A Popular Countryside Pub with Food, Events and Outdoor Appeal

The Pub

The Red Cat Crank is a well-known pub located in the village of Crank, offering a strong food business, a variety of trading spaces and a reputation that attracts customers from across the area.

Inside, the pub is arranged across four distinct areas, allowing it to cater for everything from casual drinks and relaxed dining to larger gatherings and special occasions. A cosy snug bar sits at the front of the pub, while separate lounge areas, including one centred around a large log burner, provide comfortable spaces throughout the year. A dedicated function and dining room at the rear creates additional opportunity for private events, celebrations and community gatherings.

Food plays an important role in the business, with a well-established reputation for hearty pub favourites and popular Sunday lunches. The existing offer provides a strong platform for an operator looking to build on the pub’s food credentials while maintaining its welcoming village pub feel.

Outside, the pub boasts a fully stocked outdoor bar, dedicated BBQ area and covered seating spaces that make the most of its countryside setting. A large customer car park adds convenience and helps support both everyday trade and larger events.

Location

The Red Cat Crank sits in the rural village of Crank, close to Rainford and within easy reach of St Helens.

Surrounded by countryside and local walking routes, the area attracts both regular local trade and visitors exploring the wider region. Nearby attractions, including Carr Mill Dam and the surrounding woodland, help support the pub’s position as a popular destination throughout the year.

Ideal Publican

This opportunity will suit an experienced publican or partnership with a passion for food, hospitality and creating a welcoming environment.

Someone who can continue to deliver a consistent food offer while making the most of the pub’s function space, outdoor trading areas and events potential will do well here. Experience in leading a busy operation, maintaining high standards and building strong customer relationships will be key.

A hands-on operator who enjoys being visible within the business and creating reasons for customers to return will be well placed to build on the Red Cat’s reputation and grow the business further.

Accommodation

The pub includes private on-site accommodation, comprising of three bedrooms, a kitchen and a lounge. The accommodation has also recently benefited from investment, providing a comfortable and well-presented living space allowing an incoming publican to settle in quickly.

About the Agreement

We love working with experienced entrepreneurs and we’re happy to be flexible with our agreements and products to match your business and vision.

Our Flexible Tenancy agreement offers a piece of mind approach to running your own pub business for a total term of up to 5-years with a flexible notice period. We also offer flexible price bands and release fees which are available.

Whatever the agreement, with Punch you always get:

A progressive pub company – winners of the Publican Awards 2022 & 2024!

• Industry leading investment with a whole world of possibilities
• Industry leading training, with our Academy and Kitchen
• Industry leading e-commerce platform – Punch Buying Club
• Expert coaching and advice every step of the way

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