The Plasterers Arms

16/06/2026

Tomorrow from 9pm!!

England v Croatia !!

12/06/2026

There is no night without a dawning
No winter without a spring
And beyond the dark horizon
Our hearts will once more sing…
For those who leave us for a while
Have only gone away
Out of a restless, care worn world
Into a brighter day.

A poem for our famous dancer, artist and poetry lover, 'Dibby' John Dib, he loved our pub and we loved him too. RIP

10/06/2026

This friday from 8:30pm

The genius of Stevie O'Connor!!

The one man band!!!

10/06/2026

Tonight from 8pm!!

Its Jam night!!!

With Nick Hinton & Graham Kinnear

08/06/2026

Tonight from 8pm!!

The Mersey Morris Dancers!!

07/06/2026

Join us today and Jamie Clague from 5pm!!

05/06/2026

https://www.vatstheproblem.co.uk/

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05/06/2026

Join us tonight from 8:30pm!!

Alistair Lee is on the Karaoke!!!

04/06/2026

The Plasterers Arms and Bad Moon pubco limited proudly supports the 'VAT's The Problem’ campaign spearheaded by Tom Kerridge and hospitality leaders across the UK.

For years, pubs, bars, restaurants and hospitality venues have warned that the current VAT burden is unsustainable. While costs continue to rise across the board, wages, energy, business rates, insurance and suppliers, hospitality businesses are still expected to hand over 20% VAT on food and drink sales in one of the toughest trading environments the industry has ever faced.

A reduction in hospitality VAT to 10% would not be a handout. It would be a lifeline.

It would allow struggling pubs and hospitality venues to:
• Keep prices fairer for customers
• Protect jobs
• Invest back into their businesses
• Improve wages and working conditions
• Reduce closures in communities across the country

The UK currently has one of the highest hospitality VAT rates in Europe, placing independent venues at a huge disadvantage compared with many neighbouring countries that already recognise hospitality as a vital economic and social sector worth protecting.

Pubs are more than businesses. They are community hubs, social spaces, employers, fundraisers and part of Britain’s cultural identity. Every pub closure represents lost jobs, lost investment and the loss of another community meeting place.

Supporting this campaign is about supporting the future of British hospitality.

https://www.vatstheproblem.co.uk/

03/06/2026

Coming this weekend!!

The Karaoke king is back swinging the microphone Alistair Lee from 8:30pm This friday!!

Sunday we have one third of the JCB Jamie Clague from 5pm!!