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***PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT FROM 7TH OCTOBER 2025 WE WILL NO LONGER BE TAKING SPLIT PAYMENTS***
Your party will receive bill for the entire table, and you will need to pay the total amount in a single transaction rather than splitting the cost amongst individual diners.

All of our exciting events for the year to come, please book online through our website to avoid disappointment. We no longer take telephone bookings.

07
DEC
2025

Sunday 7th December 2025 - Last Anthem

Cafe Lilli welcomes Last Anthem for our December Sunday Lunch! With lots of Christmas classics and cheer! We recommend booking in advance! Sparkle dress code encouraged!

10
DEC
2025

Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Last Anthem Christmas 2025

Now an annual tradition. Due to the extremely high demand we have added an extra night of Last Anthem this year!! Last Anthem LIVE from 6pm celebrating the festivities of Christmas 2025. Booking is essensial so don't delay!

31
DEC
2025

Wednesday 31st December 2025 - NYE

Celebrate the new year coming in with us at Cafe Lilli. £20pp deposit required to book, open for food from 5pm-10pm. Eat Well, Live Well and Always Have Fun! No Live Music just pure festivities! Will be a sell out, we recommend booking. The Restaurant will be closed from New Years Day to give our hardworking staff a well-deserved break. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back after the break.

11
JAN
2026

Sunday 11th January 2026 - Last Anthem

They are back to start us off with the first Sunday lunch of the year. You can always count on Last Anthem to bring back the atmosphere and bustle.

01
FEB
2026

Sunday 1st Febuary 2026 - Samantha Durnan

Samantha Durnan is an accomplished singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in the North-East. Her work has received recognition from leading industry platforms, including Radio 1, BBC Introducing, and BBC 6 Music, with her self-produced single being featured as 'Track of the Week' in Q Magazine.

01
MAR
2026

Sunday 1st March 2026 - Jason Isaacs

Winner of ITV's search for Britain's Favourite Crooner, Jason went of to support the likes of Sting on tour. One not to be missed, Jason Isaac's will be performing for the guests of Cafe Lilli!

15
MAR
2026

Mothers Day 15th March 2026 - Samantha Durnan

*** Mothers Day 2026 *** Samantha Durnan is an accomplished singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in the North-East. Her work has received recognition from leading industry platforms, including Radio 1, BBC Introducing, and BBC 6 Music, with her self-produced single being featured as 'Track of the Week' in Q Magazine. The perfect artist for a laid back Mother's Day

20
MAR
2026

Truffle Weekend 20th-21st March 2026

Truffle hunting since 1980 Matteo has been working as a professional truffle hunter for thirteen years now. However the passion was with him since he was a child, when he followed the footsteps of his father in search of truffles as he loves being amongst nature and animals.

05
APR
2026

Sunday 5th April 2026 - Last Anthem

'Last Anthem Unplugged, based in Teesside, was born out of the many requests we have had to cater for the afternoon and early evening time slots.' These guys are always a welcome addition to our Cafe Lilli Sundays

03
MAY
2026

Sunday 3rd May 2026 - Samantha Durnan

Samantha Durnan is an accomplished singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in the North-East. Her work has received recognition from leading industry platforms, including Radio 1, BBC Introducing, and BBC 6 Music, with her self-produced single being featured as 'Track of the Week' in Q Magazine.

08
MAY
2026

Friday 8th - Saturday 9th May 2026 - Seafood Weekend

Join us this weekend for our Seafood Weekend! Indulge in a fresh variety of seafood sourced from all over the country, including expertly shucked oysters served a variety of ways and Succulent Seafood Platters to name but a few. Don't miss out on this limited-time seafood experience! Perfect for sharing with friends or savouring solo. Come celebrate the flavours of the sea with us!

07
JUN
2026

Sunday 7th June 2026 - Last Anthem

'Last Anthem Unplugged, based in Teesside, was born out of the many requests we have had to cater for the afternoon and early evening time slots.' These guys are always a welcome addition to our Cafe Lilli Sundays

19
JUN
2026

Friday 19th- Saturday 20th June 2026 - Lobster Weekend

Its back, the first annual Lobster Weekend of 2026, a gastronomic celebration that has become a cherished tradition at Lilli where we transform our culinary offerings to showcase the sublime flavours of lobster in an array of dishes.

05
JUL
2026

Sunday 5th July 2026 - Hayley McKay

UK Entertainer of the year-Hot Country TV Awards “The up and coming apple of the British music industry’s eye” Elmore Magazine, USA NE Magazine Artist of the year BCMA Awards UK Song of the Year finalist International Single of the Year (Wild West) ISSA Awards USA Displaying an incredible vocal range with a distinctive all-round style, which can effortlessly leap from earthy and soulful raw emotion to soaring and ethereal angelic tones, Hayley has been likened to Eva Cassidy, Joni Mitchel, LeAnn Rimes and Kate Bush. An accomplished and insightful songwriter, who effortlessly captures deep emotional sentiment with moving sincerity, she has co-written with twice Grammy-nominated songwriter Jan Buckingham (Whitney Houston) in Nashville, performed in Bob Harris’s home studio for his Under the Apple Tree sessions, and has supported Tom Jones, The Shires, Albert Lee, Scouting for Girls, Martha Reeves and Hazel O’Connor.

10
JUL
2026

Friday 10th July 2026 - Tennessee Weekend (Date TBC)

Join us for our Tennessee Weekend here at Cafe Lilli. Music by Hayley McKay and Guests. Plus an amazing menu of southern inspired mouthwatering dishes. Dates for 2026 to be confirmed

02
AUG
2026

Sunday 2nd August 2026 - Last Anthem

'Last Anthem Unplugged, based in Teesside, was born out of the many requests we have had to cater for the afternoon and early evening time slots.' These guys are always a welcome addition to our Cafe Lilli Sundays

11
AUG
2026

Tuesday 11th- Wednesday 12th August 2025 - Dolce Vita

Our infamous Dolce Vita event returns! We are brining the true taste of Dolce Vita to Cafe Lilli, providing the best of the best Italian food and drinks. Hetty and the Jazzato band will be returning from London to provide a classic Italian atmosphere! This is one not to be missed!

06
SEP
2026

Sunday 6th September 2026 - Jason Isaacs

Winner of ITV's search for Britain's Favourite Crooner, Jason went of to support the likes of Sting on tour. One not to be missed, Jason Isaac's will be performing for the guests of Cafe Lilli!

18
SEP
2026

Friday 18th - Saturday 19th September 2026 - Lobster Weekend

Our second Lobster Weekend of 2026, a gastronomic celebration that has become a cherished tradition at Lilli where we transform our culinary offerings to showcase the sublime flavours of lobster in an array of dishes.

04
OCT
2026

Sunday 4th October 2026 - Last Anthem

They are back!!! Last Anthem to bring back the atmosphere and bustle.

01
NOV
2026

Sunday 1st November 2026 - North Riding

North Riding is a country/folk/Americana band from the North East of England, consisting of Hayley McKay and David Neil Crabtree. They are known for their harmonies and music inspired by their travels across the USA, with a sound that blends country roots with folk storytelling. The band's work includes singles like "Hopetown" and performances at various festivals and on BBC Radio 2.

10
NOV
2026

Tuesday 10th November 2026 Annual Wine Tasting

ITS BACK! Cafe Lillis Wine Tasting Night 2026. A fan favourite and always a sell out, a 6 course meal with wine to pair each course selected by the vineyard including a special guest. A evening of good wine and good food, book in to avoid disappointment.

27
NOV
2026

Friday 27th - Saturday 28th November 2026 - Seafood Weekend

Join us this weekend for our Seafood Weekend! Indulge in a fresh variety of seafood sourced from all over the country, including expertly shucked oysters served a variety of ways and Succulent Seafood Platters to name but a few. Don't miss out on this limited-time seafood experience! Perfect for sharing with friends or savouring solo. Come celebrate the flavours of the sea with us!

Open Tuesday - Saturday 12pm - 11pm. Open 1st Sunday of every month 12noon - 4pm. Last booking 4pm Closed Mondays. Private Secure Car Park ( Accessed from Mill St )

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