The Albion

20/08/2026

🙌 Craft Fest is in full swing! 🙌

We’ve already seen some brilliant events across our pubs, from live music and festivals to community celebrations, all while raising money for some incredible causes ❤️

Now we’re gearing up for the BIG August Bank Holiday weekend, when even more of our Craft Fests will be taking place! 🎉🍻

And there’s more… the Craft Fest Campervan Tour hits the road this week, making its first stop at The Endeavour! 🚐

A huge thank you to every team getting involved. Every charity contribution, big or small, makes a real difference 🫶

11/08/2026

The Craft Fest campervan tour is hitting the road this August, bringing free samples, interactive activities and plenty of festival fun to pubs across the UK.! 🥰

Catch us at:

22 August - Endeavour, Middlesbrough
29 August - The Cherry Tree, Plymouth
30 August - The Cardigan Arms, Corby (CORBYFEST)
31 August - Royal Oak Brampton

It’s all about bringing people together, creating great moments and adding even more excitement to this year’s Craft Fest celebrations 🫶

17/07/2026

🍻 50 FREE DRINKS AT EVERY ONE OF OUR PUBS! 🍻

Wednesday wasn’t the result we wanted, but England still have one more game to play 🏴

Join us this Saturday 18 July as England take on France in the 3rd Place Play-Off, 10pm kick-off.

The first 50 people through the door between 7pm and 8pm, wearing at least one England-themed item of clothing or accessory, will receive a FREE drink: https://www.craftunionpubs.com/sport/football/where-to-watch-world-cup

One last game. One free drink. Let’s get behind England! 🙌

T&C's apply. While stocks last.

13/07/2026

12/07/2026

🎉 This Week at The Albion – What a Line-Up! 🎉

What a fantastic week we’ve got planned! 🤩 Get your diaries out and pencil these dates in.

⭐ COMPETITION TIME! ⭐
Like, share this post and tag 3 friends for your chance to WIN our VIP table for the England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 game on Wednesday! 🍻⚽

🗓 Monday
💰 Disco Dave’s is here from 2pm–6pm. Wouldn’t it be nice to win £999 and spend it enjoying the final week of the tournament? 🤩
🎱 Pool Team Practice from 6pm onwards.

🗓 Tuesday
⚽ The first semi-final kicks off at 8pm:
🇫🇷 France vs Spain 🇪🇸
🎱 FREE POOL ALL DAY!

🗓 Wednesday – The Big One! 🏆
⏰ Kick-off: 8pm
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England vs Argentina 🇦🇷

🍴 Half-time refreshments
🎟 Sweepstake available throughout the evening
🍻 The atmosphere is going to be incredible – don’t miss it!

🗓 Thursday
Time to reflect on the week’s results and get ready for the next stage of the tournament.

🗓 Friday
🎤 DJ & Karaoke Night
Sing your heart out, grab the mic and dance the night away!

🗓 Saturday
🕺 Disco Dave gets the party started with all your favourite tunes before the 3rd Place Play-Off, kicking off at 10pm.

🗓 Sunday – IT’S THE FINAL! ❤️
🏆 The biggest game of the tournament!
⏰ Kick-off: 8pm

We can’t wait to welcome you all to The Albion over the coming week. Whether you’re here for the football, the music, the pool or simply great company, there’s something for everyone.

❤️ See you soon at your beautiful community pub!

Debs & The Team

12/07/2026

🏆 Sweepstake Results So Far! 🏆

🇫🇷 France – Ange 🆚 🇪🇸 Spain – Ken
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England – Mark 🆚 🇦🇷 Argentina – Pressy

🍀 Good luck to you all! You’re all guaranteed a payout at the end of the tournament.

💰 Winnings will be announced after the final on Sunday night!

Time to start planning our after party! 🎉🥳

It’s going to be the biggest and best one we’ve ever had! 😍😍

And if ENGLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 bring it home… well, it’s going to be one to remember! 🤩🍻

So… who’s booked the week off? 😂🙌

12/07/2026

Dress code for the next England match guys!!!

Free pint for all those who participate 🫣😭😭😭

12/07/2026

WOW! What a result and what an incredible night! 🏆⚽️

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and shared such a special moment with us. The atmosphere was simply second to none – lovely people, amazing vibes, and memories we’ll never forget.

IT’S COMING HOME! 🏆🦁🦁🦁

Now it’s time to relax, enjoy a chilled-out Sunday, catch up with your mates, discuss the next steps, and make your plans for Wednesday before we do it all over again!

A massive thank you to my amazing staff for all your hard work last night. I couldn’t have done it without every single one of you. You’re my absolute backbone. ❤️

The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day! 🌞 Come and join us at The Albion for a few cold pints.

We’re here to look after you all day and all night.

And don’t forget to keep an eye out for our VIP competition coming very soon! 👀

See you soon!

Debs and the Team ❤️

11/07/2026

Is everyone ready!!!

It’s rockin in the Albion, the drinks are flowing, the music is electric and everyone is in high spirit!

COME IN ENGLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Your Albion community is routing for you ❤️

Think I have a new gym buddy too 🫣

11/07/2026

🦁 ENGLAND vs NORWAY 🇳🇴

This Saturday at The Albion

Join us for an unforgettable match day as we cheer on the Lions! 🎉

🎶 From 5:00 PM: Disco Dave kicks things off with all the best party tunes to get the atmosphere buzzing!
🎊 What’s On Throughout The Evening:

🍻 Spin the Wheel – win FREE drinks & shots!
⚽ Two Sweepstakes: Time of First Goal + Time of Last Goal → win bar spend!
💰 Football cards with cash prizes up for grabs!
🎵 Classic football anthems & top tunes building up to kick-off
🪑 Arrive early – grab your favourite seat & pick up match-day props!

🥪 FREE refreshments at half-time!
We’ve got it all: great music, fantastic offers, plenty of chances to win, electric atmosphere, and the friendliest team around!

📍 The Albion – the hottest place to watch England this Saturday!
Gather your mates and join us – see you there! 🤩⚽🍻

11/07/2026

⚽ Every match is better in our pubs! 🍻 ​

Grab your mates, enjoy great-value drinks, soak up the atmosphere and don't​ forget to pick up your Big Summer Scorecard for the chance to unlock FREE​ drinks and win a share of over £250,000 in prizes (T&Cs apply). ​

We'll see you at kick-off! 🙌

11/07/2026

🚨 Right everyone… it’s finally here – the day you’ve all been waiting for!!! 🎉⚽

I must admit, I’m quite nervous, but let’s get this show on the road!

Get here early to secure your seat. There are no reservations today – once you’re in, you’re in!

We’ve got loads going on throughout the day:
🎟️ Sweepstakes
⚽ Football cards
🎶 Plenty of tunes to get you in the mood

Please drink responsibly. Anyone who becomes too intoxicated will be asked to leave.

Once the match kicks off, if we reach full capacity, the doors will be closed and reopened at half-time for anyone wanting to come in if there is room.

🍕 Pizzas will be provided to keep you hungry animals fed!

Let’s keep it safe, respectful and friendly. We all want an amazing day, a fantastic atmosphere and, most importantly… a WIN!!! 🙌

Then we can celebrate until 2AM…
YES… 2AM! 🥳🍻

Please respect our staff and our door team. If you’re asked for ID, you must be able to show it, so don’t leave home without it.

See you all later!

❤️ Debs and the Team

07/07/2026

Signs of a good matchday:

🍺 Empty glass
⚽ England win
🗣️ No voice left

06/07/2026

England are through! 🙌​

Today's priorities:​
❤️ Relive the goals.​
📱 Fill up the group chat.​
🍻 Get the next match in the diary.

02/07/2026

Watch the games, collect stamps and score big with over £250K of prizes to be won with our Big Summer Scorecard! 😍

Pick up your scorecard in pub and start collecting every matchday:

🍺 1 pint = 1 stamp
🥔 1 packet of Walkers crisps = 1 stamp
🎁 Free drink rewards at 8, 16, 28, 40 & 60 stamps

The more football you watch, the more rewards you earn.

Available across the tournament and selected summer football fixtures. T&Cs apply.

30/06/2026

£500,000 raised and we’re only halfway there! ❤️

Our pubs have now raised an incredible £500k for our Make It A Million campaign and every penny tells a story.

Behind that number are teams giving their time, guests showing their generosity, communities coming together and moments that remind us what our pubs are all about.

We can only share a few of the many amazing stories and photos from our sites, but this milestone belongs to every single person who has helped make it happen. To our teams, guests and communities, thank you. Let’s keep going and Make It A Million! 🙌

29/06/2026

Nothing beats a World Cup matchday at the pub ⚽🍻

The atmosphere. The chants. The last-minute winners. The roar when the ball hits the back of the net 🙌

Grab your mates, enjoy an ice-cold pint and soak up every moment with fellow fans. No bookings, no fuss, just turn up, find your spot and enjoy the beautiful game. See you at kick-off! 🍺⚽

27/06/2026

The heart of our pubs is a place where everyone belongs 🌈✨

A huge shoutout to Sarah and Kelly from The Black Swan, and to everyone involved in putting together such an amazing Pride event. Your hard work, passion and community spirit made it a day to remember ❤️

Whether you're joining us for a drink, a dance or celebrating with friends, we're proud to be a space where everyone is welcome, every single day. Here's to good vibes, great people and making everyone feel welcome. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈✨