Run a Star Pub - Brookside Windermere

The Star; Heathwaite; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookside, Windermere, operated under Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy, offers a premier pub opportunity following a £205k refurbishment. The operator will balance a strong food offer with quality drinks, live sport and quiz elements, and craft a local marketing strategy to grow the business.

The right candidate will bring extensive hospitality experience, a clear menu vision, and the ability to create a memorable experience for locals and visitors alike, with the investment guiding growth.

Qualifications

• Experience running premium local hospitality businesses.
• Clear vision for the food and drink menu and drinks offering.
• Ability to develop local marketing strategy and events like live sport and quizzes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the refurbishment and transition to a broader customer base.
• Define and implement the pub's food and drink strategy post-refurbishment.
• Drive community engagement and local marketing to attract locals and visitors.

Skills

Premium hospitality experience

Food & drink leadership

Local marketing strategy

Live sport & quizzes

Job description

Run a Star Pub - Brookside Windermere

Employer
Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy

Location
Brookside Windermere

Salary
Negotiable

Closing date
26 Nov 2026

Job Type
Leased & Tenancy jobs, Run a Pub

Sector
Pubs and Bars jobs

Contract Type
Full Time

Job Details

• A refurbishment of around £205,000 is planned to transform Brookside into a premium local pub with a refreshed bar, stronger dining offer and improved kitchen operation.
• What would you do with this pub to make it a success?
• About the area: Brookside is in a suburban part of Windermere, around a 15-minute walk from the town's main high street and railway station.
• Windermere sits at the heart of the Lake District with an estimated seven million visitors annually, giving the pub access to both a strong local market and substantial visitor trade.
• There are 2,894 adults within a 10-minute walk and 5,559 within a 20-minute walk.
• The pub is one of a number of hospitality venues in the area, with eight competitors within walking distance and a wide variety of pubs, cafés, and restaurants around Windermere High Street.
• Brookside currently trades predominantly as a wet-led pub and attracts a loyal but more mature customer base, with limited destination visits.
• The investment will reposition it for a broader mix of customers, including families and casual diners, creating more reasons for locals and visitors to visit the pub.

The Offer

Brookside, Windermere is available on our investment tenancy agreement. Please refer to the 'Refurbishment Details' section for details of the investment being made.

Who We're Looking For

If you've benefited from running or owning a pub business, we'd love to hear what experience you can bring.

The right operator for Brookside will have extensive experience in premium local hospitality businesses that balance a strong food offer with quality drinks. They will have a clear vision for the food and drink menu, live sport and quiz offer, and local marketing strategy, and can create a memorable experience for their customers.

If this sounds like the incredible pub opportunity you've been waiting for, apply today and tell us what you can bring to this pub's next chapter!

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