The Belmond British Pullman - Dining Excursions 2024/2025.
Enjoy a luxurious feast for all your senses on board the Belmond British Pullman with a lunch or dinner excursion lasting approximately four delightfully indulgent hours.
Savour mouth watering food and carefully selected wines as you relax and let your attentive stewards care for your every need as the rich and varied tapestry of the country's finest landscapes glide gently by.
The fine meals served on board the British Pullman are freshly prepared by master chefs, and are accompanied with chilled champagne and wine. The actual meals served vary according to the journey taken. As long as we are notified at the time of booking, special dietary requirements can be catered for. We do however regret that we are unable to provide meals requiring strict religious observance in the preparation.
Specially crafted menus enhance any cause for celebration and small gifts and surprises can be arranged* to make the day truly unforgettable.
Sample Menus:
Please note that the menus above are sample menus only and are subject to change at any time. Menus will vary depending on your chosen journey. If you have any special dietary requirements please notify us at the time of booking.
Special Occasions
The opulence and style of the British Pullman carriages serve as the perfect backdrop to mark any unique occasion such as a romantic Valentines Day lunch or dinner or a special Mother's Day treat.
"The Carriage Club"
from £545 per person
Indulge in a memorable night of lavish dining, exquisite wines, and exceptional entertainment. A stellar cabaret ensemble will captivate you with song, dance, and enchanting performances, all set against the opulent backdrop of Art Deco elegance. In partnership with Private Drama Events, the foremost immersive theatre company in the UK, Belmond presents 'The Carriage Club' aboard the British Pullman luxury train. Enjoy an evening of celebration, embracing life's pleasures with some of London's most gifted cabaret artists.
(Elegant evening wear recommended).
Includes :
Savor a delectable five-course dinner, expertly paired with wines selected by your sommelier. Throughout the night, be mesmerized by the performances of the talented Carriage Club artists, adorned in sensational costumes and showcasing electrifying repertoires. Conclude the evening with coffee and petits fours just before returning to London Victoria, carrying with you delightful memories of a truly enchanting experience.
From :
London Victoria
Departs
18:00
Arrives
23:15
Departures 2024 :
May 31.
June 14, 28.
July 27.
August 10.
September 21.
November 22.
Christmas Lunch
from £485 per person
Your journey takes you on a circular tour, departing from and returning to London Victoria. Entertainment, bedecked carriages and a festive lunch with all the trimmings, offer the perfect way to start the Christmas season.
(Smart day wear is appropriate. Please do not wear jeans or trainers).
Includes :
You will be served a five course lunch en route accompanied by champagne and half a bottle of wine. Strolling musicians will be aboard to entertain. Passengers do not disembark during this journey.
From :
London Victoria
Departs
11:15
Arrives
16:00
Departures 2024 :
November 27, 29, 30.
December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.
Departures 2025 :
November 14, 19, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29.
December 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20.
Champagne Afternoon Tea
from £350 per person
Indulge in a decadent afternoon tea as the train begins its journey through Greater London and into the Weald of Kent an exquisite array of savoury delicacies and indulgent pastries is served, together with refreshing tea and half a bottle of Champagne per passenger.
(Smart day wear is appropriate. Please do not wear jeans or trainers).
Includes :
Enjoy the quintessentially English experience of afternoon tea as the British Pullman takes you on a trip lasting three and half hours departing from and returning to London Victoria. A traditional afternoon tea, including sandwiches, cakes and scones, with tea and coffee is served as you travel. Soon, your steward arrives with a half bottle of champagne per passenger. Savour a sip of bubbly as glorious countryside passes by your window. An irresistible selection of sweet and savoury fancies arrives while the champagne continues to pour, before the train returns to London
From :
London Victoria
Departs
15:00
Arrives
18:15
Departures 2024 :
July 7, 21.
August 4, 18.
September 15, 29.
October 13, 27.
November 3, 17.
Departures 2025 :
March 2, 16.
April 20.
August 3.
October 5.
November 2.
Great British Sunday Lunch
from £400 per person
Step into a bygone era aboard the British Pullman train, featuring lovingly restored art deco carriages. Savor the great British tradition of Sunday lunch as you glide through the picturesque Kentish countryside. Enjoy a lavish meal with friends or family, indulging in a memorable experience to be savored.
(Smart day wear is appropriate. Please do not wear jeans or trainers).
Includes :
Indulge in a delectable culinary adventure as you traverse the stunning Kentish countryside. Four exquisite courses, expertly prepared with the freshest local ingredients, will be served at your table with a half-bottle of wine per person, coffee, tea and petit fours. Savor the moment, engage in delightful conversation, and relish the splendid gastronomy before returning to London, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.
From :
London Victoria
Departs
15:00
Arrives
18:15
Departures 2024 :
August 4, 18.
September 15, 29.
October 13, 27.
November 3, 17.
Departures 2025 :
March 2, 16.
April 20.
August 3.
October 5.
November 2.
The Garden of England with Lunch
from £435 per person
As the train makes its way into the station at Victoria, the commotion and excitement at the Orient-Express lounge builds as your glamorously dressed hosts invite you out to the platform to board.
From the moment liveried stewards welcome you to your immaculately appointed carriage, the adventure begins. Stepping aboard the British Pullman is like stepping back in time. For every detail, from regal carpets, woven brass luggage racks and mahogany glass-panelled doors to silken lampshades and velour tapestry armchairs, transports you back to back to a more gracious age.
(Smart day wear is appropriate. This is one time in your life when you are free to look fabulous, dressing down is just not our style. Please do not wear jeans or trainers.)
Includes :
Stepping aboard the British Pullman is like stepping back in time. In the care of your steward as time passes unnoticed, enjoy a delicious five course lunch, unruffled and unhurried.
Few journeys will take you out of modern time quite so thoroughly and into another era. A glass of Champagne will round off your meal before the train arrives at London Victoria. Your journey aboard the British Pullman takes you on a circular tour. Guests do not disembark from the train during this journey.
From :
London Victoria
Departs
11:05
Arrives
16:10
Departures 2024 :
February 15, 29.
March 14, 28.
April 4, 18.
May 2, 23.
June 6, 20.
July 4.
August 15.
September 5.
October 3, 17.
The Golden Age of Travel
from £435 per person
Please note that this trip is not currently steam-hauled due to the steam locomotive being repaired.
Take photographs of the immaculate, gleaming steam locomotive while it is stationary at London Victoria Station. Then it is time to board the famous Belmond British Pullman train for a fine-dining experience like no other.
From the moment liveried stewards welcome you to your immaculately appointed carriage, the adventure begins. Stepping aboard the British Pullman is like stepping back in time. For every detail, from regal carpets, woven brass luggage racks and mahogany glass-panelled doors to silken lampshades and velour tapestry armchairs, transports you back to back to a more gracious age.
(Smart day wear is appropriate. This is one time in your life when you are free to look fabulous, dressing down is just not our style. Please do not wear jeans or trainers.)
Includes :
Stepping aboard the British Pullman is like stepping back in time. In the care of your steward as time passes unnoticed, enjoy a delicious five course lunch, unruffled and unhurried.
Few journeys will take you out of modern time quite so thoroughly and into another era. A glass of Champagne will round off your meal before the train arrives at London Victoria. Your journey aboard the British Pullman takes you on a circular tour. Guests do not disembark from the train during this journey.
From :
London Victoria
Departs
10:55
Arrives
16:10
Departures 2025 :
February 14, 27.
April 3.
May 16, 31.
July 5.
Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons
from £750 per person
Explore the culinary delights of both Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and the British Pullman by enjoying a 'shared' dining experience between the two highly acclaimed Belmond products. A unique opportunity to escape to Oxfordshire and enjoy a two-Michelin-starred lunch at chef Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. The two-acre kitchen garden provides 90 types of vegetable and over 70 varieties of herb which are used in the Manoir's kitchen.
(Smart day wear is appropriate. Please do not wear jeans or trainers).
Includes :
After champagne and light brunch on your outward journey aboard the British Pullman, enjoy the first three courses of your lunch exclusively in the surroundings of the two starred Michelin restaurant Le Manoir followed by a delectable two course dessert with coffee on board the gleaming carriages on your return journey to London.
Dining at Le Manoir is at larger sized tables with fellow guests.
From :
London Victoria
Departs
08:45
Arrives
19:30
Departures 2025 :
February 12.
March 12.
April 9.
Mother's Day Champagne Afternoon Tea
from £400 per person
Enjoy a delightful Sunday afternoon Chamoagne afternoon tea on a leisurely trip through the English countryside. Afternoon Tea accompanied by half a bottle of Veuve Clicquot per person, is served as the British Pullman takes you on a trip lasting about three hours departing from and returning to London Victoria.
(Smart day wear is appropriate. Please do not wear jeans or trainers).
Includes :
Veuve Clicquot Champagne is served, followed by afternoon tea, including sandwiches, cakes and scones, with tea and coffee, all within the delightful atmosphere of the British Pullman on a leisurely trip through the English countryside.
From :
London Victoria
Departs
15:30
Arrives
18:15
Departures 2024 :
March 10.
Please note: All timings shown are for guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents which will be sent to you 5 - 7 days before departure.
Tables for two are always in demand and very often a premium is charged for these tables.