Events

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU

We host regular entertainment events including Live Music on the last Saturday of the month, including some ticket only tribute acts. We hold a regular Quiz Night with a difference,  hosted by our very own Ginny Tonic. We like to help support local charities by holding Fundraisers such as Drag Bingo – even the on occasion, odd Karaoke and Disco.

There’s always lots going on at The Maypole and we’ll be constantly updating this page to keep you informed so you don’t miss a thing.

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Upcoming events

Coming soon to The Maypole Thaxted… The Ultimate Halloween Tribute Show…MEATLOAF & the Legends of Rock
by Dean Torkington

This show is amazing, Dean transforms perfectly, both physically and vocally into MEATLOAF and you will be singing along at the top of your voices all night long.

See for yourself here:

MeatLoaf
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F7T2oVCTRI
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Legends of Rock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzfnNReeuQY

This is the perfect act for our Halloween Party

Live on our stage from 8:30pm, Dean will be performing Meatloaf’s Greatest hits…plus The Legends of Rock, including songs from U2, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Queen, Bryan Adams, Aerosmith and more…

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE MAYPOLE OR VIA TELEPHONE on 01371831599. Price £10 per person.

Please do not email or message for tickets as these may get missed.
This is a non-seated event, but limited seating is available on a first come basis.

Doors open 7:30pm – Show starts 8:30pm

Our Burger Bar will be open for hot food should you be hungry

This is our Halloween Party night… Fancy dress is encouraged and there will be a prize for the best costume.  The Maypole will be fully decorated and is the place to be this Halloween

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW 

Our unique Quiz returns after a break for another evening of Brainteasing fun. For the first time on a Saturday.
A Spooktacular Halloween Quiz, with mixed subjects (not all Halloween based), including audio and picture rounds.
Hosted by the original ‘Queen of the Quiz’ Miss Ginny Tonic in her own unique style. She is all singing, glamorous, devishly wicked, full of quizzing fun, with high spirited entertainment guaranteed!
There is a Raffle and Spot Challenges with lots of bonus prizes to be won.
To play the quiz it costs £10.00 per person, which includes hot meal
Teams of up to 6 people per table
The Quiz must be booked in advance – no walk ins on the night.
To book your table – please PHONE us on 01371 831599.
BOOKINGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL OR MESSAGES – PLEASE PHONE TO BOOK!
The quiz is very popular so don’t wait too long – Book Now
Some Quizzes are a drag. This one is guaranteed to be!

Ginny Tonic

Our very own Ginny Tonic is the alter ego of landlord Vince. Ginny is a fabulous diva with her own style, with a bit of singing and a wicked sense of innuendo style humour.  Ginny lives by the mantra that ‘Quiz Nights are Fun Nights’ and our quizzes certainly are fun and very popular. We hold around six quizzes a year.

Ginny also occasionally hosts other special events, so keep an eye on our events pages.

GOOD BEER GUIDE 2025

We are delighted to be included in the CAMRA – the Campaign for Real Ale Good Beer Guide 2025 for the fourth year in a row. We take pride in keeping our

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Everyone needs a bit of sparkle during the weekend, so we are offering 1 x bottle of prosecco for just £15.00.  Come and join us and enjoy the bubbles  

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LOCAL ALES FROM BISHOP NICK

We are delighted to add to our permanent line-up two local ales  from the Bishop Nick Brewery, based in Braintree. RIDLEY’S RITE Pale Ale 3.6% GOLD Champion

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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US

Lovely landlord, made us feel very welcome. Sat outside in The Snug with our dog, lovely food & great service. Would definitely recommend!
- Karen Booth
Amazing team, beautiful pub in a lovely village. Tonight they had Lisa Martin singing as Adele and Karen Carpenter! And she was absolutely brilliant. Will definitely come again, especially if she is singing!
- Kevin Fahy
What can we say, excellent service, lovely food and a friendly atmosphere. Hannah (palindrome), our waitress, was brilliant and made us feel very welcome as first time visitors to The Maypole. Best place we’ve been in a while.
- Travis Hills
Had a beautiful lunch in the garden. Great options on the menu, cooked to perfection. Really delicious wine options. Overall great value. All the staff are lovely and accommodating with a positive and relaxed atmosphere. Faultless.
- Sarah Kingdom
Lovely village pub, really friendly and welcoming staff. Tasty food, the waiting staff couldn't have been more attentive. Highly recommend.
- Helen Stewart
Was very impressed with the amazing spread put on for a funeral I recently attended at the Maypole. Made very welcome and the place is very clean and has a lovely garden area. Would definitely recommend for functions, just a drink or a lovely meal.
- DizzyE Reed
Great local pub, lovely atmosphere. Vince and team were really accommodating with any of our needs. Thank you to the Maypole for our lovely meal and evening.
- Sam Dunbar