A season of cosy fires, festive dining, and joyful gatherings awaits. Enjoy our Christmas Eve celebrations, Twixmas brunches and lunches, and a New Year’s Eve feast to welcome 2026 in style.
Settle in, savour our seasonal menus, and make the most of every moment.
Explore everything we have planned for the festive season below.
As the festive period draws to a close, The Half Moon Kirdford is still very much open. Join us on 31st December and 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th January for relaxed winter dining, roaring fires, and a welcoming village atmosphere — the perfect place to ease out of Christmas and into the New Year with good food and proper hospitality.
Join us for comforting, seasonal pub dishes elevated with The Half Moon’s signature magic, plus a festive cosy space to enjoy a glass of Champagne and finish those final Christmas touches.
Availability is limited — reserve your table while you can.
Join us this New Year’s Eve for seasonal cooking, warm hospitality and a touch of Half Moon magic. With just-released availability, choose from lunch, early dinner or our four-course feasting menu for only £55.26 as we welcome 2026 together.
Christmas Sundays at Half Moon Kirdford: imaging roasting chestnuts, festive cocktails & bold red wines by roaring fireplaces, tasty treats, and savouring delightful holiday flavours with loved ones.
Every Sunday in December. Menu from £42pp.
Harvest Moon returns to The Half Moon with slow, soulful breakfasts, lazy brunches and long, boozy lunches — the perfect way to start the day, catch up with friends and savour seasonal dishes in our beautiful, cosy Sussex pub. Tuesday 23rd & Saturday 27th
Normal Hours throughout Thurs-Sun
Tuesday 23rd Brunch and Lunch – 10.30-1pm (brunch), 1-4pm lunch. Bar 12-18.00
Xmas Eve Wednesday 24th
Open 12-6 for food, bar until 10pm.
Xmas day Thursday 25th
12-3pm, all departures before 5.30pm.
Boxing day – Bar Open & Surprises 11-3pm.
27th – Open 12-3pm for food and 12-6pm bar.
29th – Closed.
30th – Closed.
NYE – Open 12-8pm for food, bar until 11.30pm.
NYD – Open Bar only 12-3pm.
Start of Jan – 2nd Jan-4th Jan (normal trading hours)
Winter Break 5th Jan-8th Jan