Are you looking for a pub beloved by its regulars and visitors alike? Renowned for its exceptional real-ale selection and celebrated as the heart of the community, The Chestnut may be the perfect pub for you.

Pub and location

Nestled in the charming village of Radcliffe upon Trent, Nottinghamshire, The Chestnut is a traditional pub beloved for its cask ale. It is often featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide and is proudly Cask Marque accredited. With a loyal set of regular guests all year round, The Chestnut is recognised as the place to be for a great quiz, live music, and other community events that nurture a strong sense of belonging. Its trade is further bolstered by visitors to the area, and with Radcliffe-upon-tent being closely situated to Trent Bridge and Nottingham Racecourse, visitors are regular.

The pub’s inviting décor creates an authentic local pub ambience, with a traditional bar showcasing its cask ale handpulls as a focal point. The pub features two main trading areas: a cosy lounge with bench seating and open fires, perfect for a warm welcome and an area dedicated to dining.

Additionally, The Chestnut boasts a fantastic outdoor area that can seat up to 40 guests to enjoy drinks in the sun or alfresco dining. This area effortlessly transforms from day to night, enhanced by enchanting festoon lighting.

Ideal Publican 

We’re seeking an experienced Publican who possesses a deep passion for cask ale and a strong understanding of the industry. Ideally, you’ll have a background in delivering exceptional food offerings, including classic pub fare and seasonal specials. A genuine love for people is essential, as is a commitment to becoming an integral part of village life and engaging in community activities. Strong business acumen is also crucial to ensure the continued success of this fantastic pub.

Private accommodation

This fantastic opportunity provides 2 en-suite private bedrooms, a kitchen, 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.

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.

Chat to a recruitment advisor now about this pub business opportunity.