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After last night’s draw, it’s time for England to recover as Scotland takes to the field.

Tonight, the Tartan Army face Brazil in Miami, where they’ll be aiming to make history in their third and final Group C fixture.

Can they secure a victory over the South American giants?

The Kind Man Renfrew is ready and waiting! 🤩🍻

Hands up if you’re tuning in tonight! 🤞🏻⚽

Can England pull another win out of the bag? ⚽

Tonight, the boys face Ghana in their second World Cup game…

⬇️ drop a comment below and let us know your score predictions! ⬇️

One thing's for certain, our pubs have pulled out all the stops with celebrations, flags and England-themed decorations. They look brilliant and we love the spirit the tournament has created across our pubs! 🎉🏆

Fingers crossed for more celebrations tonight. Come on, England! 🦁🤞🏻

🏆🎉 BIG NEWS - we’re delighted to share our six Punch finalists for this year’s Great British Pub Awards! 🏆🎉

Heading to the finals this September are:

🍍 Garricks Head
🍍 Anglesey Arms
🍍 Travellers Inn Oxspring
🍍 The Salmon Leap Pub, Totton
🍍 The Piper Pub, Hoole
🍍 The Rattlebone Inn

We’re also incredibly proud of The Red Lion Cranford and The The Plough Prestbury, which have both been recognised in other categories: Best Country Pub and Best Pub for Families. 🤩

Recognition for all eight pubs is a testament to the passion, dedication and hard work of their teams, as well as their commitment to running fantastic pubs at the heart of their communities, inspiring those moments each and every day. 🫶🏻

A huge congratulations and the best of luck to all our finalists! 🍍💗

The seal of approval from the local community – this pub has all that and more! 👏🏻🍻

Thanks to our fantastic Property Team, a £480k investment has marked the start of an exciting new chapter for The Bramford C**k in Ipswich. 🤩

The beautiful transformation was all about putting the pub back at the heart of its community – creating a warm, welcoming, family-oriented destination that the whole village can be proud of.

Led by new Management Partner, Jenny, the vision was clear: to be a brilliant village local offering outstanding food, friendly service and a great atmosphere, seven days a week – and it’s a big tick all round! ✅

A huge thank you to everyone involved in helping this pub spread its wings once again. It’s an exciting investment and a bright future for Jenny and the team! 🍻

📸 A big thank you, as always, to Tory McTernan or the beautiful photography!

This is it… the moment we’ve all been waiting for.

Tonight at 9pm, the Three Lions take on Croatia in their first game of the World Cup 2026 – and the excitement across our pubs is through the roof! 🤩🍻⚽

Can Harry Kane’s side get off to a winning start?

One thing’s for sure – there’s no better atmosphere than your local Punch pub. So, what are you waiting for?

Drop your score predictions below ⬇️ and let’s get behind the boys as they chase that trophy! 🍻🏆

P.S. More of this in-pub action this year please! 👏🏻

News just in…

We’re delighted to announce that The Windsor Castle N2 has done it – they are officially the BII’s Licensee of the Year 2026 winners! 🤩👏🏻

An incredible achievement for a fantastic team, led by Eamonn and Arina, who strive each and every day to inspire those moments and deliver five-star service.

When they found out they were finalists, they said: “This award really does mean a lot and will enable us to showcase all our achievements – our passion for hospitality, continued positive growth and development, our amazing team, and, above all else, our commitment to and love of our local community. Without you, we wouldn’t be here.

“In 2022, we took on a small backstreet pub that hadn’t been doing too well. We put our hearts and souls into making it special and made a real effort to connect with the local community. The Windsor Castle is now a much-loved community asset – for the community, with the community at its heart.”

Simply incredible – the whole Punch team could not be prouder.

Well done and huge congratulations to you all! 👏🍾

It’s the BII Summer Event today, where the 2026 Licensee of the Year will be crowned and celebrated.

The best part? Eamonn and Arina of The Windsor Castle N2 are FINALISTS! 🤩

Becoming finalists is a true testament to your exceptional dedication, passion, and excellence in running such a fantastic pub – we couldn’t be prouder!

Whatever the outcome, this is an incredible achievement, and the entire Punch team is rooting for you! 🤩🍍

In this exciting investment at The Three Little Pigs, Crediton, our team listened to guests and the wider community to deliver a thoughtful refresh that locals can be proud of.

Building on something already fantastic and unique, the light-touch changes have been warmly welcomed by the community, who are delighted to see the pub’s character carefully retained.

What did we do?
🍻 Refurbished and reconfigured the bar and enhanced the drinks offering
☀️ Refreshed the outdoor area in time for summer
🍽️ Introduced a new food menu with something for everyone to enjoy

At the heart of it all is the legacy of former landlady Sandra and her late husband Maurice, who created a warm, community-driven pub at the centre of the market town.

A true gem to be proud of. Well done to the whole team, and best of luck to James and Heidi, our new Management Partners. 👏🏻

📸 Thank you to Nick Short Photography

It’s Beer Day Britain! 🍻

And of course, we have to celebrate.

There’s nothing quite like a crisp pint (or two) enjoyed at your local Punch pub, surrounded by friends, loved ones and your wider community.

So tonight at 7 pm, we’re encouraging guests across our pubs to ‘Cheers to Beer’ and join millions of people around the country in raising a glass to Britain’s national alcoholic drink. 🤩🍺