The Essex Clipper Sunday Brunch
Join us for an afternoon of leisurely luxury aboard the Essex Clipper Brunch Train – our new dining experience for 2026. Our attentive staff looks forward to serving this new three-course menu in the traditional elegance of our Pullman dining cars.
As culinary delights and signature cocktails arrive at your table, regain yourself as the passing river scenery provides calming entertainment. This 21/2 hour journey through the pristine Connecticut River Valley transforms a traditional Sunday brunch into a distinctive dining experience.
Rules of the Rails
The Essex Clipper Sunday Brunch $109.99 per-person fare includes a 21/2-hour train ride, 3-course meal, one complimentary mimosa, coffee/tea service, tax and meal service gratuity. Full cash bar service is available onboard.
- Train Boarding Essex Station: 30 minutes prior to departure time
- Train Departure from Essex Station: On Time (Trains can not hold for late arriving guests; trains do depart on schedule)
- Beverages & Beverage Service Gratuity are not included in $109.99 fare
- For safety reasons aboard the moving train and to ensure a relaxing ride for all patrons, the Essex Clipper Sunday Brunch is limited to passengers ages 21 and older. No infants please.
- Advance reservations and payment required.
- Tickets are non-refundable, but fully transferable with 48-hours notice.
- Meal changes can not be honored within 48 hours of departure.
- No alcoholic beverages may be brought aboard the train due to our liquor license
- The Valley Railroad reserves the right to alter equipment, schedule and menu when necessary.
- The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is a nonpartisan organization with no religious or political affiliation. This position allows us to cultivate meaningful relationships within our communities, and we are able maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive perspective.
Purchase Gift Certificates
Give a Gift Certificate to commemorate a birthday, anniversary, holiday or to simply say “thank you.” Gift Certificates never expire and are available by calling the Essex Station ticket office at 800-377-3987 x70 or clicking the link below.
Dinner Train photos by Kim Tyler Photography of Chester, Connecticut.