This Christmas, Dobbies Garden Centres is serving up a series of festive restaurant
experiences at its Ayr store. From enjoying a jolly time at Santas Breakfast to indulging in a
delicious Festive Afternoon Tea or enjoying some seasonal drinks and cakes, customers are in
for a treat.
Santa’s Breakfast at the Ayr store is packed with plenty of festive fun. Children over three
years old can build and name their own festive soft toy stuffed with a little help from Santa
and his elves, and those under three will receive a special pre-made teddy to cherish for years
to come. With storytelling, festive games, and a chance to meet Santa, it’s the perfect way to
kick off the festive season with the little ones.
The whole family will sit down and tuck into a delicious breakfast, with children choosing from
either the regular or vegetarian menu, or continental option. The regular options feature pork
sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns and baked beans, accompanied by apple juice, orange
juice, or water, while the vegetarian option includes Quorn sausages alongside scrambled
eggs, hash browns and baked beans, with the same drink choices available. The continental
option includes a children’s croissant, jam, yoghurt and banana, with the same drink choices
available.
Dobbies’ Festive Afternoon Tea, priced at £16 per person or 2 for £25, is the perfect way for
couples, friends, and families to spend some quality time together, sharing the joys of the
season while treating themselves to three tiers of seasonal delights that’ll make the taste
buds go ho ho ho.
Enjoy all the classic elements of a traditional afternoon tea with a festive twist, including
freshly prepared finger sandwiches filled with seasonal flavours like turkey and cranberry, brie
and grape; and ham and mustard.
Indulge in Dobbies’ famous festive scones served with a thick and creamy Cornish clotted
cream and jam, followed by a tempting array of sweet treats, including Christmas pudding
loaf, mince pie, tiramisu layer cake and mini macarons, all complemented by unlimited tea or
coffee refills.
For the kids, Dobbies offers a Children’s Festive Afternoon Tea for £10 per child, complete
with turkey and ham sandwich flowers, a signature scone, carrot and cucumber sticks with
dipping cream cheese, a Christmas pudding brownie, elf doughnuts, mini gingerbread men
with dipping chocolate, and orange or blackcurrant squash, making it a delightful experience
for the entire family.
For just £20 per person or 2 for £32, you can upgrade to a Luxury Afternoon Tea for a special
treat over the festive period. This upgrade includes all the classic afternoon tea favourites,
with an added touch of indulgence. Enjoy savoury delights such as cheese and tomato quiche
and sausage roll, alongside a selection of elevated finger sandwiches, with smoked salmon,
lemon mayonnaise and dill; cheddar cheese with green tomato chutney; and ham with rocket
and wholegrain mustard.
Customers can also celebrate the most magical time of the year by taking advantage of
Dobbies’ Festive lunch offer, with two courses for just £17 per person.
Available from 7 November through to 24 December, you can choose from a Christmas dinner
or vegetarian Christmas dinner, followed by a traditional Christmas pudding served with
custard, or reindeer cheesecake, baked vanilla flavour cheesecake served with a chocolate
pretzel and a smartie nose.
With festive sweet treats including mince pie tart and a festive scone, as well as luxury hot
and cold drinks such as gingerbread latte, gingerbread hot chocolate and raspberry lemonade,
there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Adam Veysey, Head of Food Development at Dobbies, is excited to see families spend the
festivities at the Ayr store. He said: “Christmas is just around the corner and what better way
to spend the festive season than together with your family, friends and loved ones over some
good food and wholesome activities.
“Our festive restaurant experiences are always popular with customers looking to relax and
catch up and we’re excited to showcase this year’s offering. The reindeer cheesecake is a
brand-new option this year and the tiramisu layer cake is a must-try. We’ve also extended the
Santa’s Breakfast menu with a continental option for children.
“We can’t wait to welcome everyone along to the restaurant to try out the new dishes and
much-loved Santa’s Breakfast experience.”
Santa’s Breakfast in Dobbies’ Ayr store runs from 30 November through to 24 December and
is priced from £8.60 per adult, £16.99 for children between 3 to 10 years old, £13.99 for under
3s.
Festive Afternoon Tea is bookable now at Dobbies’ Ayr store and is priced at £10 per child and
£16 per adult, or 2 for £25. Luxury Afternoon Tea is priced at £20 per person, or 2 for £32.
The Festive Lunch Offer runs from 7 November to 24 December, priced at two courses for
£17pp, with a deposit of £5pp to secure your booking.
For more information about Dobbies’ festive restaurant experiences at the Ayr store and to
make a booking, visit dobbies.com/events