A Characterful Cotswold Pub with Food, Rooms and Destination Appeal
Launch Support
Subject to full approval, financial support may be available for the right operator, including an introductory rent arrangement during the early months of trading to help you get the business off to a strong start.
The Pub
The Bear Inn is a Grade II listed village pub located in the heart of Bisley, one of the most desirable villages in the Cotswolds. Dating back to 1766, the pub combines period charm with a strong reputation for quality food, cask ales and hospitality.
Inside, exposed beams, low ceilings and open fires create a warm and characterful setting, while the open-plan layout allows the pub to balance both drinking and dining occasions. A well-equipped catering kitchen supports a food offer that plays an important role in the business, with clear potential to further establish the pub as a destination for quality food and drink.
The pub also benefits from two letting rooms, providing an additional dimension to the business and creating the opportunity to welcome overnight guests alongside the pub’s regular customer base.
Outside, there is a beer garden and customer parking across the road for around 12 vehicles, helping to support both local and destination trade.
Location
Bisley is a traditional Cotswold village known for its honey-coloured stone cottages, historic village centre and strong sense of community.
Located around four miles from Stroud and surrounded by rolling Gloucestershire countryside, the village attracts both local residents and visitors exploring the wider Cotswolds. Its affluent catchment and reputation as one of the area’s most attractive villages provide a strong platform for a quality food-led pub.
Ideal Publican
This opportunity will suit an experienced food-focused publican, chef or hospitality partnership looking to run a premium countryside pub.
Someone who can deliver a quality food offer, maintain high standards throughout the business and build on the pub’s reputation for cask ales and hospitality will do well here. A passion for local produce, customer service and creating a reason to visit will be key.
A hands-on operator who enjoys being visible within the business and becoming part of village life will be well placed to maximise the opportunity.
Accommodation
This opportunity comes with domestic accommodation that consists of two bedrooms and a 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.
Where living accommodation is included with the pub, a £1,500 accommodation deposit will be required, together with a £300 pet cleaning fee where applicable. Options to build up the accommodation deposit may be available and will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
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.
- A commitment to “Doing Well, By Doing Good” by championing communities, wellbeing and sustainability at every step.
Curious about how this agreement could work for you? You will find our Partnering with Punch guide in the ‘Relevant Downloads’ section below.
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