The Piper Pub, Hoole

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

Halloween tickets selling fast,
Only a limited number left
£8 per child
Saturday 1pm - 3pm

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

23/10/2026

We need your help!! 🆘️

We are in need of ideas for our Cash for Kids Liverpool & North Wales fundraiser

As you know we sponsor Cash for Kids every year, especially for the mission Christmas appeal

We have abseiled down Anfield and last year done indoor cycling for 36 hours, What shall we do this year???

Remember we want YOU to also be involved in this 🤣

Comment your ideas below, we will also be a toy drop location again, so if you are wanting to pick up some gifts between now and the launch on 22nd Nov, feel free to drop them at the pub and we will store them safe

The fundraiser day will be Saturday 12th December!!

Get your thinking caps on 🤔💭

22/10/2026

THIS IS OUR LAST OPEN MIC NIGHT OF 2026!!! 😢

Get yourselves down to the pub to enjoy some brilliant talent 🎤

Start time 8pm 🕗

Free drink for every performer 🍻

Food served until 8pm, with some tasty food offers 😋

Come and support your local talent for one last time in 2026...It will obviously be back in 2027!!

22/10/2026

WE ARE RECRUITING!!! 👀🤩

We are looking for some part time, front of house staff,

Over 18 years of age required for bar service,

Experience preferred but not essential,

Will be expected to work Christmas and New years,

Wage dependant on experience,

Please bring your CV into the pub, addressed to Alan and Emma

Come and join the piper crew!! 😁

21/10/2026

Have you got Halloween sorted? 🎃👻🤡🧙‍♀️

It finally falls on a Saturday, meaning we can host our childrens party in the day....and adults by night!!

Kids tickets selling fast (only a limited number, no pay on door)

£8 per ticket (cash from pub)

Includes...Goody bag and food

1pm - 3pm

Lots of games, dancing and prizes with MA&D Events.

Then in the evening...

Dj and karaoke from 8.30pm 🎤

Halloween games and prizes

Free spooky cocktail for everyone who dresses up! 🍹

£40 bar tab up for grabs for best dressed adult!!! 🤩🥇

Grab your mates and bring the family, it is sure to be a night to remember 😱

20/10/2026

I know....we haven't had halloween yet!!

But for all those asking about our upcoming events for the festive period, take a look at what we have coming up 🤩

It all starts with our christmas lights switch on 22nd November, and this year we have a different suprise guest 🤫 💚

All will be revealed soon but get the dates in your diary!!

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.

14/10/2026

🍻 Now time for the adults party...

🎃 Saturday 31st October

🎤 Dj & karaoke from 8.30pm

🥇 Halloween games with prizes to be won

🍹 A free Halloween cocktail to everyone who dresses up

💷 £40 bar tab up for grabs for the best dressed

🕙 Kids allowed until 10pm

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 👏