The Ship Tavern, Whitley Bay

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

26/10/2026

☕⚓ ANOTHER REASON TO VISIT THE SHIP TAVERN! ⚓☕

Who fancies a cuppa? 🫖☕

Pop down to The Ship Tavern, Whitley Bay and enjoy our BOTTOMLESS TEA & COFFEE for just £1.49! 😍

That’s unlimited refills, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy another brew without breaking the bank! 🙌

☕ Tea or coffee? Your choice!
💷 Just £1.49
🔄 Bottomless refills!

Whether you’re catching up with friends, taking a break from shopping or just fancy a cosy cuppa, we’ve got you covered! ❤️

📍 The Ship Tavern, Whitley Bay
⚓ Great value, great company, and always a warm welcome!

Tag your brew buddy and pop in for a cuppa! 👇☕

26/10/2026

26/10/2026

⚓🎉 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK AT THE SHIP TAVERN, WHITLEY BAY! 🎉⚓

Another week of great entertainment, cracking offers and good times at your favourite local! 🍻❤️

Here’s what we’ve got lined up for you this week 👇

🎱 MONDAY

🎤 Afternoon Karaoke from 3pm

🎱 Free pool all day

🍺 Pints from just £1.79 ALL DAY!

🎲 TUESDAY

🎟️ Bill the Till from 6–8pm

🎯 Games Club fun in the afternoon

🎤 WEDNESDAY

🎶 Golden Oldies and entertainment

🍻 Great drinks and good company!

🧠 THURSDAY

🎯 Games Club in the afternoon

❓ Great British Quiz from 8pm

🏆 Cash prize, bottle of w**e and nibbles up for grabs!

🎧 FRIDAY

🎉 Get ready to kick off the weekend with great drinks and a brilliant atmosphere!

💀👻 Halloween DJ & Karaoke from 7pm

Prize for the best fancy dress plus free shot for your first Halloween themed song.

🎶 SATURDAY

🎸 Live entertainment and a night to remember!
The Zoonks from 8pm

🎤 SUNDAY

🎵 Live singer Erin Roche from 6pm with to round off the weekend in style!

🍺 DON’T FORGET OUR DRINKS DEALS!

🍻 Weekday pints from £1.79 all day, Monday to Friday

☕ Tea & coffee just £1.49 with unlimited refills

🍹 Great offers on cocktails, bottles and shots!

🐶 Dog-friendly, sports on the big screens, darts, pool and our hidden b**r garden!

⚽️ Plus all sports on the big screens

📍 The Ship Tavern, Whitley Bay

Tag your mates, spread the word and come join us for a fantastic week! ❤️⚓

25/10/2026

🎤🎶 SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC AT THE SHIP! 🎶🎤

⚓️ Whitley Bay, we’ve got your Sunday sorted! 🍻

Join us TODAY from 6pm as the fantastic Jamie Solar takes to the stage at The Ship Tavern! 🎵🎤

🍺 Great drinks

🎶 Live music

🍻 Good vibes and great company

Gather your friends, grab your favourite tipple and round off the weekend with us! 🥳

📍 The Ship Tavern, Whitley Bay

🎤 Jamie Solar – TODAY from 6pm!

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21/10/2026

☕🫖 YOUR NEW FAVOURITE LITTLE TREAT HAS ARRIVED AT THE SHIP! 🫖☕

Starting TODAY at The Ship Tavern, Whitley Bay! 🎉

Fancy a cuppa? Pop in and enjoy our brand-new hot drinks offer! ☕❤️

☕ Tea & Coffee – just £1.49
🔄 UNLIMITED REFILLS!
🍪 Fancy something extra? Grab a selection of biscuits for just 50p!

Whether you're catching up with friends, taking a little break, or just fancy a nice cuppa, we've got you covered! 🥰

💛 Great value, a warm welcome and a little treat to brighten your day!

📍 Pop into The Ship Tavern, Whitley Bay and get the kettle on! ☕⚓

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.

19/10/2026

⚓🎉 AHOY, WHITLEY BAY! IT’S A BIG WEEK AT THE SHIP TAVERN! 🍻🎶

Who’s ready for a week packed with fun, games, live music and great drinks? 🙌 We’ve got something to keep you entertained all week long!

📅 HERE’S WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK! 👇

🎱 MONDAY – Free pool all day & Karaoke from 3pm 🎤

🎟️ TUESDAY – Games Club in the afternoon & Bill the Till from 6–8pm 🍻

🏆 WEDNESDAY – Quiz & prizes from 3pm! Get your thinking caps on!

🧠 THURSDAY – Games Club in the afternoon & Great British Quiz from 8pm!

🎧 FRIDAY – DJ Clarky & Karaoke from 7pm! Let’s get the weekend started!

🎶 SATURDAY – Beccie Young LIVE from 8pm! 🎤

🎤 SUNDAY – Live music wLih Chris Cammfrom 6pm! The perfect way to round off the weekend! ❤️

🍺 EVEN BETTER NEWS… PINTS FROM JUST £1.79 ALL DAY, MONDAY TO FRIDAY! 🤩🍻

🐶 Dog-friendly? Absolutely!

🎯 Darts & pool? You bet!

📺 Live sport on the big screens? Of course!

So grab your mates, spread the word and make The Ship Tavern your go-to spot this week! ❤️⚓

📍 The Ship Tavern, Whitley Bay

🍻 Great drinks, great entertainment and great company. What more could you want?

TAG YOUR PUB CREW BELOW! 👇🍺

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 👏