Festive Dining & Parties

'Tis the season for festive dining

Savour the Season

Celebrate Christmas and New Year with unforgettable festive dining experiences in North Devon. At The Mole Resort, every dish is a celebration of the season, showcasing locally sourced ingredients and heartfelt hospitality. Whether you're planning a relaxed lunch, a sparkling afternoon tea, or an indulgent Christmas Day feast, our festive menus bring people together over exceptional food.

Set within the warm and inviting Restaurant, you’ll dine in an atmosphere of twinkling lights, a roaring fire and countryside charm.

How to Book

Set within the warm and inviting Restaurant, you’ll dine in an atmosphere of twinkling lights, a roaring fire and countryside charm.

To reserve your festive dining experience, please email reception for individual bookings
Or contact events for groups of 15 or more

Festive Dining Throughout December

Festive Lunch

Available daily in December
Two courses from £25 per person
Served from 12pm to 2.30pm

Savor a festive two-course lunch featuring winter classics like roast turkey with pigs in blankets, braised beef in red wine jus, or vegetarian tortellini. End on a sweet note with Christmas pudding and brandy sauce or indulgent dark chocolate cheesecake.

Festive Lunch Menu

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Festive Dinner

Available daily in December
Three courses from £35 per person
Served from 6pm to 8pm

Celebrate the season with a three-course dinner. Enjoy starters like chicken liver parfait or smoked haddock fishcake, hearty mains such as roast turkey or braised beef, and finish with indulgent desserts. Perfect for family, friends, or colleagues.

Festive Dinner Menu

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Festive Afternoon Tea

Served daily from 3pm to 5pm
£32.50 per person
Sparkling Afternoon Tea £36.50

Indulge in a festive afternoon tea with cranberry and plain scones, Cornish clotted cream, seasonal sandwiches and sweet delights, all served with your choice of tea, herbal infusions, or coffee. Pre-booking required at least 24 hours in advance.

Festive Afternoon Tea Menu

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Christmas and New Year's Day Dining

Christmas Day Lunch

Available 25th December
Five courses from £120 per person
Served from 12pm to 4pm

Enjoy a relaxed five-course Christmas lunch starting with a glass of fizz. Indulge in smoked salmon or Devon ham hock, followed by roast turkey with all the trimmings, aged sirloin of beef, or vegetarian options. End with a festive dessert or artisan cheeses.

Christmas Day Lunch Menu

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New Year's Day Brunch

Available 31st December
Served from 10:30am to 2pm

Start the year with a New Year's Day Brunch that's made for comfort and joy. Indulge in hearty classics like Mole Breakfast, Eggs Royale, and Steak & Eggs, or keep it light with a fresh Three Egg Omelette.

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New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner

Available 31st December
Six courses from £110 per person
Served from 7pm

Celebrate the new year with a six-course dinner and live entertainment. Highlights include Devon crab salad, Exmoor beef fillet, Valrhona chocolate dessert and a British cheeseboard. Ring in 2026 in elegant, countryside style.

New Year's Eve Menu

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Festive Dining Schedule

Christmas Eve
- Breakfast: 7:30am - 10:30am
- All Day Dining Menu available throughout the day
- Dinner served exclusively in Cellars from 6:00pm - 9:00pm (last orders at 9:00pm)
- Christmas package guests can use their package dining allocation towards this evening's menu
- Hub menu available as usual

Christmas Day
- Breakfast: 7:30am - 10:30am
- All Day Dining Menu: 6pm - 9pm
- Christmas Day Lunch Menu: 12pm - 4pm
- Christmas package guests can use their package dining allocation towards this evening's menu
- Hub menu available as usual

Boxing Day
- Breakfast: 7:30am - 10:30am
- All Day Dining Menu available throughout the day and evening
- Dinner served exclusively in Cellars from 6:00pm - 9:00pm (last orders at 9:00pm)
- Hub menu available as usual

New Year's Eve
- Breakfast: 7:30am - 10am
- Hub menu: 12pm - 2:30pm

New Year's Day
- Breakfast: 8am - 10:30am
- Brunch - 10:30am - 2pm