Festive Dates for the diary

The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here, and we’ve got a calendar full of seasonal celebrations to share with you. Mark your diary, gather your friends, and join us for festive food, drinks, and merriment at The Surprise!

Saturday 15th November – Christmas Lights Switch-On
The Cadogan Christmas lights switch-on will be held as usual in Duke of York Squre this year, Wander down afterwards and warm up by the fire with dinner from our delicious winter à la carte menu – the perfect way to kick off your Christmas season.

Monday 17th November – Christmas Party Season Begins
Our Christmas and party menus are now available (pre-order only). Click here to view the menus or email our team at events@thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk for more details.

Thursday 27th November – Thanksgiving Specials
Celebrate Thanksgiving with us, American-style. From roast turkey and pecan pie to a whisky cocktail to toast the holiday spirit – click here to see the full menu.

Wednesday 10th December – Christmas Carolling
Don your finest festive attire and join us, along with our neighbours & resident’s of The Christchurch Resident’s association, for an evening of carols, mince pies, house-brewed mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and plenty of cheer to carry you into December.

Wednesday 24th December – Christmas Eve
Open as usual until 10:30pm – book your table early to avoid missing out.

Thursday 25th December – Christmas Day
Closed this year. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from all of us at The Surprise!

Friday 26th December – Boxing Day
Open for a relaxed lunch. Kitchen closes at 4pm, bar at 7pm. Book here!

Wednesday 31st December – New Year’s Eve
See out 2025 in style. Pre-order and pre-pay only for our indulgent New Year’s Eve menu, beginning with a glass of Taittinger Brut. Enjoy a wonderfully rich menu and live music in the bar as we welcome in 2026. For more information, please email the team; events@thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk

Thursday 1st January 2026 – New Year’s Day Recovery Dinner
From 4pm until close, join us for comforting fireside specials designed to ease you gently into the new year, tables here.