FESTIVE DINING

FESTIVE DINING

Festive Feasts Done Right

Savour the season in style with festive dining at THE NICI Bournemouth.

Step into South Beach Restaurant & Bar for Miami-inspired glamour, decadent festive menus, and elevated coastal dining. Or head over to Old Harry Rocks, our vibrant clifftop restaurant that transforms into an Alpine hotspot in Dorset, with rustic charm, delicious surf-and-turf sharing dishes, and an energetic atmosphere.

From indulgent Christmas Day feasts to high-energy New Year’s Eve parties complete with celebratory drinks and festive cheer, dining at THE NICI is where incredible food meets the ultimate holiday vibe.

Festive Dining

SOUTH BEACH

27th November – 24th December 2026

Warm up the season with a festive dining experience at South Beach.

Bring your chosen company and we’ll handle the rest with an incredible three-course menu with a NICI twist. The perfect gathering is just a click away… 

2 Courses | £32.50 per person
3 Courses | £39 per person

Why not join us on Christmas Eve with a live sax setting the tone. Choose from our Festive Set Menu, À La Carte, or swing by for the cocktails and party vibes…

Festive Dining

OLD HARRY ROCKS

27th November – 24th December 2026

Get in the spirit early with festive dining at Old Harry Rocks! Tuck into seasonally-inspired dishes with our signature twist. Think classic flavours, bold seasoning, and a touch of Old Harry magic. It’s the festive feast you didn’t know you needed!

2 Courses | £32.50 per person
3 Courses | £39 per person

Spend Christmas Eve at OHR with a DJ on the decks, cocktails flowing and a party atmosphere all night long.

Festive Afternoon Tea

SOUTH BEACH

29th November – 24th December 2026

Here’s something naughty and nice. Our festive afternoon tea is filled with everything you know and love about this British tradition, yet full of yuletide flavour. This makes for the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends and while away an afternoon with family.

Menu Coming Soon.

Join Us Christmas Eve

Join us at South Beach or Old Harry Rocks for your pre-Christmas Day warm-up, with the bar flowing, delicious menus on the table and plenty of yuletide atmosphere. We’re open for festivities all day with a live Saxophonist in South Beach, and a DJ at Old Harry Rocks. Come and join us!

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH

SOUTH BEACH

25th December 2026

Christmas Day deserves a little drama. Settle in for the big one at THE NICI, where festive dining gets the full South Beach treatment with a truly special festive feast and a jazz pianist playing all afternoon. Seasonal flavours, spectacular setting.

£128 per adult
£60 per child

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH

OLD HARRY ROCKS

25th December 2026

Settle in for a beautifully crafted festive feast, accompanied by live singing and panoramic clifftop views. Expect seasonal flavours, generous pours and a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere.

£110 per person

BOXING DAY LUNCH

SOUTH BEACH

26th December 2026

Swap the leftovers for sea views and a Boxing Day worth getting dressed for. Settle into South Beach for laid-back dining, cocktails, good tunes and that unmistakable holiday feeling.

2 Courses | £42 per person
3 Courses | £49 per person

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA

SOUTH BEACH

31st December 2026

THE NICI presents the New Year’s Eve Gala across South Beach and Ocean Drive! Join us for a lavish sit down five-course dinner, live music and entertainment. There’s no better way to ring in the new year than with a fun filled evening amongst like-minded people. Visit Miami without the jetlag and enjoy a night to remember.

Private Tables in South Beach £149 per adult
Shared Tables in Ocean Drive £125 per adult
£75 per child

Not dining? No problem. Book a drinks table in The Lounge and join us for the party – cocktails, music and dancing all night long…

NEW YEAR’S EVE FEAST & PARTY

OLD HARRY ROCKS

31st December 2026

Ring in the New Year at Old Harry Rocks! Enjoy a feast delivered to your table ‘party style’ – perfectly paired with laid-back vibes and a live DJ to keep the party going. Whether you’re here for the feast or the beats, it’s the ultimate way to say goodbye to 2026 and hello to 2027.

£120 per person

NEW YEAR’S DAY LUNCH

SOUTH BEACH

1st January 2027

Ease into 2027 with a laid-back lunch at South Beach. Think bold flavours, coastal views, and a little indulgence to start the year right.

2 Courses | £37 per person
3 Courses | £42 per person

Group of 11+?

Whether you’re organising an office party, a festive family reunion, or a big celebration with friends, we’ve got you covered. Explore our tailored group party packages, featuring mouthwatering menus, handcrafted seasonal cocktails, and vibrant coastal dining spaces designed for large groups.

A little Miami. A lot closer to home. 🌴
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Poolside lounging, a spa-shaped afternoon and cocktails before dinner. Your slice of Miami on Bournemouth’s coast comes with an overnight stay for two, continental breakfast, two courses at South Beach, a welcome drink and a £50 spa treatment discount.
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From £193 per night. Bring a plus one and a Miami State of Mind.
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Book your escape via the link: https://thenici.com/offers/miami-state-of-mind/ ✨
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#THENICI #Bournemouth #Autumn #MiamiVibes
Hamptons state of mind. New Forest address. 👀🍸
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A welcome drink, an afternoon in the spa, dinner at Martha’s. A room for two and breakfast to wake up to. Your only plan? Settle in.
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The Hamptons Escape at THE NICI New Forest includes an overnight stay for two, continental breakfast, a two-course dinner at Martha’s, £50 spa credit, a welcome drink and complimentary parking.
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Find your escape via the link: https://thenici.com/offers/the-hamptons-escape/
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#THENICI #NewForest #Staycation #FallForTHENICI
Even Father Christmas is checking in. 🏄🏽‍♂️🎄

A room for the night. A table for your favourite people. And no washing-up waiting at the end.

Make a holiday of the festivities at THE NICI, with long lunches, Christmas cocktails and slow mornings worth staying over for. Fill the days with winter walks, family time and a little escape to the spa, then dress up and do dinner all over again.

Bournemouth, New Forest or Newquay, where are you spending Christmas?

Explore our festive stays and book your December escape via the link below or in bio!

✨ https://thenici.com/christmas/

#CoastalChristmas #Christmas #THENICI