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Spend a Magical Christmas 2025 in Bangor, Eryri (Snowdonia)

Imagine this: The drama of the Eryri mountains dusted with frost, the air crisp with winter magic. This year, trade the chaos for the calm and make Bangor University your festive sanctuary in North Wales.

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Christmas Menu Feast: Festive Dining at the 1884 Restaurant

Indulge in a celebratory meal in the welcoming ambiance of our 1884 Restaurant. Perfect for a memorable dinner with family, friends, or a smaller group of colleagues, our chefs have prepared a sumptuous three-course menu showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients.

Available 4 December – 19 December 2025

£35 per person (3 Courses)

Starters: 

  • Coconut and parsnip soup, crispy sage, herb oil with a crusty bread roll and Welsh butter (ve*)
  • Chicken liver and brandy pâté with red onion chutney, crispy ciabatta croute and side salad (ve*)
  • Prosciutto and maple syrup roasted chestnut salad with a mulled balsamic dressing

Main Courses: 

  • Roast breast of turkey served with sage and onion stuffing, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets and a rich onion gravy
  • Chestnut and cranberry strudel, served with a rich redcurrant jus (ve)
  • Grilled seabream with crushed garlic and sage new potatoes, mixed kale and roasted vegetables served with prosecco and dill sauce

    All main courses are served with sprouts, carrots, and honey roasted parsnips.

Desserts: 

  • Sticky Toffee Pudding with toffee sauce and crème anglaise
  • Christmas pudding with brandy sauce
  • Lemon posset with blueberry compote and meringue

(ve) = vegan, (ve*) = vegan optional. 

Please inform your server if you have any allergies before placing your order.

Booking Information for Festive Meals:

  • A £10 deposit per person is required to secure your booking.
  • The menu pre-order and final payment are required two weeks before your meal date.

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Starters

  • Soup - Contains - Celery, Wheat, Milk | May contain - N/A
  • Chicken pate - Contains - Wheat, Milk, Sulphur dioxide | May contain - N/A
  • Prosciutto salad - Contains - Nut (chestnut), Sulphur dioxide | May contain - N/A

Main Courses

  • Roast Turkey dinner - Contains - Wheat, Barley, Spelt, Celery | May contain - Dairy, Milk
  • Chestnut cranberry - Contains - Wheat | May contain - Dairy, Peanut, Nuts
  • Sea bream - Contains - Wheat, Celery, Dairy, Fish | May contain - N/A

Desserts

  • Sticky toffee pudding - Contains - Wheat, Egg, Milk | May contain - N/A
  •  Xmas pudding - Contains - Wheat, Dairy, Eggs | May contain - Nuts
  • Lemon Posset - Contains - Dairy, Egg | May contain - N/A

 Reviewed by: AC-D 23/10/2025

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with friends, family or colleagues Party: Christmas Parties & Group Bookings

Planning a larger celebration? Bangor University is the ideal venue for your Christmas party or large group booking. Our versatile spaces and dedicated events team will ensure your festive gathering is perfectly catered for, right down to the last detail.

For all party and large group enquiries, please contact us directly:

Booking Information for Festive Meals:

  • A £10 deposit per person is required to secure your booking.
  • The menu pre-order and final payment are required two weeks before your meal date.
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Rest: 4-Star Guest Accommodation at Christmas

Plan a relaxing winter retreat or simply stay overnight after your festive celebration. The Management Centre offers, 4-star guest accommodation and is the ideal place to wake up to after your festive celebration. 

Retreat to our comfortable rooms, many offering stunning views of the Menai Strait and Anglesey. Your unforgettable experience, whether a short stay or a longer getaway, begins with us.

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