Why Devon & Cornwall?

Devon and Cornwall are much-loved destinations for a reason: iconic coastlines, stunning countryside and a particularly strong sense of community. Popular locations such as Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Newquay and St Ives may be the headliners, but there are countless villages and coastal towns that are just as remarkable. Together, they attract loyal locals alongside millions of visitors each year.

From busy summer trade and destination dining to cosy winter locals, pubs in Devon and Cornwall benefit from a wide range of trading opportunities, making the region a hugely rewarding (and beautiful) place to run a pub business.

Don’t just take our word for it! View Tom’s Story, the Publicans at the Peterville Inn in St Agnes, Cornwall: Tom’s Story – Punch Pubs

Find the right pub business for you

We offer two flexible ways to run a pub with Punch, depending on your experience, ambitions and the level of independence you’re looking for.

Management Partnerships 

A great way to experience running your own pub business, with the reassurance of full support behind you.

• We provide the tools, systems and ongoing support to help you succeed
• You bring the flair, passion and local knowledge that make a pub thrive
• Ideal if you’re looking to grow your confidence and experience as an operator

Flexible Tenancies & Leases

These are designed for experienced publicans and hospitality professionals who are looking for more independence.

• More control over how you shape your business and offer
• Flexibility to get creative and make the pub your own
• Backed by expert support when you need it

We really enjoy working with entrepreneurial operators and are happy to tailor our agreements and products to suit your business and vision.

Whatever agreement you choose, this is what you get with Punch:

✅ We achieved Best Partnership Pub Company +501 sites at the 2024 Publican of the Year Awards.

✅ Our £1 Million academy has a state-of-the-art kitchen, two bars and a cellar for our industry-leading training course, Progress with Punch.

✅ In 2024, we achieved Mind Gold for the second consecutive year. We also won the Licenced Trade Charity Staff Wellbeing Award +251 sites in 2023 and the LTC Champions award in 2024.

✅ Each month, our Tenants can submit their inspirational events for a chance to win £1,000 for their Grand Idea.

✅ We reward talent at our epic Punch Publican of the Year Awards at Head Office.

✅ You’ll have a talented and experienced Operations Manager by your side to help you excel.

✅ Our Publican and MP Pub Hero volunteers help us implement our Punch Promise Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy.

✅ We are delighted to announce that at the BII National Innovation in Training Awards, November 2024 we were awarded the Best Training Programme Sustainability Award, and also made finalists for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Running a pub in the South West is as much a lifestyle choice as it is a career move.

We’re looking to partner with motivated, community-minded individuals who are brilliant with people and want to create great pubs, build strong teams and deliver truly memorable experiences.

With Punch’s industry-leading training, ongoing support and flexible agreements, you’ve got a whole team in your corner. We’ll support you from your very first conversation and throughout your long-term success.

Current opportunities in Devon & Cornwall

Explore our latest available pubs across Devon and Cornwall, or speak to one of our team about upcoming opportunities that could be right for you.

Start the conversation today.