Fleece

02/11/2026

Don’t you hate it when that happens?

We’ll let her off today - since it’s her birthday🎉

Happy birthday Candy, our many customers favourite face🐶 we all love you lots🫶🏽

Don’t forget - at The Fleece we are dog friendly. But beware - we may give treats and water (no pints for the pooches)👏🏽

01/11/2026

Call on down to The Fleece and never miss a second of the live action right here on our multiple screens.

Head to the bar, grab your comfy seat and cheer on a team⚽️📺

Brilliant atmosphere, brilliant company and even better drink deals🍻👏🏽

LIVERPOOL 🆚 ARSENAL
4:30PM KICK OFF⚽️

31/10/2026

HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEEN🎃👻💀
There’s no tricks - just treats here🎉💃🏽🍻

What a day we have lined up for you all to enjoy👏🏽🥳

A fantastic day filled of footy - head on down to The Fleece and catch the live action on our multiple screens across the venue before the Purge Madness begins📺⚽️

TODAYS FIXTURES ARE:
⚽️Chelsea 🆚 Manchester United
⏰12:30PM

⚽️Crystal Palace 🆚 Tottenham Hotspur
⏰5:30PM

⚽️Aston Villa 🆚 Fulham
⏰8PM

WHO’S COMING IN THEIR FANCY DRESS COSTUMES FOR HALLOWEEN?👀😈💀
Join us as we create a night of mischief and mayhem on our Purge Halloween Party - catch your favourite DJs spin the best Halloween remix’s and party all night long.
THOSE IN FANCY DRESS - receive a free shot and more prizes throughout the night. You trick but we definitely treat on Halloween🎃👏🏽

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

We’re dimming the lights and getting warmed up for tomorrows HALLOWEEN PURGE NIGHT👏🏽🧨💀

Let’s start off with our FRIYAY antics shall we?👀🎉

First off - footy⚽️
Join us as we cheer on Sheffield United 🆚 Wrexham LIVE on multiple screens across the venue at 8PM sharp⚽️📺

Of course - it wouldn’t be a Friday without free w**e right?
Grab yours today - simply buy 2 large glasses of w**e and get the rest of the bottle FREE🍷🍾

Friday nights in full swing with DJ Ainsworth & Karl D bringing the energy and spinning the dancefloor fillers that’ll have you two steppin’ all night long💃🏽🎶🎧

It’s all happening here at The Fleece - who’s ready for the weekend?👏🏽🤗

29/10/2026

Who’s coming to watch the game tonight then?

Come on down to The Fleece and watch every second of the live action as Newcastle United take on Everton TONIGHT🤗⚽️📺

From 7:45PM SHARP - cheer on your team and enjoy a drink or two🍻
The cheapest drink deals all day EVERYDAY🍻

29/10/2026

❤️ HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE ❤️

Here at The Liquor Cabinet, we’re asking all our amazing customers to come together and help support The Clothing Bank👚👖🧥

We’re looking for donations of good-quality, pre-loved clothing that can be passed on to people and families who need a helping hand. Sometimes, something as simple as a warm coat, a pair of shoes or some everyday essentials can make a huge difference to someone’s life. ❤️

We all have items in our wardrobes that we no longer wear, so instead of letting them sit unused, why not give them a second life and help someone who really needs them? 🫶

🙏 If you have any clothes you’re happy to donate, please bring them along to The Liquor Cabinet and help us support this fantastic cause.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, is hugely appreciated. Let’s show what an amazing community we have and come together to help those who need it most. ❤️

A little kindness can go a long way. Thank you all for your continued support! 🥰

❤️

28/10/2026

WHATS COMING UP AT THE FLEECE👏🏽🤗

A lot of exciting things lined up - so we thought we’d share a few to get you all hyped up and raring to go💃🏽👏🏽

THIS SATURDAY - join us right here for our Halloween Purge Night.
Where DJs Ainsworth, Harry Tempo and Starky spins the belters that’ll have you nonstop moving and dance too you drop💃🏽👻🪩

SATURDAY 14th NOVEMBER - ALL NIGHT AT MY HOUSE IS BACK🫶🏽🎉👏🏽
You guys absolutely love when All Night At My House parties here at The Fleece, so we’re bringing back another one of Horburys biggest house parties🏠🥳
Nothing but feel good vibes and house music all night long🎶🎧

FRIDAY 27th NOVEMBER - OUR GIRLIES ARE BACK‼️
The last drag bingo was an absolute belter and you guys keep asking for more - so don’t forget to join us and pre book your tickets in advance before they sell out✌🏽👏🏽

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

Witch way to the pub? Ask these lot✌🏽

🧙‍♀️💙 Just your average weekly meeting of the coven at The Fleece… 😂🪄

You pop in for a quiet pint and accidentally stumble across THIS lot! 🤣💙

We’re not saying they’re plotting anything… but if your pint starts bubbling, you know who to blame! 🧙‍♀️🍻😂

Only at The Fleece, where the locals are a little bit magic and a whole lot mad! 💙🤣

🧙‍♀️🍻

26/10/2026

Wow guys, you little ones know how to party🎉
What a great party yesterday, everything was spectacular, from the amazing costumes right to the epic dance moves👏🏽
A big thank you to those who made it. We hope you had a blast🤗

TODAY - who’s up for footy and a pint?⚽️🍻
Come on down to The Fleece and catch the live action on multiple screens across the venue.
8PM KICK OFF - we have Walsall take on Salford City⚽️📺

25/10/2026

IT’S SUNDAY - A LEEDS GAME DAY🎉👏🏽⚽️

Join us right here at The Fleece and never miss a second of the live action whilst Leeds United take on Sunderland at 4:30PM⚽️📺

Other football line up today for you to enjoy📺🍻

⚽️Crystal Palace 🆚 Newcastle
⏰2PM

⚽️Liverpool 🆚 Brighton
⏰2PM

⚽️Manchester United 🆚 AFC Bournemouth
⏰2PM

It’s almost time for our kids Halloween party - have your little ones join us 4PM - 6PM, fancy dress/costumes are absolutely encouraged👻🎃🧙🏼‍♀️👹

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 👏