Run a lively, sport‑focused community pub on the outskirts of Ryde, complete with a fantastic garden and strong local appeal.

Introduction

If you’re looking for the opportunity to take on a true community pub with a loyal local following, The Falcon could be the perfect fit. Located on the outskirts of Ryde, this is a 100% drink focused pub known for sport, regular events and a welcoming atmosphere that brings people together.

With its mix of character, charm and a beer garden that is well used in spring and summer, The Falcon offers a ready‑made setting for an operator who thrives in a lively neighbourhood environment.

Pub

The Falcon has one main trading space that naturally divides into two distinct areas: a games zone designed for pool and darts, and a main bar area that suits relaxed drinking, catch‑ups and watching live sport. A large central bar serves the entire interior and helps maintain a sociable, easy‑to‑manage flow throughout the pub.

The venue is equipped with TVs for live sport and retains plenty of traditional charm and character. While the pub has no car park, it benefits from on‑street parking nearby. At the rear, an enclosed garden features grass and decked areas, two shelters and ample seating, making it a standout space for events, gatherings and sunny‑day trade.

Location

Located on the Isle of Wight, the Falcon sits within a residential area on the outskirts of Ryde and is only a short walk from the town centre. Surrounded by housing and close to local amenities, the pub attracts a steady mix of nearby residents and town‑goers looking for a casual local spot to meet, drink and watch sport.

Ideal Operator

This pub will suit an experienced community‑focused operator with the energy and drive to build a steady weekly events plan. You’ll be confident delivering a lively programme of sport, events and regular fixtures, and comfortable engaging closely with the local community.

With The Falcon being entirely drinks focused, you’ll need to excel at driving sales and atmosphere building, ensuring the pub remains a go-to destination throughout the week.

Creating a clear weekly events programme will be key to success here.

Accommodation

The pub includes five 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.

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