A Well‑Located Village Pub with Outdoor Potential in Witchford
Planned Investment
Subject to full approval, there are plans to enhance the outside space to increase year‑round use and create more reasons to visit.
This includes extending the front patio to provide additional seating and create space for food trucks, alongside improvements to the garden area with the introduction of covered, heated booths.
The Pub
The Village Inn is a well‑established pub located in the heart of Witchford, positioned on the main route through the village and within easy reach of Ely.
Inside, the pub offers an open plan bar and trading area, providing a straightforward layout that supports around 30 covers. Whilst food is not the key focus for this pub, there is a catering kitchen and scope to provide a food offer for events if requested.
Outside space is a key feature, with gardens to both the front and rear, which will be further enhanced through planned improvements. The pub also benefits from a car park with space for around 14 vehicles.
As the only pub in the village, the site holds a strong position within the local area, with clear potential to build a consistent and well‑used offer.
Location
Witchford is a well‑established village located just outside Ely, with a range of local amenities including a primary school, post office and independent businesses.
Ely is a popular and well‑known city, with good access to Cambridge and the A14, supporting wider connectivity beyond the immediate area.
Ideal Publican
This opportunity will suit a hands‑on, community‑minded publican or couple who enjoys being at the centre of village life.
Someone who can provide a well‑run bar will do well here, along with the ability to create regular activity through events and a clear weekly rhythm.
A friendly, visible approach and strong standards will be key to building on the pub’s position within the village.
Accommodation
The pub includes private on‑site accommodation, comprising of two bedrooms, a kitchen and a lounge.
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.
Where living accommodation is included with the pub, a £1,500 accommodation deposit will be required, together with a £300 pet cleaning fee where applicable. Options to build up the accommodation deposit may be available and will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
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.
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