*This pub is currently available on a Tenancy at Will (TAW) agreement, offering a flexible, short-term opportunity*
A Sports and Entertainment Pub at the Heart of Crewe
The Pub
The Hop Pole is a well-known pub located on Wistaston Road in Crewe, with a strong reputation for live sport, entertainment and community activity.
Sport sits at the heart of the offer, with customers gathering to watch major football fixtures, rugby and horse racing throughout the week. Alongside this, live entertainment helps create a lively atmosphere and a varied social calendar.
A catering kitchen is in place, providing flexibility for an incoming publican who may wish to introduce a supporting food offer alongside the drinks business.
The Hop Pole has built its reputation as a social hub for the local area, bringing people together for sport, entertainment and community occasions.
Location
The Hop Pole sits within a busy residential area of Crewe, serving a well-established local community and benefiting from its position within one of the town’s key neighbourhoods.
Its location provides a strong platform for an operator looking to run a pub built around sport, entertainment and local engagement.
Ideal Publican
This opportunity will suit an outgoing, hands-on publican who enjoys creating a lively atmosphere and being at the centre of local life.
Someone who can make the most of live sport, pub teams, charity fundraising and entertainment will do well here. Confidence using social media to promote events and engage with customers will also be important.
A visible operator with strong leadership skills, good standards and a genuine passion for bringing people together will be well placed to build on the Hop Pole’s reputation and keep it at the heart of the local community.
Accommodation
The pub includes private on-site accommodation, comprising of three bedrooms, a private kitchen and a private lounge.
About the Agreement
We’re looking for a passionate individual or team to make this pub the beating heart of the community. With Punch, you’ll have the backing of a progressive pub company and a tailored support package to help you hit the ground running.
Your Options:
✅ Flexible Tenancy Agreement
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.
✅ Tenancy at Will (TAW)
Want to start quickly? Our TAW agreement gives you a short-term, flexible way to get trading while plans for the long-term are finalised. It’s a great stepping stone into owning and operating your own pub business, supported by your dedicated Operations Manager.
What You’ll Need for a TAW:
- Initial capital for deposit, cash flow, and early expenses (we’ll guide you through the details)
- A valid and up-to-date Personal Licence
Please note: TAWs cannot be assigned, and subletting isn’t permitted.
Why Choose Punch?
When you partner with us, 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.
Whether you’re interested in starting on the Tenancy at Will or want to discuss the longer‑term agreement options, we’d love to hear from you.
Chat to a recruitment advisor now about this pub business opportunity.
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