Your Go-To Venue for Sport, Entertainment and Unbeatable Value

Exclusive Launch Offer

Subject to full approval

To set the right operator up for success from day one, we offer a powerful start‑up package, including:

✅Sky Sports (Q) and TNT Sports fully funded by Punch

✅Punch investment into upgraded AV, TV and entertainment equipment

✅Innfinite entertainment system installed with all monthly charges paid for by Punch

✅A stepped rent concession for your first 6 months to support early cashflow- 25% (months 1–2), 20% (month 3), 15% (month 4), 10% (months 5–6).

✅Free access to our online training platform for you and your team

These incentives give you the best possible foundation to grow a thriving, busy pub. We’ve also analysed your local market to help you position your pricing and product range for maximum footfall and success.

Pub and Location

The Oddfellows Arms is ready for a talented publican to take the lead. This is a pub with real character, sitting proudly on Frodsham Street in Chester. It’s housed in a beautiful 19th-century brick building, full of charm with timber beams, stained-glass windows, and a stone-flagged floor. A recent refurbishment has made it even more inviting.

Step inside and you’ll find a warm, welcoming space. The bar greets you on the right, with a snug tucked away at the back and a larger room opposite that’s perfect for live music, quizzes, and karaoke. Locals love it. Students flock to it. Visitors find it by chance and come back repeatedly.

This is a pub that buzzes with life. It’s surrounded by Chester’s historic sights and sits on the edge of the old town, just a short walk from the city centre. It’s a place to relax, to celebrate, to enjoy a cold pint or a well-priced glass of wine. The atmosphere is friendly, the service is warm, and the crowd is always up for a fantastic time.

Oddfellows is more than a pub. It’s a community hub. It’s a place people look forward to visiting. If you’re someone who knows how to create great experiences, build local connections, and run a pub with pride, this is your chance. Oddfellows Arms is waiting for you.

Ideal Publican

We are ideally looking for an operator who is familiar with the site and surrounding area. You’ll have a vision for this pub, enterprising spirit and while an experienced candidate is our preference, we will consider anyone who can demonstrate relevant experience. The operator will also need to be hands-on and possess a good understanding of the local community.

Private accommodation

This excellent job opportunity comes with three bedrooms, a private kitchen, and a lounge.

About the Agreement

This exclusive One Year Tenancy agreement is designed for energetic, community‑focused operators who want to run a vibrant, sports‑led pub. It is a one year agreement with a highly competitive deal, discounted drinks pricing and exceptional entertainment support; all with the freedom to create a buzzing atmosphere your guests will love.

These pubs are lively social hubs built around great sport, great entertainment and great value. Whether it’s big match days, live music, quizzes or themed nights, you’ll have the tools and flexibility to deliver unforgettable experiences, powered by high‑quality AV and our cutting‑edge Innfinite entertainment system.

To really win in your market, you’ll be encouraged to showcase your pub on social media, driving footfall and building an engaged local following. You won’t be doing it alone, your Operations Manager will work closely with you, and you’ll have access to ready‑made marketing materials.

What We Expect from You

As the operator of this pub, you’ll bring passion, energy and commitment to delivering memorable experiences. We’re looking for someone who will:

• Create an unbeatable sports and entertainment offer for the community
• Build and motivate a high‑performing team
• Use the Innfinite system to deliver an exciting weekly rhythm of entertainment
• Drive engagement through regular, eye‑catching social media content
• Work closely with your Operations Manager to maximise profitability
• Attend an induction to arm you with everything you need to succeed

Why Partner with Punch?

When you choose Punch, you’re joining a forward‑thinking, award‑winning business dedicated to helping you thrive. You’ll benefit from:

• A nationally recognised pub company — winners of the Publican Awards 2022 & 2024
• Potential investment to unlock your pub’s full potential
• Industry‑leading training via our award‑winning Academy, with state‑of‑the‑art facilities
• Access to the Punch Buying Club — your central hub for ordering stock and business resources
• A genuine commitment to doing well by good, supporting communities and sustainability

Want to see how the agreement works in more detail? Download our Partnering with Punch guide in the ‘Relevant Downloads’ section.

Ready to get started?

Get in touch with a recruitment advisor today and discover how this pub could be your next big opportunity.

All financials shown are agreed in principle and remain subject to change and full approval.

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