Crows Nest

03/09/2026

We're quite fond of it too, Prime Minister! The Dog House

02/09/2026

THE NEW QUIZ WINNER 🤩🧠

We’ve had a little tinker with our Wednesday afternoon Community Club this week and introduced a BRAND NEW QUIZ! 👀

Something a little different for the weeks when we don’t have our amazing live entertainment 🎤

And taking the crown as our VERY FIRST quiz winner is the one and only… Mr Blue 💙🏆

Not a bad way to spend a Wednesday afternoon, is it? 😉

So, if you’re looking for something to do midweek and you haven’t given our Community Club a try yet, come and join us! 🥰

☕️ Every Wednesday
⏰ 12pm–4pm
🧠 Quiz afternoons
🎤 Live singer every 2 weeks
💬 Plenty of good company!

Whether you come on your own or bring a friend, there’s always a friendly face waiting for you 🫶🏻

📍 The Crows Nest

02/09/2026

❤️ HALTON VIEW COMMUNITY CLUB AT THE CROWS NEST ❤️

There’s nothing better than seeing our local community come together.

We’re proud to welcome the Halton View Community Club to The Crows Nest for another opportunity to meet up, chat, socialise and enjoy some good company.

Whether you’re a familiar face or fancy coming along for the first time, you’ll always receive a warm welcome. 🙌

Come in, grab a drink and join us.

01/09/2026

🌿🥂 THE VIRAL DRINK OF THE MOMENT HAS ARRIVED! 🥂🌿

More and more of you have been ordering the Hugo, and we can definitely see why. 👀

A refreshing combination of St-Germain, soda, Prosecco and lime, it’s light, fresh, fizzy and perfect when you fancy something a little different. 😍

It’s quickly becoming one of the favourites behind the bar at The Crows Nest.

So the real question is… who hasn’t tried one yet?

Maybe today’s the day. 🥂

31/08/2026

Our good friends over in Great Ditton have launched an amazing Sunday Roast Delivery Service 🤩

And we can vouch for the quality of the produce they use 🤤

Please give them a like/follow 🙏

Pre-order only 📱

Home Made Sunday Roast Delivery

🍽️ Home-Cooked Sunday Roasts delivered straight to your door in Widnes! Selected Sundays only. 20 years’ catering experience, quality ingredients & special care with packaging. Orders must be placed & paid by Friday in advance. ❤️

31/08/2026

🎃🎨 SIP & PAINT IS BACK THIS HALLOWEEN! 🎨🎃

Who joined us for our Sip & Paint evening last year? 👀

After the brilliant response we had, we knew we had to bring it back — this time with a spooky Halloween twist!

Join us at The Crows Nest on Wednesday 14th October from 7pm and paint your own pumpkin while enjoying a few drinks and a fun evening with friends. 🍷🎃

And the best part? Tickets are just £5 each!

Spaces are sure to be popular, so get your friends together and get your tickets sorted.

30/08/2026

SPOUSE CALLS 📞🍺

We’ve heard them all… and apparently there’s now an official price list 😂

£2.50 — “Just missed him, love” 👀
£5 — “Yeahhh, he was in about an hour ago…” 🤷‍♀️
£20 — “HIM?! Never seen the man in my LIFE.” 💅

We don’t lie for free in this establishment.
Times are hard, babes. 😂💸

30/08/2026

🎱⚽ POOL NIGHT TONIGHT… BUT FIRST, FOOTBALL! ⚽🎱

We’ve got a full afternoon and evening lined up at The Crows Nest!

First up, get yourself settled in for Manchester United vs Ipswich, with kick-off at 4:30pm. ⚽🍻

Then once the football’s finished, it’s time to get around the table for Pool Night! 🎱

Challenge your mates, grab a few drinks and see who’s got the best shot.

Football followed by pool — sounds like a pretty good night to us! 🙌

29/08/2026

🎙️🍸 RAT PACK NIGHT — TONIGHT! 🍸🎙️

Tonight’s the night! The brilliant Garry Gee will be joining us at The Crows Nest for an evening filled with timeless songs from the legendary Rat Pack era. 🎶

Expect classic tunes, fantastic live vocals and the perfect Saturday night atmosphere.

Grab your friends, order yourself a drink and settle in for a night of Sinatra-style favourites and live entertainment. 🙌

Don’t spend tonight sitting at home — come and join us!

28/08/2026

Did you think we didn’t know?! 👀

JUST KIDDING, JUST KIDDING — we literally don’t care 🤷‍♀️😂

Transfer from your savings. Dip into the overdraft. Wait for payday to hit while you’re stood at the bar. We saw NOTHING 🙈

As long as it’s got the King’s head on it 💷 or it DINGS at the card machine…

We’re sound with that 😉🍺

What happens between you and your banking app is NONE of our business 🤝😂

28/08/2026

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 👏

19/08/2026

The last two weeks’ inspirational double Grand Idea event winners show how integral pubs are to their communities. Congratulations to:

🏆 The Duke of Cumberland, Kendal. The team raised a staggering £3,750 for Anthony Nolan Stem Cell research through Sam Fest. The event was held in memory of local resident Sam Roberts, who sadly passed away from stem cell cancer just days before his wedding. They hosted live music all day, complemented by stalls selling sweets and candyfloss. Guests also enjoyed a darts competition, as Sam was an avid darts player.

🏆 The Cricketers Team, Gillingham, also arranged a charity day. This time it was for a children’s cancer charity. It was a true family event with a bouncy castle, raffle, games, refreshments, stalls and live music from the Jaywalkers rock and pop band. Together they raised an incredible £4,414 for My Shining Star Children’s Cancer Charity.

🏆 The Hen House, Cannock, shared another emotive story. A local, Keith’s father, sadly passed away from Motor Neurone Disease. He asked our MPs to arrange a raffle to raise money for the charity. They turned it into community event, timing it to coincide with the JD Hoe Down, payday weekend and their anniversary. The event supported Motor Neurone Disease charities, exceeded fundraising targets and helped strengthen local connections.

🏆 The Woodlands, St Helens, hosted a sponsored walk, family entertainment and other fundraising activities. The community came together to raise £1,300 for Prostate Cancer UK.

These pubs show what it means to do well by doing good.

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13/08/2026

We've invested a whopping £496k in The Golden Lion! 🦁

AND the pub has a new Management Partner in Ben Doherty, who takes over from Doug and Pearl. 🍍

🗨️ "Doug and Pearl have left an incredible legacy. For 22 years, they've poured their heart and soul into this pub, creating something that means so much to both locals and visitors alike. My commitment is to build on those strong foundations, investing in the pub's future while retaining everything people know and love about it.”

If you're in Northallerton, drop by and say hello 👋 Golden Lion, Romanby Village

Discover more about our pubs ➡️ https://www.punchpubs.com/latest-news/



📷 Rob Crawshaw

06/08/2026

Congratulations Murrie 🥂🥳

Our amazing Publican is celebrating 20 years in charge of the Green Tree in Tudhoe 💪

What's the key to running a successful pub for all those years?

🗨️ "It takes a massive amount of effort to stay current, remain profitable and retain staff but we’ve done that by listening. I absolutely adore this pub; I love everything about it from the people to the building itself and I’m not the only one because we have three staff members that have been with us since the day I joined!” 👏

Well done Murrie and everyone at the Green Tree! 🍍

📷 courtesy of Punch Pubs & Co.

05/08/2026

The Stag Inn, Kimberley 📍

Hometown Publican Nick Rook looks proud as Punch behind his new bar following an investment by Punch Pubs. 🤩

What will guests notice? 🤔

🌻 large outdoor canopy
🎨 refreshed decor
🛝 new children's play area
🍺 new bar

Well done to everyone involved in the refurbishment 🍍

Read more about our latest investments here ➡️https://www.punchpubs.com/latest-news/



📷 courtesy of Stewart Foley