A Community Pub Ready for Transformation at the Heart of Skelmersdale

Planned Investment

The Britannia will benefit from a full internal investment, subject to full approval, designed to modernise the look and feel throughout while bringing key areas of the pub back into full use. The plan is to include new flooring and carpets, full internal decoration and upgraded lighting, along with improvements to the back bar. The upstairs function and games room will be brought back into use to create a proper, usable space for events and community activity. The outdoor courtyard will also be reworked to improve the layout and make it a more practical and appealing space for customers.

Overall, the works will give a new publican the chance to relaunch a refreshed pub that feels up to date while still serving its local community.

The Pub

The Britannia sits at the heart of a well‑established residential area in Upholland and offers a genuine opportunity to run a busy, community‑focused pub. It already benefits from a loyal base of local customers and has the foundations in place to grow into a true meeting place for the area.

Inside, the pub provides separate trading areas, including a public bar and lounge, with space that can be adapted for everyday drinking, sports, entertainment, events and a simple food offer. The catering kitchen is in place and there is capacity for around 40-50 covers, giving the option to introduce or develop food alongside the drinks trade. Wi-Fi is available throughout, and the presence of cask ale supports a traditional pub feel.

The layout also includes a function room, which will become an important part of the pub once brought fully back into use. This creates the opportunity to host regular events such as live music, quizzes, social gatherings and community groups, helping to build consistent trade across the week.

Outside, the Britannia benefits from a beer garden and a designated smoking solution, offering additional space for customers, particularly during the warmer months. There is also parking available for up to four vehicles.

Location

The pub is located on Hall Green in Upholland, within Skelmersdale, and is surrounded by a strong residential catchment. This gives it access to a steady flow of regular trade from nearby customers who value a familiar, welcoming local.

Upholland is well connected, with straightforward access to Liverpool, Wigan, Preston and Southport, allowing the pub to benefit from both local and wider catchment areas. The combination of a large local population and good connectivity creates a solid platform for sustainable trade and repeat custom.

Ideal Publican

This opportunity will suit a hands‑on, community‑minded publican or partnership who enjoys being visible and building relationships with local customers. Someone who can create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere and maintain consistent standards will do well here.

There is clear scope to grow the business by developing a regular events schedule, making full use of the function space and introducing or building a simple food offer alongside the bar. A publican who understands the importance of community, sport, social occasions and consistency will be well placed to bring the Britannia back to life following the planned investment.

Accommodation

The pub includes private on‑site accommodation comprising two bedrooms, along with a private kitchen and 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.
• 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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