Royal Oak

30/10/2026

We’ve secured our cheeses for our Cheese & W**e Tasting Evening on November 4th🧀🍷

Just look at this gorgeous selection! We can’t wait for you to indulge in some delicious cheeses, paired with the perfect w**es.

We’ve been busy doing our research, carefully selecting the ideal w**e pairing for each cheese to make sure every bite and sip is a match made in heaven.
Tickets are still available at £20 each, pop in or give us a call on 01244 748747 to get a slot!

It’s shaping up to be a fabulous evening, and we can’t wait to share it with you! 🥂

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

Pumpkin painting party ready🎃👻💀

28/10/2026

We have 3 remaining spaces for our Halloween kids party tomorrow, call us on 01244 748747 to grab a spot, tickets are £15 per child cash only!🎃

28/10/2026

🦇 COMPETITION TIME! 🎃
Guess the name of our Vampire Bat for a chance to win this spooktacular hamper! 🧺👻
🕷️ £1 per guess
🧡 Pop in and have a go!
Good luck, everyone! 🦇�

28/10/2026

A date for your diary our seasonal menu launch taster evening, Monday 9th November at 6pm
Tables are filling up fast so give us a call to secure your spot. A complimentary night on us to showcase some of our wonderful new dishes✨

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

✨ A special send-off deserves a special setting! 💙
We love being apart of your special memories, celebrating new beginnings, and wishing someone very special all the best for their next chapter!🌎
Remember we offer free hire of our restaurant with any of our buffet options!

23/10/2026

Come and cosy up by our roaring fire and forget about all that wind and rain outside🍂🪵🔥

We have a delicious tomato and basil soup on our menu to warm the heart up too!❤️

23/10/2026

Join us this upcoming Monday for our riders social from 5pm🏍️
Please remember to respect our neighbours and ride safe!

21/10/2026

A day at Head Office learning all about our exciting new menu and gaining lots of knowledge on how we can make our guests’ moments that little bit more special! ✨

We can’t wait for you all to try what’s coming…

Can you take a guess in the comments at some of the upcoming dishes? 💭

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

Red w**e season is officially here🍷
And luckily for you lot we stock this beautiful bold Argentinian Malbec that pairs perfectly with our mushroom bourguignon , grilled steaks or juicy beef burger🥩

• Aroma: Intense nose featuring ripe black cherry, plum, and damson aromas🍒
• Palate: Juicy dark berry fruits, black plum, and blackberry layered with hints of dark chocolate, cocoa, light leather, and spice🍫
• Finish: Smooth tannins, a rounded mouthfeel, and a lingering sweet to***co finish🔥

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 👏