The Eight Bells, Bolney — West Sussex
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Christmas at The Eight Bells

Festive

Christmas at the Eight Bells

Party dining

A festive table by the fire

This Christmas, escape to the cosy charm of The Eight Bells. Whether you’re joining us for festive food and drink or celebrating with family, friends, colleagues or loved ones, you’ll always find a warm welcome waiting by the fire.

Our Christmas Party Menu is ready — turkey with all the trimmings, short rib, monkfish and puddings worth lingering over. Two courses are £32.95, three courses £39.95. Choices need to be pre-ordered at least four days before your booking, with a £10 deposit per person.

From intimate gatherings with friends to work parties and team celebrations, The Eight Bells is a lovely place to raise a glass. With a cosy atmosphere, friendly service and beautiful decorations, we take care of the details so you can relax and enjoy the season.

Looking for a cosy countryside escape? Nestled in the heart of West Sussex, our inn is the ideal place to relax, explore local villages and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Order for your partyDownload group pre-order formEmail your choicesCall 01444 657888Download the menu PDF

Add your group on the page — a name, starter and main for each person, and a dessert if they’re on three courses. Or download the form, fill it in on screen or print and write, then email it to pub@eightbellsbolney.com at least four days before.

The Eight Bells Christmas Party Menu — designed card

Designed menu card · PDF download for printing

This year's menu

Christmas Party Menu

2 courses £32.95 · 3 courses £39.95

Starters, mains and desserts for a proper festive gathering. Choices must be pre-ordered at least four days before your booking. £10 deposit per person — email pub@eightbellsbolney.com and we'll be in touch to collect it.

Order for your partyGroup pre-order formMenu PDFView on Food & DrinkGeneral enquiry

On the table

Starters, mains & puddings

The same dishes as the PDF — read them here, then order for your party on the form below or download the group pre-order form.

Order for your partyDownload group pre-order form

Menu

Christmas Party Menu

2 courses £32.95 · 3 courses £39.95 — pre-order four days ahead, £10 deposit per person.

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2 courses £32.95 · 3 courses £39.95

Starters

  • Jerusalem Artichoke SoupGF AV

    finished with fragrant black truffle oil.

  • Smoked Salmon PateGF AV

    sweet beetroot ketchup, crisp pickled cucumber and toasted ciabatta.

  • Piedmontaise PepperGF AV

    sweet pepper stuffed with confit garlic, vine-ripened tomato and mozzarella, served with warm olive bread.

  • Pan-fried Guinea Fowl Breast

    rich cocoa-braised leg bonbon and smooth celeriac puree.

Mains

  • Stuffed Turkey BreastGF AV

    crisp roast potatoes, honey-glazed parsnips, buttered sprouts, roasted carrots, butternut squash puree, pigs in blankets and rich gravy.

  • Stuffed Butternut SquashGF

    quinoa & chestnuts, roast potatoes, honey & wholegrain parsnips, sprouts, glazed carrots, butternut squash puree, stuffing and gravy.

  • Braised Short Rib of BeefGF

    garlic & thyme rosti, tenderstem and red wine jus.

  • Monkfish TailGF

    herb-roasted new potatoes and sauce vierge.

Desserts

  • Sherry Trifle

  • Orange, Cranberry, Chocolate & Frangipane Tart

    served with clotted cream.

  • Christmas PuddingGF & VG AV

    with brandy butter or custard and redcurrants.

  • Milk Chocolate & Caraway MousseGF AV

    with crumbed gingerbread and candied peel.

gf - gluten free v - vegetarian vg - vegan av - available

Please note: choices must be pre-ordered at least 4 days before your booking. Please note: £10 deposit per person. Please note: email choices to pub@eightbellsbolney.com and we will collect your deposit.

Order for your party

Add your group

One form for the table — the party name, the date, and a starter and main for each guest. Choose a dessert as well if they’re on three courses. At least four days ahead. The £10 per person deposit is taken by the pub, not on this form.

Prefer paper? Download the group pre-order form and email it back, or keep the menu PDF.

Each guest

Two courses is a starter and a main (£32.95). Three courses adds a dessert (£39.95).

2 guests

Guest 1
Courses

£39.95

Guest 2
Courses

£39.95

Food total

£79.90

Deposit

£20.00

£10.00 × 2 guests. Taken by the pub, not on this form.

We email this to the inn, and a copy to you. The £10.00 per person deposit (£20.00 for this party) is taken by the pub, not on this form.

Book a festive gathering

We'd love to hear from you

Tell us the date, how many you're bringing and whether you'd like two courses or three — add the group on the form, or download the pre-order PDF.

Order for your partyDownload group pre-order formEmail pub@eightbellsbolney.comCall 01444 657888Stay the night

Christmas at the Eight Bells

Christmas at The Eight Bells
The dining room at The Eight Bells — a warm room for a festive table
Christmas cheer at The Eight Bells
The hop-dressed fireplace at The Eight Bells
A festive welcome at The Eight Bells