The Whale, Buckingham

16/09/2026

Technically, Wednesday is the midpoint. Spiritually, it’s Friday Eve Eve.
Cheaper pints tonight because survival should be subsidized. Grab a glass, we’ve almost made it. 🍺

🚨 Emergency alert: £2.50 pints today. 🚨

Today is the day. Carling & John Smiths Pints are £2.50, which means your tightest mate has officially run out of excuses.
We all know the one: conveniently in the bathroom when it’s their turn, "left their wallet in their other jacket," or promising they’ll "get the next one" since 2021.
Not today. Tag them below and collect your debt. 🍻

15/09/2026

Our social media manager called in sick today, which is causing some delays with posts and DMs.

Please go easy on the team while they scramble to catch up.

Plot twist: I am the social media manager, and I am also the team.
Send soup (or a pint). Back soon!

Nat
The Whale, Buckingham

14/09/2026

If your weekend decisions are currently haunting your Monday, we have the solution: Trade the regret for a recovery pint—doors are open and the pints are cold. 🧊🍺

13/09/2026

🎤 PROPER PUB IDOL IS BACK – AND KICKS OFF TONIGHT AT THE WHALE! 🎤

Fancy yourself the next local superstar, or just love belting out a classic after a pint or two? Tonight’s your moment to shine!
We’re kicking off the first round of Pub Idol at The Whale tonight at 6:30 PM, sponsored by VK & TAKE Tequila!
No need to stress about booking in advance — you can sign up right at the bar on the night. Just rock up, put your name down, and pick your track.
🍻 How It Works
Tonight’s Heat (From 6:30 PM): Step up to the mic and sing ONE song to blow the room away! The weekly heat winner bags a bottle of Prosecco, and the top 3 vocalists go through to our Pub Final!
The Pub Final (w/c 12th October): 9 pub finalists battle it out for a £50 bar tab and a spot in the regionals.
The Regional Final (w/c 26th October): Go head-to-head with the best across the region to win a £100 bar tab!
The Grand National Final (22nd November): Hosted at the Miners Arms, Middlesbrough, in front of three independent judges.
🏆 The Grand Prizes
If you go all the way to the final, the rewards are massive:
🥇 1st Place: £1,000 CASH + a Professional Studio Recording Day to record your very own track!
🥈 2nd Place: £500
🥉 3rd Place: £250
Not a singer? Get down here anyway for liquid courage, cheap drinks, top-tier pub banter, and to cheer on your mates.
📍 The Whale
⏰ Tonight, 6:30 PM sharp
🎟️ Free entry | Walk-in sign-ups on the night
Warm up those vocal cords, grab a pint, and let’s see what you’ve got! 🎶✨

12/09/2026

Live músic going on🎸🎸🎸

11/09/2026

Great vibes here tonight! Come and join us ❤️🎸🎸🎸

11/09/2026

Happy Friday to everyone, except the weirdo who orders 14 drinks, watches us pour every single one, and whispers:
“...and a Guinness, please.”
Guinness first. It’s the law. Straight to jail.

11/09/2026

A massive thank you to everyone who made our first ever Jam & Open Mic Night so special! Brilliant music, fantastic crowd, and an unmatched atmosphere from start to finish. We’re still buzzing.
Can’t wait for the next one, see you all there! 🍻🎶

Cheers,
Nat&Ben.

11/09/2026

HOW THE WHALE TEAM WOULD LOOK IN THE 80’s?

Turns out we would’ve absolutely peaked in 1985. The hair? Questionable. The vibes? Immaculate.

YOUR FRIDAY NIGHT IS SORTED AT THE WHALE!

🎸9:00 PM: Abby O’Meara live with acoustic pop & pop-rock to get you warmed up.
🪩11:00 PM: DJ iPad takes over. And yes, it is literally just my iPad plugged into the sound system, but the 80s bangers will not miss. (budget went on the pints, not the deck hire)

Pints are poured, nostalgia is High! SEE YOU AT THE BAR 🍻🍻

10/09/2026

Weekend plans sorted! Here’s what’s on at The Whale, Buckingham this week:
TONIGHT (8:30 PM): Karaoke night hosted by Ryan

Friday (9:00 PM): Live acoustic set with Abby O’Meara

Saturday (9:00 PM): Live music with The Day Trippers
Grab a drink, bring your friends, and we’ll see you there! 🍻🎶