Butt Inn, Aldermaston

01/11/2026

OOOOFFF! JUST LOOK AT THAT!

The tastiest roast dinners are ready and waiting for you to enjoy this weekend.

Which one is your favourite...beef, chicken, pork, or mushroom and bourguignon pie?

Reserve a table, and let us know!

31/10/2026

Some fantastic face painting from Olivia at The Butt Inn going on ready for Trick or Treating this evening
Come on down all proceeds go to support Sue Ryder

30/10/2026

INSTANT FAVOURITE!

Beechwood smoked bacon-wrapped British pork fillet, with apple and herb mash and an apple fritter, roasted heritage carrots and cavalo nero

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

It’s Halloween on Saturday and our amazing face painter will be here from 12-4pm so why don’t you pop in for a bite to eat or a drink while the children get trick or treat ready 👻🎃👻
All proceeds will going to our chosen charity Sue Ryder cash only please

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

if you’re looking for a reason to get out tonight we have just the thing…

🔥 TUESDAY SUPPER CLUB at The Butt Inn

Forget hunting high and low for somewhere cosy to spend your Tuesday evening. Come in from the autumn chill, settle by our welcoming fire and enjoy a delicious supper in proper cosy pub surroundings.

🍽️ 2 courses £20. 00
🍽️ 3 courses £25.00
⏰ Served from 5pm

Good food, a drink or two and a warm welcome — what better way to round off the day?

24/10/2026

🧑‍🍳 WEEKENDS AT THE BUTT INN🍷🍻

The autumn evenings are drawing in, the weekend has arrived, and there’s something rather lovely about a cosy weekend at The Butt Inn❤️

With our real fire glowing, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, favourite drinks waiting at the bar and a delicious menu it’s the perfect place to settle in and unwind after a busy week. 🔥🍻

So leave the chilly wet autumn air outside, pull up a chair and make yourself comfortable.

The fire is on, the drinks are ready and the kitchen is waiting

We’d love to see you this weekend 😀

21/10/2026

NEW MENU SEASONAL SPOTLIGHT

Today's 🔦spotlight🔦dish is
Roasted Pumpkin & Ricotta Ravioli.
Served with pan-fried sage leaves and baked pumpkin seeds; this perfect autumnal pairing gives subtle contrasting flavours.

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

🎄?HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT CHRISTMAS YET?🎄

WE HAVE EXTREMELY LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

However, our Festive Menu is available 18th November - 30th December (excluding Christmas Day).

With firm favourites like smoked Salmon & Roast Turkey, or something more unusual like Venison Terrine & slow-roasted shoulder of lamb, there's something for every palate. Two courses for £34 or three courses for £38.

For the indulgent 'not sure what I want' types, there are our perfect picky bits sharing option: pork belly bites, pigs in blankets, crab loaded fries, mini cauliflower pie, scampi, southern-fried chicken strips, chicken terrine and tater tots. Any three dishes for £19!

14/10/2026

UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THE QUIZ THIS MONTH AS ONLY ONE TABLE BOOKED FOR THIS EVENT
PLEASE WATCH OIR SOCIALS
FOR NEXT MONTHS FATE

Think you know it all? Prove it.

🗓️ Thursday 15th October
⏰ 8.00 pm start
💰 £2 entry per person] | Teams of up to 6

Prizes, picture round, and bragging rights up for grabs.

Tables fill fast - comment QUIZ below to book yours!

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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 👏