Dress to impress, enjoy a little luxury and celebrate with an evening of glamour at our strictly black tie Masquerade Ball.
You’ll be welcomed with bubbles and canapés before taking your seat for a five course gala dinner. Then it’s time to hit the dance floor and enjoy live music from our house band until 12.30am.
Your evening comes with a few extra special touches, too. You’ll receive your own masquerade mask, while our dedicated events manager takes care of the details, from personalised menus to named place cards and table plans.
It’s the perfect excuse for a night away in Bournemouth – join us for our ball and stay the night, with double rooms from £115 including breakfast.
We also run Christmas party nights, lunches and dinners throughout December.
Ham hock terrine, house chutney, mini loaf, watercress NF
Hazelnut crusted goat’s cheese, beetroot textures GF, V
Connaught prawn cocktail, capers, micro herbs GF, DF, NF
Winter spiced vegetable soup, croutons, curry oil, bread VG, DF, NF
Sweetcorn & spring onion arancini, red pepper ketchup, lettuce VG, GF, DF, NF
Sweet potato and red pepper V, GF, NF
Roast turkey, sage & onion stuffing, chipolata wrapped in bacon, roast parsnip and carrot, Brussels
sprouts, roast potatoes & turkey jus GF, DF, NF
Braised feather blade of beef, roast carrot & parsnip, Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes, beef jus GF
Scottish salmon supreme, sautéed new potatoes, samphire, tomato salsa GF, NF
Wild mushroom risotto, Parmesan crisp and micro herb garden V, NF
Butternut squash & caramelised onion tart, roast potatoes, carrot, parsnip, Brussels sprouts,
vegan jus VG,DF,NF
Lemon sorbet
Classic Christmas pudding, brandy crème anglaise V
Chocolate and orange tart, chocolate mirror glaze, winter berries VG, GF, NF
Sticky toffee slice, clotted cream ice cream V
Festive cheesecake, berry coulis V
Homemade apple crumble, crème anglaise V, NF, GF
Three of our favourite local cheeses, spiced tomato & onion chutney, grapes, sour dough, crackers
(supplement £5.50) V, GF
GF – Gluten Free V – Vegetarian VG – Vegan DF – Dairy Free NF – Nut Free
Our chefs can adapt most of the dishes on our Masquerade Ball menu for special diets. Please make sure we are aware of your dietary needs at the time of booking.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Probably our 10th Xmas party night at The Connaught. Always great food and service from Simon & Maria's hard working team. The turkey this year was amazing. Rooms always clean and well done. Enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi before dinner too.
See you soon
Simon & Jo
Our 10th Xmas Party Night
All festive drink packages must be pre-ordered at least 30 days before the Masquerade Ball to receive the discounted prices. The bar will be open on the night for drink orders at our usual prices.
–
ULTIMATE DRINK PACKAGE
Glass of prosecco or bottled beer on arrival
½ bottle of house wine
House shot after dinner to get the party started!
–
RED / WHITE / ROSÉ HOUSE WINE
Save £2 (usually £27 per bottle**)
–
PROSECCO
Save £4 (usually £32 per bottle**)
–
70CL BOTTLE AND 10 MIXERS
Bombay Gin & Tonic – £85
Finlandia Vodka & Lemonade – £75
Jim Beam & Coke – £75
Sailor Jerry & Coke – £80
Disaronno & Coke – £80
* Ultimate Drinks Package must be purchased by all guests on your table (minimum of 10 guests).
** Prices correct as of September 2026
We offer discounts for group bookings if you’re here for the Masquerade Ball. All prices below include breakfast. Parking subject to availability.
| Sun – Thu | Fri – Sat | |
| Lodge Room | £80 | £90 |
| Classic Room | £95 | £115 |
| Superior or Balcony Room | £110 | £130 |
Our beautiful 19th century hotel is just a few minutes from the beach and a five minute walk from Bournemouth town centre.
This means that there are great public transport links for your guests arriving by train or bus.
We offer FREE parking at the hotel, although this can be busy at peak times so cannot be guaranteed. However, there is FREE residential parking in all the surrounding roads. And we’re lucky to have a long stay car park just a five minute walk away.
We have a passion for gin, with over 200 different varieties in our specialist gin bar.
It’s guaranteed to be a hit with your party guests.