We are looking for an experienced and passionate Management Partner who loves great pubs, quality food and exceptional hospitality. With strong leadership skills, a warm and welcoming hosting style, and a genuine commitment to the local community, you’ll have the drive and ambition to take this fantastic business to the next level.
The Hest Bank is a beautiful village pub set alongside the Lancaster Canal, offering character, history and plenty of potential. With its inviting interior, excellent outdoor trading areas and enviable waterside location, the pub attracts a broad mix of guests including local residents, walkers, dog owners and visitors throughout the year. We are looking for partners who can continue to build on its strong reputation, creating an offer that appeals to a wide range of customers while using marketing and community engagement to keep the pub at the heart of village life.
Renowned for its excellent cask ales and quality food offering, The Hest Bank presents a fantastic opportunity for an operator with a passion for food-led pubs. The well-equipped commercial kitchen and established food reputation provide a strong platform to maximise trade, particularly during the busy summer season.
About the Pub
Located between Carnforth and Morecambe on the banks of the Lancaster Canal, The Hest Bank is one of the area’s oldest and most characterful pubs, with a history dating back to 1544. Full of charm and original features, the pub offers a variety of trading spaces, from cosy corners with roaring fires to flexible dining areas, making it equally suited to intimate gatherings, family meals and community occasions.
Outside, guests can enjoy a generous waterside seating area overlooking the canal. This picturesque setting makes The Hest Bank a popular destination for those looking to relax with a drink, enjoy a meal outdoors or simply soak up the surroundings during the warmer months.
Adding to the appeal, this exceptional opportunity includes spacious private accommodation, allowing the successful partner to become a true part of the local community while enjoying a fantastic lifestyle alongside running a thriving village pub.
Private Accommodation
This excellent business opportunity provides two private bedrooms, a living room, 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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