Butt Inn, Aldermaston

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.

14/10/2026

UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THE QUIZ THIS MONTH AS ONLY ONE TABLE BOOKED FOR THIS EVENT
PLEASE WATCH OIR SOCIALS
FOR NEXT MONTHS FATE

Think you know it all? Prove it.

🗓️ Thursday 15th October
⏰ 8.00 pm start
💰 £2 entry per person] | Teams of up to 6

Prizes, picture round, and bragging rights up for grabs.

Tables fill fast - comment QUIZ below to book yours!

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13/10/2026

NEW MENU

Prawn and Crab Tian:

🦀 Delicate, sweet British crab
🍤 Plump, juicy prawns
🍅 Vibrant, seasoned diced tomatoes

It’s light, bursting with flavour, and looks every bit as spectacular as it tastes.

🍷 Pairing Note: This dish pairs beautifully with a chilled, crisp glass of dry Sauvignon Blanc.

12/10/2026

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Sourced sustainably, cooked to perfection. ✨

Our latest dish brings the best of land and sea to your plate. We start with premium, line-caught cod—celebrated for its clean flavour and beautiful, thick flakes.
We nestle it into a rich, slow-simmered cassoulet base made with creamy white beans, and smoky chorizo that releases its signature rich, savoury oil into the broth. It's an absolute flavour explosion.

🍷 Pair it with a crisp, chilled white w**e or a light red for the ultimate dining experience.

12/10/2026

Please let us know if you would like a table booked space is limited !

UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THE QUIZ THIS MONTH AS ONLY ONE TABLE BOOKED FOR THIS EVENT
PLEASE WATCH OIR SOCIALS
FOR NEXT MONTHS FATE

Think you know it all? Prove it.

🗓️ Thursday 15th October
⏰ 8.00 pm start
💰 £2 entry per person] | Teams of up to 6

Prizes, picture round, and bragging rights up for grabs.

Tables fill fast - comment QUIZ below to book yours!

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11/10/2026

🍴SUPER SUNDAY ROASTS
Be honest, who doesn't love tender roast beef, crispy roasties and lashings of gravy?

Beef not for you?

We have Loin of Pork (with crackling 😉), succulent Roast Chicken and a Mushroom and Venison pie (v).

We think they are one of the best around!

Jump online or give us a call to book in😊

10/10/2026

NEW MENU SEASONAL SPOTLIGHT

Slow-cooked Kashmiri lamb shoulder curry.
Served with black onion seeds, crispy onions, steamed rice and coriander roti.

The ultimate comfort food doesn't exi— 🤤👇
Say hello to our Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder Makhani. Cooked until it’s melt-in-your-mouth, fork-tender, then smother it in our signature velvety, buttery Makhani sauce.
It’s rich, creamy, and packed with warming aromatic spices. The only question is: roti or rice? Or both? 😉

09/10/2026

NEW MENU SEASONAL SPOTLIGHT
Roasted fig, whipped goat's cheese & walnut salad

Sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy. This salad has it all. 🍇🧀✨
We start with sweet, jammy roasted figs that contrast perfectly with a cloud of light, velvety whipped goat’s cheese.
Topped with toasted walnuts for that essential crunch, it’s a stunning plate of food that proves salads are anything but boring. 😍
🥗 The perfect starter to kick off dinner, or a light and luxurious option.

08/10/2026

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 Butt, 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 Butt Inn, three courses for £110pp and £55 for the kiddies.

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 🍍

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 👏