Our Communities

Communities and pubs go hand in hand, creating vibrant social places that offer much more than just drinks. These pubs are at the heart of the community that provide a unique and essential gathering point, fostering a sense of belonging and where friendships are forged and deepened.

Our pubs offer a laid-back and safe environment where friends and families can enjoy quality time together, and people can come together and connect over shared experiences. Frequently hosting events, such as open mic nights, ‘Meet up Mondays’ at the Alexandra in Wimbledon to combat loneliness, weddings, or simply enjoying some rugby. Pubs are a vital part of British life, bringing people together to create lasting memories

Wooden Spoon

Pledging to raise 150k through fundraising, we no doubt have an inspirational year ahead. Funds will be supporting various initiatives, including Wheel Chair Rugby charities, Dogs for Good, Maddys Mark, established to promote positive mental health and well-being in young women. Food bank and community scheme initative Pass The Plate, and School of Hard Knocks who use sports and other activities to help participants re-engage with school or find employment.

Sound like a great cause? Well, the good news is you can help and it’s as simple as going to the pub. Yes, you heard that right. From the end of August, you’ll be able to buy our limited edition Drop Gold ale (recommended pairing, any World Cup game) with 20p from every pint going to Wooden Spoon. So what are you waiting for? Book your turf, get the beers in and who knows you may even bump into a player or two…

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We take great pride in sourcing the best British day boat caught fish, ethically raised meats, game, and poultry, as well as artisanal cheeses and a wide variety of naturally grown fruits and vegetables. We work closely with local producers and suppliers to bring you these exceptional products.

Our pork – Dingley Dell

A third-generation family of farmers rear our free range, RSPCA assured pork on the East coast of Suffolk.

With a deep love and respect for the countryside and agriculture, Mark and Paul Hayward are committed to farming in harmony with nature, improving the number and variety of species living within the farm.

Our crockery – Surrey Ceramics

We are delighted to partner with Surrey Ceramics who produce premium products for many of our pubs. With every piece hand-checked with a remarkable eye for detail, their ceramics truly showcase the very best of British craftmanship and they have a key focus on sustainability. From eliminating all waste in their initial clay making process to reducing their energy usage by installing invertors on the motors used to run their kilns.

Cured fish – Severn & Wye

Master smokers, Severn & Wye, have been curing fish for more than 30 years. With an incredibly impressive array of sustainability credentials, Severn & Wye are working towards having a zero-carbon footprint and absolutely no fish waste. Over the past 20 years, they have only felled five oak trees to craft their state-of-the-art smoker, and these have been replaced by 350 British deciduous trees

Christmas Celebrations

The festive season is a time for giving, which is why we celebrated the season by working with remarkable organisations supporting both people and the planet.

Trees for trees

In partnership with Absolut, and More Trees, we pledge to plant an actual tree for every ‘cocktail tree’ sold in our pubs. This initiative with Pernod Ricard UK is estimated to remove up to 36 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere throughout the trees’ growth life.

Charity crackers

Our Christmas crackers are made from FSC certified recycled board, containing either a cardboard or wooden Christmas tree decoration and an environmental quiz question. 10% of the sales being donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust with £4,770 raised in 2022.

2022 Communities Report

Our Communities

Wooden Spoon

We take great pride in sourcing the best British day boat caught fish, ethically raised meats, game, and poultry, as well as artisanal cheeses and a wide variety of naturally grown fruits and vegetables. We work closely with local producers and suppliers to bring you these exceptional products.

Our pork – Dingley Dell

Our crockery – Surrey Ceramics

Cured fish – Severn & Wye

Christmas Celebrations

Trees for trees

Charity crackers

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