Christmas 2026
Welcome to Christmas at The Royal Hotel
This Christmas, The Royal Hotel is the place to come together, celebrate and make memories.
Whether you’re planning your Christmas work party, a family get-together, a festive night out with friends or simply looking for an excuse to celebrate, we have something for everyone.
Throughout the Christmas period, we’ll be bringing you a fantastic line-up of live singers, DJs, festive brunches, comedy dining experiences and special Christmas events, alongside great food, drinks and plenty of festive cheer.
From relaxed family celebrations to lively nights of music, dancing and laughter, our events are designed to make your Christmas one to remember. So gather your colleagues, friends and family and join us at The Royal Hotel for good times, great entertainment and a little bit of Christmas magic.
Celebrate Christmas your way. Celebrate it at The Royal Hotel
wed 2
Christmas Quiz
Join us at The Royal Hotel for a fun-filled Christmas Quiz, packed with festive questions, plenty of laughs and a little friendly competition. Gather your team, bring your Christmas spirit and get ready for an evening of tricky questions, festive fun and maybe even a few surprises along the way!
Fri 4
🍒 Cheek & Cherries – A Christmas Cabaret 🍒
Get ready to turn up the glamour and dial up the cheek this Christmas with Cheek & Cherries, a spectacular festive cabaret hosted by the fabulous Sherry Fuller & Popina Cherry!
Prepare for an unforgettable night of burlesque, comedy, belly dancing, drag, clowning and outrageous entertainment, all wrapped up in one deliciously naughty Christmas show. Expect feathers, sequins, laughter, glamour and plenty of surprises along the way!
Make a night of it with our two-course festive meal and show, or simply join us for the show-only experience if the entertainment is all you’re hungry for.
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas with friends, planning a festive night out or looking for something a little different this year, Cheek & Cherries promises an evening full of laughter, sparkle and wonderfully cheeky entertainment.
Come for the Christmas spirit… stay for the mischief. 🍒✨
Sun 6
🎶 Sunday Roasts & Live Music 🎶
Make your Sunday one to remember at The Royal Hotel, with a delicious traditional Sunday roast and live entertainment from the fantastic Joe Gardner, performing from 3pm until 6pm.
Settle in, enjoy a hearty roast with all the trimmings, and let Joe provide the perfect soundtrack to your Sunday afternoon. Whether you’re joining us for a family get-together, a catch-up with friends or simply fancy a relaxing Sunday treat, there’s no better way to round off the weekend
Thurs 10
🎄 Fawlty Towers Christmas Comedy Dinner Experience 🎄
Come and join us for a Christmas evening you won’t forget at The Royal Hotel!
Arrive on Thursday evening, where you’ll be warmly — and perhaps slightly chaotically — greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel before settling in for a wonderful three-course Christmas meal.
Expect plenty of festive cheer, laughter, entertainment and, of course, the unique hospitality you’d expect from this unforgettable trio!
So gather your friends, family or colleagues and get ready for an evening of food, fun and Fawlty-style festive mayhem.
Please, no mention of the war… just Christmas!
Fri 11
🎄 Christmas Party Nights at The Royal Hotel 🎄
Get ready to celebrate Christmas in style! Whether it’s a night out with friends and family or the perfect work Christmas party, The Royal Hotel has everything you need for a fantastic festive celebration.
Join us in our stunning ballroom for a delicious two-course Christmas meal, before our fantastic DJ takes to the decks and gets the party atmosphere in full swing.
Enjoy our private Christmas bar, serving a selection of festive cocktails and drinks, then grab your friends, hit the dance floor and dance the night away into the early hours!
Great food, fabulous drinks, fantastic music and a whole lot of Christmas spirit — this is one party you won’t want to miss!
🎅 Eat. Drink. Dance. Celebrate. Christmas starts at The Royal Hotel! 🥂✨
Sat 12
✨ SHINE Presents: Maria Nayler – The Crone Project ✨
Prepare for a very special evening of live music, unforgettable performances and Christmas magic at The Royal Hotel.
On Saturday 12th December, SHINE proudly presents the incredible Maria Nayler, bringing her sensational Crone Project to life with a full live band, exclusively in the Ballroom at The Royal Hotel for one night only.
This promises to be a truly special evening as Maria brings her exceptional talent and captivating performance to our stage in what will be an exclusive, intimate experience limited to just 150 guests.
One night. One incredible performance. One unforgettable experience.
Sun 13
🎶Sunday Roasts & Live Music 🎶
Make Sunday 13th one to remember at The Royal Hotel!
Join us for a delicious traditional Sunday roast, complete with all the trimmings, while the wonderful Declan provides the perfect live soundtrack from 3pm–6pm.
Whether you’re gathering the family, catching up with friends or simply looking for a relaxed afternoon of great food and fantastic entertainment, settle in, tuck into a hearty roast and enjoy the sounds of Declan.
Good food, great music and the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Wed 16
🎄✏️ Southend Life Drawing – Christmas Special ✏️🎄
Get creative this Christmas and join us at The Royal Hotel for a special festive edition of Southend Life Drawing!
Hosted by Emily and artist John Bulley, this relaxed and welcoming life drawing session is open to all abilities — whether you’re an experienced artist or simply fancy trying something a little different this Christmas.
Enjoy an evening of short and long poses, creative inspiration and a friendly, supportive atmosphere, with everything you need to enjoy drawing from life. Bring your own materials or make use of the supplies provided.
Perfect for a festive night out with a difference, this is your chance to unwind, get creative and enjoy an evening of art and good company at The Royal Hotel.
Come along, grab your pencils and get into the festive spirit — creatively!
Thurs 17
Fri 18
🎄 Christmas Party Nights at The Royal Hotel 🎄
Get ready to celebrate Christmas in style! Whether it’s a night out with friends and family or the perfect work Christmas party, The Royal Hotel has everything you need for a fantastic festive celebration.
Join us in our stunning ballroom for a delicious two-course Christmas meal, before our fantastic DJ takes to the decks and gets the party atmosphere in full swing.
Enjoy our private Christmas bar, serving a selection of festive cocktails and drinks, then grab your friends, hit the dance floor and dance the night away into the early hours!
Great food, fabulous drinks, fantastic music and a whole lot of Christmas spirit — this is one party you won’t want to miss!
🎅 Eat. Drink. Dance. Celebrate. Christmas starts at The Royal Hotel! 🥂✨
Sat 19
🎄🥂 The Royal Hotel Christmas Brunch 🥂🎄
It’s time to eat, drink, dance and get festive! Gather your friends, family or work colleagues and join us at The Royal Hotel for the ultimate Christmas Day Party!
From 12:30pm–4pm, enjoy an afternoon packed with festive fun, including bottomless Prosecco, wine & beer, a fantastic live DJ and delicious Christmas food platters to keep you fuelled for the dance floor.
And that’s not all… our bar will be serving up a selection of fabulous Christmas cocktails for those looking to add a little extra festive sparkle to the afternoon.
🎧 Live DJ
🥂 Bottomless Prosecco, Wine & Beer
🍽️ Christmas Food Platters
🍸 Christmas Cocktails Available
⏰ 12:30pm–4pm
🎟️ Only £55 per person
So grab your favourite people, get dressed up and get ready to party your way into Christmas!
Great drinks. Great food. Great music. One unforgettable Christmas afternoon at The Royal Hotel. 🎅✨
Sat 19
🎄✨ Luther Vandross Tribute Night – Christmas Special ✨🎄
Get ready for an unforgettable night of soul, romance and timeless music as The Royal Hotel welcomes Harry Cambridge with his spectacular new Luther Vandross tribute production. Prepare to fall in love with the unmistakable sound of Luther Vandross as Harry brings an incredible selection of the songs you know and adore, including Never Too Much, So Amazing, Ain’t No Stopping Us and Dance With My Father, alongside some much-loved deep cuts for the true Luther fans. This sensational production captures the soul, emotion and romance that made Luther Vandross one of the greatest voices of all time, while bringing a fresh energy and beautifully reimagined performance to the stage. Expect stunning vocals, rich harmonies, unforgettable moments and plenty of Christmas magic, with an evening guaranteed to bring joy, goosebumps, laughter and perhaps even a tear or two. Whether you're a lifelong Luther fan or simply love an evening of incredible live music, this is a Christmas celebration you won't want to miss.🎤
Sun 20
🎶Sunday Roasts & Live Music 🎶
Make Sunday 13th one to remember at The Royal Hotel!
Join us for a delicious traditional Sunday roast, complete with all the trimmings, while the wonderful James Fox provides the perfect live soundtrack from 3pm–6pm.
Whether you’re gathering the family, catching up with friends or simply looking for a relaxed afternoon of great food and fantastic entertainment, settle in, tuck into a hearty roast and enjoy the sounds of James Fox.
Good food, great music and the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Christmas week
Thurs 24
🎄 Christmas Eve at The Royal Hotel 🎄
The countdown is nearly over! Join us on Wednesday 23rd December for a festive Christmas Eve Lunch in our Main Bar.
Gather your friends and family, enjoy some delicious food and soak up the Christmas atmosphere as we get ready for the big day.
Our kitchen will be serving until 4pm, before our very own Christmas Elf Chefs head behind the scenes to begin preparing for the main event on Christmas Day! 🎅👨🍳✨
The Bar will still be open until late (Not too late, BIG DAY IN THE MORNING)
So come along, raise a glass, enjoy a festive bite and let us help you get into the Christmas spirit.
Good food, good company and plenty of Christmas cheer — the perfect way to begin your celebrations at The Royal Hotel! 🎄🥂
🎄✨ Christmas Day at The Royal Hotel ✨🎄
This Christmas Day, leave the cooking, clearing up and Christmas Day stress to us and join us at The Royal Hotel for a truly special festive celebration.
Settle into our beautiful ground-floor restaurant, where you can enjoy your Christmas Day surrounded by warm comfort and stunning wintery sea views. Sit back, relax and let our team take care of everything while you spend the day enjoying precious time with family and friends.
Indulge in a delicious three-course Christmas Day meal, accompanied by some special festive extras to make your celebration even more memorable.
🎄 Three-course Christmas Day meal
🌊 Winter sea views
✨ Festive extras & surprises
🥂 Relax, celebrate & let us do the work
£120 per person
£60 per child
Make this Christmas Day one to remember. Come together, sit back and let The Royal Hotel take care of you. 🎅✨