Lounge & Bar

YOUR VILLAGE LOUNGE

Good coffee. Great company. A proper night out.

A coffee with a friend, a relaxed lunch or an evening drink — make yourself at home at The Haven.

Our welcoming Lounge & Bar is at the heart of Crawley Down’s community centre. Drop in after a walk, take a breather while a class is on, or settle in for a catch-up.

Open from 9am every day

Friends and families enjoying the lounge at The Haven
A place to relax and feel part of village life.

Coffee & catch-ups

From morning coffee to an unhurried lunch, there’s always a reason to pop in.

Music & social evenings

Quizzes, live music and good company bring the village together. See the live calendar below.

The big game, together

Enjoy live sport on our screens, with space for a quieter conversation too.

Work away from home

Bring your laptop and enjoy free Wi-Fi, coffee and a welcoming change of scene.

WHAT’S ON IN THE LOUNGE & BAR

Lounge & Bar calendar

Browse our live calendar for Lounge & Bar activities. Choose a week and select Details for more information.

 

Take a look at our next five advertised events in the Lounge & Bar below. Select a poster for details and booking information.

  • Curry Night

    15 October @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Join us at The Haven Lounge & Bar for a tasty curry treat! Served between 12 noon until 8pm you can choose from our homemade favourites: Curry options include: Veggie / Chicken...

    at Lounge & Bar
  • Paint & Sip: Dolly at The Haven, Tuesday 20 October 2026, 7–9pm, £22 including materials.

    Paint & Sip: Dolly

    20 October @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    A relaxed Dolly-inspired painting evening with step-by-step guidance. £22, including all materials. All ages and abilities welcome.

    at Lounge & Bar
  • Music Quiz at The Haven, Friday 23 October 2026, 7.30pm for an 8pm start. £10 per team.

    Music Quiz

    23 October @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

    7.30pm for an 8pm start, till close. Teams of up to six, £10 per team, one smartphone per team and a cash prize. Call or email to book a table.

    at Lounge & Bar
  • Karaoke at The Haven Lounge & Bar, Friday 30 October and Friday 27 November, from 7.30pm.

    Karaoke Night — October

    30 October @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

    From 7.30pm till close. Take the microphone or cheer your friends on at a friendly evening in the Haven Lounge & Bar.

    at Lounge & Bar
  • Halloween Kids Disco at The Haven, Saturday 31 October 2026, 3–5pm. Free entry.

    Halloween Kids Disco

    31 October @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    A free Halloween disco with Terry Sumner, music and party games. Saturday 31 October, 3–5pm at The Haven.

    at Lounge & Bar
  • A Night of Musical Theatre and Swing at The Haven, Saturday 14 November 2026. Doors 7pm, show 7.30pm. £10 advance or £15 on the door.

    A Night of Musical Theatre & Swing

    14 November @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

    Doors 7pm, show 7.30pm, till close. A charity evening of musical theatre and swing. Tickets £10 in advance or £15 on the door.

    at Dorothy Hatswell Hall
  • Karaoke at The Haven Lounge & Bar, Friday 30 October and Friday 27 November, from 7.30pm.

    Karaoke Night — November

    27 November @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

    From 7.30pm till close. Take the microphone or cheer your friends on at a friendly evening in the Haven Lounge & Bar.

    at Lounge & Bar
  • Christmas Fair at The Haven, Sunday 6 December 2026, 11am–4pm.

    Christmas Fair

    6 December @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Save the date for The Haven’s Christmas Fair on Sunday 6 December, 11am–4pm. Interested in a stall? Contact the centre for availability.

    at Dorothy Hatswell Hall

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YOUR LOCAL SOCIAL BUSINESS LOUNGE

A change of scene for your working day

Bring your laptop, settle in with a coffee and make a little space to get things done. The Haven Lounge & Bar is a welcoming place to work away from home or meet someone for an informal business catch-up.

You’ll be working alongside the everyday life of the centre in our shared community Lounge.

Free Wi-Fi
Stay connected while you catch up on emails or work on your next idea.
Open from 9am every day
Start your morning here or pop in for a change of scene during the day.
Coffee, food & friendly company
Enjoy a choice of food and drink without heading home for your break.

Need a private room for a meeting? Explore our rooms for hire.

Food and drink, morning to night​

A little treat, a proper lunch or a drink with friends.

Start your morning with fresh tea or coffee, linger over cake, or join us for breakfast, lunch and lighter bites. Later on, enjoy evening meals and bar snacks alongside beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks.

Ask the team what’s available today. There’s no pressure to rush — stay for ten minutes or make an afternoon of it.

Contact us about a table or a gathering

A place to meet, wait, work or unwind

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Opening hours

Monday–Thursday
9am–10pm
Friday & Saturday
9am–11pm
Sunday
9am–6:30pm

Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down
RH10 4LJ

Get directions on Google Maps

Your space to pause, chat and unwind.

Come on your own or bring a friend. The Lounge is an easy meeting point for a coffee after a walk, a relaxed bite to eat or an evening catch-up.

Waiting while children attend a class? Working away from home? Stay a while and enjoy the everyday buzz of the centre.

The Lounge & Bar is not available for private hire. It remains a shared community space, open to everyone during opening hours, so you can always stop by.

Planning an informal birthday get-together, a charity fundraiser or another community gathering? Talk to our friendly team about gathering in the Lounge alongside other visitors.

Live TV & sport, when you want it

Share the atmosphere when the big game is on.

Watch live sport with Sky Sports and TNT Sports across multiple screens — including football, rugby, cricket, tennis, darts, horse racing and more. We also bring people together for major national moments and special events.

Our advanced audio-visual system can show different content on different screens, with zoned sound. Enjoy full commentary in one area while other parts of the Lounge stay quieter for coffee, conversation or a relaxed drink.

Ask the team what’s showing, then join us for the action.