Shire Oak

01/11/2026

30/10/2026

Tomorrow showing live tomorrow!

30/10/2026

⚽🔥 FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AT THE SHIRE OAK! 🔥⚽

🍻 SHEFFIELD UNITED 🆚 WREXHAM 🍻

The Championship action continues TONIGHT, and we’ll be showing it LIVE here at The Shire Oak! 📺⚽

📅 TONIGHT – Friday 30th October
⏰ Kick-off: 8PM
🏆 EFL Championship
📺 LIVE on Sky Sports

🍺 Ice-cold b**rs
⚽ Live football
🙌 Great atmosphere
❤️ A warm welcome for everyone!

Why sit at home watching the game when you can enjoy it down the pub with a nice cold pint in hand? 🍻

Get your mates together, grab your favourite spot and join us for a cracking Friday night of football! ⚽🍺

🏟️ THE SHIRE OAK – YOUR LOCAL FOR LIVE SPORT! ❤️🍻

👇 Who’s taking the win tonight – Sheffield United or Wrexham? Drop your score predictions below! 👀⚽

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.

29/10/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN AT THE SHIRE OAK! 👻🎃

💀 THIS SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER! 💀

Get your costumes ready because we’re going ALL OUT for Halloween this year at The Shire Oak, Walsall Wood! 🕷️🦇

We’ve got a fantastic night planned for the whole family, with plenty of spooky fun, music, laughter and entertainment! 🎉

🎃 KIDS HALLOWEEN DISCO – 6PM–9PM

🍻 ADULTS HALLOWEEN DISCO – 9PM–12AM

👻 WHAT’S HAPPENING? 👻

🎨 Face painting

✨ Glitter tattoos

🎤 Karaoke for kids and adults

🪩 Disco with all your favourite party hits

🌈 Fantastic laser light show and special effects

🏆 Best Halloween costume competition with prizes!

🍎 Bobbing for apples

🕷️ Spooky games and activities

🧙‍♀️ FANCY DRESS IS ENCOURAGED!

We want to see your scariest, funniest and most creative costumes! Whether you’re a witch, vampire, zombie or something completely outrageous, come dressed to impress! 😂🎃

❤️ Bring the little monsters down for some Halloween fun, then once the kids have finished partying, it’s time for the grown-ups to take over the dance floor! 🍻💃

📍 THE SHIRE OAK – WALSALL WOOD

📅 SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER

🎃 Kids 6PM–9PM | Adults 9PM–MIDNIGHT

🧡 Let’s make this a Halloween to remember!

👇 TAG YOUR FRIENDS, SHARE THIS POST AND LET US KNOW WHO’S COMING! 👇

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

🍔🍽️ GREAT FOOD, GREAT DEALS & NO WASHING UP! 😍🍻
Now serving 7 days a week!!!

Why spend your evening stuck in the kitchen when you could be enjoying some delicious pub grub at The Shire Oak? 🙌

We’ve got some fantastic weekday food deals to keep your bellies full without breaking the bank! 💷❤️

🔥 MONDAY TO FRIDAY FOOD DEALS 🔥

🍔 BURGER + A DRINK — £13.49
Available all day! 🍻

🥪 LUNCH DEAL + A DRINK — £9.49
Perfect for a lunchtime treat! Available before 5pm.

🍽️ 2 CLASSIC MEALS — JUST £13.49
Double the deliciousness for less! Available after 5pm.

Whether it’s a cheeky lunch, a family meal or a catch-up with friends, we’ve got something for everyone! 😋

❤️ Delicious food
🍺 Refreshing drinks
💷 Fantastic value
😊 Friendly faces & a warm welcome

And the best part? You don’t have to lift a finger in the kitchen! 😂🙌

📍 The Shire Oak — your local for great food and good times!

👇 Who’s overdue for treating you to a meal? Tag them below and give them a little hint! 😉🍔❤️

25/10/2026

🏎️ FORMULA 1 RACE DAY LIVE! 🏎️
Get ready for a night of high-octane action as the United States Grand Prix hits our screens tonight! 🇺🇸✨
We are getting ready just 2 hours to go to catch every single lap live. Will Kimi Antonelli manage to seal his first world title in Austin, or does Max Verstappen have another dominant masterclass in store? Let us know your podium predictions in the comments! 👇
🏁 Sunday 25 October
⏰ Build-up starts early | Race starts at 8:00 pm sharp
📺 Live on the big screens

25/10/2026

🎯⚽️ SUNDAY FUNDAY AT THE SHIRE OAK! 🏁🍻
Get ready for a cracking full day of live sport, incredible food, and the best atmosphere in town. We have a massive line-up ready for you this Sunday!
Here is what is on the screens:
📺 From 12:00 PM – PDC European Darts Championship (Afternoon Session)
📺 From 2:00 PM – Premier League Double Header: Liverpool Vs Brighton & Man Utd Vs Bournemouth
📺 From 6:00 PM – PDC European Darts Championship (The Final Session!)
📺 From 8:00 PM – F1 United States Grand Prix (Live Race)
Whether you are here for the goals, the 180s, or the high-speed drama on the track, we have you covered all day long. 🏎️💨
🍽️ FUEL YOUR DAY:
Keep your energy up with our famous, delicious Sunday Roast, or tuck into one of our legendary burgers. Food is served all day, so you won't miss a single minute of the action.
Gather your mates, book a table, or just walk on in. Make a proper day of it at The Shire Oak! 🥂👇

24/10/2026

⚽️ HAPPY FOOTBALL SATURDAY! ⚽️
What a way to kick off the weekend! We’ve got an absolute blockbuster lineup on the screens today:
12:30 PM | Aston Villa vs Man City 🦁🏙️
5:30 PM | Chelsea vs Spurs 🔵⚪️
Don't watch the action on an empty stomach. Treat yourself to lunch and grab one of our delicious burgers or a crisp, cold b**r while you catch the games. 🍔🍺
Get down early to grab the best seats in the house! Who are you backing today? 👇

23/10/2026

Another mini superstar!

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 👏