The Vine is a beloved wet-only pub situated at the heart of Thatto Heath in St. Helens. We offer great value for money and are your go-to place for all things sport and big weekend entertainment. Enjoy pool tables, dart boards, and cheer on your favourite football and rugby league teams with the perfect pint in hand! It’s the perfect space for everyone to enjoy.
The pub has recently undergone substantial investment from top to bottom, including:
- A fully refurbished external space
- Dedicated darts and pool-playing areas
- Enhanced AV systems for an exceptional sports viewing experience and music-led entertainment
The trading area is now open plan with a large bar which caters to sports enthusiasts with Sky Sports and TNT, a pool table, and darts board. A tarmacked outdoor area at the rear provides a sunny spot for drinks, adding to the pub’s appeal across all seasons.
About the Local Area
Thatto Heath is a residential suburb of St Helens in Merseyside, steeped in history. The area has strong community roots and a proud heritage in the glassmaking industry. Today, it offers a mix of high street and independent shops, an outdoor market, and excellent transport links.
The Vine Tavern is ideally situated on a main road just outside St Helens town centre, making it a convenient stop-off for commuters and locals alike. Its location ensures steady footfall and visibility, especially during peak hours and weekends.
Ideal Operator
This opportunity is perfect for an experienced operator who thrives in a community-focused environment. You’ll be passionate about creating a welcoming space for locals and maintaining the pub’s much-loved offer, including live entertainment and traditional games.
You’ll understand the importance of building strong relationships with regulars, charities, local businesses, and sports teams. You’ll be committed to delivering a high-quality sports experience and leading your team with high standards and enthusiasm. This opportunity is perfect for an experienced operator who thrives in a community-focused environment. You’ll be passionate about creating a welcoming space for locals and maintaining the pub’s much-loved offer, including live entertainment and traditional games.
You’ll also be confident in using social media and digital platforms to promote pub activities, events, and offers—helping to drive footfall and build engagement with the wider community online
Punch will support you in building on the current daytime trade, while also helping to boost evening volumes through a strong line-up of pub activities and investment into live music events. The Vine has a competitive drinks pricing strategy and is focused on driving trade throughout the day as it continues to establish itself as the beating heart of the community.
Private Quarters
This fantastic pub opportunity comes with well-appointed domestic accommodation, ideal for an operator looking to live on-site. The private quarters include:
- Three bedrooms
- Private kitchen
- Comfortable lounge area
This setup offers a convenient and comfortable living arrangement, allowing you to stay close to the business and be part of the community.
About the Agreement – The Punch Unity Social Managed Partnership
Ready to run your own business, manage your own team, and define your own wage structure? Love working closely with the Unity Social Operations Manager to build an incredible pub legacy with uncompromising standards and standout guest experiences? Then the Unity Social Managed Partnership is the perfect option for you. The MP model covers all costs (pub and accommodation), and you directly employ and pay your team.
Alongside day-to-day support and a brilliant framework to grow your business, you get an uncapped cut of top-line turnover to pay yourself and your team – it’s your structure to own. Unity Social Partnerships are for pub-obsessed entrepreneurs who want to create lasting legacies and become the hub of their community. Your Area Manager will work closely with you to amplify the unique identity of the Vine as it’s a true partnership.
Why choose a Unity Social Partnerships Agreement?
It’s a fantastic way to kick-start your business, providing you with all the tools to succeed and an Operations Manager always available in the passenger seat as you drive your business to success. All you need to bring is your flair, personality, care, passion, and local knowledge.
We look after our Partners with:
- A five-year agreement, rent-free.
- Newly invested pub
- Partner earnings of 20% of net sales to pay yourself and your team.
- Performance bonus.
- Paid for living accommodation, including bills and maintenance.
- Drinks range and marketing materials included.
- Best-in-class Business Support Advisors and Operations Managers to support you.
- An award-winning and free induction course with ongoing training and marketing support.
- A £500 deposit.
- Cost of business rates covered.
- Cost of Sky and TNT sport included.
- New infinite system in every pub.
- Entertainment allowance.
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