Pub and location
You’ll find the Wee Thackit on the corner of the main street in the charming town of Carluke, just a stone’s throw from Glasgow. It is a small, well-loved pub that has been a cornerstone of the community for over two decades. This pub presents your chance to step into the shoes of a beloved local institution and make it your own.
This pub has a solid legacy for you to continue. Our current publican, a well-known and respected figure in the area, has been serving the community for 20 years. Take over and carry forward a rich history and loyal customer base cultivated over the years.
The pub’s compact configuration is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on, personal environment. It’s designed for efficient, single-operator management, making it a manageable and profitable venture.
The site features a single bar with a cosy seating area to the side, perfect for creating a welcoming atmosphere. There’s also a small, covered smoking area.
While Carluke may not be a bustling tourist destination, it has a substantial local population. With the right touch, you can transform this pub into a vibrant community hub, bringing people together and revitalising the town centre.
Being just outside Glasgow, you have the advantage of attracting visitors from the city, making this pub a unique spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
Ideal Publican
We’re seeking a community operator who loves getting to know their locals. You’ll be an entrepreneur with a vision for this compact business, giving guests new reasons to visit with an irresistible entertainment plan.
The ideal operator will know how to use social media to drive footfall. There isn’t a kitchen, but you will know which pies and snacks to offer your guests. You’ll love showing live sports.
Accommodation
You must be a local operator, as no private accommodation is available.
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.
Chat to a recruitment advisor now about this pub business opportunity.