Duke of York Lichfield

15/06/2026

🍺🇬🇧 HAPPY NATIONAL BEER DAY BRITAIN! 🇬🇧🍺

Today we're raising a glass not only to Britain's national drink, but also to one of the region's most historic breweries – Joule's Brewery...

The Joule's story began in Staffordshire in the late 1700s when Francis Joule established a brewery in Stone, making use of the area's famous brewing water. His son, John Joule, expanded the business and helped build a reputation for producing exceptional ales that were enjoyed across Britain and exported around the world.

For almost 200 years, Joule's was at the heart of brewing in Staffordshire before the original brewery closed in the 1970s. Thankfully, the story didn't end there. The brand was revived and brewing returned under the Joule's name, with the brewery now based in Market Drayton and proudly continuing the tradition of producing quality cask ales and running some of the finest traditional pubs in the country.

Today you'll find favourites such as: 🍺 Joule's Pale Ale 🍺 Joule's Blonde 🍺 Slumbering Monk 🍺 Green Monkey Lager 🍺 Seasonal and limited edition brews throughout the year.

Whether you're a lifelong real ale drinker or simply enjoy a great pint in great company, today is the perfect excuse to celebrate Britain's rich brewing heritage.

So why not join us, support your local, and enjoy a pint of Staffordshire history? 🍻

Cheers to National Beer Day Britain!

12/06/2026

Huge congrats to our fabulous suppliers, Sue & Tom! 🥂🥳

Celebrating TWENTY years of Sue & Tom at Premier PubCo.

Sue & Tom joined Premier in 2006. After many years of working for the previous owners, they bought the business in 2017.
Since then, they have continued to drive things forward.

Please join us in celebrating the success of Sue & Tom at Premier PubCo 🥂🍾🩶

12/06/2026

Love it or hate it... there's no in-between! 😆

Our Cheddar & Marmite Sausage Rolls are back and causing debate once again!

Are you a proud Marmite lover who can't get enough? 😍
Or does the thought of it make you run for the hills? 🤢

Either way, you've got to admit they're a talking point! Freshly baked, packed with flavour and the perfect partner to a pint of Joule's. 🍺

👇 Tell us... Love it or hate it?

12/06/2026

🎶 Calling All Songwriters! 🎶

Have you written an original song? Enter the Lichfield Festival of Folk Songwriting Competition 2026, sponsored again by the Duke of York Lichfield

Prizes include:
🏆 Best Overall song £100�🥈 Runner-Up £50�🎤 Performance opportunities

Whether you're an experienced writer or just starting out, we'd love to hear your songs.

📅 Closing Date: 1 August 2026

Enter now via the website and share your music with a wider audience.

lichfieldarts.org.uk/lichfield-festival-of-folk/

For the purposes of this competition, Lichfield Arts defines ‘folk’ in the widest sense of the genre, encompassing both traditional and contemporary styles. Folk song carries beyond borders and cultures, and in acknowledgment of this we welcome entries in any language and from anywhere!

Lichfield Festival of Folk 2026 returns for its 14th year — a celebration of Staffordshire’s rich folk heritage and the wider folk scene, the festival offers incredible live music, energetic dance displays, welcoming pub sessions, and a special gatherings of traditional folk dancers.

10/06/2026

A bright, golden pour with a crisp, crystal-clear finish. 🍻
South Bay is an easy-drinking East Coast IPA made for relaxed days and warm evenings. Expect subtle notes of citrus, and a hint of tropical fruit, balanced by a clean malt backbone that keeps things smooth and sessionable all day long.

See you at the bar!

10/06/2026

Have you tried our very popular Taphouse Tipple?.... 🐸🐸🐸

09/06/2026

🍻 Proper Pub Etiquette! 🍻

We still see people standing in a queue at the bar... but why?! 🤔

This is a pub, not a supermarket checkout! 😆
One of the great traditions of a proper British pub is that there is no queue. Our team are more than capable of knowing who's next to be served and will always do their best to make sure everyone gets looked after fairly.

Queues actually make the bar look much busier than it is, can block access for other customers and take away some of that relaxed pub atmosphere we all love.

Instead, why not do what pubs are all about? Chat to the people around you! 🍺

Our pub is built on community, conversation and bringing people together. Some of the best friendships start while waiting for a pint!

So next time you're waiting to be served: ✅ Stand comfortably at the bar ✅ Relax ✅ Have a chat ✅ Trust the team!

Let's keep the tradition of the proper local pub alive! 🍻❤️

08/06/2026

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

Retrospective planning permission has been granted for a Lichfield pub to use a former bowling green as a car park.

07/06/2026

🎶 WEEKLY SUNDAY SESSIONS AT THE DUKE OF YORK 🎶

There's no better way to round off the weekend than with great live music, your favourite drink, and the fantastic atmosphere that only your local pub can offer! 🍻

Join us every Sunday from 5pm for our much-loved Sunday Sessions, featuring talented live musicians, great company, and plenty of good vibes.

❤️ Live Music
🍺 Great Drinks
🎵 Fantastic Atmosphere
😊 Good Company

They say live music is good for the soul... and we couldn't agree more!

So gather your friends, grab a pint, and finish the weekend the right way at The Duke of York, Lichfield.

🎶🍻❤️

06/06/2026

🌈🐾 Pet Remembrance Day – 6th June 🐾🌈

Today we remember the pets who may no longer be by our side, but who will forever remain in our hearts.

They were more than just pets. They were family, best friends, loyal companions, and the source of so many treasured memories. They greeted us at the door, comforted us on difficult days, and loved us unconditionally.

This beautiful boy, Alfie ❤️, touched so many lives and is deeply missed every single day.

We'd love for our community to come together today and celebrate the pets we've loved and lost. Please share a photo and tell us a little about them in the comments. Let's fill this post with memories, stories, and the love they left behind.

🌈 Run free over the Rainbow Bridge. 🐾 Forever loved. ❤️ Never forgotten.

❤️🐾🌈