The College Arms

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

24/10/2026

🍽️ SUNDAY ROASTS ARE CALLING! 🤤

There’s nothing quite like a proper Sunday roast! 🥔🍖✨

Think tender, juicy meat, crispy golden roasties, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, seasonal veggies and lashings of rich, delicious gravy! 😍

Let us take care of the cooking while you sit back, relax and enjoy your Sunday with family and friends. ❤️

📅 Join us this Sunday!
📞 Book your table today to avoid disappointment.

🍽️❤️

23/10/2026

🍽️✨ How’s the new menu feeling and tasting?! 😍

We’ve been busy creating, tasting and perfecting our new dishes, and we’d LOVE to know what you think! ❤️

Have you tried something new yet? What’s your favourite so far? 👀👇

Drop your thoughts in the comments — we can’t wait to hear your feedback! 🥂🍴

My favourite is the lamb curry 😍🤤

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

🍽️ SUPPER CLUB JUST GOT EVEN BETTER! 🍷✨

Now on Mondays & Tuesdays 🙌

✨ 2 courses for just £20
✨ 3 courses for just £25

Delicious food, great company and fantastic value — what’s not to like?! 😍

Make Mondays and Tuesdays something to look forward to! ❤️

📩 Book your table now and join us for a midweek treat!

16/10/2026

🌧️🔥 The weather may be cold and wet, but we’ve got you covered! ❤️

The fire’s on, the food is hot, and there’s plenty of comforting goodness waiting for you. 🍲🥘

Escape the chilly weather, come in, get cosy and let us warm you up with delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere. 🥰

Cold outside, cosy inside! 🔥🍽️

We look forward to seeing you! ❤️

14/10/2026

🥩🍟 DON’T FORGET — STEAK FRITES IS NOW ON WEDNESDAYS! 🍷

Your midweek treat just got even better! 😍

Join us every Wednesday from 5pm for our delicious Steak Frites — the perfect way to break up the week!

Gather your friends, bring your appetite, and make Wednesday your new favourite night. ❤️

📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ From 5pm

We’ll save you a seat! 🥩🍟

09/10/2026

✨ What are your thoughts on the new menu so far?! 👀🍽️

We’d love to hear what you think! Have you tried any of our new dishes yet? Let us know your favourites in the comments below! 👇❤️

Your feedback means the world to us! 🙌🔥

My personal favourites are the lamb curry and the croque monsieur 🤤😍

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 🍍

07/10/2026

🍽️ New Menu Day has arrived! 🎉

Our new dishes are here, and we want to know… which one is your favourite? 👀❤️

Come in, give them a try, and let us know which dish has won you over! 😋

📸 Tag us in your foodie snaps and share your favourite!

06/10/2026

✨ The countdown is on! ✨

Our team got together last night for some new menu training — tasting, learning and getting ready to bring you something exciting! 🍽️👩‍🍳

And now the wait is almost over…

🎉 Our NEW MENU launches this Wednesday! 🎉

We can’t wait for you to try the new dishes, flavours and favourites. ❤️

See you Wednesday! 👀🍴

03/10/2026

🎶💃 THIS SATURDAY! 🕺🎶

Bring the whole family, bring your friends, and most importantly… BRING THOSE DANCE MOVES! 🔥🎉

🎵 Live Music | 🕑 2–7 PM | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun
Get ready for great music, good vibes, big smiles, and plenty of dancing! ❤️🙌

📣 Spread the word, gather the crew, and let’s make it a Saturday to remember! 🎶💃🕺

03/10/2026

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 👏