The Wheatsheaf, Didcot

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.

12/10/2026

🥊 ROUND TWO 🥊
Dubois v Wardley 2 is on Saturday.

Their first fight in May was an absolute war. Wardley put Dubois down twice, and then Dubois came roaring back to stop him in the 11th and take the WBO heavyweight title 👑

Now Wardley wants revenge, and he's promising a knockout 💥
All-British. World title on the line. Don't miss a second of it.

📺 Showing live, come down and grab a Pint and enjoy the action 🍻

11/10/2026

Don’t miss The Big Sunday Game here at The Wheatsheaf
Who’s your favourite to win ? The Pool or City?!
All live games shown here on all 7 screens

10/10/2026

Live Footy today at The Wheatsheaf
Don’t forget 10% off your drinks while game is on check posters around the pub and download the QR code.
Also as I always say drink responsibly 😜.The Wheatsheaf, Didcot

09/10/2026

🎤✨KARAOKE & DISCO THIS FRIDAY NIGHT✨🎶

🗓️Friday, October 9th
🕗 Starts at 8:00 PM – Late
📍 The Wheatsheaf Pub

🎙️ Unleash your inner superstar on the mic!
💃 Dance the night away with top disco hits!
🍻 Great drinks • Good vibes • Free entry
🎵 All genres welcome – sing solo, duet, or cheer on your mates!

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 🍍

29/09/2026

Live music here at The Wheatsheaf Didcot with Vampire Strikers  playing Saturday, the 31st of October🤘🎸🥁🎤💃

29/09/2026

Live music here at The Wheatsheaf Didcot on Saturday 24th of October
🤘🎸🎤🥁 come on down and enjoy your night with The Noisy Neighbours 

28/09/2026

Nations League is back for another week!

There's plenty of international football to look forward to, with England, Scotland and Wales all back in action.

📅 Tuesday
Czechia vs England
Scotland vs Switzerland

📅 Thursday
Wales vs Norway

📅 Saturday
Croatia vs England
North Macedonia vs Scotland

📅 Sunday
Wales vs Denmark

With the home nations all fighting for points, it's time to get behind your team! Grab your mates, head down, enjoy a few beers and catch all the action with us. 🍻⚽

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

🎤✨KARAOKE & DISCO ✨🎶

🗓️Friday, September 25th
🕗 Starts at 8:00 PM – Late
📍 The Wheatsheaf Pub

🎙️ Unleash your inner superstar on the mic!
💃 Dance the night away with top disco hits!
🍻 Great drinks • Good vibes • Free entry
🎵 All genres welcome – sing solo, duet, or cheer on your mates!

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

Get your 10% discount on tonight’s game fans

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 👏