A Country Christmas at The Longs Festive Dining & Christmas Celebrations in Steeple Ashton Hearty food, roaring fires, and the warmest welcome from Stephen and the team.

This Christmas, join Stephen and the team at The Longs for a season of great food, good company and proper country-pub cheer. From festive parties to a relaxed Christmas Day feast, and even a lively New Year’s Eve, we’ll make sure your celebrations are full of warmth, laughter and local spirit.

Festive Opening Hours

Christmas Eve – Wednesday
Food: 12pm – 6pm
Drinks: 12pm – 11pm

Christmas Day – Thursday (pre-booking only)
Food: 12pm – 5pm (bookings only)
Drinks: 10am – 12pm (locals’ bar open)

Boxing Day – Friday
Food: no food service
Drinks: 12pm – 4pm

New Year’s Eve – Wednesday
Lunch: 12pm – 4pm
Evening: Live music & light snacks – come along and support your local pub
Drinks: 12pm – late

New Year’s Day – Thursday
Food: 12pm – 4pm
Drinks: 12pm – 7pm

Festive Party Menu

1st - 24th December 2025

Whether it’s a work do, a get-together with friends or an early family celebration, our festive menu is all about flavour, comfort and traditional hospitality. Expect hearty dishes, twinkling lights, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer.

  • Two courses – £32.50

  • Three courses – £40

  • Pre-order required

From Duck Liver Parfait to Braised Feather Blade of Beef and Smoked Haddock Ragù, every dish is full of festive flavour, with indulgent desserts like Chocolate Fondant and Winter Fruit Crumble to finish.

Stephen and the team will make sure everything feels easy and joyful, whether you’re hosting a big group or sharing an intimate meal by the fire.

Christmas Day at The Longs

25th December 2025

Christmas Day at The Longs is about tradition, comfort and the pleasure of letting someone else do the cooking. Arrive to festive canapés and a welcome drink by the fire, then settle in for a relaxed and hearty feast.

Choose from Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, Rib of Beef with Yorkshire pudding, or indulgent vegetarian dishes like Beetroot Wellington and Chestnut & Truffle Risotto. And don’t forget to save room for dessert, from Christmas Pudding to Chocolate Yule Log or Apple Tarte Tatin, there’s something for everyone.

  • £115 per person

  • £50 non-refundable deposit per person to confirm booking

  • Pre-order required by 14th December 2025

Let Stephen and the team take care of you this Christmas, just bring your appetite and enjoy the day, the food, and the company.

Boxing Day at The Longs

A relaxed festive afternoon for family, friends and a little bit of magic from Santa.

On Boxing Day, we’re opening the doors for a gentle, feel-good afternoon at The Longs. No bookings, no food service, just a cosy pub, festive cheer and the perfect chance to stretch out the celebrations with the people you love.

From 12pm to 4pm, join Stephen and the team for drinks by the fire, catch-ups with family and neighbours, and a warm country-pub welcome. And for the little ones, there’s something extra special, the gifts from Santa’s letter box will be waiting under the tree, ready to be collected.

Whether you’re out for a village stroll, showing off new Christmas jumpers, or simply escaping the house for a breather, The Longs is the perfect spot to settle in and enjoy a relaxed Boxing Day with friendly faces and festive spirit.

New Year’s Eve at The Longs

A relaxed village celebration with live music, good vibes and a proper local send-off to the year.

This New Year’s Eve, The Longs is keeping things easy, festive and full of community spirit. Join us from 12pm onwards for a laid-back afternoon and evening of good drinks, friendly faces and that cosy atmosphere you can only find in your village pub.

We’ll be serving lunch from 12pm – 4pm, before the evening brings live music and light snacks, the perfect way to gather with friends, raise a glass and welcome the new year without the fuss of big-city celebrations.

As the drinks flow and the music plays, settle in for a warm, cheerful night surrounded by locals and loved ones. It’s a simple, feel-good way to celebrate, and a lovely chance to support your village pub as we head into a brand new year.

Drinks from 12pm until late. Come along, enjoy the atmosphere, and help keep your local thriving.

New Year’s Day at The Longs

Start the year with a relaxed pub lunch, a gentle village atmosphere and a warm fire to welcome you in.

Ease into the new year with good food, fresh air and a cosy country-pub welcome. On New Year’s Day, we’re open from 12pm to 7pm, serving comforting pub classics from 12pm – 4pm, the perfect way to begin 2026 at an easy pace.

Pop in after a refreshing village walk, bring the dog along, and settle beside the fire for a relaxed afternoon of simple pleasures: good food, friendly faces and that familiar Longs warmth.

Whether you’re catching up with family, meeting friends for a gentle New Year toast, or just fancy a hearty meal to start the year right, you’ll find a welcoming spot waiting inside.

A calm, cosy start to the year, exactly as it should be.