The Buck

30/10/2026

🐟 FRIDAY FISH & CHIPS AT THE BUCK INN! 🐟

FRIDAY CALLS FOR A PROPER BRITISH CLASSIC! 😍

Beautifully golden, crispy Fish & Chips, a lovely refreshing drink and the welcoming surroundings of The Buck Inn… now that’s a great way to kick off the weekend! 🍺🍷

Whether you’re popping in for a relaxed Friday lunch or treating yourself to a traditional Chippy Tea this evening, we’ve got just the thing! 🍽️

Delicious food, great company and a cosy Yorkshire pub… what more could you want on a Friday? ❤️

So forget the cooking, round up your family or friends and come and enjoy a Friday favourite with us!

We look forward to seeing you! 😀👍🏻

Team Buck

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.

29/10/2026

🚨 WE | ARE | HIRING! 🚨

👨‍🍳 KITCHEN PORTER WANTED! 🍽️

Fancy joining our friendly team here at The Buck Inn, Thornton-le-Dale? 😀

We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking person to join our busy kitchen team!

✅ Evening & Weekend Work

✅ Flexible Hours Available

✅ Experience an Advantage but Not Essential

✅ Immediate Start for the Right Person!

If you’re a great team player, happy to roll up your sleeves and enjoy working in a friendly, busy environment, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 INTERESTED? GET IN TOUCH!

Simply send us a message here on Facebook or pop into The Buck and have a chat with us!

Call 01751 200300 and ask for Alison

Come and be part of a great team! 😀👍🏻

The Team at The Buck Inn
Thornton-le-Dale

29/10/2026

🚨 WE | ARE | HIRING! 🚨

🍔 BAR / FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF WANTED! 🍺

Fancy joining our friendly team here at The Buck Inn, Thornton-le-Dale? 😀

We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking people who enjoy hospitality, meeting new people and delivering great customer service!

⭐️ Must be 18+ as Bar work is required ⭐️

Whether you’ve got experience in hospitality or you’re keen to learn, we’d love to hear from you!

✅ Flexible hours to suit, discussed at interview.
✅ Weekend and Evening work will be required
✅ A great team and a lovely place to work!

INTERESTED? GET IN TOUCH! 😊

Simply message us here on Facebook or pop into The Buck with your CV or contact details and have a chat with us!

Message us on here, drop a CV in or call

01751 200300 and ask for Alison.

We’d love to welcome some new faces to the team! 🍻 Immediate start for successful applicants.

The Buck Inn
Thornton-le-Dale

28/10/2026

🍂🍽️ AUTUMN EVENINGS & CLASSICS AT THE BUCK!

When the nights draw in and there’s a chill in the Yorkshire air, there’s nothing better than heading to your favourite village pub for some delicious comfort food! 😍

And we’ve got a cracking midweek deal for you…

TWO CLASSICS FOR JUST £23!

🍽️ Monday to Thursday from 5pm!

Choose from some proper pub favourites including golden B**r-Battered Fish & Chips, hearty Cottage Pie, Cumberland Sausage Ring, Chicken Schnitzel and more!

All freshly prepared, served in our lovely warm surroundings and, best of all, no cooking or washing up for you! 😉🍷🍺

Take a look at our menu and book your table here 👇🏻

https://www.buckthorntonledale.co.uk/food/

Great food, fantastic value and a warm Yorkshire welcome… what’s not to love? ❤️

Team Buck.

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

🍽️ LUNCH & A DRINK FOR JUST £13.50 🍷

Looking for a great-value lunch this week?

Join us at The Buck and enjoy any lunch dish with a drink for just £13.50, Monday to Friday from 12pm–5pm.

Perfect for a catch-up with friends, a midweek treat or a break from the workplace…

Our full menu is available too if you’re feeling tempted by something else!

Take a look here 👇

https://www.buckthorntonledale.co.uk/food/

26/10/2026

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE BUCK INN! 🥂🎅

The festive season is fast approaching, and we can’t wait to welcome you to The Buck Inn for some wonderful Christmas celebrations! ❤️

December is the perfect time to get together with family, friends and colleagues, and we’d love to help make your festive plans extra special!

🎄 Christmas catch-ups with friends
🍽️ Festive meals with family
🥂 Works Christmas parties and celebrations
🍷 Lovely food, drinks and plenty of festive cheer!

Whether it’s a small gathering or a larger celebration, there’s nothing better than getting everyone together for some good food, a few drinks and a proper Christmas catch-up!

🎁 LET’S GET THOSE DECEMBER DATES BOOKED!

Our festive diary is filling up, so why not get your plans wrapped up nice and early?

https://www.buckthorntonledale.co.uk/event/christmas/

Gather your favourite people, choose your date and let us take care of the rest! 🎅

We’d love to celebrate the festive season with you here at your favourite local! ❤️🎄

Team Buck
The Buck Inn, Thornton le Dale

25/10/2026

HAPPY SUNDAY ! 😀

We hope you all remembered to put your clocks back overnight and are enjoying that extra hour in bed!

It’s Sunday Roast Day here at The Buck and we’d love you to come and join us…🥰

Tasty roasts and lots of other choices are all on our Sunday Menu which you can find here 👇🏻

https://www.buckthorntonledale.co.uk/food/

Book your table online now or give us a call later this morning and make your reservation 😀

A warm pub and a very warm welcome awaits 😀👍🏻

24/10/2026

🍂🐾 AUTUMN WALKS & WAGGING TAILS! 🐾🍂

There’s nothing quite like a lovely autumn stroll around our beautiful village and the surrounding countryside… especially when there’s our warm, welcoming pub waiting at the end! 🐶❤️

Here at The Buck Inn, your four-legged friends are always welcome!

There’s a warm welcome, fresh water for thirsty pups and plenty of fuss waiting for our canine visitors! 🐕

So when you’re out enjoying the autumn colours, pop in, get comfortable and let us look after you both.

Wagging tails always welcome! 🐾❤️

23/10/2026

SPICE | UP | YOUR | FRIDAY🥘🍺🥂

Friday nights call for something seriously tasty… and our new menu delivers just that 🥰 👌

Our Butter Chicken Curry is a proper treat — rich, creamy makhani sauce, served with rice, poppadom and a perfectly spiced onion bhaji.

Pair it with an ice-cold l***r or a glass of w**e and you’re all set for the perfect start to the weekend.

If you don’t fancy a curry - no worries 😀 - just take a look at the full new menu and plan your visit…👇🏻

https://www.buckthorntonledale.co.uk/food/

23/10/2026

FISH | FRIDAY 🐟🍟

Friday’s here…and that can only mean one thing — Fish & Chips! 😍

Tuck into our B**r-battered Fish served with skin-on chips, garden or mushy peas, tartare sauce and a fresh lemon wedge…

Perfect for lunch, or join us later for a proper Friday Chippy Tea! 🍽️

See you later! 😉

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 🥂