Sussex village pubs offering free festive dinner to people spending Christmas alone

Two village pubs in Sussex are offering free dinners to people spending Christmas alone due to coronavirus restrictions.
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Barr and Barr’s Hospitality, the family business which runs The Onslow Arms in Loxwood and The Wheatsheaf in Midhurst, is inviting those who have had their plans changed due to the new regulations to enjoy a different Christmas this year.

A spokesman said: “Book your spot at the Barr and Barr’s family table and on Christmas eve we will deliver a Christmas meal with all the trimmings delivered straight your door, with instructions to safely reheat to enjoy our Christmas dinner in the comfort of your own home.

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“No family Christmas will be complete without a game so all the family are invited to our virtual quiz hosted on Facebook live at 7pm on Christmas Day.”

The Onslow ArmsThe Onslow Arms
The Onslow Arms

The Christmas meal includes turkey breast with all the trimmings.

Operations director Rob Barr added: “Christmas doesn’t need to be cancelled. We want our customers to enjoy a Christmas meal with all the trimmings who cannot enjoy it with family or friends.

“Family is at the heart of our business and we want to ensure no one misses out on a quintessential Christmas this year because of Covid 19 regulations.”

To book your meal delivery slot call 01403 752022 or email [email protected] – the reservation deadline is 4pm on December 23.