December at socialbar
A full month of decks, drinks, Back Yard Pizza and the best of Saxmundham’s festive energy.
We’re hosting a run of events right through December — book club, quizzes, DJs, vinyl nights, board games, wellbeing conversations and a ‘90s Christmas Eve party. It’s our first festive season on the High Street, and we’re keeping it warm, lively and properly local.
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening, Back Yard Pizza will be serving hand-stretched pizzas made on Harvey & Co.’s exceptional sourdough, fired hot and fast. Eat in or take away — your choice.
What’s On
Wednesday 3 December – Christmas Book Club (7-8.30 pm)
Join us to chat about A Manifesto or, How To Build A Library by Ian Patterson — and don’t worry if you haven’t read it. Bring a wrapped book you love (or are ready to pass on) for a festive white-elephant swap.
Saturday 6 December – Christmas Fayre (3–11pm)
Street stalls, festive shopping, entertainment and DJs. The atmosphere runs all day into the night, with drinks, including mulled cider and Christmas cupcakes, and sourdough-base pizzas flying from the oven.
Thursday 11 December – Christmas Quiz Night (7.30–9.30pm)
Gather your team and test your Christmas knowledge. Friendly competition, questionable trivia and perfectly mediocre prizes.
Wednesday 17 December – Board Games Night (6–10pm)
Monthly board-game session — play from our shelves or bring your own.
Thursday 18 December – DJ: ‘45s Night (6–10pm)
DJs spinning their favourite 7-inch vinyl. Soul, funk and groove to warm up the week.
Friday 19 December – DJ Ben Osborne (6–11pm)
A Saltpeter takeover with dancing, pintxos and a lively festive crowd.
Saturday 20 December – Vinyl Night (6–10pm)
Bring your own records or listen to what’s playing. Open decks and a call-out for Christmas vinyl.
Monday 22 December – Ups & Downs of Christmas (7–9pm)
A Human Givens-informed wellbeing conversation. A space to reflect on the bright spots — and the harder ones — of the festive season.
Wednesday 24 December – ‘90s Christmas Eve Party (5pm–midnight)
A relaxed ‘90s-themed Christmas Eve with nostalgic tracks, festive drinks and dancing and sourdough pizza late into the night.
Back Yard Pizza — Eat In or Take Away
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in December, we’ll be serving Harvey & Co. sourdough-based pizzas, hand-stretched and cooked to order. Perfect with a glass of wine inside — or boxed up to enjoy at home.