The Sunday Roast now at 1864

May, 19, 2014

A Sunday luncheon with family and close friends is considered a treasured experience. It is a time for good food and a great way to bring people together, to share details of busy lives, renew friendship and strengthen family bonds.

“The Galle Face Hotels continues its pre-eminent position in the community by resurrecting the Traditional Sunday Roast Luncheon. The elegant old world charm of the signature dining room of Galle Face Hotel, The 1864 is the ideal location for such a get together”’ says Tony Fleming Group General Manager of the Galle Face Hotel Group.

The Sunday Roast Luncheon table features a collection of carvery items: Fish, Lamb, Beef, Poultry and Pork. A range of accompaniments to the carvery including roasted vegetables, Yorkshire Puddings, sauces and condiments that complete the picture and stimulates the palette.

A traditional Sunday Roast would not be complete without a selection of desserts consisting of pies, crumbles and puddings - the perfect finish to a perfect Sunday Luncheon.

The Sunday Roast starts from 12.30pm to 3pm and is inclusive of Sparkling Wine/soft drinks and draft beer.

About the Galle Face Hotel: The Galle Face Hotel is an award winning heritage hotel located at the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, which is steeped in the unique history of Sri Lanka amidst tradition and family values. It is probably the only Hotel in the world which has a setting of a sea front city Hotel combined with the features of a beachside resort together grandeur and elegance of the bygone era of Sri Lanka. Celebrating 150 years, the Galle Face Hotel is one of the landmarks in Asia with a historical past that speaks of the historical significance of Sri Lanka.
Today, the Galle Face Hotel is acclaimed as one of the best heritage Hotels in Sri Lanka and in 2012 it became the first Hotel in the country to be featured on a postage stamp.

The old world charm of the Hotel harks back to a vintage when Aristocracy and celebrities spent their days in pampered luxury, and sipped their tea while enjoying the magnificent sunset over the Indian Ocean. Over the years, many Heads of State and celebrities have graced the Hotel, charmed by its eclectic mix of imperial tradition, architecture and flavor.

“The hotel is currently undertaking an ambitious restoration project restoring the Hotel’s rooms, restaurants and the ballrooms to their former glory with subtle modernization to enhance the quality of The Galle Face Hotel experience. The Hotel is intrinsically linked to the history and heritage of Sri Lanka, and the project is guided by an uncompromising commitment to preserve the unique ambience for guests to enjoy,”
About the Galle Face Hotel Group: The Galle Face Hotel Group manages the hotel and leisure interest of Galle Face Hotel, Kandy Hotels PLC & Ceylon Hotels Corporation PLC.

Under this banner are 3 distinct portfolios of businesses.

The Deluxe Heritage Hotels Collection: Galle Face Hotel in Colombo & Hotel Suisse & Queens Hotel in Kandy.

Each hotel is a connected to Sri Lankas history, imbibed with the splendor of yesteryear while continuing to serve visitors, foreign and domestic is gracious surrounds.

The Resorts Collection: 4 hotels routed in some of Sri Lankas most special areas offer a modern facility with outstanding vista & access to experience this great country.

The Lake Hotel Polonnaruwa, The Surf Hotel Bentota, The Safari Hotel Thissamaharama and The Lake House Polonnaruwa.

Each of these recently refurbished hotels offers traditional Sri Lankian hospitality to visitors.

The Heritage Rest House Collection: The quaint surroundings steeped with the enchantment of Sri Lanka’s colonial heritage are the key elements of the Heritage Rest Houses that comprise of 12 properties around the island.

Ambepussa, Pussellawa, Kitulgala, Belihuloya, Ella, Hanwella, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Habarana, Mihintale, Medawachchiya, and Weligama.

Intimate traditional accommodation, in colonial bungalows, all with outstanding local cuisine is ideal bases from which to travel and explore Sri Lanka.