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Anchors aweigh! Step aboard HMS Warrior for an unforgettable Pickle Night and dive into the rich tapestry of naval history and the infamous Battle of Trafalgar. Celebrate this iconic maritime event with a night filled with tradition, camaraderie and nautical excitement.Enjoy live music, traditional sea shanties, and raucous storytelling as you dine like the crew on authentic mess tables. Join our Master of Arms as he leads the evening’s frivolities but be warned – don’t get caught breaking the rules of etiquette unless you want to pay the fine!
Gun Crews and Roles:
Experience the life of a sailor as attendees are organised into Gun Crews per table, each led by a Gun Captain. Crew members will be assigned roles for the night, including:
Beer Bosun: In charge of drinks
Mess Cook: Collect food for the crew
Powder Monkey: Help the Mess Cook and White Rat
White Rat: Spy on other tables and report conduct breaches to the Master of Arm
What is a Pickle Night?
Pickle Night honours the arrival of HMS Pickle in Falmouth, delivering news of the victory at Trafalgar and the death of Admiral Lord Nelson. This festive occasion, observed around 6th November, celebrates the fastest ship at Trafalgar.
All proceedings will be lead by the Master of Arms. He will set the evening’s etiquette, communicated right from the start, so you can relax knowing you’ll be in safe hands. However, don’t get too comfortable as breaches in etiquette, such as talking during dispatches or leaving the table without permission, are reported by the White Rats and fined.
Event Highlights
Enjoy a traditional two-course meal featuring hearty stews and stodgy puddings served with a choice of IPA or wine.
Play the part of your assigned crew profile whilst engaging in games, shanty singalongs and captivating stories.
Raise a glass in a traditional naval toast to honour the brave sailors of the Battle of Trafalgar.
Don’t forget to take home your special keepsake glass to remember the night.
Dress Code:
White trousers
Blue and white striped top
Straw boater hat with (optional) HMS Pickle cap tally
Avoid pirate costumes – this is his Majesty’s Navy after all!
Ticket Information:
Individual Tickets: £75 per person
Table of 10: £700 for group
Includes:
2-Course meal with wine or IPA
Traditional naval toast
Keepsake glass
Stories, sea shanties, and much more…
Secure your spot for a night of historical celebration and nautical entertainment.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
HMS Warrior 1860, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard,Portsmouth, United Kingdom
