The Lion Atherton Blog

Unbeatable Drinks & Epic Sporting Action

Join us from 10th – 17th March for a jam-packed week of live sport, top-tier celebrations, and unbeatable drink deals! We’re bringing you unmissable Premier League clashes, the Six Nations finale, the thrill of Cheltenham races, and a St. Patrick’s Day weekend to remember.

We’ve officially raised £1M through our "Make it a Million" campaign!

A huge thank you to our incredible Craft Union pubs, operators, and teams for your dedication in supporting local communities through fundraising events—this is just the beginning!

Over 4,000 warm clothing items have been donated by the Craft community to help those facing homelessness this winter.

Find out how Craft Union pubs and their incredible patrons are making a real difference—and how you can get involved too!

Nothing says Christmas like the gift of giving, and here at Craft Union our commitment to the community never stops.

We’re raising a glass for everyone who has supported our pubs and local communities this year, thank you for being part of something truly special.

Donations are now closed.

Join us in helping your local communities this Christmas! 

We've teamed up with 'Only A Pavement Away' to collect warm clothing and essentials this festive season.

Simply gather your donations and bring them to your local Craft Union pub and we'll do the rest!