The Plough

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 🍍

02/10/2026

🎶 LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT AT THE PLOUGH! 🎶

Tonight at The Plough, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Ricky Wilde!

Starting from 7.30pm, Ricky will be bringing the tunes, the good vibes and the perfect soundtrack to your Friday night.

Grab your friends, pull up a chair, enjoy some great food and drinks.

See you at The Plough! 🍻

01/10/2026

Tonight on the specials board we have Cheesy Bubble and Squeek topped with a perfectly Poached Egg, served with Smoked Local Partridge, Tenderstem Broccoli, poached Red Onion and Rich Red W**e Gravy

25/09/2026

NEW B**R ALERT!

We’ve got something new on the taps at The Plough

Introducing Brooklyn Brewery – Stonewall Inn IPA 🌈

A bold, hoppy IPA with plenty of character, now pouring fresh at The Plough.

Who’s coming in for the first pint?

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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24/09/2026

🎤 LIVE MUSIC THIS FRIDAY! 🎤

This Friday at The Plough, Alnwick, we’ve got the amazing Paris joining us from 7:30pm!

Get yourself down for a great night of live music, good food, cold drinks and plenty of good vibes.

Whether you’re joining us for dinner or just coming along for the music, we’ll see you at The Plough

Bring your friends, grab a table and let’s make a night of it! ❤️

22/09/2026

⭐️MEET THE TEAM TUESDAYS⭐️

Today we are introducing you to Bex, our in house events manager

Bex has been part of the Plough family for six months and has recently moved into her new position as events manager.

If your planning a party/event shes your girl !

Dont forget to say hi on your next visit

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

18/09/2026

🎶 LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT AT THE PLOUGH 🎶

Tonight we have our first live music session at The Plough

Come and join us from 8pm for a night of great live music, good food, cold drinks and plenty of pub atmosphere.

Whether you’re joining us for dinner or just popping in for a drink, grab your mates and come make a night of it!

Let’s kick off our live music nights in style! 🤘

See you at The Plough!

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. 🤩

16/09/2026

Whos ready for a spooktacular night?

Come and join us for a 4 course Halloween Rocky Horror themed feast, all paired with some outrageous cocktails whilst our positively terrifying team take care of you.

Early bird tickets will be released tomorrow for £65 pp, get in quick as there will only be 20 early bird tickets available.

To book either pop in and see a member of the team or drop us a message.

15/09/2026

⭐️MEET THE TEAM TUESDAYS⭐️

Today we are introducing you to our newest member of the team Finlay

Fin has recently finished studying Biology at Yorkshire university, and now taking the summer to re set and decide what the next chapter will bring.

Dont forget to say hi on your next visit

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. 💫

14/09/2026

IT’S TEX ’N’ TAPAS NIGHT TONIGHT! At The Plough 🤠

All your favourite smokehouse bites, served up Texas-style and made for sharing.

Slow-smoked meats, sticky sauces, loaded sides and plenty of smoky goodness. Small plates, big flavours and a proper feast for the table.

Round up your crew, grab a cold one and get stuck in.

12/09/2026

There's always something on the specials board at The Plough. Our floor team insist on taste testing, so dont be shy to ask for their favourite 😉

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 👏