The Kings Head

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

24/10/2026

🎤🎶 IT’S KARAOKE NIGHT AT THE KINGS HEAD! 🎶🎤

Join us TONIGHT from 8PM with the fantastic Warren Polydorou bringing the entertainment! 🎤🔥

🍻 Grab your drinks, warm up those vocal cords and get ready for a brilliant night!

Tag your karaoke partner and get yourselves down! 👇🎤

23/10/2026

🎉 IT’S FRIDAY… TIME FOR THAT FRIDAY FEELING! 🍻

You’ve made it to the end of the week and the kids finish school for half term today, so why not kick start the weekend with us? 🙌

Join us either for one of our delicious meals or just a well deserved drink- we can’t wait to see you here 😀

21/10/2026

🍻 HAVE YOU TRIED OUR PICKY BITS YET? 😍

Perfect for sharing… or keeping all to yourself! 😉

Our welcoming pub is the perfect place to catch up, relax and enjoy good food with great company

Come and see for yourself 😁

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

🍽️ START THE WEEK WITH NO COOKING! 😍

Monday blues? Let us take care of the cooking! 🙌

Give yourself a break and join us for a tasty bite to eat this Monday. 🍔🍟

Whether it’s lunch with friends, a bite with the family or just fancying a night off from the kitchen, we’ve got you covered!

Who’s tried one of our amazing burgers? ⬇️

18/10/2026

🍽️ IT’S SUNDAY ROAST TIME! 🤤

Nothing beats a proper Sunday roast! 🥰

🥩 Beef
🍗 Chicken
🍖 Gammon

Whatever takes your fancy, we’ve got your Sunday sorted! 😍

Don’t miss out – come and see us today!

Who’s joining us for their Sunday dinner? 👇🍽️

17/10/2026

🎤🎶 KARAOKE TONIGHT AT THE KINGS HEAD! 🎶🎤

🎵 Ready to grab the mic and show us what you’ve got?

Join us tonight with WARREN from 8PM for a brilliant night of karaoke! 🎤✨

🎶 Sing your favourite songs
🍻 Enjoy a few drinks
🥳 Bring your friends and make a night of it!

See you all tonight 😀

16/10/2026

🐟 FRIDAY FISH DAY! 🎉

You’ve made it to the end of the week, so why not celebrate with something delicious? 😍

🍽️ Treat yourself to a tasty fish dish or choose from our other delicious pub classics!

🍻 Whether you’re joining us for a bite to eat, a well deserved drink, or both, we’re ready to help you kick off the weekend

Get yourselves down! See you all soon 😁

15/10/2026

🍽️ WHAT’S ON THE MENU TODAY? 👀

Feeling hungry? Let us take care of that! 😍

✨ No cooking
✨ No washing up
✨ Just good food and a welcoming pub atmosphere!

Come and join us for a delicious bite to eat — we’ll see you soon! 👇

14/10/2026

🍹 BEAT THE MIDWEEK SLUMP! 🍻✨

Feeling that midweek slump? We’ve got just the thing to cheer you up! 😍

Whether it’s a refreshing pint, a cheeky cocktail or your favourite tipple, there’s always time to pop down, unwind and enjoy a little treat! 🍸🍺

Who’s joining us?👇❤️

12/10/2026

🍂 START THE WEEK OFF RIGHT! 🍽️🍻

There’s nothing better than getting cosy in the pub and tucking into some proper pub classics! 😍

Beat the Monday blues and come down and join us for one of our cosy meals

✨ Good food, great drinks and a warm welcome await! we will save you a seat

See you all soon

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 👏