The most wonderful time of year is just around the corner, and here at Hickory's, we're bringing the festive magic to life with our Santa Brunch 2026!

Join us with your little ones for a magical brunch between 9am-1pm & a visit to our grotto to meet Santa himself!

We'll have jingle juice or santa's slush welcome drinks for all children with a santa pass*, festive films in the movie room, table top activity's, a VIK (very important kids) menu & it wouldn't be a visit to hickory's without a helping of good old fashioned Southern hospitality.

*Every child must have a Santa pass & Santa Passes are £10 per child and include a festive drink, a visit to Santa & an extra special festive family activity gift.

Check further down this page for when Santa's stoppin' by your smokehouse for Santa Brunch 2026!

WHATS ON THE MENU?

Here at Hickory's, we believe that if the kids are entertained, grown up's get the chance to soak up the Southern hospitality! Our Smokehouses are kitted out with everything you need to keep little ones smilin' from ear to ear. Complete with a separate menu to feed even the fussiest family members!

Our specially created kid’s menu is developed by an in-house team of Mums & Dads to contain just the right balance of treats, healthy options and full-on flavour.

Packed with dishes and drinks to suit smaller appetites, including our classic mac ‘n’ cheese, burgers and cod bites (available from 11am). As well as perfectly portioned American Cooked Breakfasts & fluffy Pancakes (perfect for a pre-santa brunch)!

Check out the menu! 

BRUNCHIN' FOR THE GROWN UP'S

Brunch has got to be the most fun & sociable meal of the day & no one does it better than the Southern states. Our Hickory's Muffins, fluffy Homemade Pan Cakes, HoneyBird Cinna-Bun & Chicken Fried Waffle are fan favourites.

All washed down with mugs of bottomless cups of Joe coffee or if you're a fan of an iced coffee we've got a couple on the menu. But if tea’s more your thing, we’ve got an iced tea’s line-up including, Cherry Blizzard & the all new Pear Necessi-tea. To complete the brunchin' line-up, it wouldn't be a Hickory's brunch without a Bloody Mary. Our own tomato spice mix & vodka, topped with a taste of the smokehouse; maple bacon, savoury popcorn & celery.

Santa's Pitstops

You can book in to meet the big guy himself from 9am - 1pm on:

Saturday 5th December- Hickory's Gresty, Southport, Sheffield, Northampton, Derby, Gloucester, Cannock, Earlswood & Gateshead.

Sunday 6th December - Hickory's Horbury, Standish, West Kirby, Lincoln, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Telford, Cardiff, Wall Heath & Thornaby.

Saturday 12th December- Hickory's Poynton, Thornton, Huddersfield, Adel, Gamston, Leicester, Worcester, Burton Green & Chester.

Sunday 13th December- Hickory's Wilmslow, Hutton, Rhos on Sea, Letchworth, Nuthall, Shrewsbury, Swindon, Castle Bromwich, York, Gateacre & Wrexham.

Santa is not stopping by at Stafford, Abingdon, Bold Heath, Cambridge & Newcastle this year.

Our Santa brunch will book up fast, so don't wait & book your table to join us! You bring your santa squad, appetite & Christmas spirit & we'll take care of the rest!

Don't miss Hickory's Santa Brunch 2026! 

FAQ'S...

• When do I need to pay for my Santa Passes?
  • 72 hours after you’ve made your booking on your Booking Portal. The link can be found in your confirmation email.
• Can I add on additional Santa Passes?
  • Yes, give the restaurant a call and our team will be happy to help, we’ll need to check there is availability if we’re increasing your booking
• Can I buy a Santa Pass on the day?
  • You’ll need to buy your Santa Pass when you book as we may not be able to add on additional Santa Passes on the day. If you need to add additional passes due to more children attending we’ll need to make sure we can increase your booking first. Please make sure that you have a Santa Pass for every child in your booking
• Do I need a Santa Pass for my baby?
  • All children who are seeing Santa and receiving a gift will need a Santa Pass. The gift they will receive is a keepsake and can be used for years to come.
• How do I pay for a Santa Pass?
  • Follow the link on your booking confirmation email & pay online via the booking portal. If you can’t find the link please contact the restaurant and we can send the email to you again (sometimes it’s worth checking your junk folder).
• Can I pay for a Santa Pass in the restaurant before my visit?
  • No, Santa Passes must be paid for on the booking portal link 72 hours after you’ve made your booking. No booking is confirmed until payment for the Santa Pass is received.
• If I cancel, can I get a refund for my Santa Pass?
  • We will require 72 hours notice for cancellation of your booking to receive a full refund. Refunds will take 3-5 working days and will only be refunded to the original card used to pay for the Santa Passes.
• What does a Santa Pass include?
  • The Santa Pass includes a welcome drink, time with Santa & a special Hickory’s gift.
• Is it the same Santa as last year?
  • There’s only one Santa!
• Why do we need to pay?
  • The payment is for the Santa Pass – this includes a drink for all children and a gift. Along with a donation to Cash For Kids.
• Will children get a gift?
  • All children will get a gift. It is an edible festive family activity.
• If my booking is 1pm will I get to see Santa?
  • You certainly will get to see Santa if you booking is between 9am and 1pm. (9am - 12:45pm in Burton Green)
• What happens at the event?
  • You’ll dine for brunch or lunch, our full brunch, smokehouse & kids menus will be available. All children will visit Santa in the Grotto. The team will take you during your reservation time, and there will be table-top activities too.
• What time is Santa leaving?
  • Santa will leave after he has met the children in the final booking slot of the day, which is 1pm (12:45pm in Burton Green).
• How long do you get with Santa?
  • All children will be taken to the Grotto with their grown-ups and will have time to chat to Santa. You’ll have time to take a photo & all children will be given their gift.
• What age group is the event for?
  • There are no age restrictions, we welcome anyone who has a Santa Pass. All children regardless of age with a Santa Pass will receive a gift.
• How many guests can I book for?
  • The maximum party size for Santa Brunch 2026 that can be booked is a 10 (subject to availability of the table).
• Why do I have to pay this year, you previously haven’t charged?
  • There’s a charge for the Santa Pass this year as all children will receive a festive arrival drink and a gift.
• I was planning on joining you on that date but don’t want to see Santa, is that possible?
  • You are of course more than welcome to join us, we expect it to be busy with children and the Big Guy, but if you call us we’ll do our best to sit you in an appropriate area.

The Small Print...

The terms & conditions can be found at hickorys.co.uk/legal

Santa Brunch 2026 is available at 1 date per smokehouse (a full list can be found below). Pre-booking is required. A Santa Pass is required for every child visiting Santa (includes a welcome drink, time with Santa & a special Hickory’s family activity). Please make sure you pay for Santa Pass/Passes before you join us. No booking is confirmed until payment for the Santa Pass is received. The price of the Santa Pass is not a deposit & will not be deducted from the bill. The Santa Pass will be given on arrival at the Santa Brunch. Payment can be made by following the link in your booking confirmation email to your booking portal.  Santa Passes cannot be transferred to another date or to an alternative restaurant- a new booking would have to be made. Gifts cannot be exchanged & there is no cash alternative. Additional gifts are subject to availability and may not be available to anyone without a Santa Pass. Usual booking terms apply.