*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
This pub is currently available on a Tenancy at Will (TAW) agreement, offering a flexible, short-term opportunity.
A TAW is a temporary arrangement extendable at short notice. Although the agreement doesn’t cover all the protections of a complete tenancy as outlined in the codes of practice and the Landlord and Tenant Act, it’s a great way to begin your journey with Punch. You will also have a talented Operations Manager to help you hit the ground running.
What will I need?
You’ll need initial capital to support a deposit, cash flow and early expenses. (A member of our Operations Team will guide you through the specifics of this.)
You are also required to have a valid and up-to-date Personal Licence.
Please note that TAWs cannot be assigned, and subletting isn’t permitted.
*Rent and other terms to be discussed directly with an Operations Manager
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.
Ready to make your mark? Get in touch today.
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