Could you run this Kingston pub?
The Dolphin in Kingston is a picturesque 16th-century village pub, nestled near the local village hall and church. This beautiful listed building is uniquely split across a small lane, with the pub and kitchen on one side and the cellar, toilets, and letting accommodation on the other.
The pub is ideally located close to the beach and serves as a popular stopping point along the South West Coastal Path. It enjoys strong support from both locals and visitors, known for its lively events, themed nights, quizzes, and excellent Cask Marque ales.
Inside, the pub features charming beamed ceilings and stone walls, creating a homely atmosphere. It includes an open-plan trading room with a bar set against the wall and a kitchen serving around 30 covers. Seating areas are arranged at the front and either end of the bar, each with a feature inglenook fireplace, making it a cosy spot year-round. The site also offers WiFi and parking for up to 12 cars.
Investment is planned (subject to approval) for the outdoor space, including a covered alfresco dining area enhanced with festoon lighting.
On the accommodation side, the property currently offers three ensuite letting rooms situated opposite the pub, with plans to refresh the décor to create an ideal weekend retreat. Subject to approval, there will also be further investment which will include:
- A redeveloped two-bedroom manager’s accommodation located above the pub, providing convenient and comfortable on-site living.
- A fourth ensuite letting room, designed in an Airbnb style to complement the existing guest offering and provide flexible short-term accommodation options.
Ideal Publican
We are looking for an publican who thrives in a village environment, you will have a passion and love of local food and want to put the pub on the map for quality homemade, traditional pub food. You will love being part of a close community, with lots of fundraising and community activities taking place in this pub for the village. There is also opportunity to develop the letting bedrooms business, you will have ideas to enhance and market this to its very best!
Accommodation
The current private accommodation includes one bedroom, a kitchen and lounge. Please see previous information regarding our planned investment.
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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