The Derby Arms, Rainford

10/10/2026

🍂🍽️ A COSY AUTUMN SUNDAY AT THE DERBY ARMS 🍽️🍂

There’s something lovely about a Sunday in autumn… especially when it involves a proper Sunday Lunch, a cosy pub and good company! ❤️

Join us this weekend at The Derby Arms for a delicious traditional roast, complete with beautifully slow-roasted meats, golden roast potatoes, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, seasonal vegetables and plenty of rich homemade gravy. 😍

Everything you love about a proper Sunday Lunch, without lifting a finger in the kitchen!

And if a roast isn’t quite what you fancy, we’ve plenty of other tempting choices on our Sunday menu too.

Perhaps finish with one of our delicious desserts and make a lovely afternoon of it. 🍰🍷

🍁 A LITTLE REMINDER TO BOOK EARLY!

Our Sunday tables are always popular, especially as the autumn days draw in, so we’d recommend getting your table reserved in advance.

🌐 https://www.derbyarmsrainford.com
📞 01744 414544

Wrap up warm, gather your favourite people and come and enjoy a relaxing autumn Sunday with us.

We look forward to welcoming you! 😊

Janine, Chris and the Team
The Derby Arms, Rainford

10/10/2026

SUNDAY | QUIZ | NIGHT | IS | BACK | THIS | SUNDAY 🧠🧐

Get your team together and come and join us Sunday evening - Everyone welcome.

Glad you all enjoyed last week so give the brain cells a shake and let’s see who comes out on top this week…

£1 per person to enter
Starts 8pm - 9.30pm
1st Prize: £30
2nd Prize: Main Meal for 2
3rd Prize: Bottle of W**e

Book your team’s table online or over the phone and we’ll see you here 😀

https://www.derbyarmsrainford.com
01744 414544.

Chris, Janine and the Team
The Derby Arms, Rainford.

08/10/2026

🍛🍂 IT’S NATIONAL CURRY WEEK! 🍂🍛

And with these chilly, damp autumn days upon us, we can’t think of a better excuse to enjoy a lovely warming curry! 😍

Here at The Derby Arms, our delicious Butter Chicken is just the ticket…

Tender chicken in a rich, creamy makhani sauce, served with rice, a crispy poppadom, chutney and a tasty onion bhaji. 🌶️

Full of flavour, wonderfully comforting and guaranteed to warm you up from the inside out!

So give the cooking a miss, escape the autumn weather and join us for a proper curry and perhaps a pint to go with it! 🍺

Go on… it would be rude not to celebrate National Curry Week! 😂

Chris, Janine and the Team
The Derby Arms, Rainford

07/10/2026

🍂🇬🇧 BRITISH CLASSICS | TONIGHT 🇬🇧🍂

It’s definitely feeling like autumn outside… so why not swap the chilly evening for a warm table, good company and some proper pub comfort food at The Derby Arms? 🔥🍽️

From 5pm tonight, enjoy TWO British Classics for just £23 — hearty favourites, generous portions and absolutely no washing up afterwards! 😉

Perfect for a cosy midweek meal with family or friends.

Take a look at the menu and book your table here 👇
https://www.derbyarmsrainford.co.uk

Or simply pop in — we’ll always do our best to find you a table.

See you later! 🍂

Chris, Janine and the Team
The Derby Arms, Rainford

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

🥧🍂 PROPER PIE WEATHER 🍂🥧

Cold, damp, grey outside… exactly the sort of Tuesday that calls for proper comfort food. 😍

Tonight at The Derby Arms, you can enjoy ANY of our delicious pie meals for just £12.

Choose from:

🥧 Steak & Butcombe Ale
🥧 Chicken & Ham Hock
🥧 Cheddar, Gruyère & Onion
🥧 Wild Mushroom Bourguignon

Warm, hearty and just the thing for a chilly autumn evening. 🍽️🔥

Book your table online or give us a call 👇🏻

🌐 https://www.derbyarmsrainford.com
📞 01744 414544

Chris, Janine and the Team
The Derby Arms, Rainford

06/10/2026

🍂🌧️ COLD, DAMP & MISERABLE OUTSIDE? 🌧️🍂

Then it sounds like the perfect excuse to get yourself inside The Derby Arms for a warm, cosy lunch. ❤️

Escape the drizzle, take the chill off and settle in with something tasty from our Lunch & Drink offer — available Monday to Friday, 12pm–5pm, for just £13.50. 🍽️🍷🍺

No rushing. No cooking. Just good food, a drink and a welcoming pub while the autumn weather does its worst outside.

Take a look at our menus here 👇🏻
🌐 https://www.derbyarmsrainford.com/food/

Come in out of the damp, get comfortable and warm yourself up with us. 🔥🍂

Chris, Janine and the Team
The Derby Arms, Rainford

04/10/2026

🎄🥂 CHRISTMAS GET-TOGETHERS AT THE DERBY ARMS 🥂🎄

Got the Christmas group chat started yet? 🎅🧑‍🎄🤶📲🎄

Whether it’s the annual works do, a festive meal with friends or a family get-together, The Derby Arms is the perfect place to bring everyone together this Christmas. ✨🕺💃🥂🍺

Expect great food, festive drinks and a warm, welcoming atmosphere throughout the season.

🎄 Festive menus served 18th November – 31st December
🎁 Christmas Day three-course menu also available

Take a look at our Christmas plans and get your table booked early 👇🏻

https://www.derbyarmsrainford.com/event/christmas/

Pick the date, round up the group and we’ll take care of the rest. ❤️

Chris, Janine and the Team
The Derby Arms, Rainford

03/10/2026

🧠 QUIZ UPDATE 🧠

Just a quick heads-up — there’ll be no Sunday Quiz at The Derby Arms this week.

We’re hoping to be back as normal next Sunday, so keep an eye on the page for updates. 👍🏻

Chris, Janine and the Team
The Derby Arms, Rainford

03/10/2026

☕️🍂 A LITTLE AUTUMN WARMTH AT THE DERBY ARMS 🍂☕️

Feeling the chill this weekend?

Pop into The Derby Arms, get comfortable and warm up with a proper brew.

Whether it’s a fresh coffee, a comforting pot of tea or a hot chocolate, it’s a lovely way to escape the cooler autumn weather. ❤️

Settle in, relax and enjoy a little time out with us.

Chris, Janine and the Team
The Derby Arms, Rainford

02/10/2026

🍽️ SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE DERBY ARMS 🍂

Friday’s here… and while the weekend is only just beginning, it’s never too early to start thinking about Sunday Lunch. 😍

Join us for a proper Sunday feast with beautifully cooked roast meats, crispy roast potatoes, big fluffy Yorkshire puddings, seasonal veg and plenty of rich gravy. ❤️

Not in the mood for a roast? No problem — there are plenty of other delicious dishes on our Sunday menu too.

Sundays are always popular at The Derby Arms, so get your table booked now, then all you need to do is turn up, get cosy and let us take care of the cooking. 🍷🍺

Book here 👇🏻
https://www.derbyarmsrainford.com

Chris, Janine and the Team
The Derby Arms, Rainford

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 👏