The Old Bookbinders Ale House

29/09/2026

Pub Quiz is back tonight with Emma on the mic! As ever we're raising funds for Helen & Douglas House.

Sign up from 7.30pm, eyes down at 8pm.

Arrive early to secure a table!

18/09/2026

Gorgeous turnout for the finale of Bookies Quiz Series 2! Lots of wonderful friends and some super OG teams came back out to say hello (and goodbye!)

After 15 years it was the first time that Josh and Fiona had actually quizzed together - better late than never!

We're having a small break so no quiz next week, then Bookies Quiz Series 3 is back on the 29th with our amazing new host Emma!

Big love to all, see you soon!!! 🥰

02/09/2026

The global phenomenon that is are back on the 10th September for another evening of community and conversation. No pressure, no agenda, just new people and good chats.

Look out for G*i (in orange!) who will be running the evening, and sit and join in!

For more information go to www.emptychairs.org.uk or find Empty Chairs UK on social media!

01/09/2026

We have good news and bad news......

The bad news is that the heat wave looks like it's calmed down a bit.

The good news is that Escargot are back on the menu!

We know many of you were worried when they vanished, but it was mainly to help keep the heat down in our kitchen for our lovely chefs 🫠

We hope to see you all this week for much loved garlic snails 😍🐌

09/08/2026

It is with great sadness that we must announce that our wonderful, handsome, charming Landlord Josh, is to be stepping away from the Bookies at the end of August. Rumours have been circulating for a while, but it is now confirmed that he’ll be moving on to pastures new. Nobody is sure quite what those pastures are yet, but we wish him all the best in whatever he chooses to do.

No doubt he’ll be popping in and out, so won’t be a total stranger, but his “official” last shift will be Friday 28th August, so do try to come and see him before then!

You’ll still be able to find him hosting the quiz for a few more weeks, but the last one with him at the mic will be Tuesday 15th September, where we will be joined by a very special guest.

Have no fear, as the pub will very much be staying the same; our wonderful managers, Manu and Manon, will officially be taking the helm – a new generation for our family business! And of course, you’ll still have the same gorgeous team serving you both front and back of house.

So join us in giving Josh all the love and thanks, and wish him all the best for his future endeavours (whatever they may be). I think we’ll probably need to start ordering in less rose w**e from September onwards!

Farewell Josh, and long live The Bookies ###

23/07/2026

will be holding another drop-in chat session with us on Thursday 13th August from 7pm.

Come along and have a chat with someone new! No pressure, no agenda, no expectation. Stay for as long or as little as you like, just come and enjoy some company.

18/07/2026

Lovely relaxing folky afternoon with

Who wants more chilled afternoon music sessions?

15/07/2026

In an incredibly last minute decision we've sorted out a projector and screen for tonight's match!

Limited seating so come in and grab a spot nice and early

Apparently it's coming home! ⚽📺⚽

02/07/2026

We'll be closed this evening from 5.30pm due to a private hire.

Back tomorrow from 12pm as normal!

01/07/2026

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