Now is the ideal time to take over and run the White Bear , as we have plans for a £257,900 internal and external investment in January 2027, ensuring a modern, inviting space that meets the highest standards.
The pub and location
The White Bear is located on in the town centre of Middlewich. The town centre is compact, with independent shops, cafés, and historic buildings. Many streets still reflect its past as a coaching and trading town. The White Bear, for example, is a former coaching inn dating from around 1625.
Our vision for the White Bear is to be the best local pub offering the best pint and great value pub food where friends & families gather, new friendships are made and experiences shared. A true community pub at the centre of all that goes on in Middlewich. You will show SKY & TNT Sports throughout the week, run quizzes and entertainment with teams for both pool and darts. You will, in effect, have something for all ages and tastes with a focus on community and charity events.
The White Bear has an open plan trading area with zoned off area’s for live sports, dining & games teams. There is a catering kitchen. On the first floor there is a function room and 3 en suite letting rooms. Externally there is a patio area and car park
Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience managing a busy food pub or hospitality venue.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- A passion for great food, drink, and customer service.
- Commercially astute with experience in stock control, budgeting, and driving sales.
- Community-minded with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
- Personal Licence Holder
Private Accommodation
The living accommodation consists of 1 bedroom spacious flat
The Partnership
The Punch Management Partnership offers a unique opportunity to run your own pub business, with affordable in-goings and the freedom to lead your own team, manage your business within a framework and support from Punch in a proven partnership model.
You’ll receive an uncapped share of top‑line turnover, giving you the flexibility to pay yourself and your team in a way that works for your business. Your own Ltd Company will provide the day‑to‑day management of the pub, retain full ownership of team and operational decisions, whilst managing associated costs such as wages and minor repairs. Alongside this, you’ll benefit from extensive operational support, including marketing and recruitment within a framework designed to help your business thrive.
At Punch, we partner with passionate, pub‑obsessed entrepreneurs who want to create something special. Working closely with a dedicated Operations Manager, you’ll develop a clear vision for your pub, deliver exceptional standards and create a pub legacy that stands the test of time.
Whether you’ve been a general manager or run your own business there are many great reasons to run a pub with Punch.
Chat to a recruitment advisor now about this pub business opportunity.
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