The Derby Arms, Rainford

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

🎉 **— RELAUNCH NIGHT!** 🎉

🍻 It’s time to celebrate at **The Derby Arms, Rainford!** new management

Join us **THIS FRIDAY from 8PM** for a fantastic night of live music with the brilliant **Tom Scothern!** 🎸🎤

Expect great music, a brilliant atmosphere, and plenty of good times as we kick things off in style!

🙌 **Bring your friends, bring the family, and come celebrate with us!**

📍 The Derby Arms, Rainford
📅 This Friday
⏰ From 8PM

Let’s make it a night to remember! 🔥

**WHO’S JOINING US? 👇🍻**

26/10/2026

🍂🍷 GREY SKIES, CHILLY DAYS… AND THE PERFECT LUNCH AWAITS! ❤️

Who says a gloomy autumn day has to be boring? Sometimes all you need is a cosy pub, delicious food and a little something to brighten your day! 🥰🍽️

Here at The Derby Arms, we’ve got just the thing to turn those chilly afternoons into something worth looking forward to! ✨

🍽️ LUNCH & DRINK OFFER — JUST £13.50! 🍷🍺

📅 Monday to Friday
⏰ 12pm – 5pm

Great food, your favourite drink and a lovely, relaxed atmosphere — all for one fantastic price!

Whether you’re catching up with friends, taking a break from a busy day or simply treating yourself, there’s always a warm welcome waiting for you at The Derby Arms. ❤️

🍂 Forget the gloomy weather — good food and good company are always in season!

Take a peek at our menus here 👇🏻
🌐 https://www.derbyarmsrainford.com/food/

📍 The Derby Arms, Rainford

We look forward to welcoming you! 🥰

Craig and the Team ❤️

25/10/2026

🧠🍻 SUNDAY QUIZ NIGHT🍻🧠

Think you’ve got what it takes to be this week’s quiz champions? 🏆

Another evening of brain teasers, friendly competition and plenty of laughs at The Derby Arms!

Round up your cleverest mates (or just the funniest ones 😉), grab a drink and let the battle of the brains begin!

🕗 This Sunday | 8:00–9:30 PM
🎟️ Just £1 per person

🏆 PRIZES UP FOR GRABS!

🥇 1st Prize – £30 Bar Tab
🥈 2nd Prize – Main Meal for Two
🥉 3rd Prize – Bottle of W**e

Whether you’re a quiz expert or simply coming along for a good night out, everyone’s welcome! 🍺

📞 Book your team’s table now!

🌐 www.derbyarmsrainford.com
☎️ 01744 414544

Good times. Great company. A little friendly competition! 🧠✨

Craig and the Team☺️
The Derby Arms, Rainford

24/10/2026

✨🍽️ SATURDAY AT THE DERBY ARMS! 🍷🥂

The weekend is finally here, and what better way to spend your Saturday than enjoying delicious food, your favourite drinks and great company? ❤️

Whether you’re stopping by for a leisurely lunch, a cosy dinner or simply a few drinks with friends, The Derby Arms is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your weekend! 🍻✨

🍴 Delicious food
🍷 Great drinks
❤️ A warm and welcoming atmosphere

📞 Book your table today and make your Saturday a little more special!

We look forward to welcoming you!

Craig and the Team ❤️

22/10/2026

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! ✨🎄

The countdown to the most magical time of the year has begun, and we’re getting ready to make this Christmas truly special at The Derby Arms, Rainford! ❤️🥂

Our festive menus will be available from 18th November to 31st December, filled with delicious seasonal favourites, wonderful flavours and plenty of Christmas cheer! 🎅🍷

Whether you’re planning a cosy family meal, a festive catch-up with friends or a Christmas celebration with colleagues, there’s no better place to enjoy the festive season! ❤️✨

🎁 CHRISTMAS DATES ARE FILLING UP! 🎁

Don’t leave your plans until the last minute! The festive season will be here before you know it, so book your table early to secure your preferred date and celebrate with us! 🥰🎄

🍴 Explore our menus & book your table here:
https://www.derbyarmsrainford.com/dine/

We can’t wait to welcome you for delicious food, festive drinks and unforgettable Christmas moments! 🎄🥂❤️

Craig and the Team
The Derby Arms, Rainford ❤️

21/10/2026

🍂🥂 MAKE YOUR WEDNESDAY A LITTLE MORE DELICIOUS! 🍽️❤️

Midweek calls for good food, a cosy atmosphere and a little treat to brighten your day! 😍

Why not join us at The Derby Arms this Wednesday and enjoy a lovely lunch without the cooking or washing up?

✨ LUNCH & A DRINK FOR JUST £13.50! ✨

Available Monday to Friday, 12pm–5pm.

From tasty sandwiches and lighter bites to comforting pub classics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🍔🥗🍷

Whether you’re catching up with friends, taking a break from work or simply fancy a relaxed afternoon, we’ve got a table waiting for you! ❤️

🍴 View our menus or book your table:
https://www.derbyarmsrainford.com/dine/

We look forward to seeing you! 🥰

Craig and the Team
The Derby Arms, Rainford 🍂

20/10/2026

🍂🍽️ Tuesdays taste better at The Derby Arms! 🍷❤️

Why wait for the weekend to treat yourself? 😍

As the autumn days get a little cooler, there’s nothing better than cosy pub vibes, delicious food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere! 🍁🔥

Join us today for a tasty lunch or a relaxing evening meal, paired with your favourite drink! 🥘🍻

Good food, great company and a little autumn magic — the perfect way to brighten up your Tuesday! 🍂✨

We can’t wait to welcome you to The Derby Arms! ❤️🥂

Craig and the team☺️

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

Fancy a meal out this week? 🍽️✨

Good food, your favourite drinks and a warm welcome are waiting for you at The Derby Arms.

Book your table and join us for lunch or dinner🥗🥂

Craig and the team☺️

18/10/2026

🧠🍻 SUNDAY QUIZ NIGHT IS BACK! 🍻🧠

Think you’ve got what it takes to be this week’s quiz champions? 🏆

After a fantastic turnout last week, we’re back for another evening of brain teasers, friendly competition and plenty of laughs at The Derby Arms!

Round up your cleverest mates (or just the funniest ones 😉), grab a drink and let the battle of the brains begin!

🕗 This Sunday | 8:00–9:30 PM
🎟️ Just £1 per person

🏆 PRIZES UP FOR GRABS!

🥇 1st Prize – £30 Bar Tab
🥈 2nd Prize – Main Meal for Two
🥉 3rd Prize – Bottle of W**e

Whether you’re a quiz expert or simply coming along for a good night out, everyone’s welcome! 🍺

📞 Book your team’s table now!

🌐 www.derbyarmsrainford.com
☎️ 01744 414544

Good times. Great company. A little friendly competition! 🧠✨

Craig and the Team☺️
The Derby Arms, Rainford

16/10/2026

Good food, great company and a cosy atmosphere — what more could you ask for? 🍽️🥂✨

Whether you’re catching up with friends, enjoying a family meal or simply treating yourself, there’s always a reason to visit The Derby Arms! ❤️

Join us this week for delicious food, refreshing drinks and a lovely time.

Book your table — we can’t wait to welcome you! 🍷

🌐 https://www.derbyarmsrainford.com

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 👏