The Golden Fleece

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 🍍

07/10/2026

🌧️ Rainy days in Wells are still beautiful — and they’re the perfect excuse to get cosy at The Golden Fleece!

Come in from the rain and warm up with some delicious hot food. Will it be traditional fish and chips, a juicy burger, comforting lasagne or our tasty chicken schnitzel? 🍽️

Wash it down with a refreshing drink — choose from our cocktails at 2 for £12, a crisp cold b**r, or a perfectly poured pint of Wainwright or Timothy Taylor’s Landlord ale. 🍹🍺

Good food, great drinks and beautiful harbour views, whatever the weather. Come and join us today!

📍 The Golden Fleece, Wells-next-the-Sea

03/10/2026

🍽️ SUNDAY PLANS? WE’VE GOT A BETTER IDEA… 👀

Tomorrow is Sunday… and we know exactly where we’ll be! 😍

Serving up proper Sunday roasts at The Golden Fleece, with crispy roasties, big fluffy Yorkshires, all the trimmings and plenty of delicious gravy. 🤤

Why spend your Sunday peeling potatoes, cooking for hours and facing a mountain of washing up when we can do it all for you?

Come hungry, grab your favourite table, order a cold pint or a glass of w**e 🍺🍷 and enjoy a relaxed Sunday overlooking the beautiful Wells Harbour.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the family
🐾 Bring the dog
❤️ Bring your appetite
🍽️ We’ll take care of the rest!

The only question is… what are YOU having for Sunday lunch tomorrow? 👀

📍 The Golden Fleece | Wells-next-the-Sea

Tag your Sunday roast partner below 👇😍

03/10/2026

🐾 DON’T LEAVE ANYONE AT HOME! 🐾

Heading out for a drink, a bite to eat or a stroll around Wells? Your four-legged friends are more than welcome to come along too! 🐶❤️

Here at The Golden Fleece, we’re proud to be a dog-friendly pub. We know they’re part of the family, so there’s no need for them to miss out.

💧 Water bowls available
🦴 Treats for our furry visitors
🍺 Drinks for the humans
🍽️ Plenty of delicious food
🐕 Muddy paws & wagging tails welcome!

So after a walk along the coast, pop in, get cosy and bring the whole family with you — paws included! 🐾

📍 The Golden Fleece, Wells-next-the-Sea

We can’t wait to welcome you… and your four-legged companions! 🐶🐾

Tag someone who never goes to the pub without their dog! 👇

02/10/2026

🎄 We know we’ve only just stepped into October… but have you started thinking about your Christmas Day plans?

If not, let us take care of them! ✨ Join us at The Golden Fleece for a delicious Christmas Day meal and enjoy a relaxing day with your family while we take care of the cooking and washing up.

Spend more time making memories with your loved ones and less time standing over the stove. ❤️🥂

📖 Take a look at our Christmas Day menu on our website.
📅 Book your table through OpenTable.

Give yourself something lovely to look forward to this Christmas! 🎅

02/10/2026

🍺 Calling all ale lovers — we need your help!🍺

We want to hear which local ales you’d love to see on the bar at The Golden Fleece, alongside our current favourites, Timothy Taylor’s Landlord and Wainwright.

We’re heading out to visit local brewers and would love your suggestions to help us bring some of your favourites back to the Fleece! 🍻

Have a favourite local brewery or a pint you always look out for? Tell us in the comments below — your recommendation could be on the bar next! 👇

01/10/2026

☕️ SOMETHING NEW IS BREWING AT THE GOLDEN FLEECE… ☕️

We’re excited to share that our brand-new coffee machine is arriving next week! 🤎

Whether you’re out for a crisp autumn walk around Wells, catching up with friends, or simply fancy sitting back and watching the world go by, you’ll soon be able to pop in and enjoy a freshly made barista-style coffee overlooking the quay. 🍂⚓️

From a morning pick-me-up to an after-lunch coffee or something warm on a chilly afternoon, we’ll have you covered. ☕️

And because coffee is always better with a little something on the side… watch this space for what else we have planned! 👀🍰

📍 The Golden Fleece | Wells-next-the-Sea

01/10/2026

🎃🍂 HELLO OCTOBER! 🍂🎃

Autumn has officially arrived, which means cosy evenings, crisp walks, darker nights and, of course… Halloween is on its way! 👻

If you’re already thinking about where to go this weekend, we’ve got you covered at The Golden Fleece, Wells-next-the-Sea. ⚓️

🍽️ Good food
🌊 Beautiful views over the quay
🍺 Refreshing drinks
🍴 3 Bar Snacks for £17
🍹 2 Cocktails for £12

Whether you’re stopping by after an autumn walk, meeting friends for drinks or letting someone else do the cooking, come in, get cosy and enjoy a little time by the harbour. 🧡

And seeing as spooky season has begun… can you find our ONE hidden pumpkin in the picture? 🎃🔎
Comment FOUND IT! when you spot it — but don’t give away where it is! 👀

📍 The Golden Fleece | Wells-next-the-Sea

30/09/2026

🍂 The last day of September is here! 🍂

And it looks like the rain might be making an appearance tomorrow… ☔️ So, what’s everyone’s plans?

Whether you’re out exploring Wells, enjoying a walk along the coast, or simply fancy getting out of the house, head over to The Golden Fleece and warm up with us. 🔥

🍽️ Tuck into some delicious, hot food
🍺 Enjoy a refreshing pint, glass of w**e or cocktail
⚓ Sit back, relax and take in the views overlooking the quay

And remember… it’s nearly the weekend! 🙌 You’ve worked hard this week, so why not let us do the cooking while you relax with a drink and good food?

Here’s to saying goodbye to September and hello to cosy autumn days. 🍂🥂

30/09/2026

🌅 Dinner, drinks & a sunset by the harbour… sounds like the perfect evening! 🍹🍽️

Come and join us at The Golden Fleece tonight and make the most of these beautiful views as the sun goes down over Wells. ✨

🍹 2 cocktails for just £12
🍽️ Plenty of hot, delicious food to choose from
🍺 Cold pints, w**e & all your favourites
🌅 And one of the best views in town to enjoy while you eat and drink!

Whether you’re popping in for dinner, meeting friends for cocktails, or simply fancy letting someone else do the cooking tonight, we’d love to see you.

Good food, great drinks & sunset views — what more could you want? ❤️

29/09/2026

Fancy a midweek meal without the washing up? 🍽️

Join us at The Golden Fleece from 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and enjoy two dishes from our British Classics menu for £23.

Choose from favourites. Bring someone along, settle in and let us do the cooking! 🍻

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

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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 🥂

03/09/2026

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

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 👏