Run a much‑loved village pub at the heart of Colne, known for great food, quality cask ales and a warm, community‑driven atmosphere.
If you’re looking for the chance to take on a truly cherished village pub with an excellent reputation and a loyal following, the Green Man could be the ideal fit.
Nestled at the centre of Colne in Huntingdon, this well‑loved local is celebrated for its pub food, quality cask ales and regular weekly events. Previously crowned Cask Ale & Village Pub of the Year, it offers an authentic pub experience where locals feel instantly at home. The Green Man is a vibrant community hub, bringing people together for great conversation, relaxed dining and memorable moments.
About The Pub
The Green Man offers a spacious and characterful trading environment, giving you multiple ways to shape the guest experience. The main bar is generous and inviting, complemented by a cosy lounge and snug that provide comfortable spaces for quieter drinks and intimate gatherings. A beautiful conservatory makes it an ideal setting for meals, family occasions and relaxed daytime trade. Beyond this, the pub boasts a stunning beer garden with plenty of seating, offering the perfect spot to watch the sun go down.
Together, these areas create a comfortable space that supports both dining and drinking trade throughout the week.
Location
Set in the quaint village of Colne, the Green Man is surrounded by beautiful countryside, greenery and walking routes that attract locals and visitors alike. Just a short distance away, Huntingdon offers the buzz of a vibrant market town filled with independent shops, cafés and places to explore, with Cambridge also within easy reach.
Positioned right at the centre of Colne and surrounded by a strong local population, the pub naturally draws in residents from the village and neighbouring communities, making it a welcoming and convenient meeting place for all.
Ideal Publican
This opportunity will suit someone who enjoys being part of the local community with experience in delivering a food offer and running a welcoming village pub. You’ll have a passion for great hospitality and a clear vision for creating dishes that locals will love, from classic pub favourites to crowd‑pleasing seasonal specials.
Accommodation
The pub includes two 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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