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This Christmas, forget the hassle and step into the warm, welcoming embrace of The William Webb Ellis in Rugby.
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and immerse yourself in the true spirit of Christmas. We&#8217;re proud to offer the very best in festive cheer, with a superb selection of drinks, a crackling atmosphere, and a team ready to make your celebrations sparkle.
Come and join us, we can&#8217;t wait to raise a glass with you this festive season!

We're stocked up and ready to serve all your holiday favourites - from the perfect pint of beer and a fantastic selections of wines to all the classic spirits and liqueurs you could wish for.

And don't worry if your pulling Santa's sleigh! Whether you're the designated driver or simply prefer a non-alcoholic option, we have a excellent variety of soft drinks to ensure everyone can raise a glass and join the festive celebrations!

This New Year&#8217;s Eve, the best place to be is right here at your favourite local!
We&#8217;re all about ringing in the New Year with the stuff that matters: great company, perfect pints, and a fantastic atmosphere.
Come down, grab a pint, and let the good times roll as we celebrate the start of a great year together.

New Year's Celebrations at The William Webb Ellis

Following the success of last year’s commemorative glassware, we’re proud to bring it back—this time with a completely new design created by Royal Marine veteran, Colin Waite. Available from 2nd November at The William Webb Ellis in Rugby, this exclusive limited-edition glassware is a meaningful way to show your support during the Royal British Legion&#8217;s Poppy Appeal.
Choose from a half pint glass (£2.50) or a pint glass (£3.00)—a perfect keepsake to enjoy all year round. Each stylish glass is a lasting tribute to your support for the Armed Forces community.
100% of profits from every sale go to the Royal British Legion: £0.83 from each half pint glass, £1.19 from each pint glass.
These amounts are paid to Royal British Legion Trading Limited, which donates its taxable profits to the Royal British Legion (Charity No. 219279) and Poppyscotland (Scottish Charity No. SC014096).
Alongside the glassware, we’ll be hosting family-friendly events and fundraising activities throughout the period—bringing the community together to show appreciation and support.
Visit us to collect your glass and be part of something meaningful.

This year’s glassware features artwork by Colin Waite, a Royal Marine veteran whose journey brings deep meaning to this campaign. Colin joined the Royal Marines in 1977 and served on HMS Fearless during the Falklands War. He lost several comrades and has lived with survivor’s guilt and severe PTSD ever since.
Rediscovering his love of art gave Colin a new lease of life. His work includes portraits of Argentinian prisoners, former comrades, and casualties of the conflict. He has created 258 pieces—one for every British military member and the three Falkland Islanders who died during the war.
“The Royal British Legion has provided lots of practical support to me. They have been brilliant with me, it’s an honour to be able to give back and support the charity.” – Colin Waite
By choosing this year’s commemorative glass, you’re not only getting a meaningful keepsake—you’re supporting a veteran’s journey and helping others like him through the work of the Royal British Legion.