Discover our festive dining, seasonal events and everything we have planned for Christmas 2026
🎄FESTIVE BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎄
Celebrate the season with us over a delicious festive lunch or dinner in a cosy, welcoming surroundings.
Our Festive Menu will be served from Tuesday 17th November until Tuesday 29th December 2026 - perfect for Christmas get-togethers, work parties, or simply enjoying a seasonal treat.
✨2 courses - £31.50
✨3 courses - £38.50
Deposit
£50.00 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking.
Full Payment
The remaining balance must be paid no later than 10 days before your booking.
Pre-order
Menu choices are required four weeks before your booking
If any of your guests would like to book a bedroom, please contact the events teams for our special festive rates and availability
Tuesday
17 November 2026
Embrace the season with comforting flavours, hearty favourites and beautifully prepared winter dishes at The Cock O’Barton.
Our new Winter Menu is now available, alongside our special Festive Menu, perfect for Christmas catch-ups, family gatherings and end-of-year celebrations.
Whether you’re joining us for a relaxed midweek meal, a festive lunch or a Christmas night out, gather your favourite people and let us take care of the cooking.
View our menus and book your table online, or call us on 01829 782277.
Our Festive Menu must be booked in advance and will require a pre-order and deposit. Available on selected dates, subject to availability.
Monday
23 November 2026
Join us for a relaxed evening of festive shopping at The Cock O’Barton, showcasing a wonderful selection of local makers and independent businesses.
Browse thoughtful gifts, handmade treats and beautiful seasonal finds—all while enjoying a drink and soaking up the festive atmosphere.
Monday 23rd November | From 4pm | Free entry
Sunday
29 November 2026
🎶John Lloyd is back in the building!
Live music from 4pm till 6pm
Friday
04 December 2026
Start the festive season with a brilliant night of live music at The Cock O’Barton!
Wrexham-based acoustic duo CIC Acoustic will be joining us from 9.30pm, performing a lively mix of classic songs and modern favourites.
Join us for dinner beforehand, settle in with a drink and then enjoy the music. There’s no need to book for the live music, but table reservations are recommended if you’d like to dine with us.
Friday 4th December | Music from 9.30pm | Free entry
Friday
11 December 2026
We’re welcoming back Gary & The Framers for another brilliant Live Music Friday!
Firm favourites here at The Cock O’Barton, this lively local covers band will be playing a fantastic mix of indie and rock favourites guaranteed to get everyone singing—and possibly dancing—along.
Join us for dinner beforehand or simply head down for drinks and enjoy a great night of live music.
Friday 11th December | Music from 9.30pm | Free entry
Table reservations are recommended if you’d like to dine with us beforehand.
Sunday
20 December 2026
We’re turning 20—and we couldn’t let the occasion pass without celebrating!
Save the date and join us on Sunday 20th December as we mark 20 wonderful years of The Cock O’Barton. We’re busy planning something special, with full celebration details coming soon.
Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates—we’d love to celebrate this milestone with the customers, friends and team members who have been part of our story.
Monday
21 December 2026
The Big Barton Christmas Quiz is back!
After a fantastic full house last year, join us for another festive evening of trivia, friendly competition and plenty of laughs. Gather our cleverest friends, choose a suitably festive team name and put your general knowledge to the test!
Monday 21st December l Quiz begins at 8pm l £2 entry per person l Teams up to 6
Places are limited and advance booking is strongly recommended. Call us on 01829 782277 to reserve your team's table.
Thursday
24 December 2026
Begin your Christmas celebrations with us at The Cock O’Barton!
Whether you’re meeting friends for a festive catch-up, enjoying lunch with the family or escaping the last-minute preparations, settle in and let us take care of the cooking.
Our full Winter Menu will be available, with food served from 12pm until 7.30pm.
Christmas Eve is always a popular one, so advance booking is highly recommended. Reserve your table online or call us on 01829 782277.
Friday
25 December 2026
We’ll be closed on Christmas Day, giving our wonderful team the opportunity to enjoy the day with their families and loved ones.
From everyone at The Cock O’Barton, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and thank you for all your support throughout the year.
We’ll be back on Boxing Day, serving food from 12pm until 7pm, and look forward to welcoming you then.
Saturday
26 December 2026
Continue the Christmas celebrations without having to cook—or face another plate of leftovers!
Join us on Boxing Day for a relaxed meal with family and friends. We’ll be serving a selection from our Festive Menu, alongside much-loved Cock O’Barton favourites including fish and chips, steak, gammon and burgers.
Food will be served from 12pm until 7pm.
Boxing Day is always popular, so advance booking is highly recommended. Reserve your table online or call us on 01829 782277.
Sunday
27 December 2026
Take a break from the Christmas leftovers and join us for a relaxed Twixmas Sunday at The Cock O’Barton.
Gather your family and friends and enjoy a delicious Sunday roast with all the trimmings, alongside a selection of dishes from our Chef’s Menu. The perfect way to spend that wonderfully lazy time between Christmas and New Year—especially when nobody feels like cooking!
Sunday 27th December
Booking is highly recommended—reserve your table online or call us on 01829 782277.
Monday
28 December 2026
Not quite sure what day it is? That can only mean one thing—it’s Twixmas!
Take a break from the leftovers and join us for a relaxed meal at The Cock O’Barton. Our Chef’s Menu will be available from 12pm until 9pm, filled with freshly prepared dishes and plenty of comforting favourites.
Perfect for catching up with friends and family or simply letting someone else take care of the cooking.
Monday 28th December | Food served 12pm–9pm
Booking is recommended—reserve your table online or call us on 01829 782277.
Tuesday
29 December 2026
Not quite sure what day it is? That can only mean one thing—it’s Twixmas!
Take a break from the leftovers and join us for a relaxed meal at The Cock O’Barton. Our Chef’s Menu will be available from 12pm until 9pm, filled with freshly prepared dishes and plenty of comforting favourites.
Perfect for catching up with friends and family or simply letting someone else take care of the cooking.
Tuesday 29th December | Food served 12pm–9pm
Booking is recommended—reserve your table online or call us on 01829 782277.
Thursday
31 December 2026
Celebrate the final night of 2026 with fantastic food, live music and a brilliant party atmosphere at The Cock O’Barton!
We’ll be serving our Chef’s Menu from 12pm until 4pm, before getting ready for our big New Year’s Eve celebration.
Sharing Feast & Live Music – £45 per person
Join us from 7pm and enjoy a generous sharing feast, including:
Steak burgers with American cheese
Salt and pepper king prawns with peppers and onions
Hoisin pork belly bites with chilli and sesame seeds
Lamb koftas with pickled red onion, cucumber and yoghurt
Mac ’n’ cheese
Goat's cheese and beetroot salad
Skin-on fries
Your £45 ticket also includes a glass of festive fizz on arrival, entry to the evening’s celebrations and your table for the whole night.From 10pm, the brilliant John & Daz will take to the stage with live music to keep the party going as we count down to midnight and welcome in 2027!
Prefer to join us just for the party? Bar entry is £10 per person.
Advance booking and full payment are required. To reserve your table, call us on 01829 782277.
Places are limited and subject to availability. Bar-entry tickets do not include food, a welcome drink or a reserved table.
Friday
01 January 2027
Following our New Year’s Eve celebrations, The Cock O’Barton will be closed on Friday 1st January, allowing our hardworking team to enjoy a well-earned rest.
Thank you for all your support throughout 2026. We wish all our customers a very happy and healthy New Year, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Live music from 10pm with John and Gaz
Open for New Year’s Eve drinkers, bar entry is £10.00 per person.
It is advisable to buy your ticket in advance as numbers are limited.
If you fancy a bite to eat to kick off the evening...Book a table for the entire evening for you and your party to enjoy a delicious feast for only £45 per person
Deposit
£10.00 (non-refundable) deposit per person is required to secure your booking
If any of your guests would like to book a bedroom, please contact the events teams for our special festive rates and availability
Our private dining room is available to hire for parties of 30 to 40 guests.
The room hire is £150.00.
Our festive menu will be priced at £31.50 for two courses and £38.50 for three courses