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05/11/2026

🏉 The Nations Championship is BACK, and there’s no better place to watch it! 🏉

The world’s best teams arrive in the northern hemisphere for the November series, and every match counts. Grab your mates, grab a pint and join us for a huge weekend of rugby:

📅 Fri 6 Nov
Ireland v Argentina | 8:10pm

📅 Sat 7 Nov
Italy v South Africa | 11:40am
Scotland v New Zealand | 2:10pm
Wales v Japan | 4:40pm
France v Fiji | 8:10pm

📅 Sun 8 Nov
England v Australia | 3:10pm

Come down and grab the best seat in the house. 🍻

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 ❤️🍺

22/09/2026

⚽ INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL IS BACK! 🌍

The UEFA Nations League group stages get underway this week, with some huge fixtures to look forward to.

Thursday – Portugal v Wales
Saturday – Slovenia v Scotland
Sunday - England v Spainand Denmark v Wales

It’s the first international tournament since the World Cup, and every nation will be looking to show how far they’ve come since the summer.

We’ll be showing the action throughout the week, so grab your mates, get the drinks in and enjoy international football the way it should be watched. 🍻⚽

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 🥂

19/08/2026

⚽ Premier League football is back! ⚽

The wait is finally over. Your favourite teams are ready to battle it out for the biggest prize in English football.

The new season gets underway on Friday night as reigning champions Arsenal take on newly promoted Coventry City under the lights. Kick-off is at 8pm.

Don't miss the start of another unforgettable Premier League season. Head down, grab a drink, and soak up the atmosphere before kick-off.

The new season starts here. 🍻

23/07/2026

Another brilliant weekend of sport is here 🌍

The Commonwealth Games continue from opening across both days, before Sunday's action features the Hungarian Grand Prix at 2pm 🏎️ followed by the Tour de France finale from 2:30pm.

The World Matchplay reaches its climax too, with the semi finals on Saturday and the final on Sunday, both live from 8pm 🎯

Join us for a weekend packed with sporting drama 🍻

15/07/2026

🏆 IT’S MATCHDAY! 🏆

The wait is over… England are just one game away from the World Cup Final! 🤍❤️

Join us TONIGHT as the Three Lions take on Argentina in what promises to be an unforgettable semi-final clash.

⚽ England 🇬🇧 vs Argentina 🇦🇷
🕗 Kick-off: 8PM
📺 Showing LIVE on all our TVs

Come down early, grab a pint, soak up the atmosphere and cheer the lads on with us!

COME ON ENGLAND! 🦁🤍❤️

14/07/2026

🍻 Bottle up the good times! 🍻

Round up your mates and make the most of our fantastic bottle deal…

🔥 4 Bottles for just £14 🔥

Perfect for catching up, watching the sport, or kicking off your weekend the right way. 🍺🥂

Who’s grabbing the first round? 👀👇

📍 Available now – see you at the bar! 🍻

14/07/2026

⚽️ WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL NIGHT! ⚽️

The road to the final continues as France 🇫🇷 take on Spain 🇪🇸 in what promises to be an incredible showdown! 🔥🏆

🍻 Ice-cold drinks
📺 Showing LIVE here on our big screens
⚽ Kick-off: 8PM TONIGHT
🙌 Bring your mates and soak up the matchday atmosphere!

Who’s booking their place in the World Cup Final? 👀

👇 Drop your score predictions below!

13/07/2026

🏆 WORLD CUP SEMI FINAL 🏆

The stage is set. One match away from the final… 👀

🏴 England 🆚 Argentina 🇦🇷
📅 Wednesday 15th July
⏰ 8PM Kick Off

Catch every minute LIVE with us on 10 TVs indoors, plus our huge outdoor screen area and outside bar 🍻⚽

🍺 Ice-cold pints
🍔 Great food
🔥 Electric atmosphere

Who’s booking England’s place in the World Cup Final? 👇

12/07/2026

🔥 THE ROAD TO THE FINAL STARTS HERE! 🏆⚽

The 2026 World Cup Semi Finals are here, and there’s no better place to soak up the atmosphere than at your local pub! 🍻

🇫🇷 France 🆚 Spain
📅 Tuesday 14th July
🕗 Kick-off: 8PM

🏴 England 🆚 Argentina 🇦🇷
📅 Wednesday 15th July
🕗 Kick-off: 8PM

Big screens 📺 | Ice-cold pints 🍺 | Electric atmosphere ⚡

Who’s booking their place in the World Cup Final? Drop your score predictions below! 👇⚽🏆