A London Pub Is Hosting Christmas Day For Anyone Who Would Otherwise Be Alone
Georgie Hoole - EXECUTIVE EDITOR
The Alexandra pub in Wimbledon is hosting ‘don’t be on your own day’ as a lovely gesture to combat loneliness on Christmas Day.
With a free Christmas dinner and drink, Secret Santa and general joy and laughter, Christmas at The Alexandra is for anyone who would otherwise be alone on the Big Day.
Owners Mick and Sarah Dore have been managing the pub for thirteen years and, eleven years ago, they started pouring free pints to anyone spending Christmas on their own. But six years ago, when they got a bigger kitchen, they decided to extend the gesture to a slap up Christmas meal. And there is absolutely no catch.
Are we doing it again this year? Course we are!! Our "don't be on your own on Christmas day" dinner is going to be bigger than ever. No strings, no catch, if you're going to be on your own on Christmas day, don't be. Come to us instead for a FREE dinner, with FREE vino. COME!! pic.twitter.com/9YesqpY0lA
— The Alexandra (@TheAlexSW19) November 16, 2021
Dozens of people gather at the Alexandra each year, including older people, those who are new to London, or people that have missed their flights/trains to get home for the holidays. This year, they hope to see even larger numbers visiting the pub on December 25.
The local community always gets involved in the event, with shops and neighbouring residents donating gifts and food. The waiters and waitresses are all volunteers, and they even get people offering their time to help wrap presents for the guests.
So thank you, Mr and Mrs Dore. The world needs more people like you.
For more festive cheer, check out these lovely London Christmas markets.
Also published on Medium.