The Oak, Hoghton

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

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.

17/10/2026

🏁 IT'S RACE NIGHT! 🏁

The finishing post is in sight. Tonight, The Oak, Hoghton becomes a racecourse, and every cheer, every photo finish and every last-furlong surge is for The Mary O'Gara Foundation, the Preston charity delivering su***de prevention training and awareness across Lancashire.

Help us get over the line:

🏇 OWN A HORSE, £10
Last chance to name a runner. Raffle ticket included, and a prize if your horse comes home first.

🏆 SPONSOR A RACE, £15
Get your name, business or team on a race tonight.

🎟️ RAFFLE ON THE NIGHT
Tickets £1, with all proceeds going to The Mary O'Gara Foundation.

Ask our bar team for more information and to see what's still available.

GALLOP FOR HOPE
📅 TONIGHT, Saturday 17 October
📍 The Oak, Hoghton
🕖 Doors 7pm, first race 8pm
🎫 FREE ENTRY

👉 Tag who's coming with you tonight. Let's get Gallop for Hope through the finishing post together.

If you or someone you care about needs support: Samaritans, call 116 123, free, 24/7. Shout, text SHOUT to 85258. NHS 111 for urgent mental health support. In an emergency, call 999 or go to A&E.

07/10/2026

⚽ The Premier League Returns ⚽

The international break is over and the big games are back. Our screens will be showing these fixtures this weekend.

SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER
12:30pm: Arsenal v Leeds (TNT Sports)
5:30pm: Man Utd v Spurs (Sky Sports)

SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER
2pm: Hull v Everton (Sky Sports)
4:30pm: Liverpool v Man City (Sky Sports)

Four big games across the weekend. Grab your mates, get a pint in and make The Oak your home for the football.

Who are you backing this weekend? Tell us in the comments 👇

The Oak, Hoghton, 143 Hoghton Lane, Preston, PR5 0JE

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 🍍

06/10/2026

🪩 FABULOUS FRIDAYS WITH PHIL 🪩

Friday nights at The Oak just got a whole lot better.

Our resident DJ Phil is behind the decks every Friday from 9pm, spinning the tunes you love from the 60s right up to today.

🎶 Soul and Motown classics
🎸 Soft rock anthems
💃 And everything in between

Whether you're here for a pint and a catch up or you can't keep your feet still, Phil has got the soundtrack to your weekend covered.

So tell us, what's the one song that gets you up dancing every time? Drop it in the comments 👇 and you might just hear it on Friday.

📅 Every Friday
🕘 From 9pm
📍 The Oak, Hoghton

The Oak, Hoghton, 143 Hoghton Lane, Preston, PR5 0JE

06/10/2026

🎯 DARTS PLAYERS WANTED 🎯

The Oak darts team is looking for more players to join the squad.

We play in the Preston & District Darts League on Tuesdays, with matches starting at 8pm.

🎯 COME DOWN TONIGHT
Our team has a practice session tonight from 8pm in our pool and darts area. Pop in, meet the lads, have a throw and see if it's for you.

All abilities welcome. Whether you've played for years or haven't picked up a dart in ages, we'd love to see you.

Can't make it tonight? Send us a message or just ask at the bar.

The Oak, Hoghton, 143 Hoghton Lane, Preston, PR5 0JE

04/10/2026

🏆 IT'S FINAL NIGHT 🏆

The World Grand Prix Darts Final
Sunday 4th October from 8pm, live on our main screens WITH SOUND.

One match, one trophy, and it's double in, double out to the very last dart.

Game Day Pass holders get 10% off selected drinks from 5:30pm to 11pm.

Pull up a stool, get a pint in and watch it with us. Who's your money on? 👇

The Oak, 143 Hoghton Lane, Preston, PR5 0JE

04/10/2026

🐎 WHAT WOULD YOU NAME YOUR RACEHORSE? 🐎

Less than two weeks to go until Gallop for Hope hits The Oak, Hoghton, and the runners still need names.

We want to hear the daftest names Hoghton can come up with.

👇 Drop your best (or worst) racehorse name in the comments 👇

Then make it official. For £10 your horse is yours to name, it comes with a raffle ticket, and there's a prize if it crosses the line first. Every penny goes to The Mary O'Gara Foundation, the Preston charity working to prevent young su***de across Lancashire.

Fancy going bigger? We've still got 3 races left to sponsor at £15.

Ask our bar team for more information.

📅 Saturday 17 October
📍 The Oak, Hoghton
🕖 Doors 7pm, first race 8pm
🎫 FREE ENTRY

03/10/2026

🦁 SUPER SATURDAY AT THE OAK 🎯

⚽ 5pm: Croatia v England
UEFA Nations League, Group Stage, live on the main screens WITH SOUND

🎯 8pm: World Grand Prix Darts Semi-Finals
Straight after, also WITH SOUND

That's a full evening of sport sorted. Get your seats early, because this one will be busy.

Game Day Pass holders get 10% off selected drinks from 5:30pm to 11pm. Scan your pass at the bar.

England win and a darts classic? Name your England goalscorer in the comments 👇

The Oak, 143 Hoghton Lane, Preston, PR5 0JE

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 👏