The Plough, Effingham

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

Please note we are CLOSED tonight from 6pm for a private event.

BUT don't worry we will be back open Tuesday at midday !

12/10/2026

Supper Club is now available every Monday & Tuesday, come and try our new menu !

Two courses for £20.50 and Three courses for £25.50.

10/10/2026

Welcoming a new kid on the block - a welcome addition to our new autumnal menu is the Croque Monsieur - a tasty lunch option or add chips and enjoy as dinner !

09/10/2026

Our super Steak Frites offer has now changed days - WEDNESDAY is now the day to come and enjoy this great offer.

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 🍍

06/10/2026

This week we’ve treated our local businesses to an afternoon treat.

We hope you all enjoyed the cupcakes and managed to browse the festive menu too.

We can accommodate your Christmas Party here at the plough, book now and secure that space and let us take care of everything ….apart from the bill.

06/10/2026

It's time... the NEW Autumn Menu goes LIVE this WEDNESDAY! 🍂

Packed full of autumn goodness, it's going to be a tough choice.
French Onion Soup or the Roasted Fig Salad is just a taste of the standout newbies on our starters menu.

As for mains, you're going to be spoilt for choice! Will it be the Kashmiri Lamb Shoulder Curry, the Aubergine Schnitzel, or the beautifully cooked Gressingham duck?

And for dessert, chocolate is the way forward: Salted Caramel Brownie, Chocolate Bread & Butter Pudding, or—you guessed it—the Chocolate & Amaretto Sundae. Delicious! 🍫

Would you like to come and try some tasters of our NEW MENU for FREE? Comment below for either the 12th or 13th of October at 7pm! 🔽

04/10/2026

We're looking for a cleaner for our little pub in Effingham.

Ideally someone that can work before 11am, approx 8 hours per week split over 3 days (including Saturday morning).

For more details please email us at [email protected] or come in a see us.

01/10/2026

DJ Ian will be back at the Plough on Friday night playing his dance floor fillers !

Join us as we boogie into the weekend.

DJ Ian Friday 02 October 6-9pm

Discoagogo

30/09/2026

Christmas dinner, without the cooking 🎄

This Christmas, leave the cooking, clearing up and washing up to us.

Gather your favourite people and settle in for a festive feast at The Plough, where all you need to do is arrive, relax and enjoy.

No supermarket queues. No juggling timings in the kitchen. No mountain of washing up afterwards. Just good food, great company and a proper Christmas celebration.

So, whether you're getting the family together, catching up with friends or planning a festive get-together, let us take care of everything this Christmas.

All you have to do is raise a glass, tuck in and enjoy. 🥂

Book your Christmas Day here with us at The Plough, three courses for £110pp and £55 for the kiddies.

27/09/2026

Calling all kids.......we can't wait to celebrate Halloween here at The Plough.

Join us for an evening enjoying a spooky (Kids PG) movie & dinner - as we get you ready for Halloween Night.

Movie | Dinner | Drink - Booking Required

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 👏