The Thorn Tree Inn, Matlock

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

🔎🩸 MURDER AT THE THORN TREE INN! 🩸🔎
🏰 A MEDIEVAL MURDER MYSTERY AWAITS…
A murder has been discovered from centuries ago… the case remains UNSOLVED… and we need YOUR HELP to crack it! 🕵️‍♂️
Join us at The Thorn Tree Inn, Matlock for an exciting evening of mystery, clues, suspects and detective work as we investigate…
⚔️ MURDER IN MEDIEVAL BRITAIN ⚔️
📅 Tuesday 20th October 2026
🕢 Starts at 7:30 PM
📍 The Thorn Tree Inn, Matlock
🔍 Can you piece together the evidence?
🔍 Can you uncover the secrets of the past?
🔍 Have you got what it takes to solve a centuries-old cold case?
Gather your fellow detectives, put your thinking caps on and prepare for an evening of intrigue, mystery and plenty of Thorn Tree banter!
🎟️ FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE BEHIND THE BAR!(Limited Numbers Available)
⭐ CAN'T MAKE THIS ONE?
Don't worry! Murder at the Thorn Tree Inn will return EVERY 4 WEEKS, with a brand-new cold case and another mystery waiting to be solved!
🍻 Great b**r, great banter… and now a little MURDER MYSTERY!
🔎 THE CASE IS OPEN… WILL YOU BE THE ONE TO SOLVE IT?
🌳 See you at the Tree!
**rGreatBanter

19/09/2026

🏴‍☠️ ARRR… IT’S TONIGHT, ME HEARTIES! 🏴‍☠️
The Pirate Party is setting sail at The Thorn Tree Inn, Matlock tonight from 7PM! ⚓🍻
☠️ Come dressed like a pirate and receive a FREE SHOT!
🥃 Keep yer good eye open for ye special offer on rum!
🍺 Plenty of grog, great b**r and top banter
🏴‍☠️ Pirate outfits, pirate talk and plenty of fun!
So grab yer tricorn, polish yer hook and gather yer crew — we’ll see ye at The Tree!
📍 The Thorn Tree Inn, Matlock
⏰ TONIGHT FROM 7PM
ARRR… SEE YE THERE! ☠️⚓🏴‍☠️
Free shot offer for over 18s only. ID may be required. Drink responsibly. T&Cs apply.
**rGreatBanter 🏴‍☠️🍻

18/09/2026

🍺National Cask Week 17th - 27th September 2026🍺

John had a go at winning a free pint of cask ale on our swing the ring game, take a look 👀 how he got on

18/09/2026

🍺 NATIONAL CASK ALE WEEK AT THE THORN TREE INN, MATLOCK! 🍺
We’re celebrating everything that’s great about proper cask ale — and we’re giving you the chance to WIN A FREE PINT! 🍻
⭕ THE CASK ALE RING CHALLENGE ⭕
Think you’ve got a steady hand?
👉 Swing the ring onto the hook IN ONE GO and WIN a FREE PINT of cask ale! 🍺🏆
Sounds easy… but can you do it when it counts? 😏
📜 Competition Rules • Only ONE try per person during Cask Ale Week
• Over 18s only — ID may be required
• Prize is ONE pint of cask ale only
• No cash or alternative prize is available
🍺 Come and enjoy a cracking pint, have a go at the challenge and celebrate National Cask Ale Week with us!
🌳 The Thorn Tree Inn, Matlock 🍻 Great cask ale. Great banter. Great times.

15/09/2026

🎯 PLAYERS WANTED! 🁢 🎯
Fancy representing The Thorn Tree Inn in the Wednesday Darts & Dominoes League? 🍻
We’re looking to put together our very own Thorn Tree Darts & Dominoes Team, and we need players!
📅 THIS WEDNESDAY 16th September
⏰ 7:30pm
📍 The Thorn Tree Inn, Matlock
Whether you’re a darts regular, a dominoes dab hand, or just fancy getting involved and being part of the team, come along and have a go! 🎯🁢
We’ll have a few friendly rounds of darts & dominoes, a drink and a chat about joining the league.
No pressure, no trials — just come down, meet everyone and see if you fancy joining TEAM THORN TREE! 💪🍺
🎯 DARTS PLAYERS WANTED
🁢 DOMINOES PLAYERS WANTED
🏆 LET’S GET A THORN TREE TEAM IN THE LEAGUE!
Tag someone who should be on the team! 👇

12/09/2026

🍺 THE THORN TREE INN ALE LINE-UP 🍺
Six hand-pulled ales, six different characters… which one are you choosing?

🌿 St Austell Proper Job IPA — 4.5% — £4.80
A cracking Cornish IPA packed with hops. Proper Job delivers a big hit of citrus and tropical fruit with a crisp, refreshing bitterness. A great choice if you like your ale bold, hoppy and full of flavour.

💜 St Austell Tribute — 4.2% — £4.90
A classic Cornish pale ale and a real crowd-pleaser. Tribute is fresh, fruity and easy drinking, with citrus notes and a gentle malty finish. One that always goes down well!

🐒 Blue Monkey Infinity IPA — 4.6% — £5.00
A punchy, modern IPA bursting with citrus and hoppy flavour. Refreshing, characterful and just the thing for anyone who enjoys a brighter, hoppier pint.

🏅 Timothy Taylor’s Landlord — 4.3% — £5.20
An award-winning Yorkshire classic. Beautifully balanced with fruity, hoppy notes, a touch of sweetness and that unmistakable Landlord finish. A proper pint for the real ale lover.

🌳 Thorn Tree Inn Best Bitter — 3.9% — £4.00
Our very own house Best Bitter! 🍺 A traditional, easy-drinking pint with a lovely balance of malt and gentle bitterness. At just £4 a pint, it’s a Thorn Tree favourite.

🔺 Bass Premium Pale Ale — 4.4% — £4.75
An unmistakable British classic. Rich amber in colour with a traditional malty, fruity character and satisfying bitter finish. Served just as a great pint of Bass should be.

🍺 Six ales on the bar. One very difficult decision!
Come and find your favourite at The Thorn Tree Inn, Matlock 🌳🍻

Proper b**r • Hand pulled • Great pub atmosphere

👇 What’s your pint — Proper Job, Tribute, Infinity, Landlord, Thorn Tree Best or Bass?

11/09/2026

🍂🍺 OUR FIRST AUTUMNAL GUEST ALE HAS ARRIVED! 🍺🍂
We’re kicking off our Autumnal Guest Ale line-up at The Thorn Tree Inn, Matlock with a proper one…
🌿 St Austell – Proper Job IPA
🍺 4.5% ABV
💷 £4.80 a pint
A cracking, powerfully hopped IPA and the perfect pint to welcome in the autumn season. 🍁
Come up to the Tree, grab yourself a pint and enjoy those stunning views from the terrace. 🍺⛰️
Great B**r • Great Banter • Great Views
📍 The Thorn Tree Inn, Matlock
Who’s having the first Proper Job? 👀🍺

07/09/2026

🍺🍂 GREAT B**R • GREAT BANTER • GREAT VIEWS! 🍂🍺
Our cask ale line-up at The Thorn Tree Inn, Matlock is looking rather tasty — and we’ve got an Autumnal Guest Line-Up heading your way too! 👀🍻
🍺 ON THE BAR NOW 🔺 Bass Best Bitter – 4.4% – £4.75
🌳 Thorn Tree Inn Best Bitter – 3.9% – £4.00
🍺 Timothy Taylor’s Landlord – 4.3% – £5.20
🐒 Blue Monkey Infinity – 4.6% – £5.00
🍻 St Austell Tribute – 4.2% – £4.90

🍁COMING SOON–AUTUMNAL GUEST LINE-UP🍁
🍺 St Austell Proper Job – 4.5% Available Friday
🟡 Boddingtons – 4.0%
🏰 King of the Castle – 4.3%
🍊 Tiny Rebel Soaked in Citra – 4.0%
⛰️ Thornbridge Green Mountain – 4.3%

Five cracking guest ales to look forward to as we head into autumn! 🍂
Come up, grab yourself a pint, enjoy some proper pub banter and take in those stunning views from our terrace. 🌳⛰️🍺
More great ales. More great times. See you at the Tree!
📍 The Thorn Tree Inn, Matlock
Drink Responsibly. Age verification and ID may be required. T&Cs apply.
**r

06/09/2026

🏴‍☠️☠️ AHOY THERE, MATLOCK! ☠️🏴‍☠️
⚓ INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY ⚓
📅 Saturday 19th September
⏰ From 7PM
📍 The Thorn Tree Inn, Matlock
Arrrrr you ready for a night of pirate madness? 🦜🍻
We’re celebrating International Talk Like a Pirate Day at The Tree — and we want to see plenty of pirates taking over the pub!
🏴‍☠️ COME DRESSED AS A PIRATE & RECEIVE A FREE SHOT! 🥃
Dig out the eye patches, bandanas, pirate hats and parrots and join us for a cracking night! ☠️
⚓ Great b**r
🏴‍☠️ Great banter
🥃 Free shot for everyone dressed as a pirate
😂 Plenty of pirate nonsense!
Saturday 19th September from 7PM — see ye down at The Tree, me hearties!
Tag your crew and get those costumes sorted! 🏴‍☠️🦜⚓
🔞 Free shot offer for customers aged 18+ only. ID may be required. T&Cs apply. Please drink responsibly.