Boxing Day Lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon

Keep the festive feeling going with Boxing Day lunch at The Arden Hotel, perfectly placed in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon.

After the excitement of Christmas Day, Boxing Day is made for slowing down, gathering loved ones and enjoying a generous seasonal lunch without the cooking. Set opposite the Royal Shakespeare Company and just moments from the River Avon, The Arden offers an elegant town-centre setting for Boxing Day dining in Warwickshire.

Our three-course Boxing Day lunch is priced at £49 per person, bringing together classic festive comfort, beautifully prepared seasonal dishes and the relaxed warmth of The Arden.

Event details

Date: Saturday 26th December 2026
Price: £49 per person
Includes: Three-course Boxing Day lunch
Location: The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

What to expect

Join us for a relaxed Boxing Day lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon, served in the stylish surroundings of The Arden Hotel.

The menu includes a choice of seasonal starters such as baked Camembert with bacon and pecan, a Butcher’s Board of continental meats, breads, cornichons, pickles and dips, or a seafood mezze with cured salmon, smoked mackerel pâté, crab bavarois and prawn cocktail salad.

For the main event, enjoy comforting festive favourites such as roasted black treacle and ale beef with Yorkshire pudding and horseradish cream, roasted pork with apple purée, crackling and turkey leg stuffing, roasted stone bass, or cheese soufflé with Waldorf salad and polenta chips. Mains are served with duck fat potatoes, creamy Parmesan leeks, roasted root vegetables and braised red cabbage.

To finish, enjoy an assiette of desserts with coffee and mince pies.

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Please note, this is a sample menu and dishes may be subject to change.

Celebrate Boxing Day in Stratford-upon-Avon

For guests searching for Boxing Day lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon, festive dining in Warwickshire or a relaxed restaurant for Christmas celebrations near the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, The Arden Hotel offers a wonderfully central and elegant choice.

Whether you are visiting Stratford-upon-Avon for Christmas, meeting family in town, or planning a Boxing Day meal after a walk along the River Avon, The Arden brings together a sense of occasion with the ease of warm, thoughtful hospitality.

Make Boxing Day beautifully simple

Let us take care of the cooking while you enjoy time around the table with the people who matter most. From seasonal starters to festive desserts and coffee, Boxing Day at The Arden is all about relaxed celebration in the heart of Shakespeare’s town.