The Slow & Easy

31/10/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR! 👻🎃

🕷️ SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER 🕷️

Get ready for a frightfully fantastic Halloween as we bring you a day of spooky fun, family entertainment and live music! 🦇🧙‍♀️

🍬 🎃 LITTLE MONSTERS HALLOWEEN PARTY 🎃
🕓 4PM – 6PM
🎟️ Just £5 per child!

Calling all little witches, wizards, ghosts and monsters! 👻

Dress in your scariest costumes and join us for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun!

🧛‍♀️ THEN… WHEN THE LITTLE MONSTERS GO HOME, THE BIG MONSTERS COME OUT TO PLAY! 🧛‍♂️

💀 HALLOWEEN AFTER DARK 💀
🕣 From 8.30PM

🎤 LIVE MUSIC FROM THE FABULOUS JENNIFER! 🎶

It’s time for the grown-ups to take over!

Get dressed up, grab your friends and prepare for a wicked night of live entertainment, drinks and Halloween celebrations! 🍸🕸️

🖤 Fancy dress encouraged – the scarier, the better!

🎃 ONE DAY, TWO SPOOKTACULAR PARTIES!

👻 Bring the kids for an afternoon of fun, then come back for a Halloween night to remember!

🎟️ Children’s party tickets £5 – don’t miss out!

🦇 LET’S MAKE HALLOWEEN 2026 ONE TO REMEMBER! 🦇

30/10/2026

🎄✨ FESTIVE LIVE MUSIC AT THE SLOW & EASY! ✨🎄

🎤💃 GET READY FOR TINA FEVER! AND YES THATS THE AMAZING VOICE OF DIXIE DAYE💃🎤

We’re turning up the festive spirit and bringing you a night of sensational live entertainment! 🎶🥂

🌟 FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 🌟
⏰ LIVE FROM 8.30PM
📍 THE SLOW & EASY, LOSTOCK GRALAM

Get ready to sing, dance and party the night away as the incredible TINA FEVER brings the legendary hits of Tina Turner to life! 🔥🎸

From Proud Mary to Simply the Best, expect powerhouse vocals, unforgettable classics and an electric atmosphere! 🎶❤️

🎅 Grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes and join us as we kick off another fabulous festive weekend!

🍻 Great drinks
🎶 Fantastic live music
🎄 Festive atmosphere
💃 Dancing all night!

❤️ Because Christmas nights are simply THE BEST at The Slow & Easy! ❤️

🎄✨ DON’T MISS IT! ✨🎄

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

🧙‍♀️🎃 WHAT A WICKEDLY WONDERFUL AFTERNOON! 🎃🧙‍♀️

✨ THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US AT THE SLOW & EASY! ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday 27th October for our spooktacular Lunch with the Witches! 🧹🕷️

It was absolutely magical seeing so many of you come together for an afternoon of Halloween fun, laughter and a little bit of witchy mischief! 🖤💜

We hope all our little witches, wizards and their families had as much fun as we did! 🪄👻

Your continued support means the world to us, and it’s wonderful to see our pub filled with happy faces and families making special memories. ❤️

🎃 And the Halloween fun isn’t over yet! There’s still plenty more spooky excitement to come at The Slow & Easy!

Thank you for making our afternoon so special! 🧙‍♀️✨

Love from all the team at The Slow & Easy! ❤️

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

🍽️🍔 GREAT FOOD, GREAT VALUE AT THE SLOW & EASY! 🍻

Whether you’re popping in for a spot of lunch, enjoying a pub classic or treating yourself to one of our delicious burgers, we’ve got something for everyone! 😍

🥪 LUNCH & A DRINK FROM £10.49
📅 Monday – Saturday | 12pm–5pm

Fancy a lighter bite? Choose from our delicious lunch menu, including:

🐟 B**r-Battered Mini Fish & Chips
🍳 Gammon & Egg
🌶️ Chilli Con Carne
🍤 Breaded Scampi
🌭 Sausage & Mash
🌯 Southern-Fried Chicken Wrap
🥪 Classic BLT
🍔 Cheeseburger

Plus a selection of tasty sandwiches and wraps!

🍽️ 2 PUB CLASSICS FOR JUST £14.49!
📅 Monday – Friday | From 5pm

Why cook when you can enjoy two delicious pub favourites for one fantastic price?

Choose from comforting classics including:

🥧 Steak & Ale Pie
🐟 B**r-Battered Fish & Chips
🌶️ Chilli Con Carne
🍗 Chicken Gyros
🥧 Mushroom Bourguignon Pie
🍔 Classic Burger
🌭 Sausage & Mash
🍗 Southern-Fried Chicken Burger

🍔 BURGER & A DRINK FROM £13.99
📅 Monday – Friday | All Day

Calling all burger lovers! 🤩

From our juicy Cheese & Bacon Burger to the ultimate Big Breakfast Burger, there’s something to satisfy every craving!

🔥 Chilli Nacho Burger
🔥 Crispy Gravy Stack
🔥 Frank’s Mac & Cheese Burger
🔥 Big Breakfast Burger
🔥 Cheese & Bacon Burger
🌱 Impossible Burger

All served in a toasted brioche-style bun with chips!

✨ THREE FANTASTIC OFFERS, ONE GREAT PUB!

Whether it’s a lunchtime catch-up, an after-work bite or a relaxed meal with family and friends, we’ve got you covered.

📍 The Slow & Easy, Lostock Gralam

🍻 Great food. Great drinks. Great atmosphere.

❤️ Support your local – we look forward to welcoming you!

25/10/2026

🍽️✨ SUNDAYS ARE MADE FOR ROASTS AND SUPER SUNDAY FOOTBALL✨🍽️

There’s nothing quite like a delicious Sunday roast, especially when someone else is doing the cooking! Finish it off with watching your team battle for 3pts ⚽️❤️

Join us today for the ultimate Sunday Roast, served with all the traditional trimmings, perfectly cooked and full of flavour! 😍

🍖 A delicious Sunday Roast
🥔 All your favourite trimmings
🍷 PLUS a selected drink!

✨ ALL FOR JUST £16! ✨

⚽️ Live Super Sunday football
⚽️ Liverpool v Brighton 2pm
⚽️ Man Utd v Bournemouth 2pm
⚽️ Sunderland v Leeds 4.30pm

Gather your family, bring your friends and enjoy a relaxing Sunday with fabulous food, great drinks and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

📞 BOOKINGS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – don’t miss out on your perfect Sunday!

❤️ Great food. Great company. Sundays done right!

23/10/2026

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS MAGIC AT YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL! ✨🎄

🥂 Fabulous entertainment, festive celebrations & unforgettable nights! 🥂

This Christmas, we’re turning up the sparkle and bringing you an incredible line-up of entertainment to make this festive season truly special! 🎶🍾

Get ready for spectacular tribute nights celebrating some of the biggest names in music! 🌟

🎤 FREDDIE MERCURY – The ultimate Queen experience!

🔥 MEAT LOAF – Legendary rock anthems!

💃 TINA TURNER – Simply the Best!

🤠 SHANIA TWAIN – Country classics & feel-good favourites!

🎸 THE BEATLES – Timeless hits from the Fab Four!

⭐️Plus many many more……

✨ All the music you love, fabulous festive atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to sing, dance and celebrate!

Whether it’s a Christmas night out with friends, a festive date night or simply an excuse to get dressed up and enjoy yourself, your favourite local is the place to be this Christmas! ❤️

🍷 Delicious food
🥂 Festive drinks
🎶 Incredible live entertainment
🎄 Magical Christmas atmosphere

✨ Make memories, celebrate together and let the festivities begin!

❤️ Your local. Your Christmas. Your unforgettable nights! 🎄🥂

23/10/2026

🍽️✨ SUNDAYS ARE MADE FOR ROASTS! ✨🍽️

There’s nothing quite like a delicious Sunday roast, especially when someone else is doing the cooking! ❤️

Join us this Sunday for the ultimate Sunday Roast, served with all the traditional trimmings, perfectly cooked and full of flavour! 😍

🍖 A delicious Sunday Roast
🥔 All your favourite trimmings
🍷 PLUS a selected drink!

✨ ALL FOR JUST £16! ✨

Gather your family, bring your friends and enjoy a relaxing Sunday with fabulous food, great drinks and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

📞 BOOKINGS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – don’t miss out on your perfect Sunday!

❤️ Great food. Great company. Sundays done right!

23/10/2026

🐟 IT’S FISHY FRIDAY AT THE SLOW & EASY! 🐟

Friday night calls for proper pub grub! 🙌

Enjoy TWO Traditional Fish & Chips for just £14.49 😍

🍽️ Crispy battered fish
🍟 Golden chips
🫛 Mushy or garden peas
🥣 Creamy tartare sauce

Available from 5pm every Friday!

Why cook when you can enjoy a proper Fishy Friday for less? 🍻 Bring your partner, family or friends and start the weekend at The Slow & Easy, Lostock Gralam.

📞 Book your table or simply pop in!

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 🥂

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 👏