The Red Lion

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 🍍

06/10/2026

Hello out there! Do you know what Tuesdays are? Burger Night at The Red Lion that’s what! Date Night that won’t cost you an arm and a leg! Treat your Mum and Dad! Round up your pals! Pair your favourite succulent burger meal with a cold pint or a cheeky vino! 🍔🍻🍺🍷. Everybody deserves a mid-week treat, the weekend is ages away! See you at the bar!

04/10/2026

SUNDAYS ARE FOR GOOD FOOD & GOOD COMPANY ❤️🍽️

After a stroll around beautiful Bakewell or a hike in the Peak District , there’s only one place to finish your Sunday…

🍺 A proper pint of local ale
🍽️ A delicious pub lunch
🔥 A warm, welcoming atmosphere
❤️ And plenty of good company

Whether you’re local, visiting Bakewell for the day, or exploring the Peaks, come and make Sunday at The Red Lion part of your weekend. Our friendly team are waiting to greet you (and the dog!!).

📍 The Red Lion, Bakewell

Walk, eat, drink, relax. Your Sunday starts here. 🍻

03/10/2026

An opportunity to join our growing team here at the Red Lion, Bakewell. We are looking for a passionate, experienced, and sales focused Bar Manager. If this sounds like you, get in touch.

02/10/2026

🍻 IT’S FRIDAY! 🍻

Who’s got the Friday feeling?! The weekend starts here at The Red Lion, Bakewell ❤️

Good food, proper drinks, a warm welcome and that lovely Friday vibe. Come and join us for a drink, a bite to eat and a bit of Bakewell magic.

See you at the bar! 🍺🍷🍽️

01/10/2026

Are you looking for your next challenge? or fancy a change? We need an experienced Line Cook to join our kitchen team and help us create great experiences for our guests.
Get in touch, we are offering a full time, permanent position with an immediate start if required. 😍🤣

30/09/2026

It’s time for us to say a sad cheerio to our amazing Bar Manager, Rachy, as she leaves us for pastures new. She’s been an integral part of our team and we are all going to miss her. Rachel has been such a hard working, dedicated member of staff, and we’re very sorry to see her go. Join us in wishing her the very best of luck in her new venture. Thanks for everything Rach ❤️

29/09/2026

🍔 It’s Burger Night in Bakewell!

Fancy swapping your kitchen for the pub tonight? Come and join us at The Red Lion for a proper burger, a pint and a good old catch-up. This is a midweek treat that won’t break the bank!

Whether you’ve been out exploring the Peaks or just looking for an easy Tuesday night, we’ll have the grill fired up and the welcome waiting! ❤️

Can we tempt you? See you at the Bar!🍻

28/09/2026

Just another Market Monday in Bakewell! Join us at The Red Lion in the heart of our beautiful town after a wander round the stalls! A warm welcome awaits and 50p off all cask ales! Try our locally brewed Harrington Bitter and PA! See you at the bar!

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 👏