The Plough Inn, Cropwell Butler

05/11/2026

Good morning, Cropwell family! ☕👋

Hope you’re all doing good on this chilly Thursday morning—it’s nearly the weekend, so time to start winding down! Last night, we took the opportunity for a rare evening out to recharge our batteries, enjoying a change of scenery and an uninterrupted catch-up over some drinks and dinner ahead of a busy weekend ahead. 🍷✨

Join us down at The Plough today to warm up! The fires will be lit to take the chill off the air, and if you're out at any bonfire celebrations in the surrounding areas tonight, make sure you come down to The Plough to warm up afterwards! We look forward to welcoming everyone in. 🔥

Today's Kitchen Hours: 🍽️
🥪 Lunch Service: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Last food orders at 2:30 PM)
🥩 Evening Service: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Last food orders at 7:30 PM)

Live European Football Tonight: ⚽📺
We’ll have live sport on the screens this evening as the European action continues across TNT Sports:
⚽ Crystal Palace vs. Hoffenheim (Kick-off at 5:45 PM)
⚽ Sunderland vs. Dinamo Zagreb (Kick-off at 8:00 PM)

📌 Upcoming Highlights & Dates for Your Diary:

🥩 1. The Big Meat Raffle (Tickets on Sale Now!):
Tickets are officially on sale at the bar! For just £2 a ticket, you get a chance to win a massive £100 voucher to spend at the amazing Clive Lancaster & Sons Butchers in Bingham! The draw takes place early next week, so grab your tickets while you're in! 🎟️🍖

🎆 2. Cropwell Butler Bonfire Night – Friday 6th November (Tomorrow!):
Heading over to Sheldon Field for our village bonfire and fireworks tomorrow night? We’ll be ready and waiting for you afterwards with crisp pints poured on freshly cleaned lines, and we'll have proper Bonfire Bangers ready if you get a bit peckish! 🌭🍺🔥

🌹 3. Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 8th November:
I’ll personally be attending the parade in Bingham in the morning. Whatever service or parade you're attending, join us back at The Plough afterwards to reflect together on such an important day. As a small mark of respect, there will be a free shot of port for any veterans wearing their medals. 🍷🎖️

Whether you’re popping in for lunch, catching the football, or warming up by the fire tonight, we can't wait to see you!

Muddy boots and muddy paws are always welcome. 🐶👢

Doors open at 12:00 PM—see you at the bar! 🍻🔑

04/11/2026

Good morning, Cropwell family! ☕👋

Hope you are all well! It’s officially Hump Day, which means everyone deserves a proper midweek treat. 🐫✨

Join us at The Plough as we open the doors at 12:00 PM!

Today's Kitchen Hours: 🍽️
🥪 Lunch Service: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Last food orders at 2:30 PM)
🥩 Evening Service: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Last food orders at 7:30 PM)

Midweek Food Offers: 💰
🥪 Light Lunch & a Drink: Just £11.49!
🥧 2 Pub Classics for £14.99: Absolute bargain value for tea!

Live Champions League Football Tonight: ⚽📺
Stick around this evening for a massive night of European football live on the big screens:
⚽ Fenerbahçe vs. Liverpool (Kick-off at 5:45 PM)
⚽ RB Leipzig vs. Manchester City & Slavia Prague vs. Arsenal (Kick-off at 8:00 PM)

📌 Quick Reminders for the Week Ahead:
🎟️ The Big Meat Raffle (Tickets on sale tomorrow!):
Come and get your raffle tickets starting tomorrow at the bar! Just £2 a ticket for a chance to win a huge £100 voucher to spend at the amazing Clive Lancaster & Sons Butchers in Bingham! The draw will take place early next week—don't miss out! 🥩🍖

🎆 Bonfire Night (Friday 6th November):
Heading over to Sheldon Field for the fireworks display? Our doors will be wide open to welcome everyone back where the cold b**r will be flowing! If you're feeling peckish after the display, we’ll also have Bonfire Bangers & Chips on special to sort you right out. 🌭🍟🔥

🌹 Remembrance Sunday (Sunday 8th November):
I’ll personally be attending the parade in Bingham in the morning. Whatever parade or service you're attending, join us at The Plough afterwards. It’d be great to have a drink with everyone and reflect together on such an important day. As a small mark of respect, there will be a free shot of port for any veterans wearing their medals. 🍷🎖️

Whether you’re popping in for a quick lunch, taking advantage of the pub classics deal, or catching the football with a pint, it’ll be great to see you all in today!

Muddy boots and muddy paws are always welcome. 🐶👢

Doors open at 12:00 PM—see you at the bar! 🍻🔑

Our support can be a lifeline for many serving and ex-serving personnel and their families, but we need your help to continue providing these services.

03/11/2026

Good morning, Cropwell family! ☕👋

Kitchen and Bar open at 12:00

Hope you're all having a great start to your week!
It’s Tuesday, which means Cask Club is up and running down at The Plough! 🍺✨ Pop down to enjoy 50p off every single pint of cask ale all day today—the perfect excuse for a proper midweek pint.
Important Reminder for Tonight: 📣

Just a quick heads-up that we will be closing early at 8:00 PM tonight for a full staff meeting and team training session.

We apologise for any inconvenience for those after a late night pint, but taking this time to invest in our team is key so we can keep delivering the top-quality service you all deserve. Thank you so much for your understanding!
💪✨

Today’s Opening Hours: ⏰
🚪 Doors Open: 12:00 PM
🍻 Cask Club: 50p off all cask ales all day!
🔒 Closing Time: 8:00 PM

Muddy boots and muddy paws are always welcome. 🐶👢

Doors open at 12:00 PM—come grab a seat and enjoy Cask Club before we wrap up at 8! See you at the bar! 🍻🔑

01/11/2026

Afternoon, Cropwell family! ☕👋

We hope you're all having a great weekend. We’ve got a few important quick updates and exciting upcoming dates for your diary that we wanted to share with you all!

📣 1. Early Tuesday Close (Staff Training) – Tuesday 3rd November
This coming Tuesday, 3rd November, we will be closing slightly earlier at 8:00 PM.
We’re taking the evening to hold a full staff meeting and dedicated team training session. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this might cause for a late pint, but taking time out to invest in our team and develop together is key so we can keep delivering the warm, top-quality service you all deserve.
💪✨

🎆 2. Post-Bonfire Warmth & Hot Dogs – Friday 6th November
Heading over to Sheldon Field for the Cropwell Butler bonfire and fireworks display on Friday?
Once the display wraps up, pop on down to The Plough to warm up! We’ll have ice-cold b**rs ready at the bar, and we’re serving up proper Bonfire Night Hot Dogs—featuring outstanding sausages sourced straight from our friends at Clive Lancaster & Sons Butchers in Bingham! 🌭🍺🔥

🥩 3. The Big Plough Sunday Meat Raffle – Sunday 8th November
We’re launching a proper Sunday Meat Raffle, and the prize is a absolute belter! 🎟️🔥
For just £2 a ticket, you can get yourself in the draw to win an incredible £100 voucher to spend at the legendary Clive Lancaster & Sons Butchers in Bingham! Imagine stock-taking your fridge and freezer with £100 worth of the finest local roasts, steaks, and sausages... absolute bliss. Tickets will be available at the bar all week, so get yours bagged early! 🥩🍖

🌹 4. Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 8th November
On Remembrance Sunday morning, I’ll personally be attending the parade in Bingham to pay my respects.
Whatever service or parade you’re attending that morning, I really look forward to meeting you all back at The Plough afterwards. Our doors will be open straight after the morning services for cozy Sunday dinners, proper drinks, and a warm welcome by the fire. Poppies and RBL donations at the bar.
As a small mark of respect, we’ll also be offering a complimentary shot of port to any veterans wearing their medals. 🍷🎖️

Thank you all for the ongoing support—we look forward to seeing you through the week!
Muddy boots and muddy paws are always welcome. 🐶👢

See you at the bar! 🍻🔑

01/11/2026

Good morning, Cropwell family! ☕👋
Hope you are all doing okay and enjoying your weekend!

We want to be completely open with you all. Unfortunately, due to an accident yesterday, our kitchen will remain closed today, so we won't be able to run our usual Sunday roast service.
We know how much everyone loves getting together for Sunday dinners at The Plough, and we are so, so sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment this causes. It’s entirely due to circumstances outside of our control, but we appreciate your understanding more than you know. ❤️

The bar is fully open today, so if you're looking to unwind, pop on down for a nice crisp pint, a warm drink, and proper pub company.
Live Sunday Football on the Big Screens: ⚽📺
We’ve got live sport on the screens all afternoon to keep you entertained, featuring a massive Premier League clash:

⚽ Liverpool vs. Arsenal (Kick-off at 4:30 PM on Sky Sports)

Thank you all so much for your patience, support, and understanding as always—it really does mean the world to us.
Muddy boots and muddy paws are always welcome. 🐶👢
Doors are open—come on in, grab a seat, and let’s enjoy the afternoon together. See you at the bar! 🍻🔑

31/10/2026

Good morning, Cropwell family! ☕👋
Hope you are all doing good today! The doors are open from 12:00 PM, and we are ready to welcome you in for a proper Saturday pint, a warm drink, and good company. 🍻😊
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, our kitchen will be closed today and we will not be offering food service. We’re really sorry for any inconvenience this causes to your weekend plans, but we appreciate your understanding and support as always! 📢❤️
The bar is fully stocked, the atmosphere is set, and we'd love to see you for a catch-up over your weekend.
Muddy boots and muddy paws are always welcome, so wrap up, get out for a walk, and pop in to see us! 🐶👢
Doors are open from 12:00 PM—see you all at the bar! 🔑✨

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

Good morning, Cropwell family! ☕👋

Hope you’re all doing well today. It is officially Fry-Yay, and we are getting ready for a massive weekend down at The Plough! 🎉

Now, usually, Wednesday or Thursday night is my favorite time of the week after close—getting the b**r lines thoroughly cleaned so every pint pulled over the weekend is exceptionally fresh and crisp. 🍺✨

We hit a minor technical hiccup with a couple of our line couplers yesterday, but Innserve are popping out to sort it for us today. That means we’ll be staying late tonight to give every single line its proper, rigorous clean!

Rest assured, our taps are flowing as great as ever today—we just take our pint quality seriously around here, so we're putting in the extra night shift to keep everything at the absolute highest standard for your weekend! 🙌

On at The Plough Today: 🍽️🍷
🥪 Light Lunch Special (£11.49): Grab a delicious light lunch and a drink for just £11.49!
🍷 W**e Friday Special: It’s Fry-Yay! Buy two large glasses of w**e and get the rest of the bottle completely FREE! 🍾🎉
🍽️ Kitchen Hours: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with Chef Joe knocking out some incredible dishes!

Friday Night Football on the Big Screens: ⚽📺
Settle in with a meal or a w**e bottle upgrade to watch tonight’s live action across the screens, featuring Sheffield United vs. Wrexham kicking off at 8:00 PM on Sky Sports!

Grab the dogs, pop down to kick off the weekend early, and come enjoy some great food, top drinks, and proper pub company.
Muddy boots and muddy paws are always welcome. 🐶👢

Doors open at 12:00 PM—happy Friday, everyone, see you at the bar! 🍻🔑

29/10/2026

Good morning Cropwell family! ☕👋 (Just about sneaked that in before midday!)

Hope you’re all doing good today. Apologies for missing our update yesterday—it was just one of those flat-out, full-on days behind the scenes where time completely ran away from us! But we are back and ready to look after you today. 🙌

It’s Thursday, which means it’s officially nearly the weekend... and frankly, after the week we’ve all had, I think we all deserve a proper treat down at the pub! 🍻✨

On at The Plough Today: 🍽️
🥪 Lunch Special (£11.49): Grab lunch and a drink for £11.49!
🥧 2 Pub Classics for £14.99: Perfect for a midweek catch-up or an easy tea out!
📺 Live Sport: On the screens today to keep you entertained over a pint.

Kitchen Hours Today: ⏰
⏰ Lunch Service: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Last food orders at 2:30 PM)
⏰ Evening Service: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Last food orders at 7:30 PM)

So pop the wellies on, grab the dogs, and come on down to kick off the weekend early with some great food, great drinks, and proper pub company.
Muddy boots and muddy paws are always welcome. 🐶👢

Doors open at 12:00 PM—see you all at the bar! 🍻🔑

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

Good morning Cropwell family! ☀️☕

What a lovely, bright Tuesday morning it is!
It was a great night last night with the Young Farmers pool competition—it was fantastic to see so many of you in the pub enjoying the atmosphere, the sport, and a good catch-up over a pint! 🎱🍻

On at The Plough Today: 🔥
🍺 Cask Club Tuesday: Enjoy 50p off all real ales all day! The perfect excuse for a proper pint by the fire.
🥪 Lunch Special (£11.49): Grab lunch and a drink for just £11.49, served up until 5:00 PM!

Kitchen Opening Times Today: 🍽️
⏰ Lunch Service: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Last food orders at 2:30 PM)
⏰ Evening Service: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Last food orders at 7:30 PM)

Whether you’re popping in for a mid-day bite, taking advantage of the lunch deal, or coming down later to sample our Cask Club line-up, we’ve got the doors open and the warmth ready for you.
Muddy boots and muddy paws are always welcome. 🐶👢

Doors open at 12:00 PM—have a brilliant Tuesday, and see you at the bar! 🍻🔑

26/10/2026

Happy Monday, Cropwell family!

What an absolutely fantastic weekend we’ve just had! It was so good to see so many of you in over the weekend, and the Sunday dinners coming out of the kitchen yesterday looked—and tasted—absolutely insane! Chef Joe and the team did an incredible job. 🔥🥩🥔

The weather today looks a little bit dreary, but don't let that dampen your spirits! Come on down and get cozied up by the roaring fires with some hearty food and a lovely drink.

Today’s Opening & Kitchen Hours: ⏰
🚪 Doors Open: 3:00 PM
🍽️ Kitchen Open: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Last food orders at 7:30 PM)
On at the Pub Tonight: 🎱📺
🏆 Young Farmers Pool Competition: The cue action kicks off tonight!
⚽ Live Sport: On the big screens all evening to keep you entertained.
🍺 Cask Club: Don't forget, it's 50p off real ales today!

Whether you're popping in after work, coming down for the pool comp, or just looking to escape the grey weather, we’ve got the fire lit and the pints ready.
Muddy boots and muddy paws are always welcome. 🐶👢

Happy Monday, everyone—see you at the bar! 🍻🔑

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 👏