The Farrier Freehouse

15/06/2026

12/06/2026

Good morning all. For the attention of those who take part in our bonus ball draw, on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. We will be using both draws. So the winnings will be split between the 2 winning numbers.

20/05/2026

Looks like we have a full house for tomorrow night’s Music Quiz with Dancing Dan!

A massive thank you to everyone supporting what promises to be a brilliant night, all whilst raising funds for the wonderful Martha Trust

Raffle at half time and don’t forget to bring your own nibbles!

Think you know your tunes? Let’s find out….

12/05/2026

Morning all. Calling all those that love music. Our next Quiz is an all music one. Thursday May 21st. 7-30pm start. £5 per head. Bring your own nibbles. If we have enough booked in. A raffle will follow at the end of the evening. All proceeds going to Martha Trust. Get booking your tables. Look forward to seeing u all…… 😊😊😊

24/04/2026

Thank you for your incredible support. Nights like this wouldn’t happen without you.

21/04/2026

Today we remember Thomas Melody, who passed away on 21st April 2011, aged 91.

Born on 26th August 1919 and raised in the fields of Mayo in the west of Ireland, Thomas was a man cut from a different cloth. A father of ten – eight boys and two girls – he worked tirelessly to provide for his family. Strong as an ox, with a heart just as big, he was the definition of hard work, resilience and loyalty.

He wasn’t just a grandfather… he was a guiding hand. Alongside his wife Eileen, he played a huge part in raising his second eldest grandson, Dayle – passing down the values that still live on in this pub today.

Ten years ago, when the Admiral Keppel was renamed The Farrier, it wasn’t just a name change… it was a tribute. A way of keeping Thomas’s spirit alive, in a place built on community, graft, and good people – everything he stood for.

And for those that may not know… the swinging sign outside isn’t just a design. It’s a photograph of Thomas himself, carefully turned into a digital image – a lasting reminder that he’s still very much part of this place, watching over it every day.

So today, we raise a glass to Thomas Melody.
A true family man.
A grafter.
And the heart behind The Farrier.

Never forgotten