The Bramford Cock

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.

28/10/2026

Christmas is just around the corner at The Bramford C**k!

Can you believe it’s nearly six months since we began this wonderful new chapter? What an incredible few months it’s been, and now we’re looking forward to our very first Christmas together!

We’ve been overwhelmed by the fantastic response to our Festive and Christmas Day menus. It means so much that so many of you have chosen to celebrate with us.

Whether you’re planning a family gathering, a Christmas party with colleagues or a festive catch-up with friends, our Festive Menu is the perfect excuse to get everyone together.

We now have just a handful of spaces remaining for Christmas Day, so please book soon to avoid disappointment.

With the fires roaring, delicious food and our lovely pub filled with laughter and festive cheer, we can’t wait to make this Christmas one to remember.

Can’t wait to see all my lovelies!

27/10/2026

What a fantastic evening we’ve had at The Bramford C**k for our Halloween Special Quiz Night!

A wonderful atmosphere, brilliant costumes, plenty of laughter and a little friendly competition. What more could we ask for?

Here’s just a little glimpse of the fun and festivities from tonight.

Thank you to everyone who made it such a memorable evening. Nights like these are what make our pub so special.

27/10/2026

What a fantastic night we’ve had at The Bramford C**k for our Halloween Special Quiz Night!

The pub was filled with laughter, brilliant costumes and plenty of friendly competition. A huge congratulations to our quiz winners, who walked away with £100, and to our two fancy dress winning groups, who certainly went all out with their costumes!

A massive thank you to everyone who came along and made the evening so much fun, and a special mention to our wonderful quizmaster Will, who did a fantastic job hosting the evening as Dracula!

Our next quiz night is Tuesday 10th November, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Unfortunately, we were completely full tonight and couldn’t accommodate everyone who wanted to join us.

Thank you all for making these evenings so special. We’re incredibly lucky to have such wonderful people joining us!

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

22/10/2026

Exciting things are coming to The Bramford C**k this winter.

As the seasons change, so does our menu, and we’re delighted to be introducing a wonderful selection of new dishes.

Our winter menu is all about quality ingredients, beautifully prepared food and delicious flavours, with something to suit every taste.

From comforting seasonal favourites to exciting new additions, our kitchen team has been working hard to bring you a menu we’re truly proud of.

We can’t wait to welcome you to The Bramford C**k and share what’s coming.

A new season. A new menu. The same warm welcome.

22/10/2026

Exciting things are coming to The Bramford C**k this November!

We’ve got a fantastic new menu launching in November, and I’ve been lucky enough to have a sneak preview and try some of the new dishes. I have to say, they are absolutely delicious!

From a beautiful fish pie, perfect for those cold winter evenings, to pork fillet wrapped in bacon, served with dauphinoise potatoes and buttered greens.

We’ve also got some exciting new bar snacks, including whole tail red shrimp and skin-on chips topped with pulled ham hock and honey. And that’s just a little taster of the many lovely new dishes coming to our menu!

Now for the exciting part!

We’re giving 10 lucky customers, each with a plus one, the chance to join us for an exclusive tasting evening and sample all the new dishes!

How do you get involved?

Simply visit us for lunch or dinner between now and 9th November, and you’ll be entered into our prize draw.

We’ll pick 10 lucky winners on Monday 9th November, who will each be invited to bring a guest to our special tasting evening on Wednesday 11th November at 6pm.

It’s our way of saying thank you for your continued support.

Please give our page a like and share this post with your friends and family so they have the chance to join us too!

Good luck, everyone. We can’t wait to share our new menu with you!

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.

17/10/2026

🎄 Christmas Day at The Bramford C**k 🎄

Don’t miss out! We now have just a few spaces remaining for Christmas Day!

Imagine spending Christmas Day surrounded by beautiful festive decorations, the warmth of our roaring log fire and that wonderful cosy atmosphere that makes Christmas so special.

Enjoy a delicious three-course Christmas dinner in our beautiful surroundings, with family and friends, and let us make your day one to remember.

Spaces are very limited, so if you’d like to join us, please book through OpenTable or simply pop in and see us.

We’d absolutely love to share Christmas Day with you! ❤️

17/10/2026

🔥 Sundays are made for good food, great company and a cosy pub!

There’s something rather lovely about a Sunday at The Bramford C**k.

The fire is lit and crackling, the delicious aroma of Sunday roasts is coming from the kitchen, and there’s a warm, welcoming atmosphere waiting for you.

Whether it’s a traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings, a long-overdue catch-up with friends or getting the whole family together around one table, we’ve got the perfect spot for you.

And don’t worry if there’s a crowd of you! We can accommodate larger tables and group bookings, so bring the family, gather your friends and let us look after you.

Delicious food, a roaring fire, lovely surroundings and, best of all, no cooking or washing up!

Come and spend your Sunday with us at The Bramford C**k. We’d love to see you, my lovelies! ❤️

Booking recommended, especially for larger groups.

17/10/2026

🏆 They’ve only gone and done it AGAIN!

Congratulations to BRAC, our quiz night champions! Is anyone ever going to knock them off their winning streak?

Well, here’s your chance! 🎃

Our Halloween Special Quiz Night is coming up on Tuesday 27th October, and we need some serious competition!

So grab your cleverest friends, get your heads in those books, become a bit of a bookworm and see if you’ve got what it takes to finally beat BRAC!

Fancy dress is more than welcome, and we promise a spooktacular evening of fun, laughter and a little healthy competition!

Book your table now at The Bramford C**k! 👻

15/10/2026

🎶 Don’t forget, it’s Open Mic Night tonight at The Bramford C**k! Starting at 8pm!

Why not start your weekend early? Come down, enjoy a lovely meal and be entertained by some fantastic local musicians!

Great food, great music and a lovely atmosphere. What more could you want?

Love to see you, my lovelies! ❤️

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 👏