The Red Lion

31/10/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN HAS ARRIVED AT THE RED LION! 👻🎃

Fancy a little fright with your Friday night? Or perhaps just a cracking pint and a warm welcome? 🍻

There’s no trick to having a good time at The Red Lion, right in the heart of beautiful Bakewell! Plenty of treats though!

Enjoy the Halloween festivities then meet friends for a few drinks and a bite to eat in a cosy setting, we’d love to see you! Great drinks, a friendly atmosphere and plenty of Halloween spirit! 🧙‍♀️🎃

So gather your witches, ghosts and ghouls and come and join us! Two for £12 cocktails. How spooky is that!

📍 The Red Lion, Bakewell

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.

29/10/2026

Thursday. Friday Eve!! A great day for planning your weekend! Get your favourite people around a table at The Red Lion in beautiful Bakewell and enjoy our great offer on pub classics! Join us in cosy surroundings, there’s a place by the fire with your name on it! Good food in great company!

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

Tuesdays are a bit special here at The Red Lion in Bakewell! Why? It’s Burger Night of course! Who doesn’t love a juicy burger with all the trimmings! At £12 for your meal, it won’t break the bank either! Enjoy your perfect burger choice washed down with a cold pint of local ale 🍺 Be naughty on a school night and add a bottle of w**e! Come and cozy up by the fire!!

24/10/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE – THE RED LION, BAKEWELL ⚠️

Unfortunately, due to flooding, our kitchen is temporarily closed while we deal with the situation.

We’re incredibly sorry for any disappointment or inconvenience this may cause, and we’re working hard to get everything back to normal as soon as possible.

🍻 The good news is that The Red Lion is still here to welcome you for a drink and a warm by the fire in this awful weather.

Thank you so much for your patience, understanding and continued support. It really does mean a lot to us. ❤️

We’ll keep you updated as soon as we have more news.

The Red Lion team 🦁

24/10/2026

We are currently on the look out for a full time and part time chef. You can either pop in and see us or email us at [email protected]

24/10/2026

🍻 It’s the weekend… and we’d love to see you at The Red Lion in the heart of Bakewell!❤️

Got anything planned? Whether you’re heading out for a walk in the peaks, enjoying a bit of retail therapy around our beautiful town, catching up with friends or just fancy a well-deserved drink, why not pop in and see us!

There’s always time for a good pint, a cheeky cocktail, bit of a natter and a catch-up with good company. And if you’ve got no plans, even better — we’ll save you a cosy spot by the fire!🍺
Round up your pals, grab the girls, bring your other half or just drop by for a bit to eat and a friendly face!

Have a lovely weekend, everyone! See you at the bar! 🍷🍹🍺

📍 The Red Lion, Bakewell

22/10/2026

🍽️ PUB CLASSICS! GREAT VALUE & A WARM WELCOME HERE AT THE RED LION IN BAKEWELL🍻

Looking for the perfect excuse to head out for a delicious midweek meal? Join us at The Red Lion for this fantastic offer!

🤩 2 delicious pub classic meals for just £23! Cheaper than a takeaway!

From hearty favourites to traditional pub comfort food, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a tasty meal without breaking the bank.

📅 Monday to Thursday
⏰ From 5pm
🍴 Dine-in only. Terms apply.

Whether it’s a catch-up with friends, a cheeky mid week date night or simply an evening off cooking, we’ve got your table waiting! ❤️

📍 Come and join us at The Red Lion, Bakewell — great food, great value and a proper, traditional pub atmosphere. The fire is roaring! Pick your seat and cosy up!

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

🛍️ MARKET MONDAY IN BAKEWELL! 🍻

There’s nothing quite like a Monday in Bakewell! 🧡 Have a wander around the market, browse the local stalls, pick up a few treats and then put your feet up with us at The Red Lion.

A proper pint, a warming tipple and a cosy spot by the fire to catch up with friends, we’ll give you a warm welcome.

Make a day of it, enjoy a little Bakewell charm and let Monday take care of itself! 🍺😊

📍 Right here in the heart of Bakewell.

Pop in, pull up a chair and make yourself at home. We’ll see you at the bar!

16/10/2026

🍻 MAKE A NIGHT OF IT IN BAKEWELL! 🛏️❤️

Fancy a little Peak District escape? A cheeky weekend away? Stay over with us at The Red Lion, a beautiful traditional pub in the heart of Bakewell! 🏡

Spend your day exploring our lovely market town, wandering the stunning Derbyshire countryside or enjoying a spot of retail therapy in the interesting independent shops. Then join us for a proper pub atmosphere, a delicious meal and a relaxing drink before heading upstairs to settle in for the night. 🍺🍽️

No rushing home, no driver required and no watching the clock — just good food, good company and a cosy stay in the heart of Bakewell.

📍 Make The Red Lion your home for the night in the Peak District.

📩 Get in touch to enquire about staying with us!

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 👏