THE MERCHANT HOTEL CHRISTMAS SEASON 2018
UNPARALLELED ELEGANCE, UNFORGETTABLE INDULGENCE.
“We would love you to join us for another Christmas of unparalleled elegance, and unforgettable indulgence at The Merchant Hotel – the grande dame of Belfast’s hotels. I think The Merchant is the most perfect place to celebrate this special season with family and friends. Christmas arrives for us when the iconic, 25-foot, tree graces The Great Room Restaurant and the rest of the hotel is filled with twinkling lights and stunning decorations as well as returning customers and friends of The Merchant. We would be delighted to welcome you back once again to relax and enjoy the season in luxury. Or if you haven’t experienced a Merchant Christmas before, what are you waiting for? We look forward to sharing the magic of a Merchant Christmas with you!” Gavin Carroll General Manager
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indulgent experiences to ensure your Christmas is truly magical. Enjoy festive banquets, sumptuous overnight stays, seasonal afternoon teas and fabulous celebrations to bring in the New Year and much more.
03 • Merchant Gift Cards 04 • Festive Banquets 05 • The Cocktail Bar 07 • Private Event Spaces 10 • The Great Room Restaurant 11 • The Great Room Restaurant Menu 13 • Festive Afternoon Tea 15 • The Cloth Ear 16 • The Cloth Ear Menu 17 • Berts Jazz Bar 18 • Berts Jazz Bar Menu 27 • Ollie’s Club 33 • Overnight Experiences 35 • The Spa at The Merchant
CHRISTMAS EVE 20 • The Great Room Restaurant CHRISTMAS DAY 21 • The Great Room Restaurant 23 • Berts Jazz Bar BOXING DAY 25 • The Great Room Restaurant 26 • The Cloth Ear 26 • Berts Jazz Bar NEW YEAR’S EVE 28 • Ollie’s Club 29 • The Great Room Restaurant 30 • Berts Jazz Bar 30 • The Cloth Ear NEW YEAR’S DAY 31 • The Great Room Restaurant 32 • Berts Jazz Bar
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02 • CONTENTS
This Christmas at The Merchant Hotel we have a wealth of
03 • MERCHANT GIFT CARDS
MERCHANT GIFT CARDS One Luxury Gift, Countless Possibilities A Merchant gift card will guarantee a smile on Christmas Day and help to create a memory to last a lifetime. We now offer e-vouchers* for experiences as well as gift cards for monetary values that can be used throughout the hotel. Here are some ideas to get you started... Cocktails in our world
A romantic weekend
class Cocktail Bar
package for two
Afternoon Tea for two in
A mouth-watering Ă la
the Great Room Restaurant
carte dining experience for two in the Great Room
A luxurious treatment
Restaurant
in The Spa at The Merchant An overnight stay for two Weekend brunch for
in one of our elegantly
two with live jazz in
appointed bedrooms
Berts Jazz Bar Please note that all experiences are value specific and cost will depend upon the rates, menus or other prices on the day of booking. *E-vouchers can only be purchased on The Merchant Hotel website www.themerchanthotel.com/gift-cards. E-vouchers are only available in electronic format and cannot be posted by the hotel. Monetary gift cards can be purchased in person at reception or over the phone by calling 028 9023 4888. Terms & Conditions The Merchant Hotel will not accept liability for lost, stolen or damaged cards. Gift cards cannot be exchanged for cash, returned or refunded. The Merchant Hotel reserves the right to cancel the card if we deem such action necessary. Room reservations must be made directly with the hotel and the gift card number stated at the time of booking. Gift cards can be redeemed for goods and services throughout The Merchant Hotel, excluding Harper. Gift cards are valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Any remaining balance will be cancelled on expiry of the validity period.
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04 • FESTIVE BANQUETS
FESTIVE BANQUETS Enjoy the elegance of The Rita Duffy room for dinner parties this Christmas and sample the delights of our festive three course menu. Those enjoying our festive dinner banquets can finish the night off in style with our in-house DJ in The Rita Duffy room from 10pm. THREE COURSE DINNER £59.00 PER PERSON 7pm • Prosecco drinks reception 8pm • Dinner served Saturday 1ST December, Saturday 15TH December and Friday 21ST December STARTER
MAIN
DESSERT
Soup (V) Roasted winter vegetable
Traditional Turkey Root vegetables, chateau potatoes, cranberry and sage jus
Buttermilk Panna Cotta With Christmas Cake, candied orange zest
Chargrilled Irish Sirloin Potato gratin, carrot, parsnips, red wine jus
Milk Chocolate Crème Brûlée With biscotti
Confit Duck Leg Toulouse sausage, haricot blanc cassoulet
Tea or Coffee • Mince pies and petit fours Terms & Conditions A vegetarian menu is available on request. Other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Full pre-payment is required per person for Festive Banquet bookings. A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills. For further information, please contact our Events Team on 028 9026 2717 or events@themerchanthotel.com
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05 • THE COCKTAIL BAR
THE COCKTAIL BAR With its roaring fire and scents of whiskey and cinnamon in the air – The Cocktail Bar at The Merchant Hotel is the perfect place to relax this Christmas.
REDBREAST WHISKEY TASTING FLIGHT For those seeking to acquaint themselves with whiskey, Redbreast is widely regarded as the definitive expression of traditional pot still whiskey with a style unique to Ireland. Consisting of a mash of malted and un-malted barley, Redbreast is a sweet, fruit forward and lightly spiced, moreish whiskey. Perfect to enjoy when the weather outside is frightful! • Redbreast 12 year old, 40% • Redbreast 15 year old, 46% • Redbreast 12 year old, Cask Strength, 58.6% • Redbreast 21 year old, 46% £20 - four 15ml glasses
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06 • THE COCKTAIL BAR
AWARD WINNING COCKTAILS At The Merchant Hotel we serve award winning cocktails all throughout the year. However during the Christmas season you can relax and unwind with one of our specially prepared festive cocktails, created by our expert mixologists, including classics such as Hot Buttered Rum and Hot Gin Toddies.
OPENING TIMES The Cocktail Bar is open every day (except Christmas Day when it is exclusively for residents of the hotel).
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07 • PRIVATE EVENT SPACES
PRIVATE EVENT SPACES With a number of special festive event spaces available, The Merchant Hotel can accommodate gala dinners for up to 150 guests, drinks receptions for up to 200 guests and events in Ollie’s Club for up to 550 guests.
We also offer a variety of intimate dining options with a choice of gourmet lunch and dinner menus. Let us tailor-make your perfect festive event, such as a cocktail, Champagne and canapé reception, or why not theme your event and choose your own bespoke design? Our Events Space features six private event rooms, a selection of menus and complimentary room hire for private dinner parties of 10 or more.
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08 • PRIVATE EVENT SPACES
THE ALPINE LODGE This winter our roof garden will be transformed into a haven of luxury. Sheepskin rugs, Christmas trees and candles combined with the best food the season has to offer create our mountain top retreat in the heart of the city. The Alpine Lodge will open it’s doors in November 2018 and close again March 2019.
THE ROOF GARDEN ALPINE LODGE From £32.00 per person to include drinks reception, finger food and private hire. Suitable for up to 70 guests.
Terms & Conditions A vegetarian menu is available on request. Other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. For further information please contact our Events Team on 028 9026 2717 or events@themerchanthotel.com
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09 • THE GREAT ROOM RESTAURANT
Celebrate Christmas in Belfast’s most elegant dining room, under the magnificence of our 150-year-old glass cupola, enhanced with our spectacular Tyrone Crystal chandelier and iconic Christmas tree. Our mouth-watering festive menu is sure to appeal to all tastes. The Great Room Restaurant can accommodate parties from two to eighty guests. For those wishing to continue their celebrations into the evening, please speak to our Christmas Co-ordinators about after dinner options on 028 9026 2710. LUNCH*
DINNER
Monday to Wednesday....£35.00
Monday to Wednesday....£45.00
Thursday and Friday.......£45.00
Thursday to Saturday.....£55.00
Sunday..................................£39.50
Sunday..................................£39.50
LUNCH SITTINGS
DINNER SITTINGS
Monday to Friday
Monday to Saturday
12pm - 2.30pm | 3pm - 5.30pm
6pm - 8.30pm | 9pm - Late
*Lunch is not served on
SUNDAY SITTINGS
Saturdays but is instead replaced by Festive Afternoon Tea.
All Day Dining from 12.30pm - 8.30pm
AVAILABLE FROM 30TH NOVEMBER 2018 Menu available on page eleven Terms & Conditions A vegetarian menu is available on request. Other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. A non-refundable deposit of £20 per person applies to all bookings. Tasting menu not available in December. For further information, please contact our Christmas Co-ordinators on 028 9026 2710 or christmas@themerchanthotel.com.
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10 • THE GREAT ROOM RESTAURANT
THE GREAT ROOM RESTAURANT
11 • THE GREAT ROOM MENU
THE GREAT ROOM RESTAURANT MENU STARTER
MAIN
DESSERT
Soup (v) Spiced winter squash, sage crème fraîche
Cod Fillet Curried cauliflower, shellfish lentils, coriander sauce
Spiced Hazelnut Sponge Chestnut foam, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
Dry-aged Ribeye Pancetta gratin, parsnips, sauce Diane
Milk Chocolate Crème Brûlée Butter biscuits
Turkey Wellington Confit leg, crushed root vegetables, sage and chestnut stuffing
Profiterole Swans Chocolate sauce, cinnamon ice cream
Scallops Caramelised scallops, pork fritter, carrot and cardamom purée Smoked Venison Pastrami Roast celeriac, blackberries, chestnut vinaigrette Dressed White Crab Brown crab mousse, compressed apples, watercress, fennel purée Confit Duck Leg Toulouse sausage, haricot blanc cassoulet
Cherry Valley Duck Breast Braised leg croquette, curly kale, cherry marmalade, almond Root Vegetable Wellington (v) Chive pomme purée, cranberry compote
Brandy Soaked Christmas Pudding Vanilla Anglaise Selection of Cheese Irish and French cheese, seasonal chutney, crackers
Terms & Conditions A vegetarian menu is available on request. Other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. A non-refundable deposit of £20 per person applies to all bookings. Tasting menu not available in December. For further information please contact our Christmas Co-ordinators on 028 9026 2710 or christmas@themerchanthotel.com.
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TWELVE 12 • THE GREAT ROOM MENU
13 • FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA
FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA Enjoy a delightful seasonal twist on our traditional Afternoon Tea. Our three-tiered silver stand boasts finger sandwiches, scones and a delicious selection of seasonal cakes and pastries, including mince pies and Christmas cake accompanied by your choice of tea or coffee. MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY
CHAMPAGNE FESTIVE
£31.00* per person with live pianist
AFTERNOON TEA
1st sitting 12pm - 2.30pm
Including a glass of Ruinart
2nd sitting 3pm - 5.30pm
Brut or Ruinart Rosé Monday to Wednesday
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
£41.00* per person
£36.00* per person with seasonal
Thursday to Sunday
gift for every guest and live band
£46.00* person
1st sitting 12pm - 2.30pm 2nd sitting 3pm - 5.30pm
Festive Afternoon Tea will be served in The Great Room
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Restaurant, The Great
£36.00* per person with seasonal
Room Lobby and The Veuve
gift for every guest and live band
Clicquot Champagne Lounge.
1st sitting 12.30pm - 2.30pm 2nd sitting 3pm - 5.00pm
*SPECIAL PRICING APPLIES TO: Christmas Eve, see page twenty Boxing Day, see page twenty five New Year’s Day, see page thirty one
AVAILABLE FROM Saturday 1st December to Tuesday 1st January 2018 (excluding Christmas Day). Live music from 12.30pm until 4.30pm.
Terms & Conditions A vegetarian or gluten allergy afternoon tea is available on request. Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person applies to all Festive Afternoon Tea bookings. A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills. For bookings please contact our Christmas Co-ordinators on 028 9026 2710 or christmas@themerchanthotel.com
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FOURTEEN 14 • FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA
15 • THE CLOTH EAR
THE CLOTH EAR In our cosy and welcoming public bar, our delicious, seasonal comfort food has made us a firm favourite for city dining. This Christmas we are offering a three course all-day festive menu for your enjoyment. MONDAY TO THURSDAY Food served from 12pm - 9pm. SEATING TIMES FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 12pm – 2pm | 2.30pm - 5pm | 5.30pm - 8pm | 8.30pm - close SUNDAY Food served from 12.30pm - 9pm À la carte menu is available for parties of ten or less from Sunday to Thursday On any of our Club Nights our Christmas Co-Ordinator will be happy to arrange priority admission to Ollie’s Club at a reduced rate for those dining in the 5.30pm sitting. This offer must be redeemed by 9.15pm. Ollie’s is also offering free entry from 3pm-7pm, available to diners on our lunch sittings on the Friday 7TH, Friday 14TH and Friday 21ST of December Terms & Conditions Reservations are only taken for parties of 6 guests and more, all other party sizes will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. For Ollie’s club daytime admission is free and normal age restrictions (over 21) and dress codes apply.
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STARTER
MAIN
DESSERT
Soup (v) Spiced parsnip and cauliflower with sourdough bread
Traditional Turkey and Ham Chipolatas, crisp sage stuffing, red wine and cranberry gravy
Black Forest Trifle
Prawn Cocktail Marie rose, tomato and iceberg
Chargrilled Ribeye Peppercorn and garlic butter, grilled mushroom, tomato
Tart (v) Goats’ cheese and sweet onion tart, rocket, balsamic Ham Hock Terrine Mustard, pickle
Slow Braised Lamb Shoulder Mashed potato, savoy cabbage, rosemary and redcurrant gravy
Sticky Toffee Pudding Whiskey sauce and vanilla ice cream Pear and Almond Tart Vanilla ice cream Christmas Pudding Warm brandy custard
Roast Hake Curried lentil broth, mint yogurt Gardener’s Pie (v) Beetroot, squash, lentils, celeriac mash.
AVAILABLE FROM FRIDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2018. Monday to Wednesday £28.50 per person Thursday to Saturday £35.00 per person | Sunday - £28.50 per person
Terms & Conditions Reservations are only taken for parties of 6 guests and more, all other party sizes will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to parties of six or more. Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person applies to all Christmas bookings in The Cloth Ear. For further information, please contact our Christmas Co-ordinators on 028 9026 2710 or christmas@themerchanthotel.com.
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16 • THE CLOTH EAR
THE CLOTH EAR
17 • BERTS JAZZ BAR
BERTS JAZZ BAR Berts Jazz Bar encapsulates
Lunch is available on Friday
the sleek elegance of the
7TH, Thursday 13TH and Friday
Art Deco era; complemented
14TH of December and from
by the very best in live jazz,
Thursday 20TH December
fabulous cocktails and
onwards until January 1ST.
mouth-watering food.
Berts is available for private hire on selected dates from
A French bistro-style menu is
Friday 30TH November
partnered by a specialist Irish
for lunch only (minimum
gin list and exemplary service.
thirty people).
Berts offers live jazz seven nights a week, complete with
À la carte dining is available
delicious lunch and dinner
for parties of six or less.
menus. CHRISTMAS MENU AVAILABLE FROM FRIDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2018.
On any of our Club Nights, our Christmas Co-ordinators will be happy to arrange priority admission to Ollie’s Club at a reduced rate for those dining in the 6pm sitting. This offer must be redeemed by 9.15pm. Terms & Conditions A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills. Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. A non-refundable deposit of £20 per person applies to all Christmas bookings in Berts Jazz Bar. For further information, please contact our Christmas Co-ordinators on 028 9026 2710 or christmas@themerchanthotel.com
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MAIN
DESSERT
Soup (v) Mushroom, tarragon, chestnut
Turkey Roulade Pork stuffing, potato mille-feuille, parsnip purée, beetroot, jus
Espresso Crème Brûlée Chocolate, almond and cranberry biscotti
Risotto Leek, roasted winter vegetables, hazelnut, parmesan
Pistachio and Olive Oil Cake Strawberry and basil ice cream, honeycomb
Salmon Potato fondant, lemon aioli, charred gem, beurre noisette, baby carrot
Lemon Posset Raspberry sorbet
Chicken and Ham Terrine Apple, potato salad, sourdough bread Poached Pear Pomegranate, pistachio, truffle honey, goats’ cheese fritters Moules Tomato, red pepper, basil
Beef Bourguignon Carrot purée, mushroom, pearl onions, lardons, jus, pomme purée
Cheeseboard Selection of French cheeses, crackers, bread, grapes, seasonal chutney
THREE COURSE LUNCH
Laid back Saturday and Sunday
Monday to Thursday £32.50
afternoons with live jazz from
Friday and Saturday £39.50
12pm - 2pm
Live Lunchtime Jazz on Fridays from 1.30 - 3.30pm and on
Weekend brunch menu and à la carte menu available
Saturdays from 12 - 2pm THREE COURSE DINNER Monday to Wednesday...£35.00 Thursday..........................£42.50 Friday and Saturday First sitting 6pm..............£42.50 Cabaret sitting 9pm.......£55.00* • Guarantees table for the whole evening of live jazz. EIGHTEEN
SUNDAY EVENINGS À la carte menu available CHRISTMAS EVE À la carte menu 12 - 4pm Live jazz 12 - 5pm
18 • BERTS JAZZ BAR
STARTER
NINETEEN
19 • CHRISTMAS EVE
20 • CHRISTMAS EVE
CHRISTMAS EVE FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA IN THE GREAT ROOM RESTAURANT First Sitting | 12.30pm – 2.30pm Second Sitting | 3pm – 5pm Both sittings will include a visit from Santa Claus and live music including a traditional silver band.
FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA £43.50 per person £33.50 per child* CHAMPAGNE FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA £53.50 per person *Twelve years and under
Terms & Conditions Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. All prices quoted are per person. For bookings please contact our Christmas Co-ordinators on 028 9026 2710 or christmas@themerchanthotel. com. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment. A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills. A non-refundable deposit of £20 per person applies to all Great Room Christmas Eve bookings.
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21 • CHRISTMAS DAY MENU
CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE GREAT ROOM RESTAURANT Join us for a sumptuous six course Christmas lunch in the stunning surroundings of The Great Room Restaurant. Enjoy a glass of bubbly before lunch, complemented by a selection of delicious canapés before moving into The Great Room Restaurant for your meal.
ARRIVAL FROM 1PM - 3PM £195.00 per adult £95.00 per child * _ * Twelve years and under
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Canapés on arrival Amuse-Bouche STARTERS Seasonal Game Terrine Creamed leeks, Madeira jelly, mushroom purée
Lobster and Scallop Ravioli Shellfish bisque, young spinach, cauliflower
Smoked Duck Breast Confit leg, carrots, chestnut dressing
Champagne Sorbet MAINS Traditional Turkey Glazed ham, sage stuffing, cranberry jus
John Dory Artichoke, cavolo nero, oyster beignet, red wine butter
Hereford Beef Fillet Peppered beef pithivier, roast celeriac, crispy shallot rings
DESSERTS Valrhona Chocolate Ganache Dulce crème pâtissière, naturel yogurt sorbet
Merchant Christmas Cake Chestnut parfait, lemon curd
Passionfruit Mille-feuille Milk chocolate, vanilla ice cream
Cheese course
Goats’ cheese verrine, honey jelly, smoked cheese mousse, toasted nuts, fennel crackers
Mince pies and petit fours Terms & Conditions A vegetarian menu is available on request. A children’s menu is available on request. Other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills. Full pre-payment will be required within 14 days of making provisional reservations in The Great Room Restaurant and in Berts Jazz Bar.
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22 • CHRISTMAS DAY MENU
CHRISTMAS DAY MENU
23 • CHRISTMAS DAY • BERTS
CHRISTMAS DAY IN BERTS JAZZ BAR Transport yourself back to the Art Deco glamour of 1930’s New York this Christmas Day and enjoy a mouth-watering six course menu created by Michael Weber, Head Chef in Berts Jazz Bar.
ARRIVAL FROM 1PM TO 2PM £125.00 per person. _ Accompanied by live jazz pianist.
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Espresso of soup
Mushroom, chestnut, tarragon
STARTERS Chicken and Ham Terrine Apple, potato salad, sourdough bread
Crab Croquette Pickled hen’s egg, pea purée, beurre blanc, orange
Baked Camembert (For Sharing) Garlic confit, red onion marmalade, grapes, baguette
Bellini Sorbet MAINS Turkey Roulade Pork stuffing, parsnip purée, potato millefeuille, beetroot, jus
Salmon Potato fondant, lemon aioli, charred gem, beurre noisette, baby carrot
Beef Fillet Bourguignon garnish, carrot purée, creamed potato
DESSERTS Christmas Pudding Brandy cream, fresh berries
Pistachio and Olive Oil Cake Strawberry and basil ice cream, honeycomb
Lemon Posset Raspberry sorbet
Cheese
Selection of French cheeses, grapes, seasonal chutney, crackers, bread Terms & Conditions A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills. Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. A non-refundable deposit of £20 per person applies to all Christmas bookings in Berts Jazz Bar. For further information, please contact our Christmas Co-ordinators on 028 9026 2710 or christmas@themerchanthotel.com.
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24 • CHRISTMAS DAY • BERTS
CHRISTMAS DAY MENU
25 • BOXING DAY
BOXING DAY The Great Room Restaurant
THREE
BOXING DAY
COURSE MENU
AFTERNOON TEA
with tea or coffee
£41.00 per person or £51.00
£55.00 per person
with a glass of Champagne.
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-
Available from
Available from
12.30pm - 9pm.
12.30pm - 4.30pm
Live music trio between 1.30pm and 4.30pm Terms & Conditions Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. All prices quoted are per person. For bookings please contact our Christmas Co-ordinators on 028 9026 2710 or christmas@themerchanthotel.com. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment. A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills.
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BOXING DAY 26 • BOXING DAY
The Cloth Ear Relax in our public bar after a busy Christmas Day and enjoy The Cloth Ear’s full menu. Available 12pm to 7.30pm with live music from 8pm.
BOXING DAY Berts Jazz Bar THREE COURSE SET MENU £34.50 per person From 1pm - 9pm Live jazz 2pm - 4pm and 9pm - midnight
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27 • OLLIE’S CLUB
OLLIE’S CLUB Belfast’s most sophisticated nightclub The brick vaulted ceilings and gold chained walls house a state-of-the-art light and sound system, generous quantities of leather seating, private booths, a VIP area and a private members bar. Table reservations welcomed. NORMAL OPENING Every Monday, Friday and Saturday EXTRA CHRISTMAS OPENING FROM 9PM - LATE Thursday 13TH and 20TH of December Wednesday 26TH and Thursday 27TH of December FROM 3PM - LATE Friday 7TH, Friday 14TH and Friday 21ST of December Live music will be available in our garden with our Christmas Party DJ playing in the club.
Terms & Conditions Normal age restrictions and dress codes apply. Management reserve the right to refuse admission
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28 • NEW YEAR’S EVE • OLLIE’S
NEW YEAR’S EVE at Ollie’s Club Ring in the New Year in the opulence of Ollie’s Club and get ready to dance the night away! The first 100 guests will enjoy a complimentary Champagne reception (sponsored by Moët & Chandon). This will truly be a night to remember with live music as well as DJs, fire dancers, confetti cannons and lots more!
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT OLLIE’S Advance Tickets: £10 Door Tickets: £15 Further information available from nye@olliesbelfast.com. Tickets can be purchased via the Ollie’s Facebook page.
Terms & Conditions Normal age restrictions and dress codes apply. Management reserve the right to refuse admission
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29 • NEW YEAR’S EVE
NEW YEAR’S EVE The Great Room Restaurant Bring in the New Year in sumptuous style in The Great Room Restaurant. FIRST SITTING Three courses with a glass of bubbly on arrival £69.50 per person 6.30PM - 8.30PM
SECOND SITTING Five courses with a glass of bubbly on arrival and entertainment from our in house DJ £99.50 per person 9PM - LATE
Terms & Conditions Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. For bookings please contact our Christmas Co-ordinators on 028 9026 2710 or christmas@themerchanthotel.com. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment. A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills. Full pre-payment applies to all Great Room New Year’s Eve bookings.
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30 • NEW YEAR’S EVE
NEW YEAR’S EVE Berts Jazz Bar Enjoy a decadent start to the New Year in Berts with a sophisticated and delicious four course supper, a glass of bubbly on arrival and fabulous live jazz. EARLY EVENING SITTING With live jazz pianist. £55.00 per person. From 6pm - 8.30pm CABARET SITTING With live jazz band. £99.50 per person.*
NEW YEAR’S EVE The Cloth Ear
Begins at 9pm Why not celebrate New * Guarantees your table
Year’s Eve in the relaxed
for the entire evening.
and inviting ambiance of The Cloth Ear? Join us for our à la carte menu served until 9pm. Live music from 9pm.
Terms & Conditions A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills. Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. A non-refundable deposit of £20 per person applies to all Christmas bookings in Berts Jazz Bar and £10 per person in The Cloth Ear. For further information, please contact our Christmas Co-ordinators on 028 9026 2710 or christmas@themerchanthotel.com.
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31 • NEW YEAR’S DAY
NEW YEAR’S DAY The Great Room Restaurant Sample the delights that The Great Room Restaurant has to offer for New Year’s Day lunch and enjoy a live music trio.
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NEW YEAR’S DAY
CHAMPAGNE
COURSE LUNCH
AFTERNOON TEA
AFTERNOON TEA
with tea or coffee
-
-
-
£36.00
£46.00
£55.00 per person
per person
per person
Lunch and Afternoon Tea available from 1pm Terms & Conditions A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills. A deposit is required at time of booking. A vegetarian menu is available on request. Other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. For further information, please contact our Christmas Co-ordinators on 028 9026 2710 or christmas@themerchanthotel.com.
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32 • NEW YEAR’S DAY
NEW YEAR’S DAY Berts Jazz Bar Feeling a little tender after a wonderful New Year’s Eve? Lunch or dinner in Berts Jazz Bar will be sure to brush away any cobwebs with live jazz, excellent food and drinks; available from 1pm.
THREE COURSE SET MENU £34.50 per person From 1pm - 9pm _ Live jazz 2pm - 4pm and 9pm - midnight
Terms & Conditions A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills. A vegetarian menu is available on request. Other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. For further information please contact our Christmas Co-ordinators on 028 9026 2710 or christmas@themerchanthotel.com.
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33 • ACCOMMODATION
OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCES THE MERCHANT FESTIVE EXPERIENCE PACKAGE
BOXING DAY Enjoy a relaxing start to
-
the day with a trip to The
CHRISTMAS EVE
Gym’s fabulous thermal area,
Arrive at 3pm for a delicious
which includes a wonderfully
Festive Afternoon Tea* in
indulgent rooftop hot tub
The Great Room Restaurant.
with stunning city views.
The afternoon festivities will
That evening savour the
include a visit from Santa
French bistro-style menu
Claus and live music from
at Berts Jazz Bar for your
our traditional silver band.
Boxing Night dinner*.
Later, indulge in a delicious Christmas cocktail* in our award-winning cocktail bar. CHRISTMAS DAY
THE MERCHANT FESTIVE EXPERIENCE Two-night experience from £480 per person sharing
Wake up on Christmas
-
morning in one of our
Three-night experience from
stunning Art Deco or
£599 per person sharing
Victorian bedrooms. Enjoy a delicious breakfast* in the comfort of your room whilst
*All inclusive except for extra
opening presents, or in the sumptuous surroundings of The Great Room Restaurant. Continue the celebrations that afternoon with a glass of bubbly* complemented by a selection of mouth-watering canapés* before moving into the luxurious Great Room Restaurant for a six course lunch*. THIRTY THREE
alcoholic beverages.
FESTIVE SHOPPING
PACKAGE
PACKAGE
This Christmas let us relieve
Available from 1ST November
the stress of shopping and
2018 to 13TH January 2019.
enjoy the magic of the winter
-
season at The Merchant Hotel.
Victorian | £275 per room
After a busy day in Belfast
Art Deco | £295 per room
city (we are a 5 minute stroll from Victoria Square and City Centre) come back to unwind in pure luxury. This bed and breakfast package also includes a three-course dinner in The Great Room Restaurant as well as a £50 voucher from House Of Fraser.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PACKAGE Situated in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, The Merchant Hotel is the perfect place to rest your
NEW YEAR’S EVE
head after dancing the night away on New Year’s Eve.
PACKAGE
Wake up to the New Year
Victorian | £280 per room
in luxurious elegance and
Art Deco | £299 per room
enjoy a mouth-watering
-
breakfast in the exquisite surroundings of The Great
A £75 non-refundable deposit
Room Restaurant.
must be paid at the time of booking.
Terms & Conditions Subject to availability, inclusive of VAT at 20%, exclusive of 10% discretionary service charge on all food and beverages. For Merchant Festive Experience packages, minimum two night stay required arriving 24TH December. Boxing Night dinner in Berts is exclusive of beverages. Please contact the hotel for children’s prices. Room prices based on two people sharing.
THIRTY FOUR
34 • ACCOMMODATION
FESTIVE SHOPPING
35 • THE SPA AT THE MERCHANT
THE SPA AT THE MERCHANT An oasis of calm in the heart of Belfast city centre. FINISHING TOUCHES The Spa at the Merchant is the perfect place to prepare for the Christmas party season. As a 5-star hotel we know that the finishing touches are always important and our range of enhancing treatments will ensure you leave The Spa feeling party ready knowing you are flawless and perfectly poised. Our treatments include waxing, lash and brow tinting and tanning. You can also enjoy a luxurious Bio Sculpture gel nail treatment in the Moët & Chandon Nail Bar.
GIFT VOUCHERS Treat your loved one this Christmas with a beautifully presented gift voucher, where they can choose from a range of luxury face and body treatments for both men and women. Merchant Gift Vouchers are available to buy online or from the hotel reception.
THIRTY FIVE
Post-Christmas Pampering After the hectic Christmas season why not indulge yourself with a relaxing treatment in The Spa at the Merchant.* The Spa is open every day (except Christmas Day). OPENING TIMES Monday to Friday 9am - 8pm Saturday and Sunday 9am - 7.30pm
* Please note that The Spa at The Merchant has a strict over 18’s policy
For any questions, further information or to book treatments please contact our Spa Reception on 028 9026 2712 or email, thespa@themerchanthotel.com.
THIRTY SIX
36 • THE SPA AT THE MERCHANT
THE SPA AT THE MERCHANT
37 • TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS www.themerchanthotel.com
Tables must be vacated by the time
• Full pre-payment is required for all
specified on the booking form.
New Year’s Eve bookings in The Great Room Restaurant.
Menu choices and timings may be subject to change. Only one bill per party can be
• £20 per person for New Year’s Eve
permitted.
bookings in Berts Jazz Bar.
Diners reduced rate entry into Ollie’s
• £10 per person for all bookings in
Club must be redeemed by 9.15pm.
The Cloth Ear.
Christmas Co-ordinators will provide
Please note that deposits and prepayments
entry passes to Ollie’s Club on the day
are per person and cannot be redeemed against
of the event.
the final bill if the person is not in attendance.
Deposits must be paid within two weeks
FESTIVE ACCOMMODATION
of making a provisional booking in order
EXPERIENCE:
to secure the reservation.
A 50% non-refundable deposit must be paid at the time of booking, with
Provisional bookings without paid deposits
the remainder paid no later than 24TH November.
will be released after this two-week period.
NEW YEAR’S EVE ACCOMMODATION:
All deposits are non-refundable and
A £75 non-refundable deposit
non-transferable.
must be paid at the time of booking.
DEPOSITS REQUIRED:
LATE ARRIVALS:
• Full pre-payment required for all Festive
Due to escalated levels of business
Banquet bookings. Contact the events department for private event deposit details. • £20 per person for all Great Room Restaurant bookings. • £10 per person for all Festive Afternoon Tea bookings.
during the Christmas period, tables will be released 30 minutes after the agreed arrival time and unfortunately deposits and pre-payments will be lost. SERVICE CHARGE For bookings in The Great Room Restaurant, Events Space and Berts a
• Full pre-payment is required for
10% service charge will be added to all
all Christmas Day bookings.
bills before deposits and full pre-payments are subtracted and presented on the day.
• £20 per person for all Boxing Day bookings.
This will also be applicable to parties of six or more in The Cloth Ear.
THIRTY SEVEN
THIRTY EIGHT 38 • TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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