The George

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.

17/10/2026

🎤🔥 LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT AT THE GEORGE! 🔥🎤

It’s SATURDAY, and we’ve got a fantastic night lined up for you! 🍻🥳

🌟 LAYLA DAWSON – LIVE FROM 8PM! 🌟

Get ready for an evening of brilliant live music, great tunes and that Saturday night atmosphere we all love! 🎶🙌

Whether you’re coming out for a few drinks, catching up with mates or fancy a good old singalong, The George is the place to be tonight! 🍻❤️

🎤 Live entertainment from 8PM
🎶 Great music and plenty of singalongs
🍻 Drinks flowing
🙌 Good company and a brilliant atmosphere!

Don’t spend another Saturday night sitting on the sofa! 😂

Get the group chat going, round up your mates and come support live music at your local!

📍 The George, St James Street, Daventry

❤️ Give this post a share and tag who you’re bringing tonight! 👇

15/10/2026

🎱🍻 FREE POOL THURSDAY AT THE GEORGE! 🍻🎱

Who doesn’t love a freebie?! 👀😂

It’s FREE POOL ALL DAY TODAY at The George, Daventry! 🙌

🎱 No paying for games
🎱 No excuses when you lose
🎱 Just grab your mates, pick up a cue and let the competition begin! 😂

Whether you’re popping in for an afternoon drink or fancy a few games after work, we’ve got your Thursday sorted! 🍻

🎤🎶 AND LOOK WHAT’S COMING THIS SATURDAY! 🎶🎤

🌟 LAYLA DAWSON – LIVE FROM 8PM! 🌟

We’ve got another fantastic night of live music lined up this weekend!

Get your friends together and join us for an evening of great tunes, drinks and a brilliant Saturday night atmosphere! 🥳🍻

🎱 THURSDAY – FREE POOL ALL DAY
🎤 SATURDAY – LAYLA DAWSON LIVE AT 8PM

Two great reasons to get yourselves down to your favourite local! ❤️

📍 The George, St James Street, Daventry

Who’s coming for pool today, and who’s joining us Saturday night? 👇🍻

14/10/2026

⚽🍻 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WEDNESDAY AT THE GEORGE! 🍻⚽

If you thought last night’s football was good, wait until you see what’s coming tonight! 👀🔥

We’ve got another HUGE evening of European football ahead, with some cracking fixtures! 🏆

⚽ 5:45PM – LASK 🆚 LIVERPOOL

🔥 8PM – MAN CITY 🆚 PSG

⚽ 8PM – ASTON VILLA 🆚 FENERBAHÇE

⚽ 8PM – ROMA 🆚 REAL MADRID

There’s no better way to enjoy the football than with a drink in hand and a bit of friendly rivalry down your local! 🍻🙌

And don’t forget what’s coming tomorrow…

🎱 THURSDAY – FREE POOL ALL DAY! 🎱

Get your mates together and see who really rules the pool table! 😂

🎃 Plus, keep your eyes peeled for more news about our Halloween CARNEVIL! 🎪👻

📍 The George, St James Street, Daventry

Who’s everyone backing tonight? Liverpool, City or Villa? 👇⚽

13/10/2026

⚽🍻 THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS BACK AT THE GEORGE! 🍻⚽

Tuesday just got a whole lot more exciting! 🔥🙌

After the international break, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOOTBALL RETURNS TONIGHT, and we’ve got some cracking fixtures to look forward to! 🏆

⚽ TONIGHT’S BIG GAMES!

🔥 8PM – ARSENAL 🆚 LILLE

🔥 8PM – ATLÉTICO MADRID 🆚 MAN UNITED

⚽ 8PM – GALATASARAY 🆚 BARCELONA

⚽ 8PM – INTER MILAN 🆚 CLUB BRUGGE

And plenty more European football action throughout the evening! 👀

🍻 Grab your favourite drink
⚽ Get behind your team
🙌 Enjoy the football with great company!

And there’s more to look forward to this week…

🎱 THURSDAY – FREE POOL ALL DAY!

🎃 HALLOWEEN – THE CARNEVIL IS COMING! 🎪💀

Why sit at home when you can enjoy a proper football night down your local?!

📍 The George, St James Street, Daventry

Who’s everyone backing tonight? Arsenal or United? 👇⚽

11/10/2026

⚽🍻 SUPER SUNDAY AT THE GEORGE! 🍻⚽

Sundays are made for football, good company and a few drinks at your favourite local! 🙌

We’ve got a cracking line-up of LIVE football today, finishing with a HUGE Premier League clash! 🔥

⚽ 12PM – SOUTHAMPTON 🆚 PORTSMOUTH

⚽ 12PM – MOTHERWELL 🆚 CELTIC

⚽ 2PM – CRYSTAL PALACE 🆚 NOTTINGHAM FOREST

⚽ 2PM – HULL CITY 🆚 EVERTON

🔥 4:30PM – LIVERPOOL 🆚 MAN CITY 🔥

Two Premier League giants going head-to-head — definitely not one to miss! 👀

🍻 Drinks flowing
📺 Live sport on the screens
⚽ Football throughout the afternoon
🙌 Great Sunday atmosphere!

Get the group chat going, pick your team and come spend your Sunday with us!

📍 The George, St James Street, Daventry

Who’s taking the win — Liverpool or Man City? 👇🔥

10/10/2026

🎸🍻 LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT AT THE GEORGE! 🍻🎸

It’s Saturday, the weekend is in full swing and we’ve got some fantastic live entertainment lined up for you tonight! 🙌🎶

🎤 SIFTING THROUGH – LIVE FROM 8PM!

Join us for a brilliant evening of live acoustic music, great company and plenty of Saturday night atmosphere!

Whether you’re coming out for a few drinks with friends or fancy a night of live music, we’ve got your Saturday sorted! 🍻🥳

🎸 Live music from 8PM
🍻 Great drinks
🎶 Fantastic atmosphere
🙌 Everyone welcome!

Come down early, grab your favourite spot and settle in for a great night!

And don’t forget… 👀🎃 Our Halloween plans are coming together, and we’ve got something special in store for you!

📍 The George, St James Street, Daventry

Who’s joining us tonight? Tag your Saturday night crew! 👇🍻

09/10/2026

🍻🎶 THE WEEKEND IS HERE AT THE GEORGE! 🎶🍻

It’s Friday, the weekend is calling and we’ve got plenty of reasons to get yourselves down to The George over the next three days! 🙌🥳

🎤 FRIDAY – KARAOKE NIGHT!

Who’s brave enough to grab the mic? 🎶 Whether you’re the next superstar or just fancy a singalong with your mates, come and kick off the weekend with us! 😂🍻

🎸 SATURDAY – LIVE MUSIC WITH SIFTING THROUGH!

We’ve got Sifting Through LIVE from 8PM! 🎶

Join us for a fantastic evening of live music, great company and a proper Saturday night atmosphere!

💷 SUNDAY – CASH BINGO!

Round off the weekend with a bit of Sunday fun! Get those dabbers ready and see if you can finish the weekend a winner! 🍀💰

And don’t forget, we’ve got your favourite drinks, friendly faces and plenty of laughs waiting for you all weekend! ❤️

🎃 PLUS… HALLOWEEN IS COMING! 👀

We’ve got something spooky brewing at The George, so keep watching for more details! 😈

📍 The George, St James Street, Daventry

Three days, three reasons to visit! Who’s joining us this weekend? 👇🍻

07/10/2026

🎶🍻 LIVE MUSIC THIS SATURDAY AT THE GEORGE! 🍻🎶

We’ve got something a little different lined up for you this weekend! 🙌

🎤 SIFTING THROUGH – LIVE AT THE GEORGE! 🎸

Join us this Saturday 10th October from 8PM for an evening of fantastic live acoustic music, great company and plenty of Saturday night atmosphere! 🎶🥳

Whether you’re popping in for a couple or getting the gang together for a proper night out, we’ve got your Saturday entertainment sorted! 🍻

🎸 Live music
🎤 Great tunes
🍻 Your favourite local
🙌 Good times guaranteed!

📍 The George, St James Street, Daventry

Tag your Saturday night drinking buddies and come support live music at your local! 👇❤️

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 🍍

03/10/2026

🍻🎶 SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE GEORGE! 🎶🍻

The weekend is officially here… and there’s only one question — who’s out tonight? 👀🙌

Get the group chat going, round up the mates and join us at The George for drinks, music and a proper Saturday night atmosphere! 🍻🎶

Whether you’re popping in for one or planning on staying for the night… you know how “just one” normally ends. 😂

🎶 Music up
🍻 Drinks flowing
🙌 Great company
🥳 Saturday night sorted!

And while you’re here… keep your eyes open. 👀🎃

Something VERY different is coming to The George this Halloween… 🎪💀
If you saw our teaser, you already know — THE CARNEVIL IS COMING. 😈

📍 The George, Daventry

01/10/2026

🎃👀 SOMETHING WICKED IS COMING TO THE GEORGE… 👀🎃

You thought the Hoedown was fun? Just wait until you see what we’ve got planned for HALLOWEEN… 😈

🎪 Twisted games
🎯 Challenges & prizes
👻 Plenty of scares
🍻 And a night at The George that’s going to be anything but normal…

We’re not giving too much away just yet. 🤫

All we’ll say is… THE CARNEVIL IS COMING. 🎪💀

Keep watching — full details coming VERY soon. 👀🩸

📍 The George, Daventry

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 🥂

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 👏