Celebrate your Christmas 2026 with us at The Sun Inn

Make this festive season truly unforgettable at The Sun Inn, where we’re serving up indulgent menus, warm hospitality and plenty of holiday cheer.

Whether you’re joining us for Christmas drinks, dining from our festive menu or making a proper escape to one of our pubs with rooms for a Christmas stay, we have everything you need to celebrate in style.


Join us for Christmas at The Sun Inn

Step into the festive spirit at The Sun Inn, where our five-course Christmas Day menu brings together the best of seasonal indulgence, kicked off with a glass of Buck’s Fizz on arrival.

Celebrating early with friends, family or colleagues? Our Christmas Party Menu is available from Thursday 26th November to Thursday 24th December, with two or three courses to choose from.


Our Christmas Party Menu at The Sun Inn

Available from Thursday 26th November to Thursday 24th December, our Christmas Party Menu at The Sun Inn is packed with seasonal favourites.

Choose three courses for just £43.50 per person or two courses for £34.00 per person, with plenty of vegan and veggie choices this year.

Start with a roasted celeriac soup with granny smith apple, a Cashel Blue soufflé, a ham hock and prune terrine or a prawn cocktail with avocado and king prawn.

Follow with duck leg confit and haricot bean cassoulet, a French onion tart, roast turkey with all the trimmings, sea bream with buttered kale or an artichoke, roasted garlic & truffle ravioli.

Finish with a treacle sponge pudding, a dark chocolate crémeux or a trio of ice cream.

Please note: For bookings of 10 guests or more, a £10 deposit per person will be required. Other terms and conditions also apply.


Our Christmas Day Menu at The Sun Inn

Celebrate Christmas Day at a Heartwood Inn with our five-course Christmas Day menu at The Sun Inn, just £115 per person with a glass of Buck’s Fizz on arrival.

Begin with a roast parsnip soup with maple and lemon dressing, followed by a duo of Chalkstream trout or a Jerusalem artichoke risotto.

For your main, choose free range roast turkey, a 28-day aged beef fillet with madeira sauce, a celeriac and mushroom en croute or an Isle of Gigha halibut darne, all served with roast potatoes and Brussels sprouts with almonds for the table to share.

Finish with a trio of ice cream, homemade Christmas pudding, a spiced poached pear or a Yule log, then round things off with cheese and accompaniments.

Bringing little ones under eight? Our Christmas Day Children’s Menu is just £25, with three festive courses all of their own.

Please note: a deposit of £75 per person (£20 per high chair) is required to secure your booking, with pre-orders due by 1st December 2026. Subject to availability. Other terms and conditions also apply.


Our Christmas Day Children’s Menu at The Sun Inn

For little ones under eight, our Christmas Day Children’s Menu is just £25 for three courses, so the whole family can tuck in together at The Sun Inn.

There’s a warming soup to start, a proper roast turkey dinner or grilled trout for main and a chocolate pot or ice cream to finish.

Simply add their choices to your pre-order by 1st December 2026 and we’ll take care of the rest, leaving you free to enjoy the day.

Pre-orders are due by 1st December 2026. Subject to availability. Other terms and conditions also apply.


The Sun Inn Christmas Day Children’s Menu

To Start

Cream of tomato soup with mozzarella sticks (V)

Sweetcorn & chicken chowder with a croque monsieur and popcorn

Main Course

Free range roast turkey supreme with a pig in blanket, roast potatoes, gravy, steamed carrots and peas

Grilled Chalkstream trout with roast potatoes, tomato sauce, steamed carrots and peas

Dessert

Milk chocolate pot with shaved chocolate and Chantilly cream (V)

Selection of ice cream & sorbet (V, plant-based without the biscuit)

(V) Vegetarian. Vegan options are available from our à la carte Children’s Menu, just ask the team when you book.

Take a Festive Break with our Festive Stays at Heartwood Inns

Why not make this Christmas period extra special with a Festive Stay Package at one of our Heartwood Inns Pubs with Rooms?

Each of our Pubs with Rooms is located in a picturesque setting, offering the perfect base for exploring nearby attractions or simply enjoying the cosy ambiance of your room.

Stay with us on Christmas Day

Make Christmas 2026 one to remember with “Your Cosy Christmas Escape”!

New Year’s Eve 2026/27

Fizz, dinner and a Bloody Mary breakfast to bring in the New Year!

Soufflé Away this Twixmas

Unwind with dinner and a free soufflé between Christmas and New Year with two nights away from 26th to 30th December, from only £77pppn.

Make Your Stay Extra Special

Add a little extra sparkle to your festive stay with one of our optional room add-ons.

  • Festive Hamper, £60: red or white wine, cheese, crackers and mince pies
  • ‘Old School’ Stocking, £40: his or hers. A vintage-style stocking filled with classic treats and nostalgic surprises. Think Terry’s Chocolate Orange and a Slinky.
  • ‘Boutique’ Stocking, £80: his or hers. Filled with premium treats, artisan chocolates and luxurious self-care essentials for a little festive indulgence
  • Christmas Tree, £120: decorated and lit in your room on arrival

Add-ons can be booked with your stay. Orders close 14th December, so be sure to add yours in good time.


Give the Gift of Great Food at The Sun Inn

Treat your loved ones this Christmas with a Heartwood Inns gift card, redeemable at all Heartwood Inns.

Our gift cards are also valid for a stay at any of our Pubs with Rooms, making them the perfect gift for a relaxing getaway.

Valid for 12 months, they make the ideal present for food, drink and travel lovers alike.


Award-Winning Sustainability

We’re proud to do our part by sourcing our ingredients responsibly.

The Sun Inn, as part of Heartwood Collection, has twice been recognised with a three-star Food Made Good rating by the Sustainable Restaurant Association.

Now holding this rating for the second time, having first received it in 2023 and renewed it in 2026, this prestigious award reflects our dedication to using sustainable practices in our sourcing, preparation, and service.

From the seasonal ingredients on your plate to the energy-efficient processes in our kitchen, we’re committed to reducing our environmental footprint.

When you join us at The Sun Inn, you can feel good knowing that you’re supporting sustainability just as much as flavour.


Book Your Christmas Celebration at a Heartwood Inn

Don’t miss out this festive season!

Whether you’re planning a Christmas lunch, dinner or a full-day celebration, book now to secure your spot at a Heartwood Inn.

For special requests or pre-booked drinks packages, contact us directly.