Whats On
Hopton's have a wide range of live entertainment, sport and food trucks lined up every month. Take a look at what we have coming up...
Weekly Live Entertainment
Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Every Friday and Saturday from 6 PM, we bring you live music and entertainment that will keep the energy high all night long. Plus, our rotating food vans offer a new and delicious style of street food each week, so there’s always something fresh to try.
Sports fan? We've got you covered with live sports all weekend on the big screens, so you won’t miss a moment of the action. And don’t forget to check out our regular themed events happening throughout the year—there’s always something exciting in store!
Plus we host a new food truck every Friday and Saturday from 5pm - 10pm.
Check out the list of upcoming events below. If you don't see the date you're interested in, don’t worry! We've got plans in the works, so drop us a message to find out more. See you soon!
Food Vendors
Below is a list of some of our street food vendors that will be joining us at the bar.
Friday 7th & Saturday 8th November - Greek Tiki
Friday 14th & Saturday 15th November - Wings & Things
Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd November - Greek Tiki
Thursday 27th, Friday 28th & Saturday 29th November - Fratelli's Pizza
Sunday 30th November - Cheek & Tongue
Friday 5th December - Closed
Saturday 6th December - Cheek & Tongue
Friday 12th & Saturday 13th December - Cheek & Tongue
Sunday 14th December - Mimmos Pizza
Thursday 18th December - Fratelli's Pizza
Friday 19th, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December - Cheek & Tongue
Wednesday 24th December - Smokies
Wednesday 31st December - Cheek & Tongue
Luke Betts Live
Friday 7th November
Our resident singer-songwriter Luke Betts joins us from 8pm. for an evening of live acoustic music spanning the years, with lots of sing-along anthems.
DJ James Fisher
Saturday 8th November
We begin our entertainment with our resident DJ James Fisher, playing the best in disco, funk, soul and sing along anthems until midnight.
Open Mic
Thursday 13th November
We’re so excited to host our very first Open Mic Night, hosted by the talented Danny Santarc! 🎤
This will be a monthly event, kicking off on Thursday, 13th November, from 7pm to 10pm. Whether you’re a singer, musician, poet, or just fancy giving it a go, come along and show us what you’ve got!
Drop us a message to book a slot 📲
A full PA system is provided — just bring yourself and your instrument. Plus, there’s a free drink for all performers! 🍻
DJ Simba (Chris Grant)
Friday 14th & Saturday 15th November
The talented DJ Simba (Chris Grant) joins us for the weekend, providing the sounds and perfect soundtrack to your weekend. From Disco, Funk, Soul & Motown and everything in between.
Wine & Cheese Evening
Thursday 20th November
We’re excited to introduce our brand-new wine menu and what better way to celebrate than with an evening of wine, cheese, and great company?
Join us as Dan, our resident wine expert, guides you through 6 of our favourite wines, exploring tasting notes and pairing them with a specially selected cheese board.
You’ll also get to score each wine, we’d love your feedback on our new list! And to finish off the evening, take part in a fun wine quiz, where the winner will take home a bottle of fizz. 🍾
Si Bentham Live
Friday 21st November
One of our local and resident musicians Si Betham joins us from 8pm, playing out lot's of the best sing along anthems until late.
DJ James Fisher
Saturday 22nd November
Everyone’s favourite entertainer Paddy Slater joins us for an evening of live music featuring guitar, piano, and loop pedal. Paddy will be taking requests all night and promises an evening not to be missed.
Quiz Night
Thursday 27th November
Our monthly interactive quiz has become an unmissable event! Join us for a lively quiz session brimming with general knowledge and fun. Experience three rounds of engaging questions, topped off with everyone's favourite 80s & 90s music bingo and a round of play your cards right. Don't miss out on the excitement!
The Rare Sugar Collective
Friday 28th November
Join us from 7.30pm as we host the best party band around, playing all the best in Pop, Rock, Soul, Indie and Singalong Anthems. A fantastic evening of entertainment.
Paddy Slater Live
Saturday 29th November
We're excited to have everyone's favourite entertainer Paddy Slater join us for an evening of live guitar, piano, loop pedal and the best entertainment. Taking requests from 8pm - Late.
Winter Dog Walk
Sunday 30th November
Join us for our monthly dog walk! We’ll be taking a scenic route around Longton and the grassy areas, where dogs can enjoy some off-lead fun and run about with their pals.
We’ll set off at 1pm from Hoptons, with free tea and coffee available beforehand. And when we return, Cheek & Tongue will be serving up their delicious Sunday roast bowls—perfect after a good walk!
Longton Xmas Markets
Sunday 30th November
Join us as we welcome Longton Xmas Markets, hosted by The Longton Carnival. We welcome local stalls, entertainment and lot's of festive cheer from 1pm.
Festive & December Events
Head over to our festive events page using the link below to see what we have coming up throughout December.