Ivy Leaf

01/11/2026

The spooky fun is happening now at The Ivy Leaf!🎃

Bring the little monsters along for party games, prizes, crafts, disco and biscuit decorating. It’s free for all children, and the fun continues until 5pm — come join us!👻🧡

30/10/2026

We solemnly swear… Saz is up to no good!🪄😂

Our lovely local Saz has cast a spell on the Ivy Leaf and brought a little Hogwarts magic to the pub. Looking magical, Saz!🧙‍♀️✨

30/10/2026

🚨 Caught in the act… twice! 😂

Thing 2 was spotted sneaking pints while everyone was busy chatting — and Thing 1 caught it all on camera! 🍺

But Thing 2 got their own back, catching Thing 1 helping themselves to the pool balls while a customer was still playing! 🎱🙈

Now we’re not sure who’s worse… Thing 1 or Thing 2? You decide! 👀😅

30/10/2026

🎃👻 Katy & Beth are getting into the Halloween spirit at The Ivy Leaf — and we’ve got a spooktacular weekend planned!

Join us tonight, Friday 30th October, for spooky karaoke from 6pm. Fancy dress is encouraged, so come dressed to impress for your chance to win the £50 cash prize for best costume, judged by the DJ! Plus, enjoy great offers and a brilliant Halloween atmosphere at your friendly local pub. 🕸️🍻

And the fun continues on Sunday 1st November with our FREE Kids’ Halloween Party, from 2pm–5pm! There’ll be party games, prizes, crafts, a disco and biscuit decorating — plenty to keep the little ones entertained. 🧙‍♀️🎨

Bring your friends and family, and celebrate Halloween with your community at The Ivy Leaf. We can’t wait to see 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.

30/10/2026

TONIGHT! Adults Halloween Party, £50 Cash to the best costume!

28/10/2026

Congratulations to Kyra-Sofia Eifflaender Salmón-Suárez !❤️ You are the lucky winner xx we will pop you a message

👻🎃 THE IVY LEAF’S GHASTLY GIVEAWAY! 🎃👻

We’re treating one lucky winner this Halloween! 🕸️

Fancy getting your hands on this Instant Print Selfie Camera? 📸💕 Perfect for capturing all those moments you probably won’t remember the next morning! 🍻😂

HOW TO ENTER:

🖤 LIKE this post
👻 TAG a friend in the comments
🎃 SHARE this post

💀 THE MORE FRIENDS YOU TAG, THE MORE ENTRIES YOU GET!
Each friend tagged counts as another entry!

No tricks, just treats! 🍬
Closing date: Monday 26th
Winner announced shortly after! 🏆

Good luck, you spooky lot! 👻🖤

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

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN WEEKEND AT THE IVY LEAF! 👻🎃

We've got a spooktacular weekend planned at your local community pub, with something for the adults and the little ones! 🧡🕸️

🧛‍♂️ FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER – ADULTS HALLOWEEN PARTY
🎤 Spooky karaoke from 6pm
👻 Fancy dress encouraged
💷 £50 CASH PRIZE for the best-dressed Halloween outfit!

🎃 SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER – KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY
🕑 2pm–5pm
🆓 FREE ENTRY FOR ALL CHILDREN!
🎨 Halloween crafts and biscuit decorating
🎉 Party games and prizes
🧙 Fancy dress encouraged
🎶 Disco, fun and a brilliant atmosphere for the whole family!

Bring the kids along for a fantastic afternoon of Halloween fun at your local community pub. No entry fee, just plenty of spooky fun and smiles! 🧡

📍 The Ivy Leaf, Macclesfield

Tag your friends, spread the word and come and join us for a brilliant Halloween weekend! 🎃👻

26/10/2026

🎃👻 KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE IVY LEAF! 👻🎃

Join us on Sunday 1st November from 2pm till 5pm for an afternoon full of Halloween fun! 🧡🕷️

We've got loads planned for the little ones, including:

🎉 Party games & prizes
🎨 Halloween crafts
🪩 Disco
🍪 Biscuit decorating
👻 Plenty of spooky fun!

🧡 Best of all… it's completely FREE for all children! 🧡

Bring the little monsters along for an afternoon of fun, games and Halloween magic! 🎃👻

📍 The Ivy Leaf, Macclesfield
📅 Sunday 1st November
⏰ 2pm–5pm

Tag your friends and spread the word! 👇🧡

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25/10/2026

If your garden furniture’s gone missing, check the next street.

If your husband’s gone missing, check the Ivy Leaf. 🍻

22/10/2026

🍀🍻 THE IVY LEAF IS OPEN EVERY DAY! 🍻🍀

Looking for your local? Come on down to the Ivy Leaf! 🙌

🍻 Open every day from 12 noon
🎯 Pool and darts
🎤 Regular entertainment and karaoke
🍺 Great drinks and a friendly atmosphere

Whether you're popping in for a quick pint, catching up with friends or staying for the afternoon, there's always a warm welcome waiting for you at the Ivy Leaf! 🍀❤️

📍 The Ivy Leaf, Macclesfield

Your local, your people, your place! 🍻

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 🥂