Punch has excitingly formally exchanged contracts on this pub and is progressing towards completion. Once complete, we’ll be looking for a Tenancy at Will (TAW) operator to take the pub on in the short term, while we also recruit for the longer-term agreement. This means there’s an opportunity either to run the pub on a short-term basis or to express interest in the long-term agreement, with full financial details coming soon.

A Stand‑Out Market Town Pub with a Major Events Garden

The Pub

The Mitre is a well‑established and characterful pub located close to the centre of Buckingham, offering a strong opportunity to run a busy, community‑focused local in a popular market town.

This Grade II listed pub is full of traditional features, including exposed beams, timber panelling, stone flooring and feature fireplaces, one of which includes a log burner. The trading areas are warm, inviting and full of personality, creating a setting that appeals to both regulars and visitors.

The pub operates as a drinks‑focused business, with no commercial kitchen. A well‑presented central bar is supported by good storage and cellar facilities, helping to deliver a strong and consistent drinks offer.

A real standout feature is the large outdoor trading space. The garden is mostly paved and partly covered by a substantial tented structure, creating a flexible environment that can be used in all seasons. It also includes a fully functioning external bar, quality bench seating and a raised stage area for live music and events. This makes the Mitre particularly well suited to entertainment, live music and social events, and provides excellent potential to drive trade throughout the year, especially in warmer months.

Location

The Mitre sits close to the centre of Buckingham, a well‑known and historic market town with a strong local population and steady footfall.

Its position allows it to attract a mix of local regulars, town visitors and event‑led trade, making it a natural meeting place for the community as well as a destination for social occasions.

Ideal Publican

This opportunity will suit a hands‑on, energetic publican or partnership who enjoys running a busy, community‑focused pub.

Someone with a passion for drinks, live entertainment and outdoor trading will do particularly well here. Confidence in hosting events, making the most of the garden space and creating a lively, welcoming atmosphere will be key.

Experience running a drinks‑focused business is important, along with a strong focus on customer engagement and building a consistent, well‑run operation.

Accommodation

The pub includes private accommodation, comprising of two bedrooms, a spacious living room, a modern kitchen and a bathroom.

About the Agreement

 We’re excited to introduce this upcoming pub opportunity, which Punch is in the process of purchasing. Once the purchase completes, the pub will first be available on a Tenancy at Will (TAW), giving someone the chance to get up and running quickly and keep the pub trading in the short term.

At the same time, we’ll be recruiting for the long-term agreement, so whether you’re looking for a shorter-term opportunity or are interested in taking the pub on for the future, we’d love to hear from you.

The long-term agreement is likely to be a Flexible Tenancy, subject to full approval. Following completion, we’ll carry out a detailed property assessment and confirm any investment plans, along with full financial information to support your decision.

 What You Can Expect From a TAW

 A TAW is a short‑term agreement designed to get you up and running without delay. It’s a great stepping stone if you’re eager to start building your business while plans for the future are put into place.

To begin on a TAW, you’ll need:

• Initial capital for deposit, cash flow and early expenses (we’ll guide you through what this looks like)
• A valid and up‑to‑date Personal Licence

Please note: TAWs cannot be assigned, and subletting isn’t permitted.

Once the long‑term agreement type is confirmed, along with any planned investment, required capital expenditure or projected figures, we’ll share the full details with you.

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.