Elephant & Castle

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.

15/10/2026

We've decided to keep the weekend whoppers going a little longer

This Saturday we start off with the Totton Veterans social morning. We open at 10 so pop in in for a coffee or something from the bar

Saturday evening we not only have our meat, w**e and cheese raffle but also introduce a new entertainer for you. Issy Somers will be songs from all different genres and decades. Sounds exciting!

13/10/2026

What's on this week???

Free pool Wednesday

Let's get Quizzical Thursday

Friday we welcome The Jays to the Ele - so get your dancing shoes on

Saturday - meat, w**e and cheese draw

Sunday Red Tooth Poker - season 2 starts Sunday so come down and join in

Plus loads of sport!!

12/10/2026

✨ CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NIGHTS ARE BACK ✨

Two nights of European football. Five English teams. 🍻

TUESDAY
🔴 Arsenal v Lille – 8pm
🔴 Atlético Madrid v Man Utd – 8pm

WEDNESDAY
🔴 LASK v Liverpool – 5:45pm
🔵 Man City v PSG – 8pm 🔥
🟣 Aston Villa v Fenerbahçe – 8pm

Come down and enjoy two evenings packed with Champions League action 🏆

11/10/2026

Rum Soaked were amazing last night and we'll definitely be booking them again

Today we'll be showing the Southampton v Portsmouth football match - 12pm kick off.

We'll be opening at 11.30 for the match, don't forget your match day cards for your discount

10/10/2026

Thank you everyone for a fantastic first Meat, cheese and w**e draw!!

Most prizes claimed straight away with only numbers 86 and 27 left to be collected

10/10/2026

Thank you so much Little Joe for a brilliant night last night.

Today we've got football all day

The very first Meat, W**e and Cheese raffle. Tickets being sold all day and just 2 per strip

Tonight we've got the rather lovely Rum Soaked back to see us - starting at 9pm

So a full day!!

09/10/2026

Don't forget we have Little Joe entertaining us this evening from 8.30

He'll be signing songs from the 1950- the 2020's and is always brilliant

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 🍍

07/10/2026

Because we keep having so much fun at the weekend we're doing another whopper weekend.

Friday we have the fantastic Little Joe from 8.30 singing songs from the 1950s to the 2020s

Saturday we're welcoming back Rum Soaked with a selection of country and Pop!

O and don't forget the new Meat, cheese and w**e raffle. Tickets on sale now!!

06/10/2026

We have one of my absolute favourites returning here on Friday - the lovely Little Joe

Starting at 8.30 for an evening of great entertainment, I can't wait

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 👏