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Spend a Magical Christmas 2026 in Bangor, Eryri

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 Wednesday - Saturday from 2 December – 17 December 2026

£35 per person (3 Courses)

Starters: 

  • Parsnip & mulled cider soup, sage and root vegetable crisps (ve)

  • Partridge & pear terrine Chestnut and shimeji tapenade, cranberry sauce

  • Smoked salmon crumpet Rarebit mascarpone, chive oil, tobacco onions

  • Sage & onion breaded romanesco,) maple smoked garlic aioli  (ve)

Main Courses: 

  • Streaky bacon-wrapped turkey porchetta, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, sage and onion stuffing and gravy

  • Chestnut, lentil & leek borek, roast potatoes, sage and onion stuffing, vegan gravy (ve)

  • Pulled beef brisket, roast potatoes, giant Yorkshire pudding and gravy

  • Pan-seared monkfish, roast potatoes and saffron cream sauce

    All the above served with maple syrup roasted carrots, parsnips, braised red cabbage and brussel sprouts

Desserts: 

  • Perl las panna cotta, figgy pudding chutney, music sheet crackers, grapes

  • Sour cherry & sugar plum praline tiramisu, steeped in chambord, topped with toasted almonds (v)

  • Christmas pudding, brandy sauce or Welsh vanilla ice cream (v)

  • Chocolate and butterscotch steamed pudding, halen Môn caramel sauce, chantilly cream (ve)

(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. *non-refundable
  • The menu pre-order and final payment are required two weeks before your meal date.

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Starters

  • Parsnip & mulled cider soup with Sage and root vegetable crisps - Contains; Wheat, Sulphites, Celery
  • Partridge & pear terrine - Contains; Sulphites, Soya, Milk, Celery, Tree Nuts (Chestnut)
  • Smoked salmon crumpet - Contains; Gluten (Wheat), Milk, Fish, Mustard, Sulphites
  • Sage & onion breaded Romanesco (ve) - Contains; Gluten (Wheat, Barley)

Main Courses

  • Streaky bacon-wrapped turkey porchetta - Contains; Gluten (Wheat, Barley) Milk, Celery, Sulphites
  • Chestnut, lentil & leek borek (ve) - Contains; Gluten (Wheat, Barley) Tree nuts (Chestnut)
  • Pulled beef brisket - Contains; Gluten (Wheat), Egg, Milk, Celery, Sulphites
  • Pan-seared monkfish - Contains; Gluten (Wheat), Milk, Celery, Sulphites
  • All the above served with maple syrup roasted carrots, parsnips, braised red cabbage and Brussel sprouts - Contains; No declarable allergen’s

Desserts

  • Perl las panna cotta - Contains; Gluten (Wheat), Milk, Celery
  • Sour cherry & sugar plum praline tiramisu (v) - Contains; Gluten (Wheat), Milk, Tree nuts (Almonds)
  • Christmas pudding (v) - Contains; Gluten (Wheat), Milk
  • Chocolate and butterscotch steamed pudding (ve) - Contains; Gluten (Wheat)

 Reviewed by: CL 04/10/2026

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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. *non-refundable
  • The menu pre-order and final payment are required two weeks before your meal date.
Two Women Near Christmas Decorations
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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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