The Golden Fleece

31/10/2026

👀🎃 WATCH OUT… Mark’s about! 🎃👀

Our kitchen porter has taken a break from the washing-up! 😱🔪

Feeling brave? Come down to The Golden Fleece this Halloween… and keep an eye over your shoulder! 👻😂

P.s ….. it is a fake knife just a prop 🔪

31/10/2026

🎃 No tricks, just treats from our Halloween girls! 🧛‍♀️

31/10/2026

🎃👻 Come and meet some of our spooky Golden Fleece team today… if you dare! 👻🎃

We’ve swapped our usual looks for something a little more frightful, but you’ll still get the same warm welcome! 🧛‍♀️😈

31/10/2026

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from The Golden Fleece! 👻🎃

Come and visit us today for a few treats🍬 We’ve got sweets for all and a few fang-tastic characters ready to serve you at the bar… 🧛‍♀️🍻

Whether you’re stopping by for a bite to eat, a warming drink or a Halloween tipple, we’d love to see you. Costumes are very welcome! 🕸️🖤

📍 The Golden Fleece, Wells-next-the-Sea
Pop in… if you dare! 👀🎃

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.

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

🎄✨ Christmas at The Golden Fleece ✨🎄

Have you made your Christmas plans yet? Whether you’re getting together with family, catching up with friends or celebrating with colleagues, we’d love to welcome you to The Golden Fleece for some festive food and drinks! 🥂

Enjoy a cosy celebration with a warm welcome and beautiful views over Wells harbour. ❤️

Don’t leave it too late to book – secure your table before we’re fully booked! 🎅

📅 Book your festive meal or Christmas Day table through OpenTable.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎄✨

25/10/2026

🎃 A little spooky, a lot cosy… The clocks have gone back we have all had an extra hours rest… now let us take care of Sunday lunch🔥

Take a seat at The Golden Fleece and enjoy the harbour views through our spooky pumpkins, while the fire keeps you lovely and warm. 🍂

Tuck into a delicious Sunday roast or simply settle in with a hot coffee, a cold pint or a glass of w**e. Whatever your Sunday plans, there’s a cosy spot waiting for you here. 🍽️🍷

Pop down to the Fleece and spend a little of your Sunday by the quay! 🧡

24/10/2026

🎃👻 We DARE you to visit the Golden Fleece this spooky season… 👻🎃

With the fire lit and pumpkins all around, come and get cosy with us! 🔥 Whether you’re creeping in for a delicious meal, a cold pint, a glass of w**e or a warming coffee, there’s something to lift your spirits. 🍺🍷☕

Bring your favourite ghouls and enjoy a little spooky-season comfort overlooking the quay… if you dare! 🕸️

24/10/2026

🔥🍂 Harbour views and fireside evenings… autumn at the Fleece!

It’s that time of year when we start lighting the fire, so come in, get cosy and make yourself at home. 🧡

Enjoy a cocktail, a glass of w**e or your favourite pint alongside a delicious warm meal—with the glow of the fire inside and beautiful harbour views outside. 🍸🍽️🌊

Bring good company, pull up a chair and let us take care of the rest.

📍 The Golden Fleece, Wells-next-the-Sea

22/10/2026

🍽️ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON… 20 DAYS TO GO! 🍽️

Something delicious is coming to The Golden Fleece! Our NEW MENU launches on 11 November, and we can’t wait for you to try it. ✨

Think cosy catch-ups, a drink in hand and something tasty to enjoy while overlooking the quay. 🍷🌊

Keep an eye on our page for sneak peeks as we count down to the big day!

👇 Who’s joining you for your first taste?

21/10/2026

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS DAY AT THE GOLDEN FLEECE ✨🎄

Our Christmas Day tables are filling up, so don’t leave booking until it’s too late! 🥂

Join us for three delicious courses for £95 per person, with a glass of fizz and rosemary almonds and olives on arrival.

From traditional roast Turkey with all the trimmings to tempting desserts, there’s plenty to make your Christmas Day special. 🍽️

Let us take care of the cooking and washing up while you relax with your favourite people and enjoy Christmas overlooking the quay. ❤️

🎅 Book your table on OpenTable and give yourself something lovely to look forward to!

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 👏