The Blackhorse Lane beer hall will host events including bingo, cabaret, and an orchestral show this festive period

Blackhorse Lane beer hall Big Penny Social will host various events including a Sunday roast themed cabaret show, a 50-piece orchestra performance, and a bingo, over the Christmas period.

A 50-piece basement orchestra and choir will be performing versions of traditional Christmas tunes on Sunday 10th December while on Sunday 17th December, some of the UK’s most esteemed cabaret stars will be debuting ‘A Christmas Cabaret’.

The cabaret show, which starts at £27.75 a ticket will feature acrobatics, live vocal performances, fire, and comedy all while guests are served a traditional Sunday roast. Tickets can be booked for tables of two, four or six and the entry price includes admission and a welcome drink.

Meanwhile, the beer hall has already turned its garden into a Christmas Tree market. Running until Saturday 23rd December, those in need of a tree can pick up a sustainably grown Nordman Fir. Customers will receive a free glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate.

The beer hall is selling Nordman Firs in its garden until 23rd December. Credit: Big Penny Social

At all the Christmas events, Big Penny Social will be providing a wide range of craft beers as well as fine wines, creative cocktails, and non-alcoholic choices.

Food-wise, Big Penny will be offering home-made pizzas, Sunday roasts and special Christmas sharing plates aimed at all tastebuds including pigs in blankets, mini turkey and cranberry pies, cranberry and chestnut falafel, whole baked camembert with cranberry sauce and bread, as well as Christmas nachos.

For tickets and more information visit Big Penny Social’s website

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