The Candlemaker

12/11/2026

Get ready to grab the mic! 🎤 Karaoke Fridays at The Candlemaker with DJ Big T bring you the best karaoke anthems, great music, ice-cold drinks and an unforgettable atmosphere. Whether you're a superstar or just singing for fun, the stage is yours! Every Friday from 7:30pm until midnight. 🔥

12/11/2026

This pub is beautiful!

The country pub closed at the end of September to undergo a refurbishment, which has now been completed. 😍

🗣️ “We’re delighted with the results of the refresh.... Our ambition is to return the pub to its former glory and position it as the number one destination in Staffordshire once again.”

10/11/2026

TWIT-TWOO 🦉

The Owl in Loughton 😍

The pictures tell the story here! 📸

🍍 Sanjeev Guram is the new Management Partner: "The Owl has been part of life in Epping Forest since 1776, and it's a privilege to be looking after it. It's one of the most beautiful pub settings in Essex, and my aim is simple: to make it the first-place people think of for food, drink and celebration!"

09/11/2026

A fantastic week of entertainment is lined up at The Candlemaker! 🎉 From our Monday Daytime Club and Tuesday Sea Shanty Singing to Wednesday Open Mic and Reggae Thursdays, there's something for everyone. 🎤🎶
Friday brings Karaoke with Big T, Saturday sees DJ Beavis taking over, and Sunday rounds things off with Battersea Run Club, Spain v England and live music with Mike & Friends. Great drinks, great music and even better company – see you at The Candlemaker! 🍻

08/11/2026

Get ready for a fantastic Sunday evening of live music at The Candlemaker! 🎸🎶
Mike and Friends are bringing the good vibes, great tunes and plenty of musical talent for a brilliant night of live entertainment. Gather your friends, grab a drink and enjoy the atmosphere.
Join us this Sunday from 8pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
📍 The Candlemaker, 136 Battersea High Street, SW11 3JR.

05/11/2026

🔥 THE ULTIMATE SOUND CLASH IS COMING TO BATTERSEA! 🔥
Two DJs, two sounds, one legendary battle! 🎧 DJ Big T goes head-to-head with DJ Boots in a VERZUZ showdown, bringing you the very best in Reggae, Soul, R&B and Classics.
Expect heavyweight tunes, big selections and plenty of old-school anthems as these two go toe-to-toe behind the decks!
🏆 Saturday 7th November
⏰ From 7:30PM
📍 The Candlemaker, 136 Battersea High St, SW11 3JR.

05/11/2026

Get ready to grab the mic! 🎤 Karaoke Fridays at The Candlemaker with DJ Big T bring you the best karaoke anthems, great music, ice-cold drinks and an unforgettable atmosphere. Whether you're a superstar or just singing for fun, the stage is yours! Every Friday from 7:30pm until midnight. 🔥

04/11/2026

We’re bringing the vibes to The Candlemaker every Thursday with a musical journey through Reggae, Dancehall and a little bit of Bashment! 🎶

Expect feel-good rhythms, heavyweight classics, infectious dancehall beats and those bashment anthems that’ll keep you moving all night long!

Whether you’re into the old-school sounds or the latest party vibes, we’ve got something for everyone.

📅 Every Thursday
⏰ 6:30pm – 11:00pm
📍 The Candlemaker, 136 Battersea High Street, SW11 3JR.

GOOD MUSIC. GOOD PEOPLE. GREAT VIBES. ONE LOVE! ❤️💛💚

03/11/2026

There’s plenty of singing happening today at The Candlemaker, with our Sea Shanty crew bringing traditional sea songs, great voices and a fantastic community atmosphere to Battersea! 🎵🍻 It’s brilliant to see everyone coming together through music, laughter and good company.

Missed out today? Don’t worry — come along next week and get involved in the singing!

02/11/2026

Darren had a good night!!

02/11/2026

What a fantastic night at the London Lifestyle Awards 2026! 🥂🏆 Although we didn’t take home the award this time, we’re proud to have been part of such a special evening, celebrating excellence, success and great people. We had an amazing time, made wonderful memories, and hopefully we’ll be back next year, bigger and better! ❤️🥂

02/11/2026

♠️ POKER NIGHT IS BACK AT THE CANDLEMAKER! ♠️

Think you’ve got what it takes to take the table? Join us on Tomorrow from 7pm–10pm for an evening of poker, great drinks and plenty of friendly competition! 🃏🍻

Bring your best poker face and see if you can come out on top! 🏆

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

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.

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. 🤩