WHITE BEAR

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

⚽🍻 FOOTBALL, FOOD & A GREAT WEDNESDAY NIGHT! 🍻⚽

Who says you have to wait until the weekend to go out? 😉

Join us tonight at the White Bear for live football on the big screens, a great atmosphere and a cracking food deal! 🔥

🍔 2 MEALS FOR JUST £13.49
🍽️ Available from 5PM
⚽ LIVE EUROPEAN FOOTBALL TONIGHT

Whether you’re meeting your mates for the match, grabbing tea after work or just fancy getting out of the house, we’ve got you covered!

Tag your mate who’s always up for a pint and a bite to eat 👇🍻

📍 White Bear, Barnsley
See you tonight! 🐻⚽

11/10/2026

Looking for a Sunday lunch 🤔

We got you covered with some great drink deals too.

https://www.whitebearbarnsley.com/food/

11/10/2026

Seona was unbelievable yesterday 🫶🏻

What a way to start your Saturday afternoon 😍

10/10/2026

We have a phone behind the bar

If you recognise it and know the code come collect it when you’re available

10/10/2026

🎤 LIVE MUSIC AT THE WHITE BEAR! 🐻

We’re bringing the fantastic Seona to the White Bear Today! ❤️

Join us from 1:30pm on Saturday 10th October as Seona performs all your favourite Motown classics and disco hits. 🪩🎶

Grab your friends, enjoy a few drinks and spend your Saturday afternoon with us!

🍻 Great drinks
🎶 Fantastic live music
❤️ Great atmosphere

📍 White Bear, Barnsley

Tag your Motown-loving mates below 👇 and make a Saturday afternoon of it!

09/10/2026

It’s finally Friday 🎉🍾

Our Dj will be on from 5pm with karaoke to help you start the weekend the right way 🎤

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 🍍

05/10/2026

🎶 SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC AT WHITE BEAR! 🐻

After the fantastic success of last week, we’re doing it all again! 🙌

This Saturday 10th October, we’re bringing another fantastic live singer to the White Bear…

🎤 SEONA 🎤

Get ready for an afternoon packed with all your favourite Motown classics — the songs you know, the songs you love, and the perfect soundtrack to a great day out! 🕺💃

🍻 Grab your mates
🎶 Enjoy some brilliant live music
🍸 Have a few drinks
🔥 And make a afternoon of it at the White Bear!

Saturday 10th October — Seona LIVE!

Come down early, grab a drink and get yourself settled. See you Saturday! 🐻🎶

Tag who you’re bringing! 👇

03/10/2026

☀️🍻 COME AND JOIN US AT THE WHITE BEAR! 🐻

The sun’s shining, the drinks are cold and there’s nowhere better to spend the afternoon ! ❤️

Come down, grab a pint, catch up with your mates and enjoy a proper afternoon together. Everyone’s welcome! 🍻

🎧 LIVE DJ FROM 4PM 🎶
☀️ Sunshine
🍺 Cold drinks
❤️ Friendly faces
🎶 Great tunes
🍻 10% off with our game pass

Whether you’re popping in for one or settling in for the afternoon, we’ll see you at the White Bear!

Your local, your pub, your weekend. 🐻🍻

01/10/2026

🎉 LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT FUNCTION VENUE? 🎉

Our White Bear function room is available for all kinds of celebrations! 🥂

🎂 Birthdays
🎉 Engagements & anniversaries
💃 Parties & celebrations
🎄 Christmas parties
🎤 Live entertainment
👶 Baby showers & family events

✨ Private function room
🍻 Fully stocked bar
🎶 Great atmosphere
📅 Few Dates left available this year
📍 White Bear, Barnsley

Whether you’re planning a big celebration or something a little more personal, we can help make it a night to remember.

📩 Message us today to check availability and book your date.

Your party. Your people. Your night. 🥂

28/09/2026

🎶 WHAT AN AFTERNOON! 🎶

We hope you all enjoyed our first afternoon of live music from Sarah Cave at the White Bear! 🍻🎤

A massive thank you to everyone who came along, enjoyed the music and helped create such a great atmosphere. ❤️

And don’t worry… this is just the beginning! 👀

Keep an eye on the page for details of more fantastic live acts coming soon. 🎶🔥

Who would you like to see perform at the White Bear? 👇

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 👏