What's on in December


Whether you're popping into the taproom or out and about around London, here is an update on what we've got going on throughout December.

 


Wednesday 1st December - Live Music Open Mic Night

 Orbit Beers Taproom

Acoustic Open Mic Night is now the first WEDNESDAY of every month. Free to attend and perform. Chat with Abby or the team behind the bar for more details on how it works, or pop along next time to find out!

More info

  

 

Friday 5th December - Orbit Taproom Christmas Party!

 Orbit Beers Taproom

It’s that time of year again! We’ve got Jolly Saint Nico on the taps, mulled cider, Cask Brass performing festive favourites, and local mince pies from Saint Louie bakery. It’s definitely going to start feeling like Christmas.
Kicking off from 6pm, we'll see you there for a festive pint or two.

 

 

Saturday 6th December - DJ Set: Charlie Winstanley

Orbit Beers Taproom

Charlie is joining us again on Saturday 6th December, starting off with some low-key hip hop, some older classics, and onto some house and disco as the night goes on. Book your Christmas get togethers now, we're open late!




Thursday 11th December - New Cross Knees Up at Shirkey the Turkey 🦃

Shirker's Rest, New Cross

Orbit are taking over the taps at Shirker's Rest on Thursday 11th December. We'll be crowding into one of London's best community pubs for a few festive pints with TWO Orbit casks on, which Shirker's have been saving for the occasion - Red Ale, and 80 Shilling. 

 


Friday 12th December - Bring Your Own Vinyl

Orbit Beers Taproom 

2nd Friday of every month, our resident DJ will be playing records all night long. Bring your vinyl along, say hello, and get on the decks and play 20 minutes of your favourite tracks for a free pint!


Find out more 

 

 

Saturday 13th December - DJ Mayo Set

Orbit Beers Taproom


 Mayo is the maestro of smooth, velvety grooves that spread across the dancefloor like a dream. Playing dub reggae, soulful hip-hop, deep funk cuts, sweet soul, classic disco and jazzy house, Mayo spreads the vibes thick, turning any scene into a dancefloor delight.




Thursday 18th December - Spoken Word Night

 Orbit Beers Taproom


The third Thursday of every month is Poetry Open Mic Night. Come along to share lyrics, poetry, and thoughts, with or without music in an inclusive, relaxed, and supportive space. 

Pop in and chat with Abby beforehand if you're keen to know more, or just come along on the night and find out.

Reserve a free ticket



Friday 19th December - Orbit and Friends DJs

Orbit Beers Taproom

A new monthly night hosted by the Orbit team. They'll be on the decks with some pals every 3rd Friday of the month, playing a selection of their favourite genres whilst drinking the good beers that they make! 



Saturday 20th December - Señor Peludo DJ Set

 Orbit Beers Taproom

Señor Peludo is a south-London-based genre-hopping DJ and producer who has been filling dancefloors around the world for two decades, with sets at venues including Burning Man and Boomtown Festival. Currently focused on mashing up funk and hip hop, he hosts a monthly show in this style on Brixton Radio. Expect genre-hopping eclectic grooves, plus fusion funk and hip hop galore. 



Sunday 21st December - Festive Roasts and Christmas Quiz

 Orbit Beers Taproom

The last day the taproom is open before Christmas will see delicious festive roasts dinners from Dragon Flame BBQ - which are being served throughout December, and a special Christmas Quiz from 6pm! How well do you know Home Alone 1 from Home Alone 2? We'll find out!

 

 

   Christmas Hours

 Orbit Beers Taproom

 

Sunday 21st Dec

Normal hours, Dragon Flame festive roasts & Christmas quiz.

Closed 22nd - 26th Dec

Open Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th Dec

Normal hours.

Open Wednesday 31st New Year's Eve 

Midday until 1am, Free entry, booking recommended - 10% off drinks with advance bookings.

 Open Thursday 1st Jan

Midday until 8pm. Dragon Flame roast dinners and Bloody Marys.

Open as usual from Friday 2nd Jan

 

 

Wednesday 31st December - New Year's Eve Party!

 Orbit Beers Taproom

We'll have Des Frutas on the decks into the night, with 10% off drinks all evening for anyone who books a table in advance. Dragon Flame BBQ are also doing a special three-course set menu 6-10pm, alongside their normal menu available for walk-ins.

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     Thursday 1st January

 Orbit Beers Taproom

George from Dragon Flame BBQ is looking after us all after our big night on New Year's Eve! He's doing a special roast dinner service on a Thursday 1st Jan, because we all know we're not going to be up for cooking it ourselves! Abby is also going to be making Bloody Mary's so any sore heads will hopefully be a distant memory.

 

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Sunday Roasts - Dragon Flame Christmas Roasts

 Orbit Beers Taproom

Dragon Flame BBQ will be getting festive with their roast dinners from 23rd November! We recommend booking in advance. You can view the sample Christmas menus here.

 


Sundays - Pub Quiz from 6pm

 Orbit Beers Taproom

Every Sunday at the taproom you can take part in our Pub Quiz from 6pm for the chance to win a £50 bar tab, so be sure to get a table booked in! 
We also have Dragon Flame BBQ's legendary roast dinners on from 1pm.



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Keep an eye on our social channels for more event details, menu updates, and where you can find our beers throughout the month.

 

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