Feast and fête the Year of the Horse at The Peninsula London over a sumptuous repast, learning the artistry of tea, or reveling in a dazzling cultural performance.

The Peninsula London Lunar New Year Chocolate Gold Coin

This Lunar New Year, The Peninsula London invites guests to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with an elegant fusion of time-honoured customs, immersive experiences, and contemporary artistry.

The Peninsula London sits in the heart of the City

Situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London is one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, designed to harmonize with surrounding heritage buildings is just minutes away from the city’s most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino.

The Peninsula London is a stone's throw away from all of the city's important monuments

From Tuesday 3rd February to Saturday 3rd March, the hotel will present a curated calendar of celebrations inspired by The Peninsula’s rich Asian heritage, ranging from exquisite culinary offerings, spectacular dragon dances, room packages to a striking new art installation by Chinese textile artist Lin Fanglu, lent by The Peninsula’s Art in Resonance programme.

The Peninsula London's Canton Blue Dining Room. Photo by Will Pryce

Delightful Dining at Canton Blue

From the 3rd February to 3rd March, Canton Blue, the hotel’s signature Cantonese restaurant will celebrate Lunar New Year with a celebratory Lunar New Year à la carte selection, as well as an exquisitely crafted six-course set menu available at lunch and dinner for £148 per person (exclusive of beverages). Offering refined interpretations of symbolic festive dishes, the menu includes:

Canton Blue's Dim Sums

• Starters: Lunar New Year dim sum and seasonal appetizers, including prawn dumpling with white fungus; “Goldfish” dumpling with pumpkin seafood sauce; barbecued Ibérico pork; soy-sauce chicken.
• Main Courses: Steamed sea bass with ginger and shiitake mushroom; deep-fried lobster with salted egg sauce; homemade spinach noodles.
• Dessert: Chestnut cream and mandarin mousse, an elegant finale symbolizing luck and prosperity.

Head Dim Sum Chef Ling Ling at The Peninsula London

The Peninsula London's Little Blue bar. Photo by Will Pryce

A Celebration of Baijiu at Little Blue Noodle Bar

Meanwhile, Little Blue Noodle Bar will celebrate Lunar New Year with a curated baijiu cocktail list. Guests can enjoy signature dishes such as traditional Dandan noodles, and Hot and Sour Prawn noodles, along with six signature Chinese baijiu cocktails.

Each cocktail will use Chinese spirit baijju

Each cocktail is inspired by the rich traditions of China’s iconic spirit. Baijiu, a fragrant and robust distilled liquor traditionally enjoyed during festive gatherings, is associated with celebration, prosperity, and joyful toasts, making it a perfect complement to the season. The menu includes two cocktails crafted with Moutai Prince Gold, two with Bamboo Baijiu, and two with Yellow Wine, each thoughtfully named after famous travellers, celebrating the spirit of adventure, exploration, and cultural exchange that has shaped China’s culinary and drinking heritage.

The Peninsula London - Noodle Bar, Little Blue

Discover the Art of Lin Fanglu

In The Tea Lounge, guests will encounter She’s Bestowed Love II, a compelling limited-time installation by renowned textile artist Lin Fanglu (Dalian, China), curated by Dr Xiaoxin Li, Curator, Asia Department, the V&A in partnership with The Peninsula Hotels Art in Resonance programme.

Canton Blue's artistic details. Photo by Eleonora Boscarelli

Composed of hand-dyed red textiles, the work evokes themes of vitality, emotion, and the eternal cycle of life. Drawing on the textile traditions of the Bai communities in Yunnan province and honouring the women who have preserved these artisanal practices across generations, the installation reflects The Peninsula’s enduring commitment to heritage, craftsmanship, and contemporary cultural expression.

She’s Bestowed Love II will be exhibited in The Tea Lounge from 3rd February – 4th March from 12pm

• 2pm and 6pm – 9:30pm, every day; attendance is free.

The Peninsula London will host a dragon dance in the courtyard

A Sensational Tradition: The Peninsula Dragon Dance

On Tuesday 17th February, The Peninsula London will present a spirited Dragon Dance in the hotel’s graceful courtyard, from 11am to 12pm. This vibrant and dynamic performance, believed to dispel negative energy and invite good fortune, will captivate guests with its colourful costumes and rhythmic drumming.

Another view of The Peninsula London

Lunar New Year Celebration Room Package

The Peninsula London is introducing its exclusive ‘Lunar New Year Celebration’ package, allowing guests to combine cultural experiences, fine dining, and luxurious accommodation.

Guests booking a minimum two-night stay in a guestroom or suite will enjoy a complimentary third night, with daily breakfast for two (including The Peninsula London’s signature Cantonese Breakfast), dinner for two in Canton Blue with the Lunar New Year set menu, and for Suite bookings, a one-way airport transfer from within the M25.

Booking Dates: Booking open now until 27th February 2026.

A dish from The Peninsula London's Canton Blue Lunar New Year Menu