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Dine Out in Style and Celebrate the Festive Season (11th November 2015)

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.

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