Could you run this pub?
A rare opportunity has opened for a talented, energetic publican to take charge of a pub with serious star potential.
Pub and Location
The Ash Inn is a site with scale and charm in equal measure. Its impressive footprint makes it perfect for big events, festivals and community celebrations, and it’s already a firm favourite thanks to its hugely popular annual bonfire night.Inside, The Ash Inn delivers that classic, homely pub feeling. A central bar anchors the venue, with relaxed dining and drinking areas on one side and a cosy restaurant space on the other, offering around 60 covers. It’s a versatile layout suited to everything from casual meals and quiz nights to live entertainment and family celebrations.To the rear, a beautiful, leafy beer garden provides a true escape in the summer months, now enhanced with newly added private dining and drinking pods which are ideal for intimate gatherings, special occasions and private parties.This standout pub is also brilliantly positioned. It sits on the busy A633 between Wombwell and Barnsley, perfectly placed to attract strong residential footfall, passers‑by, and visitors from the nearby countryside. The Trans Pennine Trail runs just behind the pub, bringing a steady stream of walkers and cyclists throughout the year.With its warm character, strong visibility and prime location, The Ash Inn is ready to become a thriving hub for both locals and visitors.
Ideal Publican
This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious, experienced Publican ready to take charge of a pub with everything in its favour.
The Ash Inn offers exceptional roadside visibility, a strong local customer base, inviting dining areas and a stunning rear garden built for long, memorable afternoons.This site needs a publican with real catering expertise. Someone able to unlock the full potential of its well‑equipped kitchen and turn its dining spaces into a genuine draw for the local area.The ideal operator is a natural people‑person: present, approachable and embedded in the rhythm of community life. You’ll know your regulars by name, create a warm, welcoming atmosphere every day of the week, and turn everyday visits into experiences guests want to repeat. You’ll also be confident with modern marketing, using digital and social platforms to showcase The Ash Inn’s character and keep it front and centre in the local conversation.For a dynamic, community‑focused publican full of energy and ideas, The Ash Inn is a rare chance to build the pub everyone’s talking about.
Private accommodation
This excellent business opportunity comes with three bedrooms, a private kitchen, and a private lounge.
About the Agreement
At Punch, we support talented, ambitious entrepreneurs who want to run brilliant pubs at the heart of their communities. That’s why our agreements are designed to be flexible, supportive and built around your vision.
Our Flexible Tenancy gives you the freedom to run your own pub with confidence. A tied agreement of up to five years, where you’ll benefit from the drink products available to Punch which also offers flexible notice periods. We offer flexible deposits, tie‑release options, and pricing structures to help you shape your business in a way that works for you.
Why Choose Punch?
When you partner with Punch, you’ll have an entire support system behind you, including:
- A forward thinking pub company, recognised nationally with multiple industry awards including winners of the Publican Awards 2022 & 2024!
- Potential investment to unlock your pub’s full potential
- Industry leading training through our award winning Academy, complete with state of the art kitchens, bars and our immersive Progress with Punch training programme.
- Access to our powerful online platform, the Punch Buying Club, where you can order stock and find resources to help you run your pub successfully.
- Ongoing coaching from expert Operations Managers and specialist support teams.
- Innovative digital learning through THIRST, our gamified online training app, offering compliance training through to driving sales training.
Chat to a recruitment advisor now about this pub business opportunity.
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