ARUBA Restaurant and Bar in Bournemouth has invested more than £50,000 into its extensive Christmas entertainment offering.

The team is preparing for a winter of festivities with a vast schedule of Christmas events and a seasonal new menu.

Festive events running throughout December, include weekly ‘Rockaoke’, the CocoLoco Christmas Party and New Year’s Eve.

On December 31, Aruba will be transformed to welcome in the new year with a Las Vegas themed event, including classic Vegas showgirls and cabaret performances. Tickets are now available to book from £10pp.

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Jonathan Hawkins, general manager at Aruba, said: “Our team has invested a lot of time and money to curate a sensational range of entertainment at Aruba, which sets us apart from any other venue in Dorset.

"We’re proud to be able to offer an unforgettable experience seven days a week, and we’re looking forward to welcoming guests throughout the festive period to enjoy the various events in the run up to Christmas and the new year.”

The restaurant's new Christmas menu launches on Friday November 18 and is available until Friday December 23.

The new menu includes a choice of two canapé packages and a two or three course menu.

The canapé packages start from £17 and the set menu from £28 per head. Booking online for dining reservations is advised via www.aruba-bournemouth.co.uk.