events
socialbar Book Club
Book club at socialbar
First Wednesday of the month - starting October 1
Doors open 6.30 pm
We're a book club for people who love reading as much as they love a good drink. No stuffy meetings, just great books, good conversation and a relaxed atmosphere. We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 6.30 pm at socialbar.
Come find your next favourite story — and a few new friends.
What to expect:
– Relaxed atmosphere
– Small group discussions
– Facilitated reading and book choices
– Wine, coffee & snacks, including mini brioche sandwiches and cheese and charcuterie boards, available to buy.
We kindly ask that you leave outside drinks and food at home
Doors open a 6.30 pm | group runs from 7.00–8.30pm | Bar open until 10pm
Seats are limited – reserve yours now. If you can’t make it, please let us know at hello@visitsocialbar.com so someone else can join.
Beer tasting with Ampersand at socialbar
An evening with Ampersand: 8 beers from these local legends
Join us as socialbar teams up with Harleston’s Ampersand Brewery for a guided tasting of six cans and two fresh pours on tap. We’ll dive into small-batch brewing, East Anglian beer culture and what makes their modern styles so distinctive.
Expect a relaxed, flavour-packed night with snacks, good chat and a few surprises. Whether you’re a craft beer nerd or just starting out, you’ll find plenty to enjoy — plus discounts to take home your favourites.
£23 per head · 25 spots only
Games Night October
Everyone’s welcome.
Come by yourself or with friends. Bring your own board game or use one of ours!
We’ll help you get set up. Play with friends or someone entirely new and make a new friend.
Steve and Sarah will be on hand to serve soft drinks, wine, beer and simple snacks. We kindly ask that you leave outside drinks and food at home.
The bar will be open until 10 pm.
No need to book - just turn up. It will be a chilled out, relaxed atmosphere.
See you there!
Tapas Y Copas with Taberna Saltpeter
Our first pop-up food event at socialbar!
Tapas y Copas: A pop-up with Taberna Saltpeter
Enjoy an evening of small plates and big flavours: We’re teaming up with Taberna Saltpeter — a modern Spanish kitchen with flair — for a one-night pop-up at socialbar.
Expect a generous spread of Andalusian-influenced tapas designed to share from chef David Jiménez — Málaga born and bred, with experience in Spanish kitchens and London restaurants — alongside wines from our bar.
Thursday, 23 September
7:00 – 9:30 pm
socialbar, 15 High Street, Saxmundham
£26 per person
*Optional wine pairings available on the night at a special price
Spaces are limited — book early to secure your seat.
Good food, good wine, great company
Vinyl Night October
Bring Your Own Vinyl Night
Spin it. Share it. Hear it differently.
Join us at socialbar for an evening dedicated to your records and the stories behind them.
Whether it’s a cherished classic, a dusty B-side, or your latest crate-digging gem, bring your vinyl and we’ll play it on the bar’s turntable.
No DJ skills needed — we’ll provide those. Just bring your vinyl, your taste and a love for music.
Drop in, drop the needle, and enjoy drinks, snacks, and good company while the records spin.
No tickets, no fuss — just come.
SOCIALBAR SPOOKY NITE
Happy Hallowine at socialbar!
Step into the shadows…if you dare.
This Halloween, socialbar is transforming into a den of delicious mischief — think cobwebs, haunted haze, spine-tingling prizes and just the right amount of eerie.
Is that a ghost, or just your reflection in a glass?
DJ Adz will be spinning the sinister sounds while we pour wines and beers to raise our spirits and calm the nerves. Creepy nibbles to keep you coming back for more.
Why hasn’t she got a shadow?
Fancy dress encouraged, prizes up for ghoulish grabs - but bring your bravest mates if you’re easily spooked…there’s safety in numbers!
Groups book now to avoid a fright!
Emotional Needs and Resources… A Health Discussion Workshop
The Emotional Needs and Resources – A workshop at socialbar
Monday 22 September
Doors open 6pm
Led by Steve Peck, Human Givens therapist & co-owner of socialbar
What does it mean to truly thrive? From the smallest plant to the most complex animal, every living organism has a set of essential needs. When these needs are met, the organism flourishes; when they're not, it struggles.
So what are the fundamental needs of a human being, and how can we use our innate resources to meet them?
Join us for an informal evening exploring these questions and more, through honest conversation, shared insights and practical takeaways. Drawing on a needs and resources-based model of mental and physical health, we’ll discuss what's required for healthy growth and explore the innate resources we possess to achieve balance and resilience.
Whether you're navigating challenges, supporting others or striving for a more fulfilling life, understanding your fundamental needs and resources is a powerful tool.
What to expect:
– Relaxed, guided conversation
– Small group discussions
– Practical tips you can use
– Wine, coffee & snacks, including mini brioche sandwiches and cheese and charcuterie boards, available to buy. We kindly ask that you leave outside drinks and food at home
– Doors open a 6 pm | Workshop runs 6.30–9.30pm with a long break | Bar open until 10pm
Suggested donation: £10 – all proceeds go to Suffolk Mind, whose work is grounded in the same Human Givens approach we’ll explore in the workshop.
If you've already donated to Suffolk Mind at our previous workshop, please don't feel obliged to donate again. However, your donation of any amount, including £1, will help fund Suffolk Mind's mission of making Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health.
Seats are limited – reserve yours now. If you can’t make it, please let us know at hello@visitsocialbar.com so someone else can join.
This is part of our new series of free, open-invite talks at socialbar — because real conversations matter.
Monthly Vinyl Night
Monthly bring Your Own Vinyl Night
Spin it. Share it. Hear it differently.
Join us at socialbar for an evening dedicated to your records and the stories behind them.
Whether it’s a cherished classic, a dusty B-side, or your latest charity shop find, bring your vinyl and we’ll play it on the bar’s turntable.
No DJ skills needed — we’ll provide those. Just bring your vinyl, your taste and a love for music.
Drop in, drop the needle, and enjoy drinks, snacks, and good company while the records spin.
No tickets, no fuss — just come.
New-world wine tasting with Graft at socialbar
Globe-trotting wines without leaving your seat.
Join Nico from Graft Wines for a guided tasting where the conversation flows as easily as the wine. Together, we’ll explore six natural and biodynamic bottles from South Africa, Australia and the Americas — talking about what sets them apart from European styles, hearing the stories of the winemakers and swapping thoughts on flavour and style as we go.
Light snacks will be on hand, the atmosphere will be lively and informal and you’ll have the chance to pick up your favourites with an on-the-night discount. Just 25 places available.
Games Night September
September’s middle Monday is game night and everyone’s welcome!
Come by yourself or with friends. Bring your own board game or use one of ours.
We’ll help you get set up. Play with friends or someone entirely new and make a new friend.
Steve and Sarah will be on hand to serve soft drinks, wine, beer and simple snacks. We kindly ask that you leave outside drinks and food at home.
The bar will be open until 10 pm.
No need to book - just turn up. It will be a chilled out, relaxed atmosphere.
See you there!
House DJ Ru-Funk at socialbar
An evening of deep & melodic house music with DJ Ru-funk
Join us for a chilled evening of electronic grooves as DJ Ru-funk takes over the socialbar decks. Expect a steady flow of sophisticated sounds, blending the soulful rhythms of deep house with the hypnotic, driving melodies of melodic techno with a bit of Nu-disco thrown in.
Ru-funk's selections will provide the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening of conversation and great drinks.
No tickets, no fuss — just come.
Gentle Jazz
Sunday Jazz at socialbar
Ease through your Sunday afternoon with relaxed live piano and flute, as Sophie Riga de Spinoza (piano) and Jayne Head (flute) present a gentle jazz set inspired by Claude Bolling’s melodic style. Both artists bring warmth and subtle improvisation, creating the perfect soundtrack for a laid-back afternoon.
Sophie and Jayne head up Pomegranate Music Therapy, supporting their remarkable work in bringing music to communities and mental health settings.
No tickets, no fuss — just come.
Games Night August
Everyone’s welcome.
Come by yourself or with friends. Bring your own board game or use one of ours!
We’ll help you get set up. Play with friends or someone entirely new and make a new friend.
Steve and Sarah will be on hand to serve soft drinks, wine, beer and simple snacks. We kindly ask that you leave outside drinks and food at home.
The bar will be open until 10 pm.
No need to book - just turn up. It will be a chilled out, relaxed atmosphere.
See you there!
Vinyl Night
Bring Your Own Vinyl Night
Spin it. Share it. Hear it differently.
Join us at socialbar for an evening dedicated to your records and the stories behind them.
Whether it’s a cherished classic, a dusty B-side, or your latest crate-digging gem, bring your vinyl and we’ll play it on the bar’s turntable.
No DJ skills needed — we’ll provide those. Just bring your vinyl, your taste and a love for music.
Drop in, drop the needle, and enjoy drinks, snacks, and good company while the records spin.
No tickets, no fuss — just come.
Games Night July
Everyone’s welcome.
Come by yourself or with friends. Bring your own board game or use one of ours!
We’ll help you get set up. Play with friends or someone entirely new and make a new friend.
Steve and Sarah will be on hand to serve soft drinks, wine, beer and simple snacks. We kindly ask that you leave outside drinks and food at home.
The bar will be open until 10 pm.
No need to book - just turn up. It will be a chilled out, relaxed atmosphere.
See you there!
Dress Up '80s!
Dig out the shoulder pads, neon legwarmers, and double denim — it's 80s Night at socialbar.
We'll be spinning a diverse soundtrack of classic and obscure 80s hits all evening. The night’s top throwback looks will win prizes judged by vintage style revivalist Maison V TV.
Expect bold patterns, big hair, and even bigger nostalgia.
No ticket required, just turn up — power blazers encouraged.
Talk About Loneliness
Join us at socialbar for an evening of reflection, conversation and connection — with discussion led by Steve Peck, Human Givens psychotherapist and socialbar co-owner.
This free workshop-style gathering will open up honest dialogue about loneliness: why it can be so difficult to name, how it appears in different phases of life and what helps us move toward deeper, more satisfying connection — with others and within ourselves.
board games night
Come by yourself or with friends. Bring your own board game or use one of ours!
We’ll help you get set up. Play with friends or someone entirely new and make a new friend.