Black Bull

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 🍍

30/09/2026

🎃 IT’S TIME FOR SOME SPOOKY FUN! 👻

We’re excited to announce our Kids Halloween Disco at The Black Bull Hotel, Kirkby Stephen! 🕷️🕸️

📅 Saturday 31st October
⏰ 3pm – 5pm
🎟️ £5 per child – with ALL proceeds donated to charity ❤️
🎁 FREE goody bag for every child!

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon packed with:

🎃 Games
🎵 Music
💃 Dancing
🏆 Prizes
👻 Lots of Halloween fun!

🧙‍♀️ Fancy dress is very welcome – the spookier the better! 🎃

29/09/2026

🍴 TUESDAY LUNCH AT THE BLACK BULL 🍺

Out and about in Kirkby Stephen today? Pop into the Black Bull for a proper pub lunch and a warm welcome.

🍔 Good, hearty pub grub
🍟 Great lunchtime value
🍺 A well-earned pint
☕ Tea & coffee too
🐶 Muddy boots & four-legged friends welcome!

Whether you’re a local popping in for lunch or passing through town, come in, grab a table and make yourself at home.

📍 Black Bull Hotel, Kirkby Stephen

Good food, good b**r and a proper local welcome. 🍻

28/09/2026

🥩🔥 WHO’S HUNGRY? 🔥🥩

If you’re looking for a proper pub meal today, our Mixed Grill might have your name written all over it! 🤤

A hearty plate that’s perfect alongside a cold pint.

Not feeling the Mixed Grill? We’ve got plenty more pub favourites to choose from.

🍽️ Food served today
🍺 Great choice behind the bar
🐶 Dog friendly
📍 Right in the heart of Kirkby Stephen
💪🏻 Start the week strong

The Black Bull Hotel | Kirkby Stephen

25/09/2026

🍻🎉 FRIDAY HAS ARRIVED! 🎉🍻

Work finished? Weekend mode: ON. ✅

Get yourself down to the Black Bull Hotel for good food, cold b**r and that Friday feeling.

🍺 Great selection of b**rs & ales
🍔 Proper pub food
🥂 W**e, spirits & more behind the bar
🐶 Dog friendly
😊 Everyone welcome

Whether it’s a couple after work, food with the family or the start of a Friday night out — we’ll see you at the Black Bull.

📍 Kirkby Stephen

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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24/09/2026

🍔🔥 BLACK BULL BACON CHEESEBURGER 🔥🍔

A juicy burger, crispy bacon and plenty of melted cheese… what’s not to love? 🤤

Our Bacon Cheeseburger is a firm favourite here at the Black Bull — and if you’ve not tried one yet, Thursday sounds like a good excuse!

🥓 Crispy bacon
🧀 Melted cheese
🍟 Served with all the good stuff
🍺 Even better with a cold pint

📍 Black Bull Hotel, Kirkby Stephen

23/09/2026

🍺 HUMP DAY = PUB DAY 🍺

Halfway through the week… we reckon that deserves a pint! 🙌

Come and join us at the Black Bull Hotel this afternoon or evening.

🍺 Proper pints
🍻 Great drinks offers
🍽️ Excellent food deals
🔥 Relaxed pub atmosphere
🐶 Four-legged friends welcome too!

Grab a mate, find a table and let us take care of the drinks.

📍 Black Bull Hotel, Kirkby Stephen

See you at the bar! 🍻

22/09/2026

We're on board, are you?

Join thousands backing Britain's pubs and breweries.

www.longlivethelocal.pub ❤️🍺

22/09/2026

🥩🔥 WHO’S HUNGRY? 🔥🥩

If you’re looking for a proper pub meal today, our Mixed Grill might have your name written all over it! 🤤

A hearty plate that’s perfect alongside a cold pint.

Not feeling the Mixed Grill? We’ve got plenty more pub favourites to choose from.

🍽️ Food served today
🍺 Great choice behind the bar
🐶 Dog friendly
📍 Right in the heart of Kirkby Stephen

Tag someone below who wouldn’t struggle finishing this! 👇😂

The Black Bull Hotel | Kirkby Stephen

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

20/09/2026

🍽️ SUNDAYS ARE MADE FOR ROASTS! 🍽️

There’s nothing quite like a proper Sunday roast — especially when someone else is doing the cooking (and the washing up! 😉).

Join us at The Black Bull Hotel, Kirkby Stephen this Sunday for a hearty traditional roast, complete with all the trimmings, crispy roasties, Yorkshire puddings and plenty of gravy. 🤤

🔥 Warm, welcoming pub atmosphere
🍺 Perfect with a pint
🍽️ Proper home-style Sunday food
❤️ Great food, good company & no washing up!

Sunday lunch is always popular, so booking is recommended to make sure you don’t miss out.

📍 Black Bull Hotel, Kirkby Stephen

Great food. Warm hospitality. Proper Sundays. 🐂

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

📣 WE’RE EXPANDING OUR TEAM AT THE BLACK BULL HOTEL! 🐂

Exciting times ahead at the Black Bull Hotel, Kirkby Stephen, and as we continue to grow, we’re looking for some great people to join our team!

We’re currently recruiting for:

🍺 Bar Team Members
🧹 Cleaners
👨‍🍳 Cook
🍽️ Kitchen Porters

💷 Wage negotiable
🕐 Various hours available
🌙 Evening and weekend work will be required
🤝 Join a friendly and supportive team

Whether you’ve got plenty of experience or you’re looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 Contact Sherrie on 07716 334714
📧 [email protected]

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 👏