The Angel, Kelvedon

01/11/2026

Loved these photos of our Masquerade Ball tables courtesy of the talented Johnathon shears!

01/11/2026

What a great Halloween weekend — in fact, what a fabulous October! 🎃🍂 Thank you to everyone who made it so special.

Welcome, November! Cosy days and chilly nights are here, and today is roast dinner day at The Angel 🍽️ Come and enjoy a delicious Sunday roast, a roaring fire and a lovely chilled vibe. 🔥

We can’t wait to see you! 🧡

31/10/2026

31/10/2026

What a lovely afternoon for the children. It was great to see them running around and just having fun…. Now onto the evening entertainment of our masquerade ball!

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.

30/10/2026

☀️ Friday is finally here, and the sun’s shining — what more could you want?

A Halloween weekend at The Angel, of course! 🎃 Say goodbye to October in style with our Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt and fancy dress competition on Saturday from 3–4pm, followed by our grown-ups-only Masquerade Ball from 8pm 👻🥂

Have a spooktacular weekend, everyone!

28/10/2026

TWO-WEEK COUNTDOWN! 🎉

Our new menu launches at The Angel on 11th November, and the excitement is building!

Our chefs are working hard on delicious, cosy dishes, an expanded range of bar snacks and a new take on our most popular dish. 🍽️

What’s in and what’s out? You’ll have to wait and see… Any guesses? 👀

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 little reminder that Halloween at The Angel is THIS SATURDAY! 👻

Bring the little ones along for our Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt from 3–4pm (outside, weather permitting), with a fancy dress competition too! 🧙‍♀️🍬

Then, as night falls, it’s time to don your masks and join us for our adults-only Masquerade Ball from 8pm. Tickets are £20 and include a glass of Prosecco and nibbles. 🥂✨

We can’t wait for a spooktacular Saturday at The Angel! 🖤

25/10/2026

It’s official… the clocks have gone back and winter is upon us! 🍂⏰

Time to embrace those darker nights with a warm welcome, a roaring fire and plenty of hearty dishes. And what better place to start than with one of our delicious Sunday roasts? 😋

We’re also getting closer to the launch of our exciting new menu on 11th November… keep your eyes peeled! 👀

Come in, get cosy and let us take care of Sunday lunch. We can’t wait to see you! 🔥🍽️

24/10/2026

Our Youngest Burger Eater yet!! Always tastes better when it’s mummy’s

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.

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 👏