Ship In Distress

10/11/2026

TWIT-TWOO 🦉

The Owl in Loughton 😍

The pictures tell the story here! 📸

🍍 Sanjeev Guram is the new Management Partner: "The Owl has been part of life in Epping Forest since 1776, and it's a privilege to be looking after it. It's one of the most beautiful pub settings in Essex, and my aim is simple: to make it the first-place people think of for food, drink and celebration!"

09/11/2026

🎄🥂 LET’S GET FESTIVE! 🥂🎄

Planning a work do, a family get-together or just catching up with friends? Whatever the occasion, we’ve got the perfect place to celebrate! 🎉

Join us at the Ship in Distress and enjoy our delicious festive menu:

🍽️ 2 Courses – £22.50
🍽️ 3 Courses – £26.50

And why stop at good food and great company? Why not add a little entertainment to your party and make a proper night of it check out our what’s on guide throughout December🎶🍾

📅 Now taking bookings!

Get your festive celebrations sorted, gather your favourite people and let us take care of the rest.

📞 Book your table with us today. Don’t leave it until the last minute! 🎅🥳

09/11/2026

WHAT’S ON THROUGHOUT DECEMBER SO FAR…….🎄

09/11/2026

🦁 IT’S ALL ABOUT ENGLAND THIS WEEK! 🏉⚽

Football or rugby, we’ve got you covered! It’s time to get behind the Three Lions and show our support! 🏴

Join us Thursday, Saturday & Sunday and watch England LIVE on our screens.

🍻 Cold pints
📺 Live sport
🙌 Great atmosphere
🇬🇧 All the England action
🍽️Great food!

Get down early to guarantee yourself a seat! Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Come on England! ❤️🤍

08/11/2026

🍽️ IT’S SUNDAY… AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS! 😍
Sensational Sunday roasts

It’s cold outside, so why not leave the cooking, washing up and cleaning to someone else today? 😉

Head down to your favourite local and let us take care of Sunday lunch!

🥔 Crispy roast potatoes
🥕 Fresh seasonal vegetables
🥧 Giant Yorkshire puddings
🤤 Lashings of our amazing gravy

And if you’ve got room, why not treat yourself to a cheeky little dessert? 🍰

No cooking, no washing up, no mess… just a delicious roast and a lovely relaxing Sunday!

Your Sunday roast is calling… see you at The Ship in distress! ❤️

07/11/2026

🏉⚽ SATURDAY SPORT AT THE SHIP IN DISTRESS! ⚽🏉
It's a big day of sport today, with a mixture of football and rugby on the screens!

Grab yourself a seat, get a cold pint in hand and settle in for all the action.
There's something for everyone today!
Kitchen open 12-8.30pm

Today's live action:
⚽ FOOTBALL
12:30 – Leeds v Tottenham
5:30 – Nottingham Forest v Man City

🏉 RUGBY
2:10 – Scotland v New Zealand
4:40 – Wales v Japan
8:10 – France v Fiji

07/11/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD HOUSE CRAFT WORKSHOP 🎄
Get into the Christmas spirit with our fun and festive children’s craft workshop!
Join us for a magical session of creativity as little crafters make and decorate their very own Christmas Gingerbread House to take home. 🏠✨
Children can let their imaginations run wild as they visit our crafty cart, packed full of festive decorations and embellishments to choose from, making every gingerbread house unique!
Christmas Gingerbread Houses
Parental Supervision required
Ship In Distress
Christchurch
Tue 22 Dec 2026, 2:30PM
BOOK NOW
12 tickets available
Christmas Gingerbread Houses
Parental Supervision required
Ship In Distress
Christchurch
Tue 22 Dec 2026, 3:45PM
BOOK NOW
12 tickets available

06/11/2026

RUGBY LIVE AT THE SHIP IN DISTRESS ! 🏉

England 🏴 v Australia 🇦🇺
Sunday 8th November

Get yourself down to the Ship, grab a cold pint and settle in for all the rugby action!
Big game, big atmosphere and plenty of pub banter. 🍻
Come on England! 🏴
Kick-off 3:10pm – live on ITV1!
Sunday roast, rugby and a few cold ones… sounds like a perfect Sunday to us! �

06/11/2026

⚽ FOOTBALL TONIGHT⚽️

Everton 🆚 Coventry
🕗 Kick-off 8pm

Friday night, football, cold pints and a cracking atmosphere! 🍻
Get yourselves down, grab a drink and enjoy all the action LIVE at the Ship in distress!

06/11/2026

🐟🍹 FABULOUS FRIDAYS AT THE SHIP! 🍹🐟

It’s Friday,and we’ve got plenty to get excited about! 🎉

🐟 Traditional Fish & Chips – because some things are just too good to mess with! 😋

🍹 Feeling a little spritzy? We’ve got you covered with Hugo, Aperol and Limoncello spritz. Sunshine in a glass! ☀️🥂

🍽️ LUNCH DEAL – JUST £10.49!
Available 12–3pm, including a drink. Bargain.

🍷 And don't forget our Friday w**e offer!
Buy 2 large glasses of w**e and we'll pop the rest of the bottle on us! 🥂
Because Fridays are made for a little extra! 😉�

🍻 Great food, a fantastic drinks n selection and plenty of reasons to pop in!

Whether you’re joining us for lunch, catching up with your mates or kicking off the weekend with a cheeky spritz, Fabulous Friday starts here!

Come on down to the Ship in Distress – we’ll get the drinks in! 😉🍹

06/11/2026

🍻 WE’RE HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM! 🍻

The Ship in Distress is looking for Part-Time Bar Staff to join our friendly team!

We’re looking for someone who:

* Has previous bar experience.
* Is over 18.
* Is friendly, reliable and enjoys working as part of a team.
* Can be flexible, as hours will vary.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Fancy joining our crew? 🚢

📧 Send your CV to: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you! 🍺

30/10/2026

🍻 History, quality and community spirit all under one roof.

A huge congratulations to The Sportsman Inn in Carlisle on being crowned City Pub of the Year by Solway CAMRA.

For centuries, The Sportsman has been at the heart of Carlisle's pub scene, and today it continues to set the standard. From perfectly kept cask ales and delicious home-cooked food to the warm welcome that greets every customer, the team consistently delivers the kind of experience that keeps people coming back.

Its reputation speaks for itself. Alongside previous honours such as Winter Pub of the Season, The Sportsman has earned regular recognition in the CAMRA Good B**r Guide and remains one of the city's most loved traditional pubs.

This latest award celebrates the passion, hard work and dedication of the entire team, who continue to preserve the pub's rich heritage while making it a thriving destination for b**r lovers and the local community alike.

👏 Congratulations to our Publican, Amanda Picken, and everyone at The Sportsman Inn on another fantastic achievement.

27/10/2026

WOW 🔥

This has been such an honour to be a part of!

Huge thanks to Coca-Cola for championing community leaders around the UK and for picking our very own Simon Dafforn-jones as Local Royalty!

It was a privilege to have portrait artist to royalty, Jamie Coreth, capture Simon in his natural habitat, the FBI.

Read more here 👇🏼

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pub-landlord-given-royal-treatment-37812329

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.

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 🥂