The Fat Ox Hotel

06/10/2026

This Friday at the fat ox 7pm start

06/10/2026

Friday the 9th October 7pm

05/10/2026

Every Tuesday from 3pm

05/10/2026

The fat ox Whitley bay

05/10/2026

This Saturday the 10th October

03/10/2026

Not a bad play list to be fair 👍

25/09/2026

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We all know the noise. The roar.

Roughly 12,000 Geordies standing shoulder to shoulder in the Gallowgate, full of passion, pride, and belief. A sea of black and white flags rippling as the chants of Blaydon Races echo around St James' Park.

It’s hair on the back of your neck excitement that few grounds in world football can ever match.

Now take a step back.

Imagine looking at that stand on a matchday and seeing nearly half of it wiped out. Over 5,200 empty seats.

Imagine the sudden chill. The silence. The massive, gut-wrenching space where brothers, fathers, sons, and mates used to stand and sing together.

Each year in the UK, roughly 5,200 men take their own lives.

That is over 5,200 empty seats left behind every single year. 5,200 too many.

And that is exactly why we care so deeply about what we do at ANDYSMANCLUB.

We want every supporter heading home to their family after the game, no matter what happened on the pitch.

We want every kid sharing a matchday routine with their dad, grandad, or brother to keep those same seats side by side for decades to come.

We want every single man out there to know that no matter what battle you’re facing behind closed doors, you do not have to carry it on your own.

It’s always okay to talk.

No man left behind.

To find your nearest free group, head to www.andysmanclub.co.uk

24/09/2026

Right.
Apparently, pubs are “too expensive.” 😬🥵💰

I hear it every day. 🤯

Usually from someone clutching a £6 artisan coffee, scrolling TikTok on a £1,200 phone, while explaining how £6 for a pint is daylight robbery. 💎

But sure. The pub is the problem. 👌

Let me explain this slowly…

You’re not paying £6 for “b**r”! 🍺

You’re paying for an experience, for a community, for…

💸 The heating being on before you arrive.
💸 The lights staying on after you leave.
💸 The loos being scrubbed (you’re welcome).
💸 The glasses being washed.
💸 The staff being paid.
💸 The licences. The insurance. The rates. The tax.
💸 The little bite the card machine takes every single time you tap.
💸 And the fact that when the cellar floods at 11pm on a Tuesday… it’s me in wellies.

You’re not just buying a drink. 🍷

You’re renting a space to exist in public without being moved on. To socialise. To make friends. To feel welcome. To belong. ❤️

Go and sit in the middle of ASDA for three hours debating VAR and see how long that lasts. Try getting banter from a self-checkout. 😅

Pubs aren’t competing with supermarket booze. 🛒

We’re competing with the idea that community should be free. 🏘️❤️

And here’s the bit I find fascinating…

The same people who mourn “the death of the British pub” are the ones who treat us like overpriced off-licences. 🍾

We don’t sell b**r. 🍺

We sell:
👉 First dates that turned into marriages.
👉 Wakes where the real stories came out.
👉 “Ok, just one” that became the best night of the year.
👉 Somewhere to decompress when the world’s had enough of you and you’ve had enough of the world.

We sell a place to not be alone. 🫂

If you want cheap: stay on your sofa with a four-pack of lukewarm cans 🛋️🥵🍻

But PLEASE don’t confuse low cost with value! 🤷‍♂️

Anyway, I’ll be over here - overcharging for heating, chairs, and human interaction. 🔥🪑🤗

Tag a mate who needs to stop being a tight-arse and buy a round! You know the one. 😂👇

23/09/2026

21/09/2026

Well the time has come and believe me we have tried to keep it going ,
After 15 years of booking bands and years before that with previous managers.
but due to the lack of numbers for a Saturday band night we have decided to cancel all Saturday bands for the foreseeable future.
We are going to keep a few dates for Friday’s but Saturdays are no longer affordable.
All bands booked are in the process of being contacted.
As they say if you don’t use it you loose it 😞😞

20/08/2026

🙌 Craft Fest is in full swing! 🙌

We’ve already seen some brilliant events across our pubs, from live music and festivals to community celebrations, all while raising money for some incredible causes ❤️

Now we’re gearing up for the BIG August Bank Holiday weekend, when even more of our Craft Fests will be taking place! 🎉🍻

And there’s more… the Craft Fest Campervan Tour hits the road this week, making its first stop at The Endeavour! 🚐

A huge thank you to every team getting involved. Every charity contribution, big or small, makes a real difference 🫶

11/08/2026

The Craft Fest campervan tour is hitting the road this August, bringing free samples, interactive activities and plenty of festival fun to pubs across the UK.! 🥰

Catch us at:

22 August - Endeavour, Middlesbrough
29 August - The Cherry Tree, Plymouth
30 August - The Cardigan Arms, Corby (CORBYFEST)
31 August - Royal Oak Brampton

It’s all about bringing people together, creating great moments and adding even more excitement to this year’s Craft Fest celebrations 🫶

17/07/2026

🍻 50 FREE DRINKS AT EVERY ONE OF OUR PUBS! 🍻

Wednesday wasn’t the result we wanted, but England still have one more game to play 🏴

Join us this Saturday 18 July as England take on France in the 3rd Place Play-Off, 10pm kick-off.

The first 50 people through the door between 7pm and 8pm, wearing at least one England-themed item of clothing or accessory, will receive a FREE drink: https://www.craftunionpubs.com/sport/football/where-to-watch-world-cup

One last game. One free drink. Let’s get behind England! 🙌

T&C's apply. While stocks last.

11/07/2026

⚽ Every match is better in our pubs! 🍻 ​

Grab your mates, enjoy great-value drinks, soak up the atmosphere and don't​ forget to pick up your Big Summer Scorecard for the chance to unlock FREE​ drinks and win a share of over £250,000 in prizes (T&Cs apply). ​

We'll see you at kick-off! 🙌

07/07/2026

Signs of a good matchday:

🍺 Empty glass
⚽ England win
🗣️ No voice left

06/07/2026

England are through! 🙌​

Today's priorities:​
❤️ Relive the goals.​
📱 Fill up the group chat.​
🍻 Get the next match in the diary.

02/07/2026

Watch the games, collect stamps and score big with over £250K of prizes to be won with our Big Summer Scorecard! 😍

Pick up your scorecard in pub and start collecting every matchday:

🍺 1 pint = 1 stamp
🥔 1 packet of Walkers crisps = 1 stamp
🎁 Free drink rewards at 8, 16, 28, 40 & 60 stamps

The more football you watch, the more rewards you earn.

Available across the tournament and selected summer football fixtures. T&Cs apply.

30/06/2026

£500,000 raised and we’re only halfway there! ❤️

Our pubs have now raised an incredible £500k for our Make It A Million campaign and every penny tells a story.

Behind that number are teams giving their time, guests showing their generosity, communities coming together and moments that remind us what our pubs are all about.

We can only share a few of the many amazing stories and photos from our sites, but this milestone belongs to every single person who has helped make it happen. To our teams, guests and communities, thank you. Let’s keep going and Make It A Million! 🙌

29/06/2026

Nothing beats a World Cup matchday at the pub ⚽🍻

The atmosphere. The chants. The last-minute winners. The roar when the ball hits the back of the net 🙌

Grab your mates, enjoy an ice-cold pint and soak up every moment with fellow fans. No bookings, no fuss, just turn up, find your spot and enjoy the beautiful game. See you at kick-off! 🍺⚽

27/06/2026

The heart of our pubs is a place where everyone belongs 🌈✨

A huge shoutout to Sarah and Kelly from The Black Swan, and to everyone involved in putting together such an amazing Pride event. Your hard work, passion and community spirit made it a day to remember ❤️

Whether you're joining us for a drink, a dance or celebrating with friends, we're proud to be a space where everyone is welcome, every single day. Here's to good vibes, great people and making everyone feel welcome. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈✨