WELCOME TO CHRISTMAS
WELCOME TO THISTLE POOLE That most wonderful time of year is on the way and there s nowhere better to get well and truly into the festive spirit than with us. In the run up to Christmas we ve got plenty of opportunities to party. Or book a private function and you can choose your menu, theme and entertainment. On the big day itself you can leave the cooker switched off and join us for a superb traditional lunch. Then it s the countdown to 2019 at our glittering New Year s Eve Gala Dinner. For more information please call 01202 361622 Contents Private and Joiner Christmas Parties 04 Exclusive Party Nights 06 Weekend Party Nights Private and Joiner Festive Set Lunch 08 Festive Lunches 10 Christmas Day Lunch 12 Boxing Day Carvery 14 New Year s Eve Celebration Dinner 16 Packages General Information 18 Terms and Conditions 19 How to Find Us Poole Harbour
Exclusive Party Nights Roast vegetable and coriander soup with paprika sour cream and croutons Take advantage of our pre-weekend party nights at excellent value, inclusive of 3-course menu and disco to really help get into the festive spirit! Chicken liver, cranberry and sage pâté with beetroot and onion chutney, dressed leaves and toasted brioche Feta, pepper, tomato and bean salad with sesame and poppy seed dressing and a focaccia croute Available Sunday Thursday 18th November 20th December 26.95 per person January dates are available on request. 7.00pm Arrival and bar opens Single rooms from 65 per room, double/twin rooms from 75 per room, bed and breakfast. For any bookings of 50+ guests confirmed by 30th September 2018, the organiser will receive a complimentary room for the night of the party. Mains Traditional roasted English turkey, roast potatoes, stuffing, pigs in blankets, gravy and pea shoots Pan-seared sea trout fillet with parsley mash, watercress and lemon sauce Butternut, pea and pepper risotto Rocket and Parmesan salad with garlic croute and parsley cream All served with a panache of steamed vegetables. 7.30pm Dinner to be served followed by dancing and bar 12 midnight Carriages 3-course dinner followed by tea, coffee and mini mince pies Disco, crackers and novelties selection required 14 days prior to event. Minimum party size 6 guests. Private parties on request, restrictions apply. Desserts Steamed Christmas pudding with brandy custard Dark and white chocolate cheesecake with mango coulis and almond biscotti Lemon and lime posset with nutmeg shortbread biscuits Tea, coffee and mini mince pies Early Bird Rewards Book and pay your deposit by Tuesday 31st July 2018 and choose from one of the following rewards, absolutely free, during your party: Glass of sparkling wine per person (125ml) Jug of Christmas cocktail per 6 people Bedroom for the organiser on the night of the event Early Bird Reward is for party nights only and is not available on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or NY eve p04 p05
Weekend Party Nights Take advantage of our weekend party nights at excellent value, inclusive of 3-course menu and disco to really help get into the festive spirit! Roast vegetable and coriander soup with paprika sour cream and croutons Chicken liver, cranberry and sage pâté with beetroot and onion chutney, dressed leaves and toasted brioche Gravadlax of salmon with lola rosso & frisée salad, pickled cauliflower and lemon and pepper mayonnaise Available Friday Saturday 16th November 22nd December 36.95 per person January dates are available on request. 7.00pm Arrival and bar open 7.30pm Dinner to be served followed by dancing and bar 1.00am Carriages Single rooms from 65 per room, double/twin rooms from 75 per room, bed and breakfast. For any bookings of 50+ guests confirmed by 30th September 2018, the organiser will receive a complimentary room for the night of the party. selection required 14 days prior to event. Minimum party size 6 guests. Mains Traditional roasted English turkey, roast potatoes, stuffing, pigs in blankets, gravy and pea shoots Roast topside of English beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, thyme and garlic stuffing, gravy and pea shoots Roasted Cornish hake fillet with rarebit crust, crushed new potatoes, watercress and lemon cream sauce Butternut, pea and pepper risotto Rocket and Parmesan salad with courgette fritter, garlic croute and parsley cream All served with a panache of steamed vegetables. 3-course dinner followed by tea, coffee and mini mince pies Disco, crackers and novelties Private parties on request, restrictions apply. Early Bird Rewards Book and pay your deposit by Tuesday 31st July 2018 and choose from one of the following rewards, absolutely free, during your party: Glass of sparkling wine per person (125ml) Jug of Christmas cocktail per 6 people Desserts Steamed Christmas pudding with brandy custard Dark and white chocolate cheesecake with mango coulis and almond biscotti Lemon and lime posset with blackcurrant compote and nutmeg shortbread biscuits Tea, coffee and mini mince pies Bedroom for the organiser on the night of the event Early Bird Reward is for party nights only and is not available on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or NY eve p06 p07
Festive Lunches Enjoy the warmest of welcomes in our Harbour View Restaurant, offering stunning panoramic views across Poole Harbour. Roast vegetable and coriander soup with paprika sour cream and croutons Chicken liver, cranberry and sage pâté with beetroot and onion chutney, dressed leaves and toasted brioche Available Monday Saturday 1st November 23rd December 2 courses 16.95 per person 3 courses 19.95 per person 12.30 2.30pm Lunch served 2 or 3-course lunch followed by tea, coffee and mini mince pies Crackers and novelties selection required 14 days prior to event. Minimum party size 6 guests. Private parties on request, restrictions apply. Mains Traditional roasted English turkey, roast potatoes, stuffing, pigs in blankets, gravy and pea shoots Pan-seared sea trout fillet with parsley mash, watercress and lemon sauce Butternut, pea and pepper risotto Rocket and Parmesan salad with garlic croute and parsley cream All served with a panache of steamed vegetables. Desserts Steamed Christmas pudding with brandy custard Dark and white chocolate cheesecake with mango coulis and almond biscotti Tea, coffee and mini mince pies Early Bird Rewards Book and pay your deposit by Tuesday 31st July 2018 and choose from one of the following rewards, absolutely free, during your party: Glass of sparkling wine per person (125ml) Jug of Christmas cocktail per 6 people Bedroom for the organiser on the night of the event Early Bird Reward is for party nights only and is not available on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or NY eve p08 p09
Christmas Day Lunch Desserts Make your Christmas Day extra special and join our festive feast in our Harbour View Restaurant with superb views across Poole Harbour, creating the perfect surroundings. Cream of asparagus soup with feta cheese croûte and paprika oil Chicken, red pepper and smoked bacon roulade, micro herb salad, cucumber sambal, beetroot and spelt bread toast Smoked salmon with salmon and scallop terrine, courgette and chilli salad, lambs leaf and salsa verde dressing Steamed Christmas pudding with brandy custard and mint compote Coconut milk panna cotta, mulled berry compote, brandy snap shards and pineapple crisp Cranberry and lime cheesecake with cinnamon crème fraîche and pistachio tuile biscuit Glazed goats cheese crostini with sweet and sour peppers and quinoa salad and harissa dressing English and Continental cheese board with grapes, celery, chutney and biscuits 25th December 79.95 per person 39.00 per child under 12 Under 3s free of charge 12 noon Lunch served for up to 45 guests 1.30pm Lunch served for 45+ guests Make a day of it with bed, breakfast and Christmas lunch for 230 per room, based on two people sharing. selection required 14 days prior to event. Lime sorbet, chocolate soil and Bacardi syrup Mains Traditional roasted English turkey breast with roast potatoes, stuffing, pigs in blankets, gravy and pea shoots Roast English sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, parsnips, thyme and garlic stuffing, gravy and pea shoots Tea, coffee, mini mince pies and handmade truffles 4-course lunch followed by tea, coffee, mini mince pies and handmade truffles Crackers and novelties Paupiettes of lemon sole fillets, rocket and fish mousse, squid ink pasta, spinach and saffron and mussel cream sauce Wild mushroom with spinach and pepper brioche bread and butter pudding with fondant potato, parsnip puree and watercress sauce All served with a panache of steamed vegetables. Early Bird Rewards Book and pay your deposit by Tuesday 31st July 2018 and choose from one of the following rewards, absolutely free, during your party: Glass of sparkling wine per person (125ml) Jug of Christmas cocktail per 6 people Bedroom for the organiser on the night of the event Early Bird Reward is for party nights only and is not available on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or NY eve p10 p11
Boxing Day Carvery Unwind after the big day with a relaxed carvery lunch in our Harbour View Restaurant, with panoramic views. Great food and amazing views, what more could you want? 26th December 2 courses 21.95 3 courses 24.95 12.30pm 3.00pm Lunch served Carvery lunch followed by tea, coffee and mini mince pies Crackers and novelties Assorted cold meats and fish selection Vegetarian option Soup of the day Main A choice of 3 carved meats, served with a selection of vegetables, roast potatoes, gravy and accompaniments Vegetarian option Dessert Assorted hot and cold desserts Cheese and biscuits Tea, coffee and mini mince pies 2 nights bed & breakfast, Christmas Day lunch & Boxing Day lunch for 330 per room, based on two people sharing. Arrival from 24th December. p12 p13
New Year s Eve Celebration Dinner Amuse Bouche Mains See in the New Year in style! Start the evening with fizz and canapés, followed by a fabulous 6-course menu. Then dance into 2019 with hits and party favourites by our resident DJ! 31st December 2018 86.95 per person (adults only) Bed, breakfast and NYE dinner, 269 per room Arrival, bubbly and canapés 7.00pm, 8.00pm, 8.30pm Dinner to be served Followed by dancing and bar 1.00am Carriages Bed, breakfast and New Year s Eve dinner for 269 per room, based on two people sharing. choices required 14 days prior to event. Dress code dress to impress. Roasted cauliflower and chive soup with blue cheese beignet and red pepper puree Goats cheese and basil panna cotta with courgette carpaccio, micro herb salad and herb sable biscuit Beetroot marinated salmon with frisée and watercress salad, red chicory, cucumber sambal, beetroot crisps and red chicory Confit duck leg rillette with peach and basil chutney, red chard salad and tomato focaccia croute Champagne sorbet, blueberry compote and bubbles Roast saddle of English lamb and rosemary and sausage meat farce with chateau potatoes, celeriac puree, savoy cabbage and lamb jus Slow braised beef cheek with horseradish mash, buttered kale, swede parmentiere, red wine and garlic gravy Roast corn-fed chicken breast stuffed with asparagus, dauphinoise potatoes, beans in bacon, courgette royale and red pepper cream sauce Poached halibut fillet with garlic and parsley crushed potato, sauté samphire, carrot puree and smoked trout cream sauce Red onion and fennel tarte tatin with sweet potato puree, aubergine fritter, courgette marquise and tomato salsa All served with a panache of steamed vegetables. Desserts Irish cream liqueur crème brulée with a cider, pear and nutmeg compote and almond biscotti Apple, cherry and ginger strudel with peach and pineapple salsa, apple crisp and a cinnamon crème anglaise Arrival bubbly and canapés 6-course dinner followed by disco Chocolate and coffee mousse terrine with sweetened crème fraîche, grilled plums and hazelnut shortbread English and Continental cheese board with grapes, celery, salted walnuts, chutney and biscuits Tea, coffee, handmade truffles p14 p15
Packages Take the stress away this Christmas and let us do all the hard work! Book now for one of our Christmas and New Year packages. Arrival from 23rd December Inclusive of bed and breakfast for 2 nights and Christmas Day lunch 285 Arrival from 24th December Inclusive of bed and breakfast for 2 nights, Christmas Day lunch and Boxing Day lunch 330 Arrival 25th December Inclusive of bed and breakfast and Christmas Day lunch 230 Arrival from 30th December Inclusive of bed and breakfast for 2 nights and New Year s dinner 330 Arrival 31st December Inclusive of bed and breakfast and New Year s dinner 269 Prices are per room, based on a standard room. All offers are based on double occupancy with a single supplement of 30 per room, per night. Car parking is charged at a reduced rate of 6 per night for residents - guests need to register their vehicles at reception on check-in. 7-day cancellation on any accommodation packages. A credit card is asked to reserve any accommodation package; payment will be required on check out. choices and pre-ordered drinks will be required 14 days prior. Early Bird Rewards Book and pay your deposit by Tuesday 31st July 2018 and choose from one of the following rewards, absolutely free, during your party: Glass of sparkling wine per person (125ml) Jug of Christmas cocktail per 6 people Bedroom for the organiser on the night of the event Early Bird Reward is for party nights only and is not available on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or NY eve p16 p17
Terms and Conditions How to Find Us To make a booking General information Directions by road Parking To confirm your booking, a 10 deposit per person will be required within 14 days. Should no deposit be received, then the booking will automatically be released. The total balance outstanding, final numbers and pre-orders are required 14 days prior to your event. Should balance not be received by the due date, the booking will be released and any deposits forfeited. Prices are per person and inclusive of VAT at the current rate. Confirmations and receipts will be forwarded to you as confirmation of booking. Final payment for any accommodation booked must be paid at the same time as event final payments. For bookings of 10 rooms or more a rooming list is required 14 days prior to arrival. Deposits and final payments can be paid by cheque, BACS or card. To pay cash, the Christmas office is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Payments can also be made at the hotel front desk where a receipt will be issued. Complimentary car parking is available to all party guests. All guests are required to enter their vehicle registration into the system at reception to avoid an automatic fine being issued by Parking Eye, the car parking management company. There is a reduced rate of 6 for those guests wishing to leave a vehicle overnight - please enquire at reception on the night. Minimum numbers apply for shared party functions. Should the amount of guests drop below this number, the event will be transferable to another date. Unfortunately, special seating arrangements cannot be guaranteed. Small parties may be grouped and seated together. The hotel reserves the right to amalgamate events to ensure minimum numbers. Minimum age for guests attending evening functions is 18 years. All details are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to alteration without prior notice. Any damage caused by any guests will result in charges being levied. From M27 junction 1, follow the A31 to Wimborne Minster, then take the A349 into Poole town centre and follow signs to the Port (A350). Thistle Poole is on the quay front. To programme your sat-nav, please use the postcode BH15 1HD. If you re travelling to Thistle Poole by car, car parking is available for 120 cars at a charge of 6.00 per night. Please note that Parking Eye is used in the car park, so please ensure that you register your car details at reception on arrival. For those not staying in the hotel, please use the pay and display machines located in the car park, or follow the instructions on signs in the car park to pay by card. Cancellation policy Deposits, part payments and full payments are not refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances. We recommend that you take out event insurance to cover you in the case of cancellation. If the event has to be cancelled by glh hotels, an alternative date will be offered or a full refund given without liability to the hotel. Should minimum numbers not be reached on your chosen party night, the hotel reserves the right to offer an alternative function. Minimum numbers will apply to private parties. Please discuss your specific requirements with the Christmas Co-ordinator. Food and drink Pre-orders for all meals will be required. Pre-orders for wines are also advisable to ensure your preferred choice is available on the night. If you suffer from an allergy or food intolerance, please let us know before ordering so we can advise you. An information pack is available from your server listing the allergenic ingredients used in our foods, as required by UK and EC laws. It also describes any associated cross contamination risk which may affect specific menu items. If you would like to consult this pack, please ask before ordering. Please note that our kitchens are not a nut or allergen free environment. Strict dress code applies to evening functions, casual jeans and trainers will not be accepted. All music and entertainment will cease at the set time according to the individual hotel s permitted licensing hours. Any parties found bringing in their own alcohol that is not pre arranged will be charged corkage and/or asked to leave as this is against our licensing policy. Cloakroom will be available - with a small donation requested to our chosen charity. Thistle Poole The Quay Poole BH15 1HD West Street West Quay Road Waterfront Museum Orchard Street High Street A350 A31 A35 Towngate Bridge Poole Pottery The Quay Station A349 A31 Dolphin Centre A348 Seldown Bridge p18 p19
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