Christmas Launch - Thursday 8th October 2026

A night of shopping, tasting & dining Thursday 8th October | 5pm–9.30pm Be among the first to discover our beautiful Christmas themes for 2026 at our annual Christmas Launch Night. This year, we’re embracing Burgundy Stripe - a rich, timeless and beautifully festive theme that sets the tone for the season ahead. Come along and explore our full Christmas collection, with plenty of inspiration to help make your home magical this Christmas. Our retail team will be on hand throughout the evening to guide you through the range, share their favourite festive ideas, and help you find everything you need for the perfect Christmas. And it’s not just Christmas shopping to enjoy! Throughout the evening, some of our favourite food suppliers will be joining us with delicious treats to taste and discover, giving you the chance to sample some of the wonderful food and drink we have to offer. Why not make a full evening of it? Bring your friends, enjoy an evening of Christmas shopping, sample some tasty treats, soak up the festive atmosphere, and settle in for a delicious meal at our Larder Café. Our Larder Café will be serving a special menu, with dinner reservations available at 5.30pm or 7.30pm. Supper must be booked in advance via our website. When booking, please select your preferred dining time and number of courses from the dropdown menu, and note your menu choices by selecting ‘Add order notes’ in the ‘Your Cart’ section just prior to checkout. Seating will be arranged based on each booking, so if you’re joining as a group, we recommend that one person books for the whole party. Alternatively, if you’d like to be seated near another group, please add a note in the ‘Add order notes’ section at checkout, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request. Please note that tickets are non-refundable. We can’t wait to welcome you for a very special Christmas Launch Night! Christmas Launch Night Menu Starters Winter squash soup, sour cream, pine nuts & sage Charcoal sourdough with beetroot cured Scottish salmon & horseradish mayonnaise Whipped Clave Brie herb salad with spicy pear chutney Mains Yellow Thai monkfish & spinach curry, sticky rice, crispy onions Roast corn fed chicken breast, peppery kale, confit onion fondant potato, red wine gravy Tomato & herb risotto topped with roast aubergine & freshly grated parmesan Dessert Roasted plums with a pecan crumb & vanilla ice cream Dark chocolate delice, chantilly cream, mulled berries Orkney smoked cheddar, fig compote topped with fresh fig & served with porridge oatcakes Supper is £29 for two courses or £36 for three. Our Gift Shop, 1848 and Food Hall will be open until 9.30pm. Please note supper bookings are non-refundable.