The Golden Fleece

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.

16/10/2026

🎄✨ A fresh start and a Christmas to remember at The Golden Fleece! ✨🎄

We know last Christmas didn’t meet everyone’s expectations, and with a new team now at the helm, we’re putting our hearts into making this year something special. ❤️

Think delicious festive food, a warm welcome and time spent with your favourite people—while we take care of the cooking and washing up! 🥂🍽️

Whether you’re planning a festive get-together or joining us for Christmas Day, book early to secure your table before we’re fully booked.

🎅 View our menus on our website and book through OpenTable.

Here’s to making lovely new Christmas memories at the Fleece! 🎄✨

16/10/2026

🍂🍻 It’s Friday… time to get cosy at the Fleece!

What better way to ease into an autumn weekend than a cold pint, a glass of w**e and a delicious warm meal by the harbour? 🍷🍽️

Whether you’re stopping off after a seaside stroll, meeting friends for a drink or treating yourself to lunch or dinner, there’s a warm welcome waiting at The Golden Fleece.

Leave the cooking to us, pull up a chair and let the weekend begin! 🧡

16/10/2026

🎉 4,000 followers — cheers to every one of you! 🍻

A huge THANK YOU from all of us at The Golden Fleece! 💛 Whether you pop in for a pint, join us for a meal, share our posts or cheer us on from afar, your support means so much.

Since taking over, we’ve loved welcoming familiar faces and meeting new ones. Thank you for being part of our journey and making us part of yours. 🥂

Here’s to more delicious food, refreshing drinks and lovely moments overlooking the harbour! 🌊

Come and raise a glass with us soon!

With love,
The Golden Fleece team 💛

11/10/2026

☀️ SUNDAY SUNSHINE IN WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA! 🌊🍻

What a beautiful Sunday! 💛 The sun is shining, the sky is blue, and there’s no better place to enjoy it than here at The Golden Fleece!

Whether you fancy a delicious traditional Sunday roast, classic fish and chips by the sea, or simply a relaxing afternoon soaking up the sunshine with a cold b**r or a lovely glass of w**e 🍷🍺, we’ve got you covered!

Bring your family, gather your friends, and make the most of this gorgeous day with good food, refreshing drinks and beautiful Wells views. 🌞

📍 Come and join us at The Golden Fleece, Wells-next-the-Sea!

The sun is shining, the drinks are cold, and Sunday is calling! 💙

09/10/2026

🌈 Somewhere over the rainbow… the Golden Fleece is waiting for you! 🍻

Cold b**r, hot coffee and delicious warm meals — everything you need for a cosy Friday evening overlooking our beautiful harbour. ☕🍽️

Come in from the chill, settle in and let us do the cooking. Whether you’re joining us for dinner or a drink to start the weekend, there’s a warm welcome waiting for you.

✨ Follow the rainbow and come join us tonight!

📍 The Golden Fleece, Wells-next-the-Sea

09/10/2026

🌧️ Rain outside, lovely and toasty inside… your weekend starts at The Golden Fleece! 🍻

Come in from the rain and settle down with a cold pint, a glass of w**e or a cocktail while we cook you a delicious warm lunch or dinner. Good food, good drinks and beautiful harbour views — even on a rainy day! ⚓🍽️

Our coffee machine is now up and running too, so whether you fancy a freshly brewed coffee after a seaside stroll or lunch, dinner and drinks with friends, pop in today or over the weekend. ☕

Leave the cooking and washing up to us — bring your appetite and your favourite company! 🥂

📍 The Golden Fleece, Wells-next-the-Sea
Who are you bringing along?

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

🌧️ Rainy days in Wells are still beautiful — and they’re the perfect excuse to get cosy at The Golden Fleece!

Come in from the rain and warm up with some delicious hot food. Will it be traditional fish and chips, a juicy burger, comforting lasagne or our tasty chicken schnitzel? 🍽️

Wash it down with a refreshing drink — choose from our cocktails at 2 for £12, a crisp cold b**r, or a perfectly poured pint of Wainwright or Timothy Taylor’s Landlord ale. 🍹🍺

Good food, great drinks and beautiful harbour views, whatever the weather. Come and join us today!

📍 The Golden Fleece, Wells-next-the-Sea

03/10/2026

🍽️ SUNDAY PLANS? WE’VE GOT A BETTER IDEA… 👀

Tomorrow is Sunday… and we know exactly where we’ll be! 😍

Serving up proper Sunday roasts at The Golden Fleece, with crispy roasties, big fluffy Yorkshires, all the trimmings and plenty of delicious gravy. 🤤

Why spend your Sunday peeling potatoes, cooking for hours and facing a mountain of washing up when we can do it all for you?

Come hungry, grab your favourite table, order a cold pint or a glass of w**e 🍺🍷 and enjoy a relaxed Sunday overlooking the beautiful Wells Harbour.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the family
🐾 Bring the dog
❤️ Bring your appetite
🍽️ We’ll take care of the rest!

The only question is… what are YOU having for Sunday lunch tomorrow? 👀

📍 The Golden Fleece | Wells-next-the-Sea

Tag your Sunday roast partner below 👇😍

03/10/2026

🐾 DON’T LEAVE ANYONE AT HOME! 🐾

Heading out for a drink, a bite to eat or a stroll around Wells? Your four-legged friends are more than welcome to come along too! 🐶❤️

Here at The Golden Fleece, we’re proud to be a dog-friendly pub. We know they’re part of the family, so there’s no need for them to miss out.

💧 Water bowls available
🦴 Treats for our furry visitors
🍺 Drinks for the humans
🍽️ Plenty of delicious food
🐕 Muddy paws & wagging tails welcome!

So after a walk along the coast, pop in, get cosy and bring the whole family with you — paws included! 🐾

📍 The Golden Fleece, Wells-next-the-Sea

We can’t wait to welcome you… and your four-legged companions! 🐶🐾

Tag someone who never goes to the pub without their dog! 👇

02/10/2026

🎄 We know we’ve only just stepped into October… but have you started thinking about your Christmas Day plans?

If not, let us take care of them! ✨ Join us at The Golden Fleece for a delicious Christmas Day meal and enjoy a relaxing day with your family while we take care of the cooking and washing up.

Spend more time making memories with your loved ones and less time standing over the stove. ❤️🥂

📖 Take a look at our Christmas Day menu on our website.
📅 Book your table through OpenTable.

Give yourself something lovely to look forward to this Christmas! 🎅

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 👏