Why the North West?

The North West is a region full of character, from the vibrant cultural centres of Manchester and Liverpool to the charm of Cheshire market towns and the dramatic landscapes of Cumbria and the Lake District. While the big cities draw crowds year-round, it’s the countless villages, coastal communities and rural destinations that give the region its warmth and personality. Together, they bring a mix of loyal locals, city commuters and millions of tourists who return every year.

With lively urban nightlife, strong local community hubs, and high footfall from domestic and international visitors, pubs in the North West benefit from diverse trading opportunities across all seasons, making it a dynamic and rewarding region to run a pub business.

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 North West is as much about embracing the region’s character as it is building a brilliant career.