A charming countryside pub with huge potential and investment

Your opportunity to run a traditional village pub in the heart of Staffordshire.

Planned Investment

Subject to full approval, The Wheel is scheduled for a full internal refurbishment including the private accommodation, blending its heritage with a fresh, modern look. This is a fantastic opportunity for a visionary Publican to shape a destination pub that celebrates tradition while embracing a contemporary feel. There are several design images included in the gallery for you to view.

Launch Support Package

Subject to full approval, we have a launch support package available for this pub for the right operator to drive this business forwards.

✅Rent support available in the first year

✅Punch won’t charge you any ingoing legal fees

✅Deposit build up scheme available

✅Launch Funding to support your menu, cask ales and outstanding entertainment.

✅Social media package to tell everyone about this great pub with marketing resources to help you plan those big events including digital and printed resources.

✅Staff uniform cost covered by Punch

✅Beer garden supplier support

Everything you need to build this great business!

The Pub

The Wheel is a beautifully situated village pub set in the picturesque Staffordshire countryside. With its open-plan trading area offering around 40 covers, it provides a warm, relaxed setting to enjoy real ales, beers, ciders, and classic pub dishes made with quality local ingredients.

Upstairs, a versatile function room adds 20 additional covers which is perfect for community events, private dining, and celebrations. Outside, the beer garden offers a peaceful spot to unwind and enjoy the rural surroundings.

Location

Located just 4–5 miles from Leek and easily accessible from Stafford and Stoke‑on‑Trent, The Wheel is ideally placed to attract both locals and visitors exploring the surrounding countryside.

Accommodation

The private accommodation includes one bedroom, a kitchen and a lounge which is an ideal setup for someone looking to run a hands‑on pub business.

Ideal Publican

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Publican who can bring The Wheel to life. Someone passionate about creating a destination venue with great food, quality service, and creating a pub the community loves.

You’ll enjoy hosting entertainment, engaging with your locals, and building a strong online presence to draw new guests from near and far.

About the Agreement

We’re looking for a passionate individual or team to make this pub the beating heart of the community. With Punch, you’ll have the backing of a progressive pub company and a tailored support package to help you hit the ground running.

Your Options:

✅ Flexible Tenancy Agreement

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.

✅ Tenancy at Will (TAW)

Want to start quickly? Our TAW agreement gives you a short-term, flexible way to get trading while plans for the long-term are finalised. It’s a great stepping stone into owning and operating your own pub business, supported by your dedicated Operations Manager.

What You’ll Need for a TAW:

• Initial capital for deposit, cash flow, and early expenses (we’ll guide you through the details)
• A valid and up-to-date Personal Licence
  Please note: TAWs cannot be assigned, and subletting isn’t permitted.

Why Choose Punch?

When you partner with us, 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.

Whether you’re interested in starting on the Tenancy at Will or want to discuss the longer‑term agreement options, we’d love to hear from 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.