Jolly Sportsman

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

Join us at The Jolly Sportsman, Chesham for a spectacular Fireworks Night Bingo! 🎆

📅 Thursday 5th November
⏰ Eyes down at 7PM!

Expect big bingo vibes and a brilliant night of fun! 🌟 Bring your friends, bring your lucky dabbers, and let’s make it a night to remember! 🎉🍀

📍 The Jolly Sportsman, Chesham
Who’s ready to shout BINGO?! 🙌🎱

26/10/2026

Need something to do over Halloween weekend 👻🎃

The jolly sportsman is the place with karaoke 🎤 this Friday with big Dave

Deals behind the bar ask bar staff for more details 🥃

21/10/2026

🤠🎸 YEEHAW, Chesham! It’s COUNTRY NIGHT at The Jolly Sportsman! 🎸🤠
Dust off those cowboy boots, grab your friends and join us for a boot-stompin’, toe-tappin’ FRIDAY NIGHT full of country vibes! 🍻💃🕺
Whether you’re here for the music, the drinks or just a good old-fashioned country knees-up, we’ll see you at the bar! 🍺🔥
🤠 Cowboy hats on, good times rolling!
📍 The Jolly Sportsman, Chesham
Tag your country crew below and let them know where they need to be this Friday! 👇
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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.

15/10/2026

🥩🔥 SUNDAY ROAST AT THE JOLLY SPORTSMAN! 🔥🥩

There’s nothing better than a proper Sunday roast! 🤤🍽️

Join us this Sunday from 1PM for a delicious roast beef dinner for just £13! 😍 Served with all the trimmings – the perfect way to spend your Sunday!

⚠️ Once it’s gone, it’s gone! So don’t leave it too late!

📍 The Jolly Sportsman, Chesham
🕐 This Sunday from 1PM
🥩 Roast beef – just £13!

Gather your family, bring your friends, and let us take care of Sunday lunch! ❤️

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12/10/2026

🔴⚪ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – PERRY GROVES NIGHT 🔴⚪

Calling all Arsenal supporters! ⚽

We’ve worked hard to arrange a special evening with Arsenal legend Perry Groves at the Jolly Sportsman, Chesham.

However, events like this rely on the support of the local Arsenal community.

Unfortunately, if we don’t sell enough tickets, we will have no choice but to cancel the evening.

We appreciate that supporters have a choice of where to watch their football, but we’d love to see that same community spirit and support for an event we’ve organised especially for you.

If you want this evening to happen, now is the time to show your support and get your tickets!

We’d hate to lose the opportunity to bring an Arsenal legend to Chesham.

🔴⚪ SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL – SUPPORT THE EVENT! ⚪🔴

The Jolly Sportsman, Chesham

11/10/2026

🎶🔥 REGGAE NIGHT AT THE JOLLY SPORTSMAN! 🇯🇲💚💛❤️

Get ready for a night of feel-good vibes, great music and reggae rhythms with Paul Martin live at The Jolly Sportsman! 🎸🎤

📅 Friday 16th October
⏰ From 8pm
📍 The Jolly Sportsman, Chesham

Gather your friends, grab a drink and join us for a fantastic night of live music and good times! 🍻🌴

🎵 One night, great vibes — don’t miss it!

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07/10/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN FUN DAY AT THE JOLLY SPORTSMAN! 👻🎃

Get the little ones ready for a spooktacular day of Halloween fun before heading out for the evening’s trick or treating! 🍬🍭

Join us on Saturday 31st October for a fang-tastic day packed with:
🍪 Cookie Decorating
🎃 Pumpkin Carving
🧙‍♀️ Pumpkin Piñata
🎁 Halloween Goodie Bags for the Kids
👻 Lots of spooky fun for all the family!

The perfect way to get the kids into the Halloween spirit during the day, before they head out trick or treating later! 🕷️🕸️

Come along, get creative, have some fun and make some spooky memories with us! 🧡🖤

📍 The Jolly Sportsman, Chesham
🎃 Saturday 31st October

Fancy dress encouraged! 👻🧙‍♀️🎃

07/10/2026

Halloween ready 👻🎃

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 🍍

04/10/2026

03/10/2026

Join us at Jolly Sportsman, Chesham on Saturday 3rd October for an unforgettable night of classic Elvis hits, Vegas vibes and a whole lot of rock ’n’ roll! 🕺🎤
🍻🍹 deals behind the bar
🥃deals
⭐ Memphis Miller as Elvis ⭐
🗓️ Saturday 3rd October
⏰ 8:30pm – 12
🎶 Live Elvis Tribute • Classic Hits • Great Night • Memorable Experience

Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes and get ready for A Night in Vegas You Won’t Forget! 🎰💃

🍻 Tag your Elvis-loving mates and make a night of it! 👇

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 👏