Crows Nest

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.

17/10/2026

🎃👻Spooky season is almost upon us! 🕷️🕸️

Halloween is creeping closer, and we've got a whole host of spooktacular events lined up for you here at The Crows Nest! 🦇

Take a peek at what's coming up and get ready for some frightfully good fun! 🎃✨

16/10/2026

Wishing our pals over at The Welly the best reopening after an extensive refurb 👏

Congratulations and good luck 🎉

16/10/2026

🧠🍻 **THINK YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE OUR QUIZ CHAMPION?** 👀🏆

It's time to put that general knowledge to the test at the **CROW'S NEST QUIZ NIGHT!** 🎉

Round up your brainiest mates (or the ones who *think* they know everything 😂), grab a drink and get ready for a night of tricky questions, laughs and a little friendly competition!

🧠 Test your knowledge
🍻 Enjoy a few cheeky pints
🙌 Have a laugh with your team
🏆 Battle it out for those all-important bragging rights!

You don't need to be a genius to join in… just bring your thinking cap and a good sense of humour! 😂

📍 **Crow's Nest, Moorfield Road, Widnes**

**WHO'S THE KNOW-IT-ALL IN YOUR FRIENDSHIP GROUP? TAG THEM BELOW!** 👇🧠🍻

15/10/2026

🎯🍻 GAME ON AT THE CROW'S NEST! 🍻🎯

Fancy yourself as the next Luke Littler? Or just love a good game of darts with your mates? 👀🔥

Join us for our regular DARTS NIGHTS and get involved in the action!

🎯 EVERY MONDAY & FRIDAY!
🍻 Great pints, great prices
🙌 Plenty of laughs and friendly competition!

Whether you're a seasoned pro or still working on hitting that treble 20, everyone's welcome to join in! ❤️

So grab your arrows, bring your mates and let's see who's hitting the bullseye! 🎯

📍 Crow's Nest, Moorfield Road, Widnes

WHO'S YOUR DARTS RIVAL? TAG THEM BELOW! 👇🔥

14/10/2026

🎃🎨 PUMPKIN PAINTING & A LITTLE TIPPLE? YES PLEASE! 🍷✨

Looking for something fun to do tonight? We've got just the thing! 🙌

Join us alongside Halton View Community Club for a spooktacular SIP & PAINT YOUR OWN PUMPKIN! 🎃🖌️

💰 JUST £5 PER PERSON!
🎨 Get creative and paint your very own pumpkin
🍷 Sip, paint and enjoy a lovely evening!
🧡 Perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit!

Whether you're a budding artist or just fancy a fun night out, come along and get involved! 🎃

📍 Crow's Nest, Moorfield Road, Widnes
📅 TONIGHT!

GRAB YOUR FRIENDS & LET'S GET SPOOKY! 👻🎨

TAG SOMEONE WHO'D LOVE THIS! 👇❤️

13/10/2026

WE NEED YOU 😮

Have you ever joined us for one of our Tribute Acts? Ever enjoyed our 50p pool table?

We want to hear from you 🫵

Reviews are massively important to a little wet led pub like us! It gives others who may not know how SPECTACULAR we are the confidence to give us a try if they haven't already 😊

If you have a spare minute, we would really REALLY appreciate some feedback! We have provided the link below ⬇️ 🔗

TYSMMMM XOXO

The Crows Nest

13/10/2026

🍺💸 MORE PINTS, LESS PENNIES! 💸🍺

Why pay more for your favourite pint when you don't have to?! 👀

Here at the Crow's Nest, we're keeping the good times flowing with our LIQUID SAVINGS! 🙌

🍻 THE CHEAPEST PINTS IN WIDNES!
💸 Great drinks without the big price tag
❤️ Your favourite local with a proper pub atmosphere!

Whether it's an after-work pint, a weekend catch-up or just an excuse to get out of the house… we've got a cold one waiting for you! 🍺

📍 Crow's Nest, Moorfield Road, Widnes

SAME GREAT PINTS. SMALLER PRICES. BIGGER SMILES! 😍🍻

12/10/2026

😍🍗 **WHO DOESN'T LOVE A GOOD PLATE OF PICKY BITS?!** 🤤

Forget choosing just one thing… our **PICKY BITS PLATTER** is made for sharing, grazing and enjoying with your favourite people! 🙌

🔥 **JUST £22!** 🔥

Perfect for a catch-up with friends, a cheeky bite with a few drinks or when you simply can't decide what you fancy! 🍻

Because let's be honest… **picky bits are ALWAYS a good idea!** 😍

📍 **Crow's Nest, Moorfield Road, Widnes**

**WHO ARE YOU SHARING YOURS WITH? TAG THEM BELOW!** 👇❤️

11/10/2026

HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY KACIE 🎉

We couldn't let this one go without acknowledgment 😂

Happy birthday to our Kacie! Hope you've have the best day, we know you have, coz you've been here 😉

Lots of love your Crows Nest fam ❤️

Everyone owes Kacie birthday digs btw it's non negotiable 🤜

11/10/2026

Aidan’s fundraising for Community Defibrillators - Aidansteddybearchallenge ❤️

Aidan Jackson, 24, has been raising funds for the machines in and around Halton.

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 👏