To mark Lunar New Year, The Peninsula London invites guests to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with an elegant blend of time honored customs, immersive experiences, and contemporary artistry. From Tuesday, February 3 through Saturday, March 3, the hotel presents a curated calendar of celebrations inspired by The Peninsula’s Asian heritage. Programming spans refined dining, traditional performances, bespoke room packages, and a striking new art installation by Chinese textile artist Lin Fanglu, presented through The Peninsula’s Art in Resonance program.
Delightful Dining at Canton Blue
From February 3 through March 3, Canton Blue, the hotel’s signature Cantonese restaurant, celebrates the season with a special Lunar New Year à la carte selection alongside a meticulously crafted six course set menu, available for lunch and dinner at £148 per person, exclusive of beverages.
The menu offers polished interpretations of auspicious dishes traditionally enjoyed during the holiday.
Starters include Lunar New Year dim sum and seasonal appetizers such as prawn dumplings with white fungus, goldfish shaped dumplings with pumpkin seafood sauce, barbecued Iberico pork, and soy sauce chicken.
Main courses range from steamed sea bass with ginger and shiitake mushrooms to deep fried lobster with salted egg sauce, stir fried Wagyu beef with wild mushrooms, and house made spinach noodles.
Dessert concludes the meal with chestnut cream and mandarin mousse, a refined finale symbolizing luck and prosperity.
A Celebration of Baijiu at Little Blue Noodle Bar
Little Blue Noodle Bar joins the festivities with a curated Lunar New Year baijiu cocktail list. Guests can pair signature dishes such as traditional Dandan noodles, hot and sour prawn noodles, and braised beef cheek noodles with six original Chinese baijiu cocktails.
Each cocktail draws inspiration from the heritage of China’s iconic spirit. Baijiu, a fragrant and powerful distilled liquor traditionally enjoyed during celebrations, is closely associated with prosperity and communal toasts. The menu features two cocktails crafted with Moutai Prince Gold, two with Bamboo Baijiu, and two with Yellow Wine. Each is named after a famous traveler, honoring the spirit of exploration and cultural exchange that has shaped China’s culinary and drinking traditions.
Discover the Art of Lin Fanglu
In The Tea Lounge, guests can experience She’s Bestowed Love II, a limited time installation by renowned textile artist Lin Fanglu of Dalian, China. The work is curated by Dr. Xiaoxin Li of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Asia Department, in partnership with The Peninsula Hotels Art in Resonance program.
Composed of hand dyed red textiles, the installation evokes vitality, emotion, and the cyclical nature of life. Drawing on the textile traditions of the Bai communities in Yunnan province and honoring the women who have preserved these techniques across generations, the piece reflects The Peninsula’s commitment to heritage, craftsmanship, and contemporary cultural expression.
She’s Bestowed Love II will be exhibited in The Tea Lounge from February 3 through March 4, daily from noon to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 9:30 pm. Admission is complimentary for all visitors.
A Sensational Tradition: The Peninsula Dragon Dance
On Tuesday, February 17, The Peninsula London will host a traditional Dragon Dance in the hotel’s courtyard. Believed to dispel negative energy and usher in good fortune, the performance features vibrant costumes and rhythmic drumming, creating a lively spectacle for guests.
Date: Tuesday, February 17
Time: 11 am to noon
Location: The Peninsula London courtyard and interior spaces
Lunar New Year Celebration Room Package
The Peninsula London also introduces its Lunar New Year Celebration room package, designed to combine cultural programming, fine dining, and luxurious accommodations.
Guests who book a minimum two night stay in a guestroom or suite receive a complimentary third night, daily breakfast for two including the hotel’s signature Cantonese breakfast, and dinner for two at Canton Blue featuring the Lunar New Year set menu. Suite guests also enjoy a one way airport transfer within the M25.
Booking is available now through February 27, 2026.
From celebratory feasts to cultural performances and contemporary art, Lunar New Year at The Peninsula London offers a polished and memorable way to welcome the Year of the Horse.
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