Upcoming Events

With each seasonal event taking place at The Clifton and throughout Charlottesville, ​we invite you to get swept up in the unique spirit and ambiance of one of the most historic hotels in Virginia.

Cocktails at The Clifton

April 17th, 2025

Join us for an evening of handcrafted cocktails at the Copper Bar, located inside the Manor House, during April Cocktails at The Clifton — happening from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

No reservation needed for this event, but we recommend booking a table at our 1799 Restaurant to enjoy dinner afterward and make it a full evening to remember.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt

April 20th, 2025

Join us for a delightful Easter Brunch from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM, featuring a three-course menu curated by our chef for $115 per person.

Festivities begin with a Children’s Egg Hunt at 12:30 PM on our front lawn, followed by an Award Ceremony at 1:00 PM celebrating the Best Hat, the discovery of The Great Golden Egg, and the elusive Silver Egg. $10 per child for egg hunt participation.

Celebrate Easter with elegance, delicious cuisine, and family-friendly fun at The Clifton. Call us today at 434.971.1800 to make your reservation! 

UVA Graduation Weekend

May 16th, 17th, & 18th, 2025

Celebrate this milestone in style with a special three-course menu served in our historic 1799 Restaurant for $129 per person. Join us across all three days of Graduation Weekend:

Friday, May 16 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday, May 17 | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sunday, May 18 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Whether you're honoring a graduate or enjoying the festivities, let us make the moment memorable with exceptional cuisine and service.
Call or visit us online today to reserve your table.

Garden Party on the Croquet Lawn

May 22nd, 2025

Join us for our Monthly Cocktails at The Clifton for our Garden Party on the Croquet Lawn—an elegant evening featuring botanical-inspired cocktails that celebrate the fresh flavors of spring. Sip on light, refreshing, and herbaceous drinks crafted to capture the essence of the season. It’s the perfect way to toast to May in style - happening from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 

No reservation needed for this event, but we recommend booking a table at our 1799 Restaurant to enjoy dinner afterward and make it a full evening to remember.

 

Southern Solstice at the Pool

June 19th, 2025

Celebrate the start of summer with us for our June Cocktails at The Clifton from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for Southern Solstice at the Pool. Enjoy a vibrant selection of poolside cocktails inspired by the sweet, juicy flavors of the season—think berries, melons, and peaches in every refreshing sip. 

No reservation needed for the event, but we recommend booking a table at our 1799 Restaurant to enjoy dinner afterward and make it a full evening to remember.

Mountain Moonshine

July 24th, 2025

Join us for our Monthly Cocktails at The Clifton from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for Mountain Moonshine, a spirited evening celebrating local flavor. We’re partnering with regional vendors to bring you small tastings of locally crafted moonshine, along with a creative lineup of moonshine-inspired cocktails. 

No reservation is needed for the event, but we recommend booking a table at our 1799 Restaurant to enjoy dinner afterward and make it a full evening to remember.