Christmas 2026 at The Garden Bar
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
If you’re looking for a traditional venue for your Christmas Party with colleagues,
friends or family, then you’ve come to the right place. The Garden Bar has everything
you need including seasonal cocktails, mulled drinks, festive buffets, open fires, heated
garden booths, cosy seating areas and plenty of space for a DJ and dance floor –
so you can dance the night away like nobody’s watching!
There are two private hire spaces for you to choose from for your private
Christmas Party with 30-120 guests. Tuck in to our festive menus while the
fire roars, the Christmas tunes jingle and the mulled wine flows!
Private Hire of
The West Wing
Available for 70-120 guests
- Private entrance
- Fully stocked & staffed bar
- Open Fireplace
- Some tables and seating
- Access to private garden
- 7 heated garden booths
- 4 TV Screens for presentations
- Christmas tree, decorations
and fairy lights throughout - Own Toilets & Baby Change
- In-house sound system
(for staff use only) - Space for DJ/Band/dance floor
- Space for a Photo Pod
Private Hire of
The East Wing
Available for 30-70 guests
- Private entrance
- Fully stocked & staffed bar
- Open Fireplace
- Some tables and seating
- Access to the front and
side outdoor public seating - 3 TV Screens for presentations
- Christmas tree, decorations
and fairy lights throughout - Own Toilets & Baby Change
- In-house sound system
(for staff use only) - Space for DJ/Band/dance floor
- Space for a Photo Pod
Festive Food & Drink
Enjoy a delicious Christmas Buffet with all the festive favourites and
raise a few glasses of something special to the end-of-year celebrations!
Buffet prices start from £16pp with options for dietary requirements and allergens.
Christmas Menus are available from November 23 – December 24 by pre-order only.
Christmas Pub Events
We have a whole host of exciting events in the build-up to Christmas,
that you definitely don’t want to miss! To stay up to date with event information,
follow us on social media or get in touch. More to be announced soon!
The Sussex Christmas Tree Company
Friday 27th November
The Sussex Christmas Tree Company are back once again selling their
beautiful trees outside the pub throughout December. Local delivery available.
Christmas Carols & Winter BBQ with
Hangleton Brass Band – Family Event
Tuesday 8th December 6:30pm
Bring the whole family along for a lovely wholesome evening of sing-a-long Christmas
Carols from 6pm, Bratwurst BBQ, Mulled Wine & Apple, Hot Chocolates & more!
This event will be on a walk-in basis only, arrive early to grab your seats and songbooks!
Supervised under 18’s are welcome until 8pm in accordance with our licensing conditions
Christmas Music Bingo
Date TBC
Get festive with Big Night Out’s Music Bingo!
More information coming soon.
The Garden Bar Xmas Bash
with Hangleton Sound Machine
Friday 18th December 8pm
Our annual shindig returns with live music, prizes for best/worst
Christmas Jumper, Festive Specials and more!
Christmas Carols & Winter BBQ with
Hangleton Brass Band – Family Event
Sunday 20th December 6:15pm
Bring the whole family along for a lovely wholesome evening of sing-a-long Christmas
Carols from 6pm, Bratwurst BBQ, Mulled Wine & Apple, Hot Chocolates & more!
This event will be on a walk-in basis only, arrive early to grab your seats and songbooks!
Supervised under 18’s are welcome until 8pm in accordance with our licensing conditions.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Date TBC
Join Cat & Jo of “Crafternoon Hove” for a lovely festive evening
of wreath-making to adorn your home.
TRAVEL & PARKING
We are in Parking Zone L. There is free on-street parking on all surrounding roads from 12:00- 18:00 & 19:00 onwards. Resident permit-only bays operate 11:00-12:00 and 18:00-19:00, 7 days a week including bank holidays. Alternatively, there is nearby NCP pay-by-app parking for up to 24 hours (5 minute walk) Click to view details.
Portslade Train Station (0.5 miles)
Aldrington Train Station (0.8 miles)
Hove Train Station (1.3 miles)
Bus routes 2, 46 & 49 to Olive Road on Portland Road (100ft)
Bus routes 1 & 6 to Brittany Court on New Church Road (0.3 miles)
CONTACT US
For all enquiries, please contact our dedicated team
who will be happy to help by
clicking here
or
Call: 01273 419 657
Email: info_@thegardenbarhove.com
Visit: 324 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5LF
OPEN TIMES
Sunday & Monday 12-10pm
Tuesday – Thursday 12-11pm
Friday & Saturday 12pm-12am
(Kitchen open times may vary)
Late License is available on request only
until 01:30 for Friday & Saturday private hire.
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Christmas 2026 at
The Garden Bar
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
If you’re looking for a traditional venue for your Christmas Party with colleagues, friends or family, then you’ve come to the right place. The Garden Bar has everything you need including seasonal cocktails, mulled drinks, festive buffets, open fires, heated garden booths, cosy seating areas and plenty of space for a DJ and dance floor – so you can dance the night away like nobody’s watching!
There are two private hire spaces for you to choose from for your private Christmas Party with 30-120 guests. Tuck in to our festive menus while the fire roars, the Christmas tunes jingle and the mulled wine flows!
Private Hire of
The West Wing
Available for 70-120 guests
- Private entrance
- Fully stocked & staffed bar
- Open Fireplace
- Some tables and seating
- Access to private garden
- 7 heated garden booths
- 4 TV Screens for presentations
- Christmas tree, decorations
and fairy lights throughout - Own Toilets & Baby Change
- In-house sound system
(for staff use only) - Space for DJ/Band/dance floor
- Space for a Photo Pod
Private Hire of
The East Wing
Available for 30-70 guests
- Private entrance
- Fully stocked & staffed bar
- Open Fireplace
- Some tables and seating
- Access to the front and side outdoor public seating
- 3 TV Screens for presentations
- Christmas tree, decorations
and fairy lights throughout - Own Toilets & Baby Change
- In-house sound system
(for staff use only) - Space for DJ/Band/dance floor
- Space for a Photo Pod
Festive Food & Drink
Enjoy a delicious Christmas Buffet with all the festive favourites and raise a few glasses of something special to the end-of-year celebrations!
Buffet prices start from £16pp with options for dietary requirements and allergens.
Christmas Menus are available from
November 23 – December 24 by pre-order only.
Christmas Pub Events
We have a whole host of exciting events in the build up to Christmas, that you definitely don’t want to miss! To stay up to date with event information, follow us on social media or get in touch. More to be announced soon!
The Sussex Christmas Tree Company
Friday 27th November
The Sussex Christmas Tree Company are back once again selling their beautiful trees outside the pub throughout December. Local delivery available.
Christmas Carols & Winter BBQ with Hangleton Brass Band - Family Event
Tuesday 8th December 6:30pm
Bring the whole family along for a lovely wholesome evening of sing-a-long Christmas Carols from 6pm, Bratwurst BBQ, Mulled Wine & Apple, Hot Chocolates & more! This event will be on a walk-in basis only, arrive early to grab your seats and songbooks!
Supervised under 18’s are welcome until 8pm in accordance with our licensing conditions.
Christmas Music Bingo
Date TBC
Get festive with Big Night Out’s Music Bingo!
More information coming soon.
The Garden Bar Xmas Bash with Hangleton Sound Machine
Friday 18th December 8pm
Our annual shindig returns with live music, prizes for best/worst Christmas Jumper, Festive Specials and more!
Christmas Carols & Winter BBQ with Hangleton Brass Band - Family Event
Sunday 20th December 6:15pm
Bring the whole family along for a lovely wholesome evening of sing-a-long Christmas Carols from 6pm, Bratwurst BBQ, Mulled Wine & Apple, Hot Chocolates & more! This event will be on a walk-in basis only, arrive early to grab your seats and songbooks!
Supervised under 18’s are welcome until 8pm in accordance with our licensing conditions.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Date TBC
Join Cat & Jo of “Crafternoon Hove” for a lovely festive evening of wreath-making to adorn your home.
TRAVEL & PARKING
We are in Parking Zone L. There is free on-street parking on all surrounding roads from 12:00- 18:00 & 19:00 onwards. Resident permit-only bays operate 11:00-12:00 and 18:00-19:00, 7 days a week including bank holidays. Alternatively, there is nearby NCP pay-by-app parking for up to 24 hours (5 minute walk) Click to view details.
Portslade Train Station (0.5 miles)
Aldrington Train Station (0.8 miles)
Hove Train Station (1.3 miles)
Bus routes 2, 46 & 49 to Olive Road on Portland Road (100ft)
Bus routes 1 & 6 to Brittany Court on New Church Road (0.3 miles)
CONTACT US
For all enquiries, please contact our dedicated team who will be happy to help by clicking here or
Call: 01273 419 657
Email: info_@thegardenbarhove.com
Visit: 324 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5LF
OPEN TIMES
Sunday & Monday 12-10pm
Tuesday – Thursday 12-11pm
Friday & Saturday 12pm-12am
(Kitchen open times may vary)
Late License is available
on request only until 01:30 for
Friday & Saturday private hire.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA