We’re a busy bunch at Ye Old Sun Inn with our friendly home-away-from-home atmosphere attracting a good-natured crowd. Our aim is to make every visit memorable, whether we present you with the perfect pint, a truly unforgettable meal or just a fun time without a second thought for the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With that in mind, we organise and host all kinds of events, demonstrations, classes, workshops and festival throughout the year. Just keep an eye on these pages for up-to-date information of what we’re up to and let us know if you’d like to join in the fun.

Free Coffee Friday (&Tea too)
Every Friday between 10.30 -12 noon everyone welcome, cakes and chocolates also available to purchase

Quiz Night – The First Sunday of Every Month

Join us for our monthly interactive quiz, either as an individual or as a team. The quiz begins at 8pm, with nibbles available midway through. £2 per person to join and the winning team or person receives a voucher for 2 complimentary wood fired pizzas to come and enjoy at your own convenience within 3 weeks of the quiz. The quiz is free to those that want to dine before the quiz begins choosing from either the pizza menu or the daily menu. A great fun night all round

OCTOBER EVENTS

When: October 2^nd around 8pm-ish…

What:  Our Monthly Quiz Night

Cost: £1 per person, teams up to 4 people including light supper or nibbles at the end

Details: Can you answer all the questions on Mastermind? Can you give the Chaser a run for his money…? 

-Well neither could we. A light hearted way to enjoy an evening in the pub with a glass of beer or wine in your hand whilst you try and get one over on the other team. Winning team get a gallon of beer (sorry but we can’t offer a gallon of wine). No need to book, just turn up on the night. A light supper/nibbles will be served at the end of the quiz. And the Quiz Master’s decision is final!!

The wining team also get the chance to set the questions for the following months quiz too if they want……

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When: October 20^th at 9.30am

What:  Ashley’s Fishy Workshop of Fish & Shellfish

Cost: £95 including 2 course lunch with wine. Additional Guests for lunch £20

Details: Push the swing door open to the Sun’s very own kitchen and join Ashley and his team for this morning of preparation of all things ‘fishy’. The morning will begin in a very civilised manner with coffee and Danish whilst you chat about the tasks ahead. Gutting, Scaling, filleting, portioning and preparing are on your job list for the day as you find your way around these sometimes slippery little beauties. All your hard work will be packaged ready for you to take them home with all the cooking instructions to impress that special person in your life or just to have for tea! The class is finished with lunch and a glass of the strong stuff if you feel you’ve deserved it!         This class is very much a preparation workshop where you can enjoy the dishes at home at a later date.

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When: October 25^th from 9.30am

What:  Evening of Culinary delight

Details: 25th October from 7.30pm, an Evening of culinary delight. Our Chefs have been busy putting together some amazing dishes to tantalise your tastebuds. Please call to make your booking as it’s limited availability and a deposit of £20 per person is required when booking. This class is very much a preparation workshop where you can enjoy the dishes at home at a later date.

NOVEMBER EVENTS

When: November 3^rd around 8pm-ish…

What:  Our Monthly Quiz Night

Cost: £1 per person, teams up to 4 people including light supper or nibbles at the end

Details: Can you answer all the questions on Mastermind? Can you give the Chaser a run for his money…? 

-Well neither could we. A light hearted way to enjoy an evening in the pub with a glass of beer or wine in your hand whilst you try and get one over on the other team. Winning team get a gallon of beer (sorry but we can’t offer a gallon of wine). No need to book, just turn up on the night. A light supper/nibbles will be served at the end of the quiz. And the Quiz Master’s decision is final!!

The wining team also get the chance to set the questions for the following months quiz too if they want……

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When: November 11^th at 10am

What: Chocolate Workshop with Ashley

Cost: £120 including lunch with wine. Additional Guest for lunch £20

Details: Ashley – our very own Willy Wonka – will be throwing opening the doors to his kitchen and putting his team of crafty chefs (or should that be Oompa Loompas?) through their paces for a hands-on chocolate workshop.

This is a unique opportunity for dedicated chocoholics to get their hands dirty (in a completely delicious way) making a selection of goodies for their family and friends. Or just for themselves, if they’re feeling more Augustus Gloop than Charlie Bucket – so why not book your golden ticket now?

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When: November 23^rd 

What: Gin Festival

Cost: £12 a ticket

DECEMBER EVENTS

When: December 1^st from 9am 

What: Half Price Gift Vouchers

Cost: £25 for a £50 voucher for January 2020

Details: Grab yourself a bargain ready for the New Year! We will have a limited amount of discounted gift vouchers that offer you £50 worth of credit towards any dining purchase in January 2017 for the price of £25! Limited amount of vouchers available so don’t leave it too late!  

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When: December 1^st around 8pm-ish…

What:  Our Monthly Quiz Night

Cost: £1 per person, teams up to 4 people including light supper or nibbles at the end

Details: Can you answer all the questions on Mastermind? Can you give the Chaser a run for his money…? 

-Well neither could we. A light hearted way to enjoy an evening in the pub with a glass of beer or wine in your hand whilst you try and get one over on the other team. Winning team get a gallon of beer (sorry but we can’t offer a gallon of wine). No need to book, just turn up on the night. A light supper/nibbles will be served at the end of the quiz. And the Quiz Master’s decision is final!!

The wining team also get the chance to set the questions for the following months quiz too if they want……

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When: December 6^th 8pm till late

What:  Colton Christmas Bash – Music from Harry Hailey

Details: A selection of antipasti to start on the tables. Buffet for main. Cheeseboard & Chocolate Fountain – £25pp.

Tickets available to purchase in advance from Ye Old Sun Inn up to the 30th November. An evening of fun and laughter to kick start the festive month

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When: December 14^th December 21^st 9-11am

What: Breakfast with Santa

Details: All children will receive Magic Reindeer food, a visit to Santa in his Grotto, a present & breakfast £13.00. Breakfast for children: banana & blueberry pancakes or bacon, sausage, beans, hashbrown & scrambled eggs, unlimited juice & toast. Adults £9.00. To include Full English Breakfast, Tea/Coffee Toast & Joice. 

Min 1 Adult per child. Payment made at the time of booking, and please advise of any dietary requirements. Please book your time slot.

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When: December 22^nd from 5.30pm

What: Gingerbread Workshop

Cost: from £15

Details: There’s a tasty treat for all the family when we’ll be hosting one of our longest-running and most popular events of the year – the Gingerbread Workshop. 

Everyone is welcome to join us for a spot of house-building from 5.30pm – book your place at the making-and-doing table well in advance though as seats are snapped up early. And is it any wonder; after all, where else can you bag yourself a tasty house for as little as £15?

Please Note: Space is limited at this event, each house will be allocated 2 seats These seats are for the chid/ren and parents/guardian. Space may be restricted for any other guests that may wish to come along with each child.

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When: December 22^nd    

What: Carols round the Christmas tree

Details: You don’t have to book for our annual carols round the Christmas tree celebration, which tunes up around 7pm,  just turn up with your voice prepped and ready for some festive singing, mulled wine and minced pies.

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When: December 24^th    

What: Christmas Draw from 7 pm in the bar

Details: Throughout December we will be squares on our draw sheet, lots of wonderful prizes to win and profits all go to our Chosen Charity

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When: December 25^th to January 1^st

What: Festive celebrations and opening times

Details: We like a traditional Christmas at Ye Old Sun Inn with lots of time with the family. If you’d like to join us on the main holidays (or holly days, as we like to call them), we’re serving our special Christmas Day menu and opening the bar from noon until 3pm on the big day itself (booking essential), and will be open for food and drink from noon to 3pm on New Year’s Eve (again, it’s best to book). We’ll also be open on New Year’s Day from 12.30-3.30pm offering our ‘chill out, anything goes menu’  as well as our daily menu for a particularly relaxed, recuperative service (although not so relaxed that you don’t need to book).

As a special festive treat, we’re giving ourselves the day off on Boxing Day, when we’ll be closed all day to play with our new toys (fingers crossed for a train set and some Star Wars Lego this year). -We will also be closed on New Year Eve Night, (open as normal lunchtime until 3pm).

New Years Day we will be open from 12.30-4pm then closed for our annual break until January 15^th.