The Punch Bowl

The Punch Bowl A proper village pub in the heart of West Hallam. Good food, good beer, good wine and a warm welcome. Reopening Friday 20 November 2026.

Things are taking shape.Still plenty to do, but another big week of progress at The Punch Bowl.
09/10/2026

Things are taking shape.

Still plenty to do, but another big week of progress at The Punch Bowl.

MENU TESTING | DAY TWO12-hour braised beef shin pie, buttery mashed potatoes, tenderstem broccoli and Henderson’s onion ...
08/10/2026

MENU TESTING | DAY TWO

12-hour braised beef shin pie, buttery mashed potatoes, tenderstem broccoli and Henderson’s onion gravy.

Proper comfort food, made with time and care.

A little taste of what’s to come.

A big thank you to everyone who came along today.It was really good to meet so many people interested in being part of T...
04/10/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came along today.

It was really good to meet so many people interested in being part of The Punch Bowl.

Thanks for taking the time to come and chat with us, we’ll be in touch over the next few days.

Tomorrow.We’re holding our Recruitment Day for The Punch Bowl at West Hallam Village Hall, 12pm–3pm.We’re looking for pe...
03/10/2026

Tomorrow.

We’re holding our Recruitment Day for The Punch Bowl at West Hallam Village Hall, 12pm–3pm.

We’re looking for people to join us across:

Bar & waiting team
Kitchen team
Morning cleaners

Applicants must be aged 16 or over.

No appointment needed — just pop in for a drink and an informal chat.

If you have a CV, bring one along, but don’t worry if you haven’t.

From the kitchen today.Menu testing is well underway.Proper pub food, done properly.
01/10/2026

From the kitchen today.

Menu testing is well underway.

Proper pub food, done properly.

One of the nicer jobs.We’ve been working our way through the w**e list for The Punch Bowl.Choosing bottles we think you’...
29/09/2026

One of the nicer jobs.

We’ve been working our way through the w**e list for The Punch Bowl.

Choosing bottles we think you’ll enjoy by the glass, with lunch, or over a long evening.

One week to go.We’re building the team for The Punch Bowl and we’d love to meet you.We’re looking for:Bar & waiting team...
27/09/2026

One week to go.

We’re building the team for The Punch Bowl and we’d love to meet you.

We’re looking for:

Bar & waiting team
Kitchen assistants
Chefs
Morning cleaners

Join us at West Hallam Village Hall on Sunday 4th October, 12pm–3pm for a drink and an informal chat.

No appointment needed -just pop in and say hello.

If you have a CV, bring one along, but don’t worry if you haven’t.

Please note, applicants must be aged 16 or over.

Two weeks to go until our recruitment day.We’re building the team for The Punch Bowl and we’d love to meet you.We’ll be ...
20/09/2026

Two weeks to go until our recruitment day.

We’re building the team for The Punch Bowl and we’d love to meet you.

We’ll be looking for:

Bar & waiting team
Kitchen assistants
Chefs
Morning cleaners

Pop along to West Hallam Village Hall on Sunday 4th October, 12pm–3pm for a drink and an informal chat.

No appointment needed.. just come along and say hello.

If you have a CV, bring one with you, but don’t worry if you haven’t.

A lot of people have walked through this door over the years.Not long until it opens again.
18/09/2026

A lot of people have walked through this door over the years.

Not long until it opens again.

A pub to use in more than one way.Coffee in the morning. Lunch with friends. A pint at the bar. Dinner by the fire.That’...
15/09/2026

A pub to use in more than one way.

Coffee in the morning. Lunch with friends. A pint at the bar. Dinner by the fire.

That’s what we’re creating at The Punch Bowl.

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43 The Village, West Hallam
Ilkeston
DE76GR

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