The Steam Railway Co.

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 🍍

06/10/2026

This week’s line-up at The Steam ⚽

Tuesday 6 October
England v Czechia — 7:45pm
Scotland v Slovenia — 7:45pm

Friday 9 October
West Ham United v QPR — 8pm

Saturday 10 October
Arsenal v Leeds United — 12:30pm
Manchester United v Tottenham — 5:30pm

Sunday 11 October
Southampton v Portsmouth — 12pm
Motherwell v Celtic — 12pm
Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest — 2pm
Hull City v Everton — 2pm
Liverpool v Manchester City — 4:30pm

Which game are you coming down for?

📍 The Steam Railway, 14 Newport Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3DX

03/10/2026

Your cowboy hat’s getting another night out 🤠🕸️

Death at the Rodeo comes to The Steam Railway this Halloween. Join us in Old Town, Swindon, on Saturday 31 October from 6pm.

Free entry, exclusive drink deals and a reason to give that Western outfit a Halloween makeover.

Send this to your mates and get your Halloween plans sorted.

📍 The Steam Railway, 14 Newport Street, Swindon, SN1 3DX

01/10/2026

To welcome October, we’re showing off some of our drinks deals here in Old Town, Swindon. Whether you’re planning a weekday catch-up or a Friday get-together.

🍺 £3.90 pints of Inch’s, Foster’s or John Smith’s
Monday–Friday, 12–6pm.

🍷 On Fridays, buy two large glasses of w**e and get the rest of the bottle free.

And there’s more…

- Cocktails — 2 for £10
- Spritz — 2 for £12
- BuzzBallz — 2 for £10
- Bottles — 2 for £7.50 or 4 for £14
- Selected shots — 4 for £6
- Shots — 2 for £5.50
- Bombs — 2 for £6

Who are you catching up with this October? Tag them below and get something in the diary. 👇

📍 The Steam Railway, 14 Newport Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3DX

Ask at the bar for included drinks and offer details. 18+ | Please drink responsibly.

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 🥂

09/09/2026

'🎶🍹 BINGO BEATS & KARAOKE IS BACK! 🎤🔥

This Friday we’re turning up the volume with a night of music bingo, karaoke, drinks & prizes! 🕺💃

🍹 FREE S*x on the Beach on entry
🎵 Bingo Beats cards just £2.50
💰 Cash & prizes to be won
🥃 FREE shots during the games & for our karaoke stars
🎤 Then grab the mic and show us what you’ve got!

📅 Friday 11th September
⏰ From 7PM

Tag the mate who thinks they know EVERY song… and the one who’ll be fighting you for the karaoke mic. 😂🎶

Friday night plans = SORTED. 🍹🎤🔥

03/09/2026

We're quite fond of it too, Prime Minister! The Dog House

28/08/2026

Your week at The Steam Railway just got a serious upgrade 👀🍻

We’ve got something happening EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. From midweek bargains to big weekend energy, here’s what’s coming up 👇

🍛 TUESDAY — Curry & a Pint Night
Curry + a pint for just £12 | 6pm–9pm

🎲 WEDNESDAY — Games Night
Free pool, Dart Shark + loads of board games | 6pm–10:30pm

🧠 THURSDAY — Quiz Night
Think you’ve got what it takes? In-house AND national prizes up for grabs | 8pm sharp

🎤 FRIDAY — Bingo Beats & Karaoke
Music bingo, big tunes and your chance to take the mic 🎶 | From 7pm

⚽️🍻 SATURDAY — Soccer Saturday Blackout Brunch
Bottomless Fosters, Inches or John Smith’s + a main meal | 2:45–4:45pm | £35pp
PLUS shots for every goal in the Game of the Day! ⚽️🥃

🔐 SUNDAY — Safe Cracker Jackpot Rollover
£1 a ticket | Draw at 7pm
Pick the right safe, crack it open and TAKE HOME THE JACKPOT! 💰

📍 The Steam Railway, Swindon
📞 01793 224464

Whatever day you’re free… we’ve got you covered. 🍻🔥

Tag your pub crew, save this post & SWIPE ➡️ for all the details!

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 👏

27/07/2026

🥁 LIQUID DRUM & BASS IS COMING TO THE STEAM RAILWAY 🥁

Join us on Saturday 1st August from 2pm–10pm for an unforgettable day of liquid DnB, incredible DJs and feel-good vibes – all while supporting an amazing cause. 💙

🎧 Featuring:
• AJA
• Madcap
• Joe DC
• DJ Rhythm
• Trademark
• XP
• Zulu
• United Souls (Bloque & Mr Nitro)
• Pete Rann (Back in the Day Atmospheric Set)

🎟️ FREE ENTRY
💙 Raising money for Child Autism UK
📍 The Steam Railway, Swindon

If you can’t make it but would still like to support, you can donate using the QR code on the poster.

Tag your rave crew, spread the word, and let’s make a difference together. 🔊💙

17/07/2026

☀️ TIMEBOMB SUMMER SESSION 2026 ☀️

The beats are back at The Steam Railway! 🔊🔥

Get ready for an afternoon of rave anthems, house classics & rave house with an incredible lineup bringing the energy all day long.

🎧 Menace
🎧 Stanlee
🎧 Ben Chilman
🎧 DJW
🎧 Marc Nicholas
🎧 Boothrider

📅 Saturday 25th July
🕒 3PM – 10PM
📍 The Steam Railway, Swindon
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Round up your mates, grab a drink, and spend your Saturday in the sun with nothing but good vibes, great music, and an atmosphere you won’t want to miss. 🌴🍻

Tag your rave crew below! 👇

17/07/2026

One last battle. One final chance to finish on the podium. 🏆🔥

The World Cup 3rd Place Playoff is here, and we’re bringing the same electric atmosphere you’ve come to expect.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England 🆚 France 🇫🇷
📅 Saturday 18th July
🕙 Kick-off: 10PM

Big screens. Big crowd. Big atmosphere. See you at The Steam. 🍻

14/07/2026

Before the roar of the crowd… there’s the setup. 🎬

Take a behind-the-scenes tour with Ruby Reign Events as we prepare The Steam for one of the biggest nights of the tournament.

England. Argentina. A place packed with fans. This is where the atmosphere starts. 🔥⚽️

14/07/2026

🏆 IT’S SEMI-FINAL TIME! 🏆

This is what football nights at The Steam are all about… 🔥🍻

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs Argentina 🇦🇷
📅 Wednesday 15th July
🕗 Kick-off: 8PM

The screens will be on, the drinks will be flowing, and the atmosphere will be absolutely electric. If you’ve watched England with us before, you already know what’s coming… 👀

⚽ Arrive early to grab the best spot.
🍺 Cold pints.
🙌 Unmatched atmosphere.
📍 14 Newport Street, Swindon

Come on England! Let’s book our place in the final! 🦁🦁🦁