The Builders Arms

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.

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

26/10/2026

🎄✨ Planning your work or family festive gathering? Celebrate with us at The Builders Arms! ✨🎄

While our tables for Christmas Day are now completely fully booked, you don't have to miss out on the holiday cheer! We are serving up our delicious, seasonal Festive Menu from 18th November to 31st December, making it the perfect excuse to gather your colleagues, friends, or family for a pre-Christmas party or an end-of-year catch-up.

Soak up our warm hospitality, beautifully decorated dining room, and cozy pub atmosphere right here in Potters Bar.

🍽️ Our Festive Menu Pricing:
• 2 Courses for £29.95
• 3 Courses for £33.95

Dates throughout November and December are filling up fast! Don't wait until the the group chat goes quiet—get your festive celebration locked in.

👉 How to book:
Head over to our website to check out the menu and secure your table: www.buildersarmspottersbar.com

📍 Find us tucked away on Heath Road, Potters Bar (01707 682873)

24/10/2026

What an incredible turnout last night! 🇦🇺❤️

We want to say a massive thank you to our amazing Potters Bar community for packing out the pub to give Amy the send-off she deserves. Seeing so many of you come together to wish her well on her big adventure to Australia truly shows how special our local community is.

Amy, you have been such a huge part of our pub family, and while we are going to miss you like crazy, we are so incredibly excited for everything ahead of you down under! Thank you for the laughs, the hard work, and the memories.

Once the tears dry, it's time to do it all over again! We can't wait for our next big party on Friday 30th October.
Join us next week to kick off the weekend in style—see you all there! 🍻✨

22/10/2026

🐾 Parents beware... you might not get your dog back! 😂

While his mum and dad have been away, Johnny the Frenchie has been living his absolute best life with his five-star foster parents, Karen and Pete!

Johnny has officially gained "local legend" status down at The Builders Arms. He basically owns the place now—completely spoiled rotten right by the pub fire, soaking up endless love, and getting fed way more treats than his daily allowance allows! 🍖🔥

21/10/2026

Double, double, toil and trouble... look who just conjured up a little extra magic at the bar! 🧙‍♀️✨

We aren’t saying our bar staff are actual witches, but Arin, Crystal, Alison, and Eli have officially reached The Craft level of bartending. If you look closely, their hats are literally levitating.

Either they’ve mastered a classic Practical Magic levitation spell, or they’ve just had one too many of our special weekend brews! 🔮🍹

This is just a little sneak peek of what’s brewing for our Halloween Party on Friday 30th October! Our entire team is transforming into a full-on coven of witches for the night. They'll be serving up wicked spirits, while the legendary DJ Chris provides the ultimate soundtrack to wake the dead. 🎧🧟‍♂️

We want you to join our coven! Dust off your capes, sharpen those fangs, and come in fancy dress.

Will you be joining us for a wickedly good time?

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.

19/10/2026

The best trips are the ones that include your best friend. Bring your dog, settle in with a drink, and enjoy a relaxing visit. After all, every member of the family deserves a trip to the pub.

17/10/2026

👻 Get ready for an un-boo-lievably fun night! 🎃

It is time to dust off those thinking caps and join us tomorrow at 7:00 PM for our special Halloween Edition Quiz Night! We have conjured up a spooktacular evening filled with trivia, treats, and just a little bit of trickery.

Here is a sneak peek of what we have brewing for you:

• Celebrities in Disguise Picture Round: Can you unmask the famous faces or will they completely ghost you? 🥸

• Ghost Round: Test your knowledge on paranormal lore, famous hauntings, and things that go bump in the night. 🏚️

• Horror Film Round: Prove you are the ultimate buff on cinema’s creepiest classics and modern slashers. It is bound to be a scream! 🎬

Gather your cleverest coven, squad, or skeleton crew and creep on down. Win or lose, we guarantee a gourd-ous time!
See you tomorrow at 7:00 PM—if you dare... 💀🕷️

17/10/2026

The weekend is here. Start your day right with caffeine and a well-earned sweet treat and leave your work week behind.

16/10/2026

Finish the day the best way possible; with a great pint of Guinness and a hearty meal. A quality pour and a little time to unwind. Cheers!

15/10/2026

🎃 Get ready for the ultimate spooktacular night! 🎃
The party kicks off at 9:00 PM this Friday, 30th October!

The Builders Arms is transforming into a haunted house of fun, and you’re all invited.

🎵 DJ Chris will be spinning the tracks from 9:00 PM and keeping the dance-floor alive all night long with the best tunes!

🎂 We are also raising a glass to celebrate Kate’s Birthday!

🧛‍♂️ Fancy Dress is highly encouraged! Go big, go scary, or go hilarious—we want to see your best costumes.

Don't miss out on the best Halloween party in town. See you at the bar at 9:00 PM! 🍻👻

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 👏