The Red Lion

A historic village pub at the heart of the event

The Red Lion is also listed among the main food and drink stops across the event weekend, making it a natural meeting point as visitors explore everything Southwick Revival has to offer.

Red Lion Highlights

Vintage style traders
Live entertainment across both days
Hot food and refreshments nearby
Historic pub setting with terrace and courtyard garden
A perfect place to relax in the heart of the village

Step into one of Southwick’s most historic village pubs during a weekend where the whole village comes alive with the spirit of the 1940s.

The Red Lion Southwick is a charming Grade II listed pub in the heart of this remarkable wartime village. Rich in history, the pub is said to have handed out free beer to troops heading off to war, and it still raises a glass in their honour today. With its front terrace and cosy courtyard garden, it is the perfect place to pause, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy the weekend.

For Southwick Revival 2026, the Red Lion area will once again become a lively hub of vintage traders, entertainment and hot food, with the Red Lion Car Park forming one of the event’s key attractions across the weekend.

Entertainment

10:00am – 4:00pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Final running order to be confirmed

The Red Lion will be alive with the sound of the 1940s across both days, with a mix of live music, dance and vintage DJ sets:

Jive n Boogie – Jive lessons, tutorials & professional displays (both days)
David Lovegrove (DJ) – Classic tracks from early to late 1940s (both days)
Peggy Rose – 1940s singer & entertainer (2 x 45-minute sets, Sat or Sun)
Roy Coombs – 1940s singer & compère (2 x 45-minute sets, Sat or Sun)
Live Bands – Two 3-piece bands performing classic mid to late 1940s tunes
(each performing 2 x 45-minute sets across the weekend)

Food & Drink

Whether you’re after a quick bite or a relaxed sit-down meal, the Red Lion has you covered:

Bar Service – Soft & alcoholic drinks served from a marquee in the beer garden
Table Service – Hot and cold food available inside and outside from the Red Lion kitchen
Takeaway Options – A selection of hot food served from a marquee

The Red Lion area has been carefully curated by RocknRomance Vintage, who have brought together a fantastic mix of traders and entertainment to create an authentic and lively 1940s atmosphere across the weekend.