“Your Perfect Pub Awaits – Flexible Ingoings & Starting Rent Deals for the Right Partner!”

The Ridgeway Arms is ready for an experienced, dynamic operator to take the helm of this multifaceted business. This is your chance to run a thriving pub in a truly majestic, historic building, with significant investment planned to elevate its appeal.

Pub and Location

Nestled near Station Road on the Horwich and Blackrod boundary, the Ridgeway Arms is a landmark destination with enormous potential. We’re seeking a versatile Publican with creativity, proven experience, and a clear vision to craft an irresistible menu, deliver exceptional service, and transform this pub into a go-to destination for both locals and visitors.

Inside, you’ll find a characterful main bar with several cosy areas, a spacious conservatory-style restaurant, and a separate function room which is perfect for hosting events and private gatherings. Outside, there’s a large garden trading area that’s currently underdeveloped, providing scope for creative ideas to drive additional revenue.

This is a multifaceted business with bags of potential, ideal for a Publican with vision and energy to transform it into a true destination venue for both locals and visitors.

Planned Investment

Subject to full approval, we’re planning a transformational investment to unlock the Ridgeway Arms’ full potential. This includes:

• A stunning new orangery to create a light-filled dining space.
• Enhanced outdoor trading areas with more covers for guests to enjoy alfresco dining.
• Upgraded internal facilities, including a full refurbishment of the toilets for a premium guest experience.

This investment will provide the perfect platform for a talented Publican to bring bold ideas, operational excellence, and a passion for hospitality, aiming to deliver a consistent five-star experience.

Ideal Publican

We’re looking for a leader with energy, creativity, and ambition, who isn’t afraid to innovate and experiment whilst growing the business. You’ll be an exceptional host with a proven track record of running diverse pub operations, inspiring your team to deliver outstanding service every time.

Strong food experience is essential to build on the Ridgeway Arms’ reputation for quality dishes, and you’ll combine this with marketing to drive footfall through engaging social content. Above all, you’ll have a relentless commitment to delighting every guest.

Private Accommodation

This excellent business opportunity provides four bedrooms, a kitchen, and a lounge.

About the Agreement

We’re looking for a passionate individual or team to make this pub the beating heart of the community. With Punch, you’ll have the backing of a progressive pub company and a tailored support package to help you hit the ground running.

Your Options:

✅ Flexible Tenancy Agreement

Our Flexible Tenancy gives you the freedom to run your own pub with confidence. A tied agreement of up to five years, where you’ll benefit from the drink products available to Punch which also offers flexible notice periods. We offer flexible deposits, tie‑release options, and pricing structures to help you shape your business in a way that works for you.

✅ Tenancy at Will (TAW)

Want to start quickly? Our TAW agreement gives you a short-term, flexible way to get trading while plans for the long-term are finalised. It’s a great stepping stone into owning and operating your own pub business, supported by your dedicated Operations Manager.

What You’ll Need for a TAW:

• Initial capital for deposit, cash flow, and early expenses (we’ll guide you through the details)
• A valid and up-to-date Personal Licence
  Please note: TAWs cannot be assigned, and subletting isn’t permitted.

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.