Red Lion

02/11/2026

🎶 NOVEMBER - FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT! 🎶

Get ready for a month packed with fantastic live entertainment this November! 🍻🎤

Join us every Friday night from 8pm for great music, great company and an unbeatable atmosphere:

🎙️ 6th November - Jennifer Jayne
🎸 13th November - Neil Gibson
🎵 20th November - Steve Taylor
🎤 27th November - Leanne Finkle

Whether you're catching up with friends, enjoying a few drinks or simply looking for a great night out, The Red Lion is the place to be this November.

01/11/2026

Well what a night for our halloween party thankyou to everyone who took the time on dressing up what a laugh

01/11/2026

🎤🎶 KARAOKE NIGHT TONIGHT AT THE RED LION! 🎶🎤

Think you've got what it takes to be the next superstar? 🌟 Or just fancy a great night out with friends, music and plenty of laughs?

🎙️ Steph's Karaoke
🕡 From 6.30pm
📍 The Red Lion, Shildon

Whether you're belting out a power ballad, singing your favourite classics or cheering on your mates, it's guaranteed to be a brilliant evening!

🍻 Great drinks
🎵 Great music
⭐ Great atmosphere

So grab the mic, pick your song and join us for an unforgettable Sunday night!

🌟🍻🎶

31/10/2026

🎃👻 TONIGHT AT THE RED LION! 👻🎃

Get ready for a frightfully good night of entertainment as we celebrate Halloween in style! 🦇🍻

🎤 Halloween Fancy Dress Open Mic Night
🎙️ Hosted by Benjamin Hall
🕢 Music starts from 7:30pm
📍 The Red Lion

Whether you're a singer, musician, comedian, poet or just fancy showing off your talent, everyone is welcome to perform - and it's completely FREE! 🎶✨

🧛‍♂️ Fancy Dress Competition
🏆 1st Prize - £20 Bar Tab
🥈 2nd Prize - £10 Bar Tab
🥉 3rd Prize - Free Drink

So dust off your costumes, bring your friends and join us for a night of live entertainment, Halloween fun and plenty of spooky surprises! 🎃🕸️

All talent welcome - come and take the mic or cheer on our performers!

🎤🎃🍻

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

The winner of the drinks draw £25 bar tab no.270 Kevin Stephens

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

🎉 What a Friday at The Red Lion! 🎉

We've got something for everyone today!

🃏 Card Bingo kicks off from 1.30pm - a fantastic afternoon of fun, prizes and great company. Entry is just £2, so come along and try your luck

🎤 Then tonight from 8pm, get ready for an unforgettable evening as Jay R brings his "Mad For Ska" show to The Red Lion! Expect all the biggest ska classics, plenty of dancing, and an electric atmosphere.

Don't miss out - see you there! 🎶🍺🕺

29/10/2026

⚽ This Weekend’s Premier League Action at The Red Lion ⚽

Football fans, get ready for an unmissable weekend with TEN Premier League fixtures live across our screens! From Chelsea v Manchester United to the blockbuster clash of Liverpool v Arsenal, plus Newcastle v Everton on Monday night, we've got every moment covered.

🍻 Make matchday even better with a Fanside Pass!

✅ 10% off all draught drinks during every live football and rugby fixture
✅ Catch all the action from Sky Sports and TNT Sports
✅ Enjoy the atmosphere with fellow supporters
✅ One pass. Every game. All together.

📍 Join us at The Red Lion
🎟️ Ask the team about getting your Fanside Pass
⚽ All Sport. All Together.

29/10/2026

🎉 THURSDAY FUN IS HERE! 🎉

Looking for something to do today? We've got you covered with two fantastic events!

🎱 Janet's Bingo at the Red Lion

🕧 Tickets on sale from 12.30pm

🕐 Eyes down for 1pm

💰 Great prizes, plenty of laughs, and a brilliant afternoon with friends!

♠️ Poker Night from 7pm

🃏 Join us for an exciting evening of cards, strategy and friendly competition.

🎲 Whether you're a seasoned player or giving it a go for the first time, everyone is welcome!

🍻 Great company • Great atmosphere • Great fun

📍 Gather your friends and make a day of it - Bingo this afternoon and Poker tonight!

🎉♣️♥️♠️♦️

28/10/2026

🎲🦁 IT'S DOMINO HANDICAP DAY AT THE RED LION! 🦁🎲

Looking for some midweek fun? Join us today from 2pm for our Domino Handicap Competition at The Red Lion!

💷 Cash prizes to be won
🎲 Friendly competition
🍻 Great atmosphere
🤝 Everyone welcome

Whether you're a seasoned domino player or just fancy an afternoon of entertainment, come along and test your skills for a chance to take home some cash!

🍺🎲💰

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.

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 👏