Meet Friends After Work: Dinner & Late Night Christmas Shopping in Farnham
There is something rather lovely about having plans after work during the run-up to Christmas.
Instead of rushing home, why not meet your friends for dinner, enjoy a drink and make an evening of it?
This November, The Packhouse is hosting three special evenings of Late Night Christmas Shopping, and The Palm House Restaurant next door will be open until 11pm on all three dates.
It makes the perfect excuse for a festive catch-up.
Three Thursday evenings to get together
Late Night Christmas Shopping takes place at The Packhouse on:
Thursday 12 November 2026Thursday 19 November 2026Thursday 26 November 2026
The shopping event runs from 6pm until 9pm, giving you plenty of time to browse the three floors of The Packhouse and discover something different for Christmas.
And because The Palm House is right next door, you don't need to organise separate locations for dinner and shopping.
You can simply park, meet your friends and enjoy the evening at your own pace.
Dinner before Christmas shopping
If you are meeting friends straight from work, why not start the evening with dinner?
Settle into The Palm House, catch up over good food and drinks, and then head next door when The Packhouse opens for its late-night shopping event.
It's a much more relaxed way to start your Christmas shopping — especially when you're shopping for those hard-to-buy-for people.
Rather than squeezing dinner into a busy shopping trip, make dinner part of the evening.
BOOK A TABLE
Or shop first, then relax over dinner
Prefer to get your shopping done first?
Start at The Packhouse and explore the festive displays, independent shops and Christmas finds before returning to The Palm House for dinner.
The Packhouse is home to more than 60 independent businesses, with three floors filled with furniture, interiors, vintage and pre-loved pieces, fashion, accessories, gifts and one-off finds.
During Late Night Shopping, you'll also receive a complimentary festive drink and mince pie with your event ticket, subject to availability.
Once you've finished shopping, there's no need to rush home.
The Palm House will be open until 11pm, giving you time to sit down, enjoy dinner and continue your evening with friends.
The perfect Christmas catch-up
December can become surprisingly difficult to organise.
Between work parties, family commitments, Christmas shopping and busy weekends, finding a date when everyone is free isn't always easy.
That's why a Thursday evening in November can be the perfect time for a pre-Christmas get-together.
Bring your friends together for:
Dinner and drinksLate-night Christmas shoppingA festive drink and mince pieIndependent shops and unique giftsTime to catch up without rushing
Whether you're meeting your oldest friends, getting together with colleagues or simply planning a festive evening with the girls, The Packhouse and The Palm House offer everything you need for a relaxed night out.
Make an evening of it
The beauty of having the restaurant and shopping under one roof is that you can decide how you want your evening to work.
Dinner → Shopping → Drinks
or
Shopping → Dinner → Drinks
There is no need to drive between different locations or worry about where to eat once you've finished shopping.
Just park up, meet your friends and enjoy the evening.
Plan your Late Night Shopping evening
The Packhouse Late Night Christmas Shopping
Thursday 12 NovemberThursday 19 NovemberThursday 26 November
Shopping: 6pm–9pm
Event entry is free, but tickets must be booked in advance.
If you're driving, Packhouse parking requires a separate £5 charitable donation per car. One car park ticket covers everyone travelling in your vehicle.
The Palm House Restaurant
Open until 11pm on all three Late Night Shopping evenings.
Restaurant bookings are separate from Packhouse event tickets, so remember to book both.
Looking for more Christmas things to do in Farnham?
Make an evening of your visit to The Packhouse this November.
With independent shopping, festive displays, dinner, drinks and three late-night events to choose from, it's a great opportunity to get together with friends and start your Christmas shopping without the usual rush.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Palm House and The Packhouse this Christmas.
