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Christmas & New Year 2026

Festivities at
The Cartwheel Inn

Celebrate Christmas in Whitsbury with festive dining, Christmas Day lunch, live music and New Year celebrations.

Festive Fayre Menu Christmas Day
Explore Christmas at The Cartwheel
Christmas at The Cartwheel

A warm welcome this festive season

Paul, Annette and all the team invite you to join them at The Cartwheel over the festivities. Enjoy a warm, friendly welcome coupled with great food and, of course, great company.

Whether it is an office party, a festive meal with friends, Christmas Day lunch or New Year's Eve, we have plenty planned throughout December.

Book Online Or call 01725 518 362
2 to 24 Dec Festive Fayre Two or three courses Throughout December What's On Music, parties and opening times 25 Dec Christmas Day Two sittings available 31 Dec New Year's Eve Dinner and disco
Seasonal dining

Festive Fayre Menu

Available from Wednesday 2 December to Thursday 24 December.

£37 Two Courses
£46 Three Courses
01

Starters

Smoked Haddock & Gruyère Soufflé

with a Lobster Cream

Roast Breast of Partridge

with a Quail Scotch Egg, Celeriac Gratin and Game Jus

Butternut Squash & Stem Ginger Soup

with Pomegranate Seeds & Sourdough

Mushroom Kyiv

Seasonal Leaves, Beetroot Kimchi & Beetroot Carpaccio

02

Mains

Roast Turkey

with Pigs in Blankets, Cranberry & Apple Stuffing, Herb Roasted Potatoes and Rich Gravy

Fillet Steak

with Thyme Pavé Potatoes and Truffle Jus

Fillet of Hake

stuffed with a Prawn & Crab Mousse, set on Wilted Chard and finished with a White Wine & Chive Cream Sauce

Accompanied with seasonal vegetables
03

Desserts

Christmas Sticky Toffee Pudding

with Honeycomb Ice Cream & Salted Caramel Sauce

Trio of Chocolate Pavlova

Milk Chocolate Mousse, White Chocolate Ice Cream, Dark Chocolate Sauce, Fresh Cream & Toasted Pistachio Nuts

Selection of Cheese & Biscuits

Cartwheel Ice Cream

Three scoops. Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Coffee, Gingerbread, Rum & Raisin or Pistachio.

Planning a group Christmas meal?

A £5 per person deposit is required 14 days before the event for parties of six or more. Pre-orders are required for parties of more than ten people.

Book Your Festive Meal
Christmas & New Year

What's On

Live music, Christmas dining and New Year celebrations at The Cartwheel.

DEC 18
Friday

Christmas Party Night

Hyde Band from 6pm. Dinner Party Night from 7pm. Live music and party games with Phil Short.

DEC 24
Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve at The Cartwheel

Bar 11am to 11pm.
Food 12 noon to 2.30pm and 5pm to 8.30pm.

DEC 25
Christmas Day

Christmas Day Lunch

Sitting One, 12.30pm for 1pm.
Sitting Two, 3.30pm for 4pm.
Bar open 11am to 5pm.

View Christmas Day menu
DEC 26
26 & 27 December

Closed

The Cartwheel will be closed on Boxing Day and Sunday 27 December.

DEC 28
From Monday

Open Again

Open from Monday 28 December through to Sunday 3 January.

DEC 31
New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve Party

Three course meal, £60 per person.
From 7pm until late.
Disco with Paul Carter.

Book New Year's Eve
JAN 01
New Year's Day

New Year's Day Lunch

Food 12 noon to 4pm.
Bar 11am to 5pm.

JAN 04
January Closure

Winter Break

Closed from Monday 4 January.
Reopening Wednesday 27 January.

Friday 25 December 2026

Christmas Day Menu

A special Christmas Day menu from Paul and the team, beginning with bubbles on arrival.

Sitting One 12.30pm for 1pm
Sitting Two 3.30pm for 4pm
Adults £115
Children £60
Bubbles on Arrival
01

Starters

Seared King Scallops

Squid Ink Pasta, Caponata of Vegetables, Samphire Grass & Lobster Essence

Duo of Duck

Treacle Cured Smoked Duck Breast, Duck Leg Bon Bon, with a Mango and Pomegranate Salad dressed with Balsamic Glaze

Cream of Celeriac & Hazelnut Soup

with Sourdough Bread

Wild Mushroom Tartlet

with Parmesan Cheese, Sun Blush Tomatoes & Truffle Oil

02

Sorbet

Lime Sorbet

03

Mains

Roast Turkey

with Pigs in Blankets, Cranberry & Apple Stuffing, Herb Roasted Potatoes and Rich Gravy

Dry Aged Fillet Steak

served with Cavolo Nero, Seared King Oyster Mushroom and Red Wine Jus

Roast Fillet of Brill & Tiger Prawns

with Crab & Corn Fritters, Wilted Chard & Lobster Velouté

Spinach Cannelloni

with a Spinach & Pine Nut Stuffing, Borlotti Beans, Tomato Compote & Gruyère Cheese

04

Desserts

Ecclefechan Butter Tart

with Seasonal Berries & Stem Ginger Ice Cream

Cointreau Crème Brûlée

with an Orange Salad & Shortbread Biscuit

Trio of Chocolate Pavlova

Milk Chocolate Mousse, White Chocolate Ice Cream, Dark Chocolate Sauce, Fresh Cream & Toasted Pistachio Nuts

Selection of Cheese & Biscuits

Christmas Day reservations Two sittings available
Call 01725 518 362
Stay at The Cartwheel

Make a Night of It This Christmas

Joining us for a festive meal, Christmas celebration or a special evening with friends? Why not leave the journey home until the morning and stay with us in the heart of Whitsbury.

The Cartwheel has three individually styled bedrooms, each inspired by the racing heritage of the village. Settle in after your evening with us, enjoy a peaceful night's stay and wake up to breakfast at The Cartwheel.

3 Individually styled rooms
✓ Breakfast available
✓ Free secure parking
✓ Dog-friendly room available
The Gallops The Tack Room The Desert Orchid Suite
Explore Our Rooms View room details & booking information
The Gallops bedroom at The Cartwheel Inn
A cosy Christmas stay Right here at The Cartwheel
Christmas parties at The Cartwheel

Book Your Office Party

Celebrate together at The Cartwheel this Christmas. You can book your festive meal online, or contact the team directly to discuss your party.

Book Online 01725 518 362 Email Us
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