By Charnika Imbulana Munasighe
In the hushed whispers of history and the twinkling lights of tradition, December graces the guests with an enchanting allure at the Galle Face Hotel, popularly known as GFH. It is more than just another turn of the calendar page at the GFH, it is a bridge that connects to over 159 years of splendid celebrations that have adorned this timeless haven.
The events are meticulously curated, steeped in rich heritage so that you embark on a voyage through elegance of yesteryears and the splendor of today.
Heralding the Christmas exuberance at its peak will be the Christmas Eve line up of sumptuous buffets starting with the Christmas Eve Brunch from 11.30 am to 3 pm on 24th December. For those opting for the best spread of savories and sweetmeats, a Christmas Eve High Tea with Sparkling Advent Delights will take place from 4 pm to 6 pm. The Bubbly High Tea is also on offer to make it a memorable eve for you!
The Christmas Eve Dinner at The Verandah is expected to be a feast of gastronomic jubilation. 1864 Limited Edition will be at its finest offering a five course dinner- a curated menu by Chef Rukie, for the Christmas Eve Dinner as well as for Christmas Day Dinner from 7 pm to 11 pm.
The grandest of the GFH festive line-up no doubt will be the Christmas Day fair at GFH, on 25th December, ‘Celebrating the Noel’ with the Christmas Day Brunch from 11.30 am to 3 pm, well known for its sumptuous spread.
The Christmas Day Dinner – a Yuletide celebration, that will remain etched in your memory of a gourmet delight like no other that weaves in the threads of nostalgia and novelty, creating moments that resonate with the echoes of celebrations of generations past.
Themed in the seasonal spirit as ‘the most wonderful time of the year’, GFH has Christmas week specials at the water front food outlet- Fire Beach, where you can experience the best of the sunset while embarking on the Fire Deals on offer.
However, for an action pact night, King Of The Mambo offers Ladies Night every Tuesday for 2 hours from 6 pm, and it is the Gentlemen’s Night every Wednesday from 5pm to midnight and every Thursday it is Salsa Night from 5 pm to midnight. To top up the seasonal fair, King Of The Mambo will serve Christmas Day Dinner too.
To herald in the New Year GFH‘s got a grand line up at several outlets. They say ‘to enjoy the night with endless possibilities’ they have an extravagant Gala dinner buffet, especially curated by Chef Rukie with entertainment by C & C at the Jubilee Ballroom, a Cuban style New Year’s countdown Noche Vieja at the King Of The Mambo or you can savor a fine dining experience at the 1864 Limited Edition or ring in the year ’24 with a bang at Cirque and be a part of the best party in town.
