£500,000 Investment | Flagship Food & Drink Destination
Punch Pubs is investing over half a million pounds to transform the Hare & Hounds into the place to go for first‑class food and drinks – and we’re looking for an exceptional operator to lead it on this journey.
This significant refurbishment will reposition the Hare & Hounds as a premium, food‑led destination with a strong drinks offer, stylish surroundings and broad local appeal. This opportunity will offer the right candidate a genuine route into long‑term partnership.
About the Pub
Nestled beside the picturesque village green, the Hare & Hounds is a thriving destination pub that sits at the centre of village life. Combining traditional charm with a strong food and drinks offering, the business attracts a loyal local following as well as visitors from the surrounding affluent Surrey towns. The pub is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, popular events, live music, quality dining, spacious beer garden, and family-friendly environment.
About the Location
Located on The Green, Claygate, Surrey, KT10 0JL, the Hare & Hounds enjoys a prime position in one of Surrey’s most desirable commuter villages. Claygate offers a strong sense of community, attractive residential neighbourhoods, and excellent transport links, with easy access to Esher, Kingston upon Thames and central London. The area benefits from a prosperous demographic, making it an excellent opportunity for an ambitious operator looking to grow both food and drink sales while establishing the pub as the go-to venue within the community.
The village green location provides a natural gathering point for residents, dog walkers, families, sports teams and local groups, creating year-round trade opportunities and a strong base of repeat customers.
Ideal Operator
- An experienced General Manager ready to step into a partnership and being self employed
- A food‑focused operator with strong commercial acumen
- A driven individual or couple passionate about hospitality excellence
You’ll have:
- Proven experience running high‑performing food‑led pubs or restaurants
- A genuine passion for quality food, drink and guest experience
- Strong leadership and business management skills
Private Accommodation
The living accommodation consists of two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom
The Partnership
The Punch Management Partnership offers a unique opportunity to run your own pub business, with affordable in-goings and the freedom to lead your own team, manage your business within a framework and support from Punch in a proven partnership model.
You’ll receive an uncapped share of top‑line turnover, giving you the flexibility to pay yourself and your team in a way that works for your business. Your own Ltd Company will provide the day‑to‑day management of the pub, retain full ownership of team and operational decisions, whilst managing associated costs such as wages and minor repairs. Alongside this, you’ll benefit from extensive operational support, including marketing and recruitment within a framework designed to help your business thrive.
At Punch, we partner with passionate, pub‑obsessed entrepreneurs who want to create something special. Working closely with a dedicated Operations Manager, you’ll develop a clear vision for your pub, deliver exceptional standards and create a pub legacy that stands the test of time.
Whether you’ve been a general manager or run your own business there are many great reasons to run a pub with Punch!
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