Hogmanay at the Tontine

Celebrate the New Year in style with a 3 night break in the heart of Peebles

30th December (arrival)

Arrive from 3pm onwards and relax in the lounge with afternoon tea then enjoy a stroll, before a three course dinner with a glass of fizz is served. The evening finishes with live entertainment from guitarist & vocalist Joe Madden.

31st December

Start the day with a traditional Scottish breakfast, then why not explore some of Peebles before relaxing in our lounge . Then get ready for the big night…

The sumptuous four course gala dinner is followed by live entertainment from the popular band Wireless, then welcome in the bells with a piper and a glass of fizz.

1st January

Our chefs will be front of house in the morning cooking breakfast live just the way you like it, then the rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish. Why not learn about the history of The Tontine, or venture further afield and visit The Great Polish Map of Scotland in Eddleston. The day ends with a carvery dinner and entertainment from guitarist & vocalist David McKellar.

2nd January (departure)

The following morning let our chefs spoil you one last time with a live action breakfast, before we bid you farewell.  Haste ye back…

£499.00 per adult

based on 2 people sharing a Standard Double or Twin room

Hogmanay Menus

(sample menus)

30th December Dinner

Steak bites – Tender marinated bites of rump steak, horseradish aioli
Open lasagna of wild mushroom, truffle, and tarragon, glazed with hollandaise

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Minestrone and butter bean soup with parmesan croutons
Raspberry sorbet with mint syrup

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Steamed fillet of sole with a filling of spinach mousse, saffron and dill barley risotto, finished with tomato cream
Locally sourced lamb cutlets char grilled, twice cooked chips, buttered panache of vegetable and rosemary jus

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Wedge of Strathdon blue, honeycomb and handmade oatcakes
Sticky Ginger Pudding with an orange infused creme anglaise

Hogmanay Gala Dinner

Crisp pork belly, caramelised baby apple, black pudding bonbon, Calvados cream
Crisp smoked Tofu, caramelised baby apple, sweet potato and chickpea falafel, Calvados cream

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Raspberry and sorrel sorbet laced with Chambord
Chicken and madeira consommé

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Medallions of scotch fillet of beef topped with duck liver pate, porcini and Glayva sauce, dauphinoise potato, crispy kale and confit heirloom carrots
Poached Halibut, lobster bisque, saffron potato, roasted vine cherry tomatoes, samphire
Mediterranean vegetable stack, dauphinoise potato, crispy Kale tomato and oregano jus

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Banana bavarois with rum soaked baby bananas, tuile biscuit
Warm Ecclefechan tart served with clotted cream
Selection of Scottish cheeses, frozen grapes, fruit chutney, selection of biscuits and oatcakes

New Year’s Day Carvery

Roasted tomato and basil soup
Smoked salmon, capers, lemon and buttered brown bread
Duck and orange pate, oatcakes, onion chutney

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Roast sirloin of beef
Roast leg of Border’s lamb
Maple honey roasted bacon loin
All served with Yorkshire pudding and gravy

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Fillet of cod, prawn salsa
Vegetable lasagne

All main courses served with boiled potatoes, roast potatoes and selection of seasonal vegetables

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Raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake
Cheddar cheese, celery, grapes and biscuits
Lemon tart

THE SMALL PRINT:

  • Children are not permitted to attend the Hogmanay evening entertainment
  • £100 deposit per room payable at time of booking
  • Full payment due 18th November 2022 (42 days prior)
  • Based on 2 sharing a Standard Double or Twin room
  • Supplement of £50 per night for single occupancy in a double room
  • Cancellations:-
    • Outwith 7 weeks – loss of deposit
    • 4 to 7 weeks – 50% cancellation
    • 1-3 weeks – 80% cancellation
    • Within 7 days – 100% cancellation

Upgrades:
Subject to availability
Classic Double or Twin: £20 per night
River View Classic Double or Twin: £40 per night

Pets:
We have a limited number of pet friendly rooms.  Subject to availability, please contact us direct to arrange.
A supplement of £10 per dog per night applies. Maximum of 2 dogs per room.