Explore our regular weekly and monthly events taking place across all of our pubs

Regular Events

MONDAY

Curry Night at the Bread and Bitter Come down to the Bread and Bitter for a fine selection of curries across the spectrum, served every Monday from 6pm-9pm. All curries are home-made and come with a pakora, flatbread, rice, poppadoms and a drink, all for £11.95!

Quiz Night at the Bread and Bitter Get your thinking caps on and join us for the legendary Bread and Bitter Quiz! £1 entry, every Monday 9pm-11pm.

Monday Night Discounts at the Horse and Plough – From 4pm until close, 10% off all products and triple points on everything for all Castle Rock Collective card holders.

Quiz Night at the Swan in the Rushes – Fancy some head scratchers? Come down to the Swan in the Rushes for their infamous Quiz night! Free entry, every Monday 8pm-11pm.

Underground Blues Night (last Monday of the month) at the Embankment – Blues music night featuring some of the best acts in the city. Free entry!

Open Mic Night at the Golden Eagle – Head down to hear the latest sounds of the city or come and showcase your own talents for this great fun open mic with performers across musicians, local singers, comedy, spoken word and more! Every Monday from 8pm.

Mum’s and Toddlers Meet Up at the Willowbrook – Mums! Toddlers! Dads! Come down to the Willowbrook for the weekly meetup and social event for parents, with children 0-3 years welcome. Running every Monday, 10am-midday (term time only)

30% off Takeaway Beers at the Barley Twist – Choose any of the great bottles and cans from the Barley Twist fridge to take home and get 30% off the sticker price!

TUESDAY

Quiz Night at the Canalhouse– Join us every Tuesday from 7pm for our much-loved quiz night. Up to 6 people per team and 1st place gets a £25 gift card!

Grand Central Strummers at the Swan in the Rushes – Weekly Ukelele group meet-up. New members always welcome!

Burger Night at the Bread and Bitter – An ever-changing selection of tasty home-made burgers with chips, salad and a drink for £11.95! Served 5-9pm every Tuesday. Meat, vegetarian and vegan options available.

Curry and Quiz Night at the Poppy and Pint – Enjoy a curry & a pint for just £10.95 from 5-9pm! At 9pm the Poppy quiz commences – £1 per person, max. 6 people on a team, and a chance to play Sticky 13s at half time.

Owd Boots Social Acoustic Night (second Tuesday of the month) at the Embankment – Live music night with open mic sessions, free entry!

Wi-Fi and Working Lunch Sessions at Yarn BarGrab an amazing tasty lunch deal with this sandwich and drink offer, for only £8.50.

Quiz Night at the Willowbrook Get your thinking caps on and join us for the fantastic Willowbrook Quiz! Free entry, 8pm.

30% off Takeaway Beers at the Barley Twist – Choose any of the great bottles and cans from the Barley Twist fridge to take home and get 30% off the sticker price!

WEDNESDAY

A Pint and a Half of Vinyl (every first Wednesday of the month) at the Barley Twist – A new brew from our small batch Pilot Kit will be launched and available in very limited amounts every Wednesday from (4-6pm)

Pizza Night at the EmbankmentEvery Wednesday get buy one get one free on a range of delicious pizzas, made in house! Served 5-9pm.

Stand Up Comedy Night (every first Wednesday of the month) at the Swan in the Rushes – Join us for a hand-picked selection of the best in local stand-up comedians. £5 entry, starts at 7:30pm

Wi-Fi and Working Lunch Sessions at Yarn BarGrab an amazing tasty lunch deal with this sandwich and drink offer, for only £8.50.

The Big Foxy Quiz at the Fox and GrapesEyes down for another great quiz, courtesy of the lovely folk at the Fox and Grapes. Kicking off at 8pm, £1 entry per team.

Burger Night at the Stratford HavenA delicious line-up of meat, veggie and vegan burgers with a big selection of toppings and added extras! Grab a burger, chips and a drink* for £11.95

Old Nick Trading Company at the Lincolnshire PoacherLive music across a great selection of local acts, carefully curated by the legendary Old Nick Trading company. From 8pm.

30% off Takeaway Beers at the Barley Twist – Choose any of the great bottles and cans from the Barley Twist fridge to take home and get 30% off the sticker price!

THURSDAY

Burger Night at the Embankment

Come and enjoy some of the best burgers in town! Every Thursday from 5pm. Special Offer for Castle Rock app users: Buy 4 burgers, get one free!

Crafty Thursdays at the Kean’s Head – Triple points on all craft keg beers (1/3, 1/2 and pint) throughout the summer months! Every Thursday.

Painting Perfect (every third Thursday of the month) at the Swan in the Rushes – An art class suitable for people of all abilities!

Mexican Night (every last Thursday of the month) at the Swan in the Rushes – Take your pick from our special Mexican food menu, provided by Merv’s Kitchen.

Quiz Night (every first Thursday of the month) at the Barley Twist – Join the Barley Twist team for their regular quiz night, loved by all! Free entry.

Quiz Night at the Horse and Plough – Get your thinking caps on and join us for the fantastic Horse and Plough Quiz! Free entry, 8pm. Maximum team size of 6 people.

Pizza Night at the Stratford Haven – Come and grab one of our delicious pizzas and a pint (up to the value of £4.00) from £9.95!

Big Vat Quiz of the Week with Al Needham at the Vat and Fiddle – Nottingham’s favourite quiz host descends upon the Vat and Fiddle to get you all scratching your heads and battling it out for the top prize in this excellent pub quiz!

Wi-Fi and Working Lunch Sessions at Yarn BarGrab an amazing tasty lunch deal with this sandwich and drink offer, for only £8.50.

30% off Takeaway Beers at the Barley Twist – Choose any of the great bottles and cans from the Barley Twist fridge to take home and get 30% off the sticker price!

FRIDAY

Beers and Beats (every third Friday) at the Embankment – Get that Friday feeling with some hand-picked live music as well as an ‘Appy Friday’ deal, offering 20% off select drinks for all Castle Rock app users!

Merv’s All You Can Eat Ribs Challenge at the Swan in the Rushes – All you can eat ribs for £22.95 between 5pm and 9:30pm. Beat our record of 15 racks and win £25 to spend behind the bar!

Drag Bingo (bi-monthly) at the Swan in the Rushes – Hosted by Nana Arthole and Marilyn Sane. £10 entry, includes 3 rounds of bingo and a comedy show.

Quiz and Bingo Night at the Golden Eagle– Head down to the Golden Eagle for the perfect combination, quiz and bingo! Assemble your best team of geniuses and try your luck for what proves to be a great fun night with some great cash prizes.

Wi-Fi and Working Lunch Sessions at Yarn BarGrab an amazing tasty lunch deal with this sandwich and drink offer, for only £8.50.

Fizz and Chips Fridays at the Vat and Fiddle –  1 x bottle of Favola Prosecco for £18 OR 2 x portions of fish and chips and a bottle of Favola Prosecco for £38. Every Friday between 5 and 8pm

30% off Takeaway Beers at the Barley Twist – Choose any of the great bottles and cans from the Barley Twist fridge to take home and get 30% off the sticker price!

SATURDAY

Merv’s All You Can Eat Wings Challenge at the Swan in the Rushes – All you can eat wings for £22.95 between 5pm and 9:30pm. Beat our record of 72 wings and win £25 to spend behind the bar!

30% off Takeaway Beers at the Barley Twist – Choose any of the great bottles and cans from the Barley Twist fridge to take home and get 30% off the sticker price!

SUNDAY

Weird Foxy Jams (every second Sunday of the month) at the Fox and Grapes – Head down Weird Foxy Jams at the Fox and Grapes, their newest open mic and jam session in collaboration with That Weird Shop! From 5pm. House instruments available for performers to use. All performers get a drink on us!

Vinyl night (every third Sunday of the month) at the Bread and Bitter – Bring your own vinyl records and play them on our house turntable and soundsystem! Starts 7pm | First come first served, 20 minutes per set | All music welcome

Sunday Roasts at the Embankment – Join us for a cosy Sunday with a delicious selection of wholesome roasts to suit every taste! Served midday-5pm.

Sunday Roasts at the Stratford Haven – Every Sunday from midday, book a table to avoid disappointment! See our sample menu for more information.

Quiz Night at the Stratford Haven – Get your thinking caps on for the Stratford Haven Sunday quiz! Quiz sheets available at the bar, starts at 5pm. Enter for free and be in with the chance of winning a £25 gift card.

Chess Night at the Horse and Plough – Come down on the last Sunday of the month for the Horse and Plough’s monthly chess night! Games will take place upstairs in the Pony Trap from 4-6pm. Feel free to bring your own board or use one of those provided. All abilities and ages welcome, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday Sessions at the EmbankmentCome and enjoy a nice relaxing Sunday with some laid back live music. Chilled out vibes to enjoy with a classic Embankment Sunday roast.

30% off Takeaway Beers at the Barley Twist – Choose any of the great bottles and cans from the Barley Twist fridge to take home and get 30% off the sticker price!