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Join a vibrant community pub as a Licensee and lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional food and entertainment. This role offers the chance to connect with locals while expanding the pub's offerings and enhancing its reputation. With a focus on catering and customer service, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the pub's lively atmosphere. You'll be empowered to use innovative marketing strategies to attract customers and foster a sense of community. If you have the vision and skills to elevate a beloved local pub, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Job Type: Leased & Tenancy, Run a Pub, Pub Manager
Sector: Pubs and Bars
Contract Type: Full Time
The Falcon pub has been well-maintained, with excellent décor and a warm, welcoming ambiance offering a charming and inviting space, with a large open-plan trading area designed to cater to a variety of guests. The pub’s interior features a perfect mix of wooden and tiled floors, creating a warm and rustic atmosphere. It includes a variety of seating options—bench seating, high poser tables, and bar stools, giving customers flexibility in how they relax or socialise. Large patio doors open up to a beautiful outdoor decking area, perfect for the summer months. The interior is carefully balanced with areas of carpeted and wooden floors, making it ideal for both food service and casual drinks. The dining areas are complemented by small booths and low-level seating, perfect for intimate meals or relaxed get-togethers. The dark wooden bar brings in traditional charm, beautifully paired with more chic elements, striking the perfect balance between classic pub style and modern elegance. Outside, you'll find a beautiful garden space with wooden benches and iron tables, creating a rustic yet comfortable feel. The addition of heated umbrellas and festoon lighting makes the space cosy year-round, while a small raised decked area just outside the patio doors offers an intimate spot for guests to enjoy their drinks or meals in the warmer months. The pub is fully equipped with a commercial kitchen and a dedicated carvery space, providing everything needed for the dining experience. With a large car park offering ample parking spaces, it’s a perfect destination for locals and visitors.
The Falcon Pub is a lively, food-led venue that has quickly become a local favourite thanks to its prime location and a strong food offer. The pub has built a loyal customer base through its popular daytime bingo sessions, attracting regulars who enjoy both the game. In addition to its daytime appeal, The Falcon offers a diverse range of evening entertainment, including live music and quiz nights, ensuring there’s something for everyone. This combination of great food, engaging activities, and a strong sense of community keeps the pub bustling throughout the week, making it a dynamic and vibrant local community pub.
The private accommodation consists of two double bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, and lounge all in great condition.
Annual Rent: £TBC
Security Deposit: £5,000
Working Capital: £2,000
Stock: £5,000
Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation – funding options may be available for the right licensee.
Tie: All drinks categories are tied. For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.
Admiral Taverns is seeking a Licensee with a balance of excellent catering skills, customer service, and the vision to grow the pub’s offerings while staying closely connected to the locals. A strong catering experience is essential as food is the key driver for success at The Falcon and maintaining high standards and delivering an exceptional dining experience will keep customers coming back. A deep knowledge of the local area is also highly valuable, allowing you to better connect with the community and tailor your offerings to local preferences. While food remains the core focus, there is significant potential to expand the pub’s social and entertainment offerings. Engaging local pub teams for darts, alongside continuing popular events like quiz nights and live entertainment, will not only boost foot traffic but also enhance the pub’s reputation. Effective marketing will be key to driving both food sales and overall business growth. You’ll need to be proactive in using local marketing strategies, social media, and in-house events to promote and attract customers. A well-rounded approach that includes customer service, strong food offerings, and innovative marketing will be essential for success as the Licensee at The Falcon.
At Admiral Taverns, we pride ourselves on being the UK's leading operator of community pubs, with over 1,400 pubs nationwide. Our success is driven by our passionate and dedicated team, who embody our core values: ONE TEAM, WE CARE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
We’re committed to building strong partnerships with you and empowering you to make a success of your own business. Whether you’re looking to run your own pub or expand your experience in the industry, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
If you think you have what it takes to run an Admiral pub, then we would love to hear from you so get in touch today!