Are you looking to run a characterful wet-led pub in Cheltenham, close to the famous Cheltenham Racecourse. If so, look no further than the Ridge.

Pub and location

The ideal management partner will ensure this is the best wet-led local community pub, whether catching up with friends, watching sports, or engaging in live entertainment. You’ll have significant opportunities to grow sales and attract new guests. There is an opportunity for the management partner to do their own food.

The Ridge has an open plan trading area with a games area (darts & 2 pool tables) live sports continuously being shown. There is a catering kitchen and external drinking area to the front of the building.

The Ridge had a full internal & external investment in August 2025

Private Accommodation

There is a 2 bedroom flat next to the pub

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience managing a busy food pub or hospitality venue.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A passion for great food, drink, and customer service.
• Commercially astute with experience in stock control, budgeting, and driving sales.
• Community-minded with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Personal Licence Holder

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.

Chat to a recruitment advisor now about this pub business opportunity.