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OPEN WEDS–suN, 9AM-4:30PM
WED-SAT: BREAKFAST 9AM-11AM. LUNCH 11AM-3PM
SUNDAY: ALL DAY BRUNCH 9am-3pm
MON/TUES: CLOSED
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: open every day & open all bank holiday Mondays
BOOKINGS TAKEN FOR GROUPS OF 8+
CALL THE CAFÉ BOOK: 01502 723091
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PLEASE NOTE: CARD PAYMENT ONLY
UPCOMING EVENTS
To purchase tickets, pop in and see us at the café, call us
or email us at:​ enquiries@oldhallsouthwold.co.uk
OLD HALL SUPPER CLUB - AN EVENING WITH BEST SELLING AUTHOR WENDY HOLDEN
FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY
7pm​
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tickets: £30​
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Ticket price inlcudes a glass of wine or soft drink on arrival and a delicious two-course light supper.
We’re delighted to welcome inspirational bestselling author, former Daily Telegraph journalist and war correspondent Wendy Holden to our latest Supper Club @ Old Hall Cafe.
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Wendy has written more than forty books, ranging from Holocaust history to fiction, with sixteen international bestsellers to her name. Her work brings to life extraordinary people – survivors of war, military heroes, and those who have shown immense courage in the darkest of times.
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At this rare and life-affirming event, Wendy will share how she uncovered these powerful, often untold stories and speak about the remarkable truths behind her latest bestseller, The Teacher of Auschwitz, now published in 26 countries; an incredible story of bravery and hope in the face of unimaginable horrors.
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Moving, inspiring and deeply relevant in today’s troubled and divided world, Wendy will bring these people and their stories to life through her presentation told with compassion, warmth and humour.
A selection of Wendy’s books will be available to purchase with Wendy on hand to sign copies.
FRIDAY NIGHT
WIND DOWN WITH MATT & JON
FRIDAY 6 MARCH
Doors open 7pm.
Music starts 7:30pm​
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tickets: £8​
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Advance tickets only
Join us on Friday 6th March as we say goodbye to the worst month of the year and welcome spring in style — with live music, great food, and good vibes.
We’re thrilled to welcome Matt Shepherd & Jon Buck, two professional musicians who’ve been jamming together since school (a long time!). Regulars on the Norfolk & Suffolk gig scene, this acoustic guitar & vocal duo put their own unique spin on classic and modern hits, creating a huge sound from just two guitars.
Expect covers from legendary acts including:
The Rolling Stones, Snow Patrol, Lynyrd Skynyrd, David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, George Ezra, Paul Simon, Take That, The Beatles, Oasis… and plenty more.Plus… it’s pizza night!
We’ll be firing up the pizza oven for the first time in 2026, serving our delicious stone-baked sourdough pizzas alongside fresh salads and our counter will be open for boozy tipples, hot drinks, and soft drinks all evening.
Grab your friends and join us for a great night out filled with top-quality live music, food, and fun!
TWO DAY EASTER ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE FAIR
FRI 3 & sat 4 april
9:30am - 4pm​
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£2.50​​
For more information:
Join us at Old Hall Southwold this Easter as the lovely team from Suffolk Heritage Events bring another of their brilliantly curated, all-weather Antique & Vintage Fairs to our Big Barn, and this time it's a two-day extravaganza with over 50 stallholders taking part each day!
Make a day of your visit to the fair and enjoy some of the great facilities on offer at Old Hall: take a stroll along our beautiful estuary walks, pop into our bright and airy dog-friendly cafe for breakfast, lunch, homemade treats and great coffee, and let the kids burn off some steam taking part in the Easter Bunny Hunt around our fantastic playpark (entry fee applies).
Onsite parking is included in ticket price and is plentiful.
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FRI 10 april
7pm​
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£15​​​
Teams of up to 6 people​​
priice is per person including half time food and our counter will be open for soft drinks, hot drinks and boozy tipples.
THE OLD BIG
SPRING QUIZ
Join us at Old Hall Cafe for our first Big Quiz of 2026 on Friday 10th April, 7pm and enjoy an epic evening of triv!
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Our quiz nights are original, fun and really sociable so rally your friends and family and prepare for some serious inter-team squabbling as you battle to become our quiz champions!!!
THE OLD HALL SPRING MAKERS MARKET 2026
SUNDAY 3 MAY
10am - 3pm​
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FREE ENTRY​
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A perfect day out for the whole family — come along, soak up the atmosphere, and support an amazing community of small, independent local businesses.
Discover the very best of regional creativity, with over 55 talented artisans, designers and craftspeople showcasing their work under the cover of our Big Barn. Expect a wonderfully diverse mix of stalls, including ceramicists, fine artists, printmakers, silversmiths, clothing designers, woodworkers, organic cosmetic producers and much more.
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Enjoy live music to keep you bopping while you browse, ample free onsite parking, street food and our dog-friendly café serving excellent coffee, breakfasts, lunches and light bites. We also have a fantastic play park for the kids (entry charge applies), and beautiful walks along the Blyth Estuary to finish your day.
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ANDREW PITT
ONE-DAY WORKSHOP
Spring Studies in Watercolour
MONDAY 11 MAY
9am​
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£80
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Price is per person and includes a delicious Old Hall breakfast, a light lunch and afternoon tea.
A full list of suggested equipment and materials will be emailed to participants prior to the event.
Renowned local artist Andrew Pitt will be returning to Old Hall Southwold Cafe & Walks to lead another of his wonderful seasonal one-day workshops, exploring watercolour technique to help you capture the beauty, colour and nuance found within Spring landscapes.
Taking advantage of the peace and tranquillity of our beautiful site whilst the cafe is closed to the public, Andrew will teach by demonstration and show how he goes about capturing the light, shade, and colours prevalent in our landscapes as we leave the darker days of Winter behind and emerge into Spring. Participants may bring along their own source material to paint from, or take inspiration from our cafe’s beautiful vistas over the Blyth Estuary
Whether you’re a beginner at the start of your journey into painting or a more seasoned artist, this will be a wonderfully sociable and peaceful day for a small group of participants, celebrating the joy of watercolour under the guidance of an expert.
