Could you run this Dorking pub?

The Royal Oak is an established pub business seeking a seasoned hospitality professional with a passion for food and drink. Could this be you?

Pub and location

The Royal Oak, a detached pub in Stonebridge, just outside Dorking, Surrey, offers the best of both worlds: peaceful rural charm with steady passing trade.

Surrounded by open fields and beautiful views, it’s a roadside gem with a small car park, extra lay-by parking, and a spacious garden that wraps around the building.

Inside, the layout is simple and full of potential. There are two distinct trading areas: a lively main bar with doors opening onto the garden, perfect for drinks and games like darts, and a front room with a cosy open fire that’s ideal for dining and relaxed drinks. The garden features a covered terrace and grassy seating areas with benches overlooking the countryside, a perfect spot for summer afternoons.

The pub sits at the heart of a growing local community and is just a short drive from Dorking. With easy access from the A24 and nearby villages like North Holmwood, it’s well placed to attract both loyal locals and visitors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a publican with vision. Strong drinks offer and a well-priced food menu could make this a go-to destination. If you’re ready to bring your own style and energy to a pub with space, character, and a great location, this is the one.

Ideal publican

A seasoned professional with a deep passion for food and drink, the ideal publican brings both experience and warmth to the role. They understand how to deliver great value without compromising quality, and they know that a good offer isn’t just about price; it’s about making people feel welcome and well-served.

Rooted in the spirit of the local area, they recognise that this is a true community pub, not a gastro venue. They champion hearty, honest food and a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere where neighbours gather, stories are shared, and everyone feels at home. Their focus is on connection, consistency, and creating a space that reflects the heart of the community it serves.

Private accommodation

This excellent business opportunity includes two bedrooms, a lounge, and a kitchen.

About the Agreement

At Punch, we support talented, ambitious entrepreneurs who want to run brilliant pubs at the heart of their communities. That’s why our agreements are designed to be flexible, supportive and built around your vision.

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.

Why Choose Punch?

When you partner with Punch, 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.

Curious about how this agreement could work for you?

You will find our Partnering with Punch guide in the ‘Relevant Downloads’ section below.

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