The Plough

30/10/2026

🍻 History, quality and community spirit all under one roof.

A huge congratulations to The Sportsman Inn in Carlisle on being crowned City Pub of the Year by Solway CAMRA.

For centuries, The Sportsman has been at the heart of Carlisle's pub scene, and today it continues to set the standard. From perfectly kept cask ales and delicious home-cooked food to the warm welcome that greets every customer, the team consistently delivers the kind of experience that keeps people coming back.

Its reputation speaks for itself. Alongside previous honours such as Winter Pub of the Season, The Sportsman has earned regular recognition in the CAMRA Good B**r Guide and remains one of the city's most loved traditional pubs.

This latest award celebrates the passion, hard work and dedication of the entire team, who continue to preserve the pub's rich heritage while making it a thriving destination for b**r lovers and the local community alike.

👏 Congratulations to our Publican, Amanda Picken, and everyone at The Sportsman Inn on another fantastic achievement.

27/10/2026

WOW 🔥

This has been such an honour to be a part of!

Huge thanks to Coca-Cola for championing community leaders around the UK and for picking our very own Simon Dafforn-jones as Local Royalty!

It was a privilege to have portrait artist to royalty, Jamie Coreth, capture Simon in his natural habitat, the FBI.

Read more here 👇🏼

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pub-landlord-given-royal-treatment-37812329

27/10/2026

🔥 MEET THE TEAM TUESDAY 🔥

This week we introduce you to our super star Jack. Only recently joining the Plough he has proven invaluable to the team with his can do attitude and willingness to turn his hand to anything. You may see him dancing in KP whilst washing dishes or pumping out a tune behind the bar, but whatever he's up to, make sure you say "hi Jack" next time you visit The Plough

26/10/2026

HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS… THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET MAD!

The Mad Hatter is taking over The Plough this Tuesday 27th for a Halloween Quiz Night… and he’s bringing £100 reasons to get involved!

🧠 FREE ENTRY
💰 £100 TOP PRIZE
🍽️ DINNER FOR 2 UP FOR GRABS
🕖 Kicking off at 7PM

Gather your cleverest mates, dust off those thinking caps and prepare for a night of spooky questions, devilish competition and a few questionable answers!

Fancy your chances? Or are you going to be as mad as a hatter?

25/10/2026

SUNDAYS WERE MADE FOR THIS AT The Plough

Crisp autumn days, cosy corners, a proper Sunday roast and a cheeky b**r or two…

Gather your favourite people, grab a board game, settle in somewhere snug and let us take care of the important stuff.

🔥 Roasts on the table.
🎲 Board games at the ready.
🍺 B**rs flowing.
🍂 Cosy Sunday vibes all round.

Whether you're here to battle it out over the board games or simply fight over the last roast potato, there's a spot waiting for you at The Plough, Alnwick.

Because the only thing better than a lazy Sunday is one where someone else does the cooking!

23/10/2026

CURRY NIGHT? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

Forget the takeaway menu and put the phone down… our homemade curry at The Plough is calling!

Rich, warming, packed with flavour and served with all the tasty extras you need to mop up every last bit. And yes, naan bread absolutely counts as cutlery.

Perfect for those chilly Northumberland days when only a proper comforting plate of food will do.

23/10/2026

TWO FOR £12. ONE VERY GOOD DECISION.

Date night? Girls’ night? Or just an excuse to avoid going straight home?

Grab your favourite person and join us at The Plough

Good drinks, good vibes & questionable dance moves entirely optional

21/10/2026

THURSDAY JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT MEATIER!

Come and join us at The Plough for our FIRST EVER TOMAHAWK THURSDAY!

A monster of a steak, juicy, beautifully smoked and finished on the grill for that perfect finish and unbeatable flavour. This is one serious feast, made for sharing!

WHEN THEY ARE GONE, THEY ARE GONE

Book a table now and let us know your coming to join the Tomahawk Club

https://www.opentable.co.uk/restaurant/profile/122934?ref=android-share&refid=123

20/10/2026

DON’T FORGET… QUIZ NIGHT IS TONIGHT! 🧠

Join us at The Plough from 7pm for a battle of brains, questionable answers and plenty of laughs! 😂

💷 £100 top prize
🍽️ Dinner for two up for grabs
🤡 B***y prize for last place!

FREE ENTRY — so no excuses! Get your team together and come prove you’re not as daft as your mates think! 😉🍻

20/10/2026

At Punch, we're proud to see young talent thrive across our pubs and support teams. From first jobs to leadership roles, remains one of the UK's greatest industries for developing skills, building confidence and creating rewarding careers.

That's why we're backing a hospitality-wide call to Government ahead of the Budget, championing the sector's ability to create jobs and opportunities for young people.

Hear Harry Bourne's story and why he's proud to support this message.

19/10/2026

QUIZ NIGHT AT The Plough

Think you’re the clever clogs of your friendship group? Time to put those brains to the test! 😂

Join us EVERY TUESDAY from 7pm for a night of trivia, laughs and a bit of friendly competition.

🏆 1st PRIZE: £100 CASH!
🍽️ 2nd PRIZE: Dinner for 2!
🤭 B***y prize for last place — because someone’s got to come last!

🎟️ FREE ENTRY every week until Christmas!

Grab your mates, pick your team name and get those thinking caps on!

Book your table now, you’ve got to be in it to win it!

18/10/2026

LAZY SUNDAYS AT The Plough

Sundays are made for slowing down, putting your feet up and enjoying the little things.

Find your favourite seat, grab a drink, tuck into something tasty and let the afternoon take care of itself.

If you're catching up with friends, enjoying a relaxed lunch or simply escaping the chores for a little while, our doors are open!

Good food, cosy corners and absolutely no rush. Sounds like a pretty perfect Sunday to us.

17/10/2026

🌱 MEET THE MIGHTY GARDEN PLATTER! 🌱

Who says you need meat to have a proper feast?

Our Mighty Garden Platter is piled high with veggie goodness, packed with flavour and made for sharing!

Perfect for vegetarians, veggie lovers, or anyone fancying a break from the meat sweats! 😂

Grab your favourite people, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in… just remember, sharing is caring, but nobody said you had to share nicely!

07/10/2026

Britain’s pubs are worth up to £30 billion in wellbeing value to communities across the UK. But rising costs and high taxes are putting pressure on pubs that bring people together.

This Week of Action, join the campaign today and tell your MP to keep pubs open and pints affordable.

https://www.longlivethelocal.pub/letter 🍍

25/09/2026

Actress Daisy Edgar-Jones filmed 🎥 a promo for her new film, Sense and Sensibility in our Canonbury pub, The Marquess Tavern for Vogue 🥰

The team at Vogue were searching for a shooting location that oozes class, was timeless and in-keeping with the theme of the movie... so where else were they going to film?! 😏

Take a look at the promo - Daisy is in character as Elinor Dashwood throughout!

Sense and Sensibility hits cinemas TODAY! 🎬Why not pop into The Marquess Tavern to wash down your popcorn! 🍿🍷

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22/09/2026

We're on board, are you?

Join thousands backing Britain's pubs and breweries.

www.longlivethelocal.pub ❤️🍺

21/09/2026

This pub is a gem! 💎

The Wig & Mitre in Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter has reopened following a £100k investment. ⛪

Anne-Marie and Paul Balcomb have taken on the 14th century pub... "We’re thrilled to take control of such an iconic pub and can’t wait to meet all of our wonderful guests" ❤️

📷 Courtesy of Tory McTernan

17/09/2026

Welcome to The Buck Inn 🦌

New Management Partner Adrian McShane-Chapman has taken over the Thornton-le-Dale pub following a whopping £490k investment 🤑

🗨️ “I arrived in the UK 22 years ago from Australia, armed with just a backpack and no real plan... I’ve dipped in and out of hospitality over that time but the fire inside me to run my own pub burned bright.” - Adrian

If you're in Yorkshire, pay Adrian and his team a visit and check out this stunning pub for yourselves. 🤩

15/09/2026

Rory takes the keys to the refurbished Cross Keys pub in Nottingham! 🗝️

Our new Management Partner Rory Calladine has taken the reins at the popular city centre pub following a £100,000 investment.

🗨️"I was instantly drawn to the pub and as soon I discovered it was available in a partnership with Punch, I jumped at the chance." 🍍

Regular guests at The Cross Keys will instantly notice the pub’s traditional feel and special characteristics have been retained throughout but that a complete refresh has taken place. 💫

11/09/2026

We have reopened the Keyworth Tavern following a quarter-of-a-million refurbishment 🔥

The Keyworth pub in Nottingham, run by our Management Partner John Francis, had been closed for 5 weeks while we tore out the bar, stripped the pub back and replaced everything with new, modern furnishings. 🤩

Great work by everyone involved in the transformation 🥂

03/09/2026

We're quite fond of it too, Prime Minister! The Dog House

28/08/2026

Our Publican Beth at The Beeswing Inn 2013 has raised circa £250K for charity 😍 so if you're in the area this weekend, pop in and enjoy the music, food and drink!

Well done Beth!! 🥳

The Beeswing in East Cowton is hosting its 13th ‘Glastonbury’ festival to raise money for end of life care at a nearby hospital.

27/08/2026

Newly married couple Gareth and Jamie Furness have take the over The Bay Horse Inn in Pickering. 🔔

The pub has received a £400,000 investment and Gareth says it has been very well received by locals. 😃

“We are seeing more locals returning to the pub, faces that haven't been seen here for many years and we are seeing them on a regular basis... The refurb has really put The Bay Horse Inn back on the map and firmly at the heart of the Pickering community.” ❤️

Well done to everyone involved in this brilliant transformation 👏