Bask in the glow of love (and Helios) with an unforgettable Valentine’s Day fine dining experience in the Painted Hall.

Enjoy a welcome glass of champagne on arrival before settling into the breathtaking baroque setting to enjoy an exquisite three-course dinner, accompanied by live entertainment.

As you dine, uncover the depictions of love in Thornhill’s masterpiece with your exclusive Valentine’s Guide to the Painted Hall. Delve into the intricate themes, symbols, and romantic tales woven into the artwork and rich history of the Old Royal Naval College.

To make your evening even more special, you’ll leave with a single red rose as the perfect keepsake to cherish the memories of this extraordinary celebration of love.

The evening includes:

• Welcome glass of Lombard Champagne
• A three-course specially curated fine dining menu
• Live music
• Single red rose to take home

Menu

Starters

• Cured Hampshire chalk stream trout, pickled cucumbers, buttermilk sauce, chive oil OR
• Heritage beets, watercress dressing, feta style cheese (VE)

Mains

• Ayrshire beef bavette, roasted garlic mash, roasted shallot, heritage carrot, jus OR
• Grilled gilthead bream, mussel emulsion, jersey royals, baby courgettes, salty fingers OR
• Aubergine, asparagus, black sesame, crispy crumble, yuzu, soy (VE)

Dessert

• Coconut, white chocolate, almond, elderflower and lemon verbena OR
• Vegan pannacotta, passionfruit, caramelized White Chocolate (VE)

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Important access information

Please note that the main lift to access the Painted Hall is currently out of order due to a technical fault. There are 7 steps to access the King William Undercroft, 20 steps to access the Lower Vestibule of the Painted Hall, 16 steps to access the Main Vestibule the Painted Hall and a further 7 steps to access the Upper Hall. There is a small service lift to access the Upper Hall and Helios can be viewed from here. Find out more.