Step into Christmas with our packed events calendar guaranteed to bring the festive cheer.
It's all go as we prepare for Christmas at the Hop Sun Tap. The team have been busy dreaming up a range of activities and events to make the most of the festive season and we would love to see you come down to share the fun.
From our regular quiz and run club, both with extra festive sparkles, we are also looking to do a festive bake off, christmas card sale, best dressed dog show plus so much more. Check out our calendar of events and keep an eye on our socials for all the details.

As a community focused business we feel strongly that Christmas is a time to give something back to the community so we are proud to support our charity partner, Haywards Heath Food Bank. We believe that no-one should go hungry and we support the vision for a UK without the need for food banks. Unfortunately, we are not there yet so this year, we are partnering with Haywards Heath Foodbank, part of the Trussell Trust network
Throughout December there will be a drop off point within the taproom for food donations. If you are able to help, you can check on what is urgently required here. Thankyou!
Christmas Opening Hours
We will be open until 9pm on Christmas eve otherwise everything is pretty much the same as usual. Opening schedule below:

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Deck The Halls
Let's take a sneaky peek under the wrapping paper at our December calendar of events.
Date | Event | Time | Description | Notes |
Thur 30 Nov | Christmas Wreath Workshop | 7pm - 9pm | Join Cheyenne from Copper & Bloom and learn how to make an exquisite Christmas Wreath. | Ticket required £45 includes all materials, expert tuition and a complimentary drink of your choice. |
Fri 1 Dec | Get the party started - mulled cider and pies! | Available all through December | Bring on the pies - pair up Mark's traditional mulled cider with a mince pie or
for the bar humbugs, a chocolate log
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Sat 2 Dec | Family Day - Tree decoration, games and family fun. | Midday until 5pm | Help us prepare for for Christmas -perfect family afternoon decorating the Hop Sun Tree.
| Free entry - Upstairs |
Sun 3 Dec | Break out the board games. - An afternoon of gaming | 12:30 until 18:30 | Love board games? Come and down and enjoy an afternoon of gaming, beers and good company. | Free entry- Upstairs -Reserve your spot |
Thur 7 Dec | Christmas Beer Drop + Festive toasties | 3pm onwards | First of our Christmas beers hits the taps alongside our festive toastie - enjoy! | ​ |
Fri 8 Dec | Ugly Christmas Jumper Day | 3pm onwards | Break out the Xmas jumpers. Uglier the better! Share a pic to our socials and grab a free Heathen beer | Free Entry - more details here #hohohopsun |
Sat 9 Dec | Christmas Card Fayre | Midday onwards | Pick up you handmade xmas cards courtesty of Ellie. Also, double Loyalty stamps | ​ |
Sun 10 Dec | Santa Paws - Xmas Dog Show | 2pm until 4pm | Jaquie from Paws On Track hosts our Best Dressed Dog Show | Free Entry - More details here |
Thur 14 Dec | Christmas Paint & Sip | 7pm until 9pm | Hosted by the Paint Club, create a beautiful festive scene | |
Fri 15 Dec | Give a Gift - in support of Haywards Heath Foodbank. | Running all through December | Donate to our local charity partner. Food or gifts gratefully received. | Donation point in the main bar. Support Our Charity Partner |
Sat 16 Dec | Xmas Bake Off - Yule Love It! | Drop off between 1pm - 3pm. Judging from 4pm | ​Get your festive bake on with our Christmas bake off challenge. | Free entry - Upstairs |
Sun 17 Dec | The Sunday Quiz | 3pm until 5pm | Our monthly quiz with a festive twist. | Main bar - reservations here |
Thur 21 Dec | Hop Sun Runs | 6.30pm | A xmas running of our monthly run club | Free entry - reserve your place here |
Fri 22 Dec | Oh, Christmas Beers | Midday until 9pm | Relax and enjoy our xmas craft beer selection. Try a flight with all your festive favourites. | ​ |
Sat 23 Dec | Festive Toad Tournament | 2pm onwards | Round robin Toad tournament. Prizes for 1st,2nd & 3rd places. | £2 per player - reservations here. |
Sun 24 Dec | ​Don't Panic! | Midday until 9pm | Later opening. Pick up your last minute gift packs and vouchers | ​ |
From everyone at the Hop Sun, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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