A range of memory-making, holiday-themed experiences at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver’s H Tasting Lounge and H2 Kitchen + Bar bring plenty of opportunities for an unforgettable gathering with friends and family this season.
H Tasting Lounge
Festive Afternoon Tea
Embrace the holiday spirit and immerse yourself in holiday enchantment at H Tasting Lounge’s beloved Festive Afternoon Tea. Available for $79 per person, every weekend, now through December 29, it’s a memorable and lavish way to celebrate the season with both favourite and unexpected holiday treats. Ten handcrafted holiday temptations, both sweet and savoury, are presented on whimsical golden Ferris wheels. Choose from O-Five Rare Tea and TEALEAVES infusions, or elevate your holiday spirit with beautifully crafted Yuletide cocktails.
Reserve your two-hour seating starting between 12 and 1 pm every weekend, here.
12 Cocktails of Holiday Traditions
Introduce your tastebuds to holiday traditions from around the world while sipping from the 12 Cocktails of Holiday Traditions menu. Explore festive customs through unique cocktails, including the warmth of the Philippines’ lantern festival, the cozy spices of Germany’s Gluhwein, or the playful North American holiday tradition of milk and cookies for Santa. From Venezuela to Oaxaca, each global cocktail offers a vibrant taste of how the world says “Happy Holidays.”
Festive Turkey Takeout
Bring the comforts of a holiday feast home by ordering from the Festive Turkey Takeout menu, crafted to deliver classic seasonal flavours to your table for gatherings big or small. A ‘Whole Roasted Turkey & Fixings’ serves 8 to 10 people, and individual ‘Carvery-to-Go’ meals, each come with traditional sides. Savour creamy Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, apple and brioche stuffing, maple-glazed root vegetables, roasted Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce and our signature turkey gravy, plus a decadent chocolate hazelnut Yule Log for dessert. Enhance the feast or set extra places at the table with add-ons like maple honey-glazed ham and extra side dishes.
Early-bird special: Order a whole roasted turkey dinner and fixings package by December 10 to receive a $50 gift card for H Tasting Lounge or H2 Kitchen + Bar, valid for use from January through March 2025.
Place your order by 5 pm on December 20 for Whole Roasted Turkey Packages ($449), and by 5 pm on December 22 for Carvery-to-Go meals ($69 per person, for 2 to 6 people). Pre-order here.
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner
Two options provide different, but equally indulgent, ways to ring in Christmas over a decadent meal. Within H Tasting Lounge, a thoughtfully curated festive menu embraces the magic of the season with a meal starting with Truffle Whipped Cream Cannoli, a delicate amuse-bouche to awaken your palate. Savour the comforting flavours of Pumpkin Cranberry Brioche Rolls paired with spiced brown butter along with your choice of Burrata Salad with roasted delicata squash and crispy prosciutto or the velvety richness of Roasted Butternut Squash Velouté. Indulgent main course options include show-stopping Fraser Valley All-Natural Festive Turkey, Steelhead Salmon en Croute, Porcini Risotto or a luxurious Beef Duo. Conclude this enchanting evening with the Mont-Blanc Yule Log, a masterpiece blending chestnut and chocolate into a dessert as beautiful as it is delicious. Reserve for parties of 2 to 6 people ($110 per adult and $50 per child, with a deposit required), here.
For a taste of the outdoors, served with all the cozy creature comforts found inside our Winterlust domes, select the Winterlust Christmas Dinner, a festive feast designed to delight your senses. Begin with a Truffle Whipped Cream Cannoli amuse-bouche, followed by Pumpkin Cranberry Brioche Rolls and either a Burrata Salad or velvety Roasted Butternut Squash Velouté starter. Then cleanse your palate with Sparkling Cranberry Mint Gelée before indulging in a mid-course of Tourtière Croquette or Caramelized Onion Tart. Choose from entrees including Fraser Valley Festive Turkey, Porcini Risotto with shaved black truffle, Steelhead Salmon en Croute with Northern Divine Caviar or a decadent Beef Duo. End the evening with the Mont-Blanc Yule Log, a chestnut and chocolate masterpiece to complete your holiday celebration. The complete menu is $160 per person for parties of 2 to 6 people, with a 2.5-hour dining limit and minimum $600 (before tax and gratuity) requirement per booking. Reservations are available here.
H2 Kitchen + Bar
H2 Christmas Brunch Buffet with Santa
H2’s cherished Christmas Day Lunch Buffet triumphantly returns on December 25, with an extra-special guest from the North Pole this year! Work your way through the vibrant Bayshore Salad Bar; delight in the Cold Display Table of B.C. charcuterie, artisanal cheeses and smoked salmon; visit the traditional carving station for roasted turkey paired with classic sides like cranberry sage stuffing and golden Yorkshire puddings; and finish your holiday feast with Chef Martha’s Christmas Market Sweets, a decadent selection of seasonal treats. Breakfast lovers can indulge in H2 Back Bacon Benedict, crispy herb-infused hashbrowns and crafted-to-perfection omelettes, while dim sum fans will find favourites including siu mai, har gow and vegetable spring rolls.
Reservations are available for seatings between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm for $94 per adult, $39 per child 6 to 12 (free for kids 5 and under), plus taxes and gratuity. The full menu and reservations are available here.
H2 Christmas Dinner Buffet
Join us for a magical holiday feast the whole family will love! Our decadent Christmas Day dinner buffet on December 25 includes festive flavours and holiday cheer. Start with artisanal charcuterie and a seafood spread featuring Dungeness crab legs, prawns and oysters. Enjoy dim sum favourites and customizable plates from the Bayshore Salad Bar and Wok Station. Savour classic holiday dishes like roast turkey with cranberry sage stuffing, and 24-hour roasted AAA prime rib with glazed yams, alongside comfort classics like brisket burnt ends and ricotta-stuffed pasta shells. Little ones will delight in the Kid’s Zone with a poutine station, sliders, pizzas, a whimsical chocolate fountain and more. End your celebration with Chef Martha Ebro’s Christmas Market Sweets, featuring seasonal treats for everyone to enjoy.
Reservations are available for seatings between 4:30 and 8:30 pm for $139 per adult and $49 per child 6 to 12 (free for kids 5 and under). A credit card guarantee is required for confirmation, with a 48-hour-plus cancellation window. The full menu and reservations are available here.