The Clive
An outstanding three course evening menu, showcasing a carefully considered range of dishes that help make Christmas such a special time. For a flavour of the menu, indulge in a duo of salmon starter, monkfish loin with pancetta, followed by a lavender and honey panna cotta dessert.
Available 1st – 23rd December Served 6.30pm to 9.30pm
£25.00 Sunday to Thursday £29.00 Friday & Saturday
Festive Menus
Christmas Day
Celeriac & Jerusalem Artichoke, Artichoke Crisps
Pressed Duck Terrine, Star Anise and Cherry Compote, Brioche
Duo of Salmon, Smoked Salmon Tartare, Salmon Ballotine, Beetroot, Nori Roll
Champagne Sorbet
Roast Shropshire Turkey, Cranberry Stuffing, Château Potatoes, Chipolatas, Sprouts, Chestnuts
Grilled Sea Bass, Chive Crushed New Potatoes, Wilted Greens, Sauce Vierge
Roast Bromfield Sirloin, Yorkshire Pudding, Château Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Red Wine Jus
Portabello & Chestnut Wellington, Ludlow Blue, Confit Potatoes, Spinach
Christmas Pudding, Brandy Sauce
Chocolate Delice, Prosecco Jelly, Spiced Winter Berries
Almond Crème Brûlée, Amoretti Biscuits, Peach Compote
Ludlow Food Centre Cheese Board Selection
New Year’s Eve
Pea & Smoked Ham Velouté
Pressed Duck Leg Terrine, Star Anise & Cherry Compote, Brioche
Beetroot Tatin, Ludlow Blue, Watercress, Walnuts
Champagne Sorbet
Pan Roast Bromfield Beef, Dauphinoise Potato, Wild Mushrooms, Wilted Greens, Red Wine Jus
Grilled Monkfish Loin, Saffron Potatoes, Braised Fennel, Basil Aïoli, Bisque Sauce
Butternut Squash Risotto, Feta Cheese, Cashew Nuts, Sage
Lavender & Honey Panna Cotta, Cinder Toffee, Apple Compote
Chocolate Delice, Prosecco Jelly, Spiced Winter Berries
Crème Brûlée, Amoretti Biscuits, Peach Compote
Ludlow Food Centre Cheese Board Selection
The Clive Festive Lunches
Butternut Squash Velouté, Porcini Cream
Ham Hock Terrine, Spiced Apple Chutney, Brioche
Smoked Salmon Tartare, Sourdough Crisp, Beetroot & Horseradish
Roast Shropshire Turkey, Cranberry Stuffing, Roast Potatoes, Chipolatas, Sprouts, Chestnuts
Pan Roast Cod Loin, Pea, Prawn & Chorizo Risotto
Portabello & Chestnut Wellington, Ludlow Blue, Confit Potatoes, Spinach
Christmas Pudding, Brandy Sauce
Almond Crème Brûlée, Amoretti Biscuits, Peach Compote
Selection of Homemade Ludlow Food Centre Ice Creams
Ludlow Food Centre Cheese Board Selection
The Clive Festive Dinners
Remembered Hills Blue Cheese and Broccoli Soup
Smoked Ham Hock Terrine, Piccalilli, Sourdough Crisp
Duo of Salmon, Smoked Salmon Tartare, Salmon Ballotine, Beetroot, Nori Roll
Roast Turkey, Cranberry Stuffing, Château Potatoes, Chipolatas, Sprouts, Chestnuts
Monkfish Loin, Pancetta, Confit Potatoes, Spinach, Wild Mushrooms, Chive Beurre Blanc
Roast Bromfield Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Château Potatoes, Vegetables, Red Wine Jus
Butternut Squash & Chestnut Risotto, Sage Crisps
Christmas Pudding, Brandy Sauce
Chocolate Delice, Prosecco Jelly, Spiced Winter Berries
Lavender and Honey Panna Cotta, Cinder Toffee, Apple Compote
Ludlow Food Centre Cheese Board Selection
And so to bed...
Make a stay of it when the celebrations end! The Clive has 15 luxurious en-suite bedrooms including family rooms, stylish contemporary suites, in addition to classic doubles and twins.
New Year’s Eve
After dinner and celebrations end, stay overnight bed and breakfast £265.00*
Stay between Christmas and New Year
Bed & Breakfast £79.00 per room based on two people sharing.
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast £99.00 per room based on two people sharing.