Step into a rare opportunity. The Horns Inn is a traditional country pub on the edge of Cannock Chase, brimming with charm, character, and potential.
Pub and location
With sweeping views over a fishing lake and direct access to woodland trails, this venue already has heart and soul. Walkers, cyclists, families, and locals love it. Visitors flock from Cannock, Stafford, and Rugeley, drawn by the area’s attractions and the promise of a warm welcome.
Now, we have a significant refurbishment to elevate The Horns into a premium destination. Imagine modern interiors with roaring fires and stylish décor. A kitchen built for locally sourced menus. A bar stocked with cask ales, fine wines, and premium spirits. Outdoor spaces designed for year-round enjoyment. Backed by marketing support, this pub is ready to relaunch as a flagship venue.
That’s why we are looking for an entrepreneurial leader to seize this moment. Someone who can deliver exceptional hospitality, create a food offer that stands out, and build community buzz through events and social media. It’s your chance to take the reins, manage a team, and drive profitability while shaping The Horns into the go-to destination in Rugeley.
Ideal Management Partner
To unlock this pub’s full potential, we’re looking for someone with the right mix of skills and vision.
You’ll bring a genuine passion for quality food and drink, and you’ll know how to turn great menus and cask ales into lasting customer loyalty.
Strong leadership and people management skills are essential because this is about building a team that delivers consistently excellent service.
You’ll know how to create a welcoming, community-focused environment that keeps locals coming back while drawing in visitors from across Cannock Chase and beyond. And you’ll have the commercial acumen and marketing savvy to make sure the pub doesn’t just relaunch; it becomes the go-to destination in the area.
If this is you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Private accommodation
This excellent business opportunity comes with three bedrooms, a private kitchen, and a private lounge.
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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