The Spread Eagle is a traditional looking pub offering an exciting world of craft beers, fruity cocktails, and spirits to liven any occasion. Paired with our oozing burgers, moreish bar snacks and tasty menu you can enjoy every moment well into the night with great company. Hidden in the middle of Brentwood our traditional pub has a quirky, opulent interior and eccentric décor, making it the perfect place to gather for a midweek drink at the bar or get the whole gang together to celebrate the weekend with signature cocktails and an indulgent feast in the courtyard.

The Spread Eagle has approximately 80 indoor covers in a single room bar, with discreet zoning to split diners from drinkers and expands to 180 external covers in the summer months with a strong rhythm of the week / month. The pub had a transformational investment in 2022, and we now look ahead to the next phase of growth with a new partner.

Brentwood is a town in Essex, England, known for its affluence and location in the London commuter belt. It is situated about twenty miles northeast of Charing Cross and near the M25 motorway. Brentwood has a built-up area population of around 55,000. The town is known for its shopping area along the High Street and residential areas surrounded by countryside and woodland.

Private Accommodation

Private accommodation comes with 2 bedrooms, kitchen bathroom and living space and is in a good condition.

The Challenge

A rare opportunity to take on this beautifully invested traditional pub as we look for a creative operator to deliver growth and launch our prime city centre pub. There are real opportunities here to capitalise on an established city business and cement the pub’s place in the social life of local guests and visitors to the area and a best market garden and event space.

You’ll be an enthusiastic operator who feels comfortable front and centre greeting your guests and have some experience introducing and growing a simple city menu. Your focus will be on delivering 5-star quality service and ratings.

The pub needs a savvy marketeer, maximizing social media channels to reach a new audience. You will ensure that you are the go-to venue for locals, office workers and shoppers in the area, and the only place for business meetings and lunches. The pub also needs an operator who knows what online guests look for when making bookings, building strong Trip Advisor, Google, and social media presence.

The Person

Good working knowledge of Brentwood and or local Essex commuter towns, ideally an operator that can work both FOH and Kitchen, although food is not huge and a simple menu, we need to establish the food business to continue growth. Would suit an experienced GM looking for their first pub on their own with a big personality.

About the Agreement  

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.

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