Christmas for the curious
Welcome
The No.15 experience Christmas will always be one of our favourite times of the year; it’s the heady mix of spice-infused mulled wine; the unmistakable scent of a real tree, festooned with fairy lights and lavish decorations; coming in from the biting cold and warming our hands next to an open fire; fabulous feasts with family and friends and that first sip of an elegant glass of fizz that seals the seasonal deal. Now imagine a place that conjures all of the best bits of the festive season, and then goes that little bit further. Christmas and New Year at No.15 Great Pulteney promise to
Home for Christmas be a truly grand affair, so come and join us for a Bath house party. Let us be your hosts, whether you want to pop in for afternoon tea with a curious twist or a carefully-curated cocktail with festive flair; book your own exclusive party or stay, relax and spend Christmas with us.
Drink soirées
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Private dining
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Bar 15
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Festive afternoon tea
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Café 15
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No.15 Great Pulteney is the perfect place for a festive gathering large or small, with a touch of luxury for the curious contemporary glamour, and plenty to discover...
Stay with us
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Christmas Day
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New Year
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Drinks soirées Raise a glass
The Dispensary
If you’re looking for the newest place in the city to hold your festive drinks gathering, No.15 offers a vibrant venue, beautifully-decorated spaces and superlative hosting.
Our wonderfully-intriguing restaurant space, complete with old chemist’s shop, is the ideal choice for groups of 20 - 70.
Our historic Georgian surrounds are balanced with vast pieces of contemporary art and statement lighting, while curious touches throughout will ensure your party is talked about for weeks to come.
The Pulteney Room We can accommodate groups of 15 - 30 for a pre-dinner get-together, throughout December.
Festive canapés Cold selection
Hot selection
Severn & Wye Valley oak-smoked salmon, beetroot, horseradish, rye bread crisp
Tempura king prawn, sweet chilli and soy dipping sauce
Chicken and smoked ham hock terrine, apple chutney Andalusian gazpacho shot, Spanish olive oil Duck and foie gras parfait, smoked duck, pickled shallot Baby plum tomato, bocconcini mozzarella and basil skewer Golden Cross goat’s cheese cream, red grape, chive, oat cake biscuit
Pork and confit onion sausage roll, English mustard Cauliflower pakora, mint and coriander raita Wild mushroom and truffle arancini Chicken yakitori, ginger, spring onion Mendip lamb kebab
Sweet selection Fudges: strawberry, vanilla and white chocolate, dark chocolate and cherry, milk chocolate, pistachio and golden raisin, plain Mini Christmas mince pie Gingerbread spiced madeleines Lemon meringue tartlets Stollen cubes £8 per head for 5 canapés
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To book, simply email
[email protected] or call us on 01225 807015
Private dining
Festive dining in style
The Pulteney Room
The private dining set-up at No.15 is decadent, luxurious and glamorous and is the perfect festive lunch or dinner choice for groups of 10 - 60.
For a small and intimate affair, The Pulteney Room can seat up to 16 guests in elegant Georgian surroundings, where your own waiting team will be on hand for that truly personal touch. There is no charge for the room; simply pre-order in advance of your event. Lunch is £37 per person for three courses and dinner is £45 for three courses.
Sample Christmas menu To start
Desserts
Roasted Ironbark pumpkin soup, parmesan, sourdough
No.15 Christmas pudding, brandy butter, cream or custard
Oak-smoked salmon, prawns, avocado, shallot, lemon, herbs, watercress
Blackberry, pear and almond tart, vanilla ice cream
Pressed duck and foie gras terrine, fig chutney Wigmore soft, beetroot, red chicory, candied walnuts
Mains Roast Norfolk Bronze turkey, ballotine of the leg stuffed with pork, sage and chestnut, all the trimmings
Mango and passion fruit parfait, exotic fruit Dark chocolate and mandarin mousse, mandarin sorbet
Cheese (£8 supplement) Local and continental cheeses, red grapes, chutney, celery, biscuits
Rump of lamb, pink fir potatoes, garlic, cavolo nero, lamb jus Roast Cornish monkfish tail, cannellini beans and chorizo, baby spinach Leek, confit onion and goat’s cheese pithivier, parsnips, glazed carrots 4
To book, simply email
[email protected] or call us on 01225 807015
The Dispensary Festive feasts For a long-table feast, seating up to 30 people, The Dispensary is our dining venue with a difference. Not only is there an old chemist’s shop lining the walls, but the table setting, complete with candelabra and striking glassware, makes a showstopping centre piece. The focus here is on family-style dining, with joints carved at the table, sharing side dishes and a selection of enticing starters and desserts. There’s even an opportunity to choose your own playlist. There is no charge for the room and we’re happy to discuss your requirements; from £35 per person for the full feast menu.
Sample feast menu To start
Mains
Whole smoked salmon, rye bread, capers, lemon, shallots
Whole roasted Norfolk Bronze turkey, pork, sage and chestnut stuffing
Chicken and smoked ham hock terrine, Christmas chutney, assorted breads
Roast fillet of beef, fricassee of wild mushrooms, Madeira sauce A selection of sharing sides
Desserts Baked Alaska No.15 Christmas pudding, flamed with brandy at the table Local cheeses, chutney, biscuits
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The Dispensary Social dining Those seeking to host a bigger bash, might like to book a more traditional Christmas lunch or dinner setting in The Dispensary, with round tables seating up to 48 guests. There is no charge for the room, and there’s an opportunity to pick your own playlist, we just ask that you pre-order your seasonal menus in advance.
Lunch is served from 12.30pm, priced from £28 per person for a three-course menu. Dinner is served from 7pm, priced from £40 per person for a threecourse menu with coffee. Simply choose your starter, main and dessert.
Sample Christmas menu To start
Desserts
Roasted Ironbark pumpkin soup, parmesan, sourdough
No.15 Christmas pudding, brandy butter, cream or custard
Oak-smoked salmon, prawns, avocado, shallot, lemon, herbs, watercress
Blackberry, pear and almond tart, vanilla ice cream
Pressed duck and foie gras terrine, fig chutney Wigmore soft, beetroot, red chicory, candied walnuts
Mains Roast Norfolk Bronze turkey, ballotine of the leg stuffed with pork, sage and chestnut, all the trimmings
Mango and passion fruit parfait, exotic fruit Dark chocolate and mandarin mousse, mandarin sorbet
Cheese (£8 supplement) Local and continental cheeses, red grapes, chutney, celery, biscuits
Rump of lamb, pink fir potatoes, garlic, cavolo nero, lamb jus Roast Cornish monkfish tail, cannellini beans and chorizo, baby spinach Leek, confit onion and goat’s cheese pithivier, parsnips, glazed carrots
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To book, simply email
[email protected] or call us on 01225 807015
Bar 15 Cocktails for the curious Bar 15 serves up intriguing cocktails for the curious and a carefullycurated drinks list in opulent surrounds, and we’re getting even more creative during the festive season. You’ll also find all the classics, from a perfectly mixed G&T, local craft beers and fabulous English fizz served in cut crystal flutes. See a sneak peek of the menu, here:
Cocktail list Fresh and Wild
Global Traveller
Hendrick’s Gin, Lillet Blanc, basil syrup, cucumber, basil leaves and Fever Tree elderflower tonic water
Grappa, Galliano, amontillado sherry, dried apricot, cacao, vanilla and Aphrodite bitters
Spice Trip
Southern Nectar
Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye, Drambuie, Punt e Mes and cinnamon
Angostura 1919 Rum, Cazcabel Honey Liqueur, Aperol, fresh ginger or cinnamon, orange and lemon
Old Fashioned 15 Greenore Irish whiskey, Angostura bitters, fresh ginger, orange and Fever Tree ginger ale
You can book a table for 2 - 10 guests from 6.30 - 10.30pm Sunday Thursday and 6.30 - 11pm on Friday and Saturday; simply email
[email protected] or call us on 01225 807015
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We also have a selection of light snacks and sharing boards available, or you can pre-order from our festive canapés list (see page 3)
Afternoon delights
We can’t think of many better ways to treat yourself or a loved one after a long day, trawling the shops for Christmas gifts, than with an exquisite afternoon tea with a curious twist. Patisserie is our speciality, so alongside thoughtful flavour pairings, loose-leaf teas and scones with clotted cream and homemade strawberry jam, classic cakes will be reinvented. There’s also the option of afternoon tea with a quintessentially English savoury element.
Sample festive afternoon tea menu
Sample festive savoury afternoon tea menu
Selection of finger sandwiches
Traditional tea cakes
Selection of finger sandwiches
Savoury picnic selection
Wiltshire honey-glazed ham, apple and ginger chutney
Gingerbread cake
Wiltshire honey-glazed ham, apple and ginger chutney
River Test smoked trout Scotch egg, tartare sauce
Classic roast turkey breast, pork and chestnut stuffing, cranberry confit
Pork and confit onion sausage roll, English mustard
Uig Lodge oak-smoked salmon, seasoned with lemon and black pepper, watercress
Uig Lodge oak-smoked salmon, seasoned with lemon and black pepper, watercress
Beef skirt Cornish pasty
Burford Brown free-range egg mayonnaise, mustard cress
Burford Brown free-range egg mayonnaise, mustard cress
Classic roast turkey breast, pork and chestnut stuffing, cranberry confit
Delicate afternoon tea pastries Chocolate Mont Blanc Christmas mince pie Macarons selection Choux pastry religieuse Lemon and blackcurrant mousse
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Rich spiced fruit cake Freshly-baked plain and fruit scones, clotted cream, homemade strawberry jam
No.15 pork pie Crayfish cocktail Golden Cross goat’s cheese cream, green apple, chive, oat biscuit
Traditional tea cakes Gingerbread cake Freshly-baked plain and fruit scones, clotted cream, homemade strawberry jam Available daily from 2 - 6.30pm, £28 per person, or £36 to include a glass of house champagne To book, simply email
[email protected] or call us on 01225 807015
Café 15 Light lunches Light lunches with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients will be the mainstay in Café 15. Superlative salads, brilliant bruschettas, cheese and charcuterie boards and a selection of tempting cakes offer plenty of reasons to punctuate any Christmas shopping trip to Bath. To be found just a couple of minutes’ stroll from Bath Abbey and opposite the recreation ground, we’re super-centrally located for all the city’s boutiques and cultural highlights.
Sample Café 15 lunch menu Boards The finest local and continental charcuterie, homemade breads, pickles and chutney, seasonal leaves Local and continental cheeses, biscuits or homemade breads, celery, grapes, walnuts, chutney Whole baked camembert, new potatoes, cornichons, leaves Seafood smorgasbord Severn & Wye valley smoked salmon, boquerones, crayfish, Beesands crab, lemon, capers, leaves
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Sandwiches
Soup
Roast chicken, avocado, smoked bacon, gem lettuce, Pommery mayonnaise
Seasonal soup of the day
No.15 Club Chicken, bacon, tomato, gem lettuce, mayonnaise Oak-smoked salmon, seasoned with lemon and black pepper, horseradish, watercress Wiltshire honey-glazed ham and Worthy Farm cheddar toastie
Salads Heritage tomato salad, basil, pine nuts, baby mozzarella, olive oil Bulgur wheat, goat’s curd, roasted squash, leaves, pomegranate dressing
Roasted pepper, red onion, courgette, hummus, rocket bruschetta or sandwich
To book, simply email
[email protected] or call us on 01225 807015
Stay with us If you’re after that feeling of ‘coming home for Christmas’, we’d love to be your hosts; whether you’re coming to relax with close friends and family, or looking for a luxurious base from which to explore and make the most of our world heritage city.
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Loft mini doubles start from £140
Christmas Day Dine in style
Join us for Christmas Day lunch and leave all the preparation, cooking and, of course, the washing up, to us!
The Pulteney Room The Pulteney Room is ideal for a private gathering of family and friends from 10 - 16 people and you can choose your own bespoke menu from the below:
Christmas menu Canapés and champagne
To start Roasted Ironbark pumpkin soup, parmesan, sourdough Oak-smoked salmon, prawns, avocado, shallot, lemon, herbs, watercress Pressed duck and foie gras terrine, fig chutney Wigmore soft, beetroot, red chicory, candied walnuts
The Dispensary Mains Roast Norfolk Bronze turkey, honey-glazed ham, pork, sage and chestnut stuffing, all the trimmings Rump of lamb, pink fir potatoes, garlic, cavolo nero, lamb jus Roast Cornish monkfish tail, cannellini beans and chorizo, baby spinach Leek, confit onion and goat’s cheese pithivier, parsnips, glazed carrots
Desserts No.15 Christmas pudding, brandy butter, cream or custard
Christmas menu
Mains Whole roasted Norfolk Bronze turkey, pork, sage and chestnut stuffing Whole roasted honey-glazed ham Sharing sides
Canapés and champagne
To start Whole smoked salmon, rye bread, capers, lemon, shallots Duck terrine, fig chutney, assorted breads
Desserts No.15 Christmas pudding, brandy butter, cream or custard Dark chocolate and mandarin mousse, mandarin sorbet Coffee, fudge and mince pies
Blackberry, pear and almond tart, vanilla ice cream Mango and passion fruit parfait, exotic fruit Dark chocolate and mandarin mousse, mandarin sorbet
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The Dispensary is the perfect choice for a family-style sharing feast – all of the below is included – for each individual table.
Pre-book our Christmas Day banquet in The Pulteney Room – £110 per person for groups of 10 - 16 – or lunch in The Dispensary – £95 per person – or get in touch on
[email protected] or 01225 807015
New Year's Eve Celebrate with us For an opulent New Year celebration, with a focus on fabulous food and drink in extraordinary surrounds, No.15 is the venue for you. We’re going all out with our luxury for the curious philosophy, so it’s your chance to bring friends, dress up, sip on extravagant cocktails, and sit down to a fourcourse family-style feast featuring all your favourite food.
Feast menu Canapés and champagne
Mains
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Whole roasted organic chicken, pork, sage and chestnut stuffing
Dorset lobster, garlic aioli, assorted breads, lemon, seasonal leaves The finest local and continental charcuterie, assorted breads, pickles and chutney, seasonal leaves
Roasted topside of beef, horseradish, Madeira sauce Poached side of salmon, hollandaise, lemon, pickled cucumber A selection of sharing sides
Desserts Baked Alaska Pavlova, cream, soft autumn fruits Chocolate fountain, fruit skewers for dipping
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New Year’s Eve dinner is £95 per person. To book, or to chat through our private dining options for groups of 10 or more, get in touch on
[email protected] or 01225 807015
New Year’s Day
Start the New Year as you mean to go on, with a special meal with family or friends in Café 15. Choose between two courses for £23 or three courses for £28, available between 12noon - 4pm.
New Year’s Day menu To start
Desserts
Seared mackerel, cucumber, beets, yogurt, horseradish, Anya potatoes
Warm sticky date and toffee sponge, vanilla ice cream
Wild mushroom velouté, white truffle oil
Blackcurrant parfait, blackberries, apple, pear, almond biscuit
Chicken and smoked ham hock terrine, winter leaf salad
Selection of regional cheeses, grapes, celery, chutney
Mains Roast loin and braised cheek of Wiltshire pork, shallot potato purée, natural jus Fillet of Cornish sea bass, roasted salsify, pearl barley Tagliatelle of butternut squash, wild mushrooms, parmesan
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To book, or to chat through our private dining options for groups of 10 or more, get in touch on
[email protected] or 01225 807015
To book, or to talk through a bespoke package just for you, simply get in touch at
[email protected] or call us on 01225 807015
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