Your Go-To Venue for Sport, Entertainment and Unbeatable Value

Exclusive Launch Offer

Subject to full approval

To set the right operator up for success from day one, we offer a powerful start‑up package, including:

✅Sky Sports (Q) and TNT Sports fully funded by Punch

✅Punch investment into upgraded AV, TV and entertainment equipment

✅Innfinite entertainment system installed with all monthly charges paid for by Punch

✅A stepped rent concession for your first 6 months to support early cashflow- 25% (months 1–2), 20% (month 3), 15% (month 4), 10% (months 5–6).

✅Free access to our online training platform for you and your team

These incentives give you the best possible foundation to grow a thriving, busy pub. We’ve also analysed your local market to help you position your pricing and product range for maximum footfall and success.

Planned Investment

Subject to full approval, we are planning to refresh both the inside and outside of the building and modernise the private accommodation. It’s the perfect moment for a new operator to step in and shape the next chapter.

Pub and Location

The Egerton Arms is a much‑loved local pub with real heart, sitting proudly on Worsley Road in Eccles. It’s the kind of place where people feel at home the moment they walk through the door. Regulars praise its friendly staff, warm atmosphere, great service, and excellent value for money. With its traditional charm, welcoming crowd, and a brilliant pub garden, it’s a venue that brings people together day after day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented publican to take over a pub that already has strong foundations and plenty of room to grow. The Egerton Arms has a long‑standing reputation as a friendly neighbourhood favourite, and its homely feel makes it a natural hub for the local community. With competitive drink prices and a loyal customer base, it’s a pub that keeps people coming back.

Inside, the pub is split into three inviting areas, a cosy snug, an open lounge, and a smaller side room, giving you flexibility to create different moods and uses. The outdoor beer garden is a real highlight, especially in summer, and is often mentioned by customers as one of the pub’s best features.

The Egerton Arms is full of character, with a historic building, traditional furnishings, and well‑kept ales that locals love. It currently trades mainly as a drinking‑led pub, which means there’s great potential to introduce new ideas: live music, sports screenings, themed nights, or community events. The customer base is already there, you just get to build on it.

The location is another big advantage. Eccles is a busy, well‑connected area with strong footfall from nearby homes. Patricroft and Eccles train stations are close by, and Manchester city centre, Salford, MediaCityUK, and the Trafford Centre are all within easy reach. This gives you a wide pool of potential customers, from commuters to families to weekend visitors.

With its strong reputation, warm atmosphere, and exciting potential for growth, the Egerton Arms is ready for a publican who wants to run a true community pub and make it shine. If you’re passionate about great hospitality and love being at the heart of local life, this is a chance to take on a pub with real charm and a bright future.

Ideal Publican

The ideal operator for this pub is someone who loves being at the heart of a community and sees the potential in a traditional local with plenty of room to grow. This opportunity would suit both a first‑time operator ready to learn and get stuck in, or an experienced publican looking for a classic neighbourhood pub they can really make their own.  You’ll enjoy working with a loyal crowd, building relationships, and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that keeps people coming back.

Private accommodation

This excellent business opportunity comes with three bedrooms, a private kitchen, and a private lounge.

About the Agreement

This exclusive One Year Tenancy agreement is designed for energetic, community‑focused operators who want to run a vibrant, sports‑led pub. It is a one year agreement with a highly competitive deal, discounted drinks pricing and exceptional entertainment support; all with the freedom to create a buzzing atmosphere your guests will love.

These pubs are lively social hubs built around great sport, great entertainment and great value. Whether it’s big match days, live music, quizzes or themed nights, you’ll have the tools and flexibility to deliver unforgettable experiences, powered by high‑quality AV and our cutting‑edge Innfinite entertainment system.

To really win in your market, you’ll be encouraged to showcase your pub on social media, driving footfall and building an engaged local following. You won’t be doing it alone, your Operations Manager will work closely with you, and you’ll have access to ready‑made marketing materials.

What We Expect from You

As the operator of this pub, you’ll bring passion, energy and commitment to delivering memorable experiences. We’re looking for someone who will:

• Create an unbeatable sports and entertainment offer for the community
• Build and motivate a high‑performing team
• Use the Innfinite system to deliver an exciting weekly rhythm of entertainment
• Drive engagement through regular, eye‑catching social media content
• Work closely with your Operations Manager to maximise profitability
• Attend an induction to arm you with everything you need to succeed

Why Partner with Punch?

When you choose Punch, you’re joining a forward‑thinking, award‑winning business dedicated to helping you thrive. You’ll benefit from:

• A nationally recognised pub company — winners of the Publican Awards 2022 & 2024
• Potential investment to unlock your pub’s full potential
• Industry‑leading training via our award‑winning Academy, with state‑of‑the‑art facilities
• Access to the Punch Buying Club — your central hub for ordering stock and business resources
• A genuine commitment to doing well by good, supporting communities and sustainability

Want to see how the agreement works in more detail? Download our Partnering with Punch guide in the ‘Relevant Downloads’ section.

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