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Christmas at Red Lion Hotel

Host Your Christmas Events at The Red Lion Hotel

Celebrate the festive season in style at the Red Lion Hotel! Our main function suite comfortably seats up to 120 guests, or can be partitioned for a more intimate setting of 60 guests.

For smaller gatherings, choose from our two charming function rooms — The Wellington and The Basing — perfect for cozy Christmas parties or private lunches and dinners.

All function rooms are located on the ground floor, with easy access to the patio and courtyard, offering a welcoming indoor-outdoor flow.

Christmas parties, lunches, and dinner events are now available to book!
Make this festive season unforgettable — contact us today to reserve your date.

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St Lorraine's Chilled Charcuterie

Celebrate the festive season in a more relaxed, informal style with us.
Enjoy St Lorraine’s chilled charcuterie served as generous sharing platters, ready and waiting at your table on arrival. Tuck into a delicious selection of cheeses, antipasti, fresh bread, and crisp crostini – perfect for grazing, sharing, and soaking up the festive atmosphere.
Ideal for a relaxed Christmas gathering with friends, family, or colleagues, it’s a simple yet stylish way to celebrate together. We'll provide music from our sound system along with Christmas crackers to put everyone in the mood.
To discuss your party requirements for 2026 please email us or phone us on (01256) 328525.

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Traditional Festive Fayre

Celebrate Christmas 2026 with Us!
For a more traditional celebration, enjoy a relaxed sit-down dining experience perfect for private parties, shared events, or festive lunches.
Choose from a delicious two or three course menu, thoughtfully prepared to bring seasonal flavours to your table. It’s the ideal way to gather, unwind, and celebrate the festive season with great food and even better company.

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Festive Afternoon Tea

Celebrate the season with a Festive Afternoon Tea at the Red Lion Hotel, Basingstoke. Indulge in a delicious selection of seasonal treats, including turkey and cranberry finger sandwiches, freshly baked plain and fruit scones served with clotted cream, and an array of indulgent festive desserts. Perfect for catching up with friends, family, or colleagues in a cosy Christmas setting, with vegetarian options available on request. Priced at £25.95 per adult, with the option to add a glass of fizz for just £10 to make your afternoon extra special. Book now and enjoy a truly festive experience!
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Kind words from our guests…

It was really fun getting to know the team during the project. They were all helpful in answering my questions and made me feel at ease. The design ended up being better than I could have envisioned!

Eve CrawfordGuest, August 2020

It was truly a wonderful experience and we thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality. The catering team ensured everyone's taste buds were catered for. All staff were helpful, courteous, professional and made us feel at home. We would definitely recommend your hotel to others.

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