Could you run this pub in Danbury?

Are you looking to run a popular and classic village community pub? If so, the Bell could be the one for you!

The experienced  operator will take advantage of the spacious beer garden for guests, with room for 40+  covers. You’ll need catering experience, as the opportunity here sits around delivering delicious food to affluent Danbury guests and attract people from nearby Chelmsford.

The Bell is a one-bar operation with cosy booths in the main trading area and the kitchen on the same floor. We have invested in the pub in the last 3 years. Ample car parking is available and a recently added sheltered heated seating area for 20+  covers to the rear of the property.

About the local area

The village is at the centre of extensive areas of woodland and heath owned by the National Trust and other conservation organisations. Danbury Common, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, also lies south of the village centre. You’ll attract guests to these sites and gain footfall from people travelling to Chelmsford.

Ideal Publican

We’re looking for a characterful community publican with a proven track record of delivering high-quality food and drink.

Accommodation

The publican accommodation will consist of a 1 bedroom  flat, shower room,  living room and a kitchenette area.

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.