New Year's Eve 2025

A new year and a fresh start should always be something to celebrate. Come and join us here at the Imperial Hotel where we will be welcoming in 2026 in style. Our New Year's House Party kicks off on Tuesday 30 December, with plenty of fun, frolics and fine food to keep you entertained right through to New Year's Day.

Our New Year's Eve Great Gatsby Gala Dinner and Disco takes place on Wednesday 31 December 2025. Non-residents are always welcome and you can book your table now on 01493 842000. Non-residents £100 per person.

New Year's Break

Escape the crowds and retreat to the beautiful east Norfolk coast after Christmas. Recharge, ready for an extra special New Year's Eve celebration at Imperial Hotel.

Festive fun, frolics and food continue in the build up to New Year's Eve in Great Yarmouth. Enjoy tea with Rebecca's cupcakes on arrival at Imperial Hotel, and a delicious dinner in our 2 AA Rosette Norfolk Restaurant, Café Cru, on Tuesday 30 December.

Relax during the day on New Year's Eve with a leisurely breakfast. Take tea mid-afternoon, served with cake and sandwiches and leaving you plenty of time to get all dressed up (black tie or lounge suit), ready for the evening's festivities.

In the evening, join us in Bar Fizz at 6.30pm, dressed to impress in 1920s Gatsby style (think flapper dresses, headbands, feathers, hats, suits and spatz).

Your evening begins with a Canapé and Prosecco Reception with live music from sublime vocalist Chelsea Francis befrore dinner is served at 7:30pm in our beautifully dressed rooms. After dinner, take to the dancefloor or relax and enjoy the festive atmosphere with our DJ and dancing (until 1am). At 11:00pm we will be awarding prizes for the best dressed. Enjoy a late midnight feast of scrumptious bacon rolls, tea and coffee to end the evening.

The fun continues on New Year's Day with a leisurely brunch, bingo, a fun quiz for everyone and a delicious evening meal in Café Cru. Check out is on Friday 2 January after another fabulous Imperial breakfast.

We offer a three night stay from Tuesday 30th December or a two night stay from Tuesday 30th December or Wednesday 31st December. We'd strongly recommend the three night option for maximum relaxation and fun. Make it into an even longer break and join us from Sunday 28th or Monday 29th December, or extend your stay and check out on Saturday 3rd January. Bonus B&B sleepovers available at a very attractive rate of £110 per room per night.

Price per person (based on two people sharing a House bedroom (doubles or twins available).
Two nights: £370 per person
Three nights: £480 per person

Bonus B&B Sleepover price per room: £110 per bedroom per night, including full Imperial breakfast.

Per person price based on 2 people sharing a House bedroom. Adults only. Sea view room rates available on request. All New Year's breaks include accomodation, meals and entertainment as stated. A deposit of £75 per person is required when booking with full payment by 1 November 2025.

New Year's Eve Great Gatsby Dinner and Disco

Non-residents are very welcome to join us on New Year's Eve for our Great Gatsby themed dinner and disco at Imperial Hotel from 7.30pm.

Our talented 2 AA Rosette Chefs have dreamed up a fabulous menu. We know how much our guests enjoy getting into the spirit of our events and we very much encourage you to dress up and join in with the theme in 1920s Gatsby style (there will be prizes for the best dressed). However, dressing up is not obligatory – it is your company that we most look forward to.

New Year's Eve Great Gatsby Dinner & Disco Menu

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Canapé and Prosecco Reception

With live music from sublime vocalist, Chelsea Francis

Starter

Citrus Cured Salmon (ask for GF)

Orange, grapefruit and chervil, avocado puree, caviar, wholegrain melba toast

Roasted Carrot and Ricotta (GF, V ask for VG)

Spinach and soft herb pesto, baby leaf, tarragon powder.

Main

Pan-seared Halibut Fillet (ask for GF)

Yoghurt and cauliflower purée, potato fondants, wild mushrooms, parsley and garlic velouté, crispy gnocchi

Trio of Beef (GF)

Pastrami, roasted rump and beef cheek, broccoli and blue cheese purée, broccoli floret, creamy mash, veal jus

Roasted Celeriac Steak (V, VG, GF)

Wild mushrooms, celeriac purée, compressed apple, truffle crumb

Dessert

Lemon Polenta Cake (GF, V)

Poached apricots, sultana and pineapple, pineapple sorbet, lime crumb

Chocolate Crème (GF, V)

Spiked with Tia maria, whipped cream, crystallised hazelnuts, coffee jelly, chocolate soil, micro lemon balm

Trio of Cheese (ask for GF)

Cloth-wrapped cheddar, Dunseyre Blue and Scottish Brie

Plum and apple chutney, savoury crackers, butter, apple and celery

Tea, Coffee & Fudge

£100.00 per person

Please call us on 01493 842000 to book. We can't wait to celebrate New Year's Eve with you!

£50 deposit per person is required at the time of booking – please advise if there are any dietary requirements in your party so that these can be catered for. Payment in full by 1 November 2025 please. Pre-order for each member of your party required by 1 December please.

Dress code: Dress to impress in 1920s Gatsby garb (think flapper dresses, headbands, feathers, hats, suits and spatz). We know how much our guests enjoy getting into the spirit of our events and we very much encourage you to dress up (and there will be prizes for the best dressed). However, dressing up is not obligatory – it is your company that we most look forward to.

Dinner served at 7:30pm. Dancing from 10pm to 1am. Adults only.

Bacon rolls served with tea and coffee at 12:30am.