Enjoy Boxing Day 2024 at The Riverside in Bournemouth

Christmas isn’t over just yet. If you ask us, Boxing Day in Bournemouth is just every bit as fabulous - especially when it’s at The Riverside.

Share effortlessly special moments with family and friends this Boxing Day over our 3-course Boxing Day Menu for £39.95. That way, when the main event is over, you still have one gift left to open...

And what a gift it will be, with luxurious starters like Port and Cheddar Baked Mushrooms, another excuse to indulge in Hand-Carved Turkey, and a Homebaked Valrhona Chocolate Bomb so rich that it will have you wishing Boxing Day came around more often.

In the spirit of a second Christmas, you can even elevate your Boxing Day with our Extra Special Upgrade for +£15pp will see us pouring you Chapel Down Brut NV or a pint of Peroni on arrival and a chic cocktail to finish – choose between Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, Mojito, Chocolate Orange Martini, or Old Fashioned for you to raise a glass to the most magical Christmas yet. You’ll also have access to every single dish on our Boxing Day menu without any supplemental cost.

All that’s left to do is book your table* – that way, you’re sure to get what you really want this Christmas...

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*Please note that a £10pp deposit is required for Boxing Day.

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Boxing Day Menu

Our Boxing Day Menu

Three Courses From £39.95 Per Person

UPGRADE TO OUR EXTRA SPECIAL MENU FOR JUST +£15 PER PERSON

Treat you and your loved ones to our Extra Special Festive package for just +£15 per person, which includes no supplements across dishes, a glass of Chapel Down Brut NV or pint of Peroni Nastro Azzurro on arrival and a cocktail to finish.

Choose from: Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, Mojito, Chocolate Orange Martini or Old Fashioned

Starters

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROSEMARY & SAGE SOUP (VE)

House pesto, rosemary & sea salt focaccia

CHICKEN LIVER & FIG PARFAIT*

Cherry amaretto compote, candied seeds, toasted bread

PAN-FRIED WILD SCALLOPS*

Crispy prosciutto, thyme velouté, capers, artichoke crisps.

+£4 supplement

GOATS CHEESE WHISKEY GLAZE TATIN* (V)

Butternut squash, shallots, house pesto, dressed watercress.

Vegan alternative available

HIMILAYAN SALT-CHAMBER AGED SMOKED SALMON

Yuzu & lime aioli, tomato & spring onion salsa

PORT & CHEDDAR MUSHROOMS* (V)

Toasted rosemary & sea salt focaccia

Mains

HAND-CARVED TURKEY

Lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, sourdough bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy

SLOW-COOKED BRITISH PORK BELLY

Roasted apple ketchup, dauphinoise potato, Tenderstem® broccoli, glazed carrot, rich gravy.

Add scallops +£4 supplement

BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CELERIAC WELLINGTON (VE)

Wild garlic, Tenderstem® broccoli, roasted potatoes, onion gravy

PAN-FRIED SEABASS FILLETS*

Saffron velouté, cherry tomatoes, green peas, spinach, baby potatoes, gremolata

30 DAY-AGED 10oz RIB-EYE STEAK

Juicy in texture and bursting with flavour, recommended medium. Served with rustic thick-cut chips, caramelised onion, sauteed mushrooms, parsley butter

+£7.50 supplement

FRESHLY BATTERED LINE-CAUGHT COD & CHIPS

Minted pea purée, house tartare sauce, charred lemon

OUR DIRTY BURGER

Prime beef patty, bacon jam, lashings of raclette cheese, slow-cooked pulled beef, baby gem lettuce, tomato, burger sauce, fries, pickles, beef dripping sauce

PANZANELLA SALAD* (VE)

Heritage tomatoes, avocado, sweet potato hummus, rainbow slaw, capers, white wine vinaigrette, focaccia croutons

Desserts

KUMQUAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING* (V)

Hot brandy sauce.

Vegan alternative available

HOME-BAKED VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)

Amaretti biscuit crumb, chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream

SPICED PINEAPPLE DOME (V)

Coconut sorbet, sweet raspberry crumb, viola

CHEESE & BISCUITS (V)

Taw Valley Cheddar, Stilton, Jacquin Buchette goats cheese, hedgerow chutney

+£2.50 supplement

MINCE PIE TART (V)

Jude's brandy ice cream

VANILLA POACHED PEAR (VE)

Raspberry sorbet, sweet crumb, chocolate sauce

Children's Boxing Day Menu

3 Courses for £14.95

Starters

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROSEMARY & SAGE SOUP (VE)

House pesto, rosemary & sea salt focaccia

SMOKED MACKEREL RILETTE

Kohlrabi pickle, yuzu & lime aioli, artisan bread

Mains

HAND-CARVED TURKEY

Lemon & thyme stuffing, Cumberland pig in blanket, roasted potatoes, sourdough bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy

FRESHLY BATTERED LINE-CAUGHT COD

With peas and your choice of veg sticks, baby potatoes or fries

BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CELERIAC WELLINGTON (VE)

Wild garlic, Tenderstem® broccoli, roasted potatoes, onion gravy

Desserts

HOME-BAKED TRIPLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE & ICE CREAM (V)

Choose two scoops from vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or honeycomb

KUMQUAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING (VE)

Vegan custard

HOME-BAKED VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)

Chocolate sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream

Our food and drinks are prepared in food areas where cross contamination may occur and our menu descriptions do not include all ingredients. Our easy to use allergen guide will be available for you to use on the food section of our website or on our Glass Onion App. The information available is, to the best of our knowledge correct, however is subject to change between the time of advance booking and the time of dining.

If you have any questions, allergies or intolerances, or you require our allergen information, please let us know before booking and at the time of your visit. Please refer to our allergen information at the time of your visit to check for changes. (v) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (ve) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. If you require more information, please ask your server. *Contains alcohol. Fish dishes may contain small bones. Weights stated are approximate uncooked weights. All items are subject to availability.

The nutritional information for our menu is provided as a guide. It is calculated using average values and is based on a typical serving size. Adults need around 2000kcal a day.

Dietary Information

(V) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (VE) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. If you require more information, please ask your server.