The George, Finchdean

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.

28/10/2026

Our new menu! Has landed and is going down a storm! ☔️ pop down and give it a try for yourselves. We serve food all day Monday-Saturdays 12-8.30pm and Sundays 12-5pm.

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

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS MARKET MAGIC AT THE GEORGE INN, FINCHDEAN – 28TH & 29TH NOVEMBER! ✨🎄

Get ready to get into the festive spirit with us at The George Inn, Finchdean! 🎅🎁

Join us for a wonderful Christmas market filled with festive cheer, lovely stalls, Christmas treats and plenty of seasonal magic! ❤️🎄

🐑🐰 SPECIAL GUESTS JOINING US ON SUNDAY 29TH! 🐐🐥

We’re so excited to welcome a PETTING CORNER The Cuddle Corner to our Christmas market on Sunday 29th! 🥰 They’ll be bringing along all sorts of adorable animals for the little ones to meet, cuddle and enjoy! 🐾❤️

It’s the perfect family day out, with festive fun for the kids and a little extra Christmas magic for everyone! ✨

🎄 Bring the family
🐾 Meet some lovely furry friends
🎁 Enjoy the Christmas market
❤️ Make some magical festive memories with us!

📍 The George Inn, Finchdean
📅 Saturday 28th 12-9pm & Sunday 29th 12-6pm November

Tag your friends, spread the word and come along to join in the festive fun! 🎅🎄

We can’t wait to see you all! ❤️✨

23/10/2026

20/10/2026

🎄✨ DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND… WE’VE RELEASED ANOTHER WREATH NIGHT! ✨🎄

You asked, and we listened! ❤️🌿

Join us at The George Inn, Finchdean for another magical festive wreath-making evening! Create your own beautiful Christmas wreath, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and get into the Christmas spirit with us. 🎀🎄

📅 Wednesday 9th December
⏰ From 7pm
💷 £50 per person

✨ Limited spaces available, so don’t leave it too late to book!

🍽️ Make an evening of it! Why not book a table and enjoy a delicious meal with us before your wreath-making session?

📩 Message us to book your space and reserve your table for dinner.

We can’t wait to welcome you for another festive evening! ❤️🎄

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.

16/10/2026

Sundays are made for roasts, especially at The George Inn!

Looking for somewhere warm, cosy, and serving a delicious Sunday roast? Why not join us every Sunday at The George Inn, where food is served from 12pm–5pm, whatever the weather!

Whether you’re gathering with family, catching up with friends, or treating yourself to a traditional roast with all the trimmings, we’ve got you covered.

📍 The George Inn, Finchdean
🍴 Sunday Roasts Served | 12pm–5pm

Come in, relax, and let us do the cooking this Sunday! 🍽️🍷✨

14/10/2026

🔥 BONFIRE NIGHT AT THE GEORGE INN 🔥

Join us on Friday 6th November from 6pm for a fantastic evening of food, music and family fun!

🍕 Freshly made pizzas
🎶 Live music
🔥 Bonfire
✨ Sparklers

Wrap up warm, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a cosy autumn evening with us at The George Inn, Finchdean.

We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

08/10/2026

🎄✨ WREATH MAKING NIGHT AT THE GEORGE INN ✨🎄

Get into the festive spirit and join us on 7th December from 6pm for an evening of creativity, festive fun and Christmas cheer!

🎅 Create your own beautiful Christmas wreath
🎄 Festive atmosphere
✨ A fun and relaxing evening with friends and family

£50 per person

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or trying something new, this is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season and create something special to take home.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to book early!

📍 The George Inn, Finchdean

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 🍍

07/10/2026

🐟🍟 Fish & Chip Friday at The George Inn, Finchdean! 🍟🐟

Enjoy 2 classic fish & chips for just £25 – perfectly crispy, freshly cooked, and best enjoyed with good company.

📍 The George Inn, Finchdean
📅 Every Friday 12-9
📞02392 004930

Tag who you’re bringing and book your table now! 🍻

❤️ ☀️

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! 🍿🍷

!

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 👏