Take Some Weight Off My Shoulders
A lighter, steadier way to begin your pub journey.
If you’re here because running a pub feels exciting… but the start feels a bit heavy, you’re not on your own. Most people who’d make amazing publicans don’t doubt their ability, they just don’t want the beginning to feel overwhelming.
And that’s exactly why this support exists.
It’s available on a group of pubs, all chosen because they’re ready for someone like you to step in and make them yours. And on these sites, you can choose one support option from Tier A and one from Tier B to make the start feel a little lighter.
If you’ve ever thought:
“I can picture myself doing this… I just need the start to feel lighter,”
then you’re in the right place.
What might suit you best…
If you’ve chosen this path, you’re probably looking for a beginning that feels lighter and less pressured. With that in mind, these options usually help most:
From Pack A (pick one):
£5,000 Free Stock – gives you a smooth, well-supported start
25% Deposit Contribution – helps you ease into your first steps
From Pack B (pick one):
Paid-for Business Plan – helps you start with clarity and confidence
Paid-for Agreement Fees – keeps things simple as you get started
But the choice is fully yours, here’s everything you can pick from:
Pack A — choose one:
£5,000 Free Stock
25% Deposit Contribution
Fixtures & Fittings Support
Free Sky & TNT Sports for 6 months
Pack B — choose one:
Paid-for PEAT Course
Paid-for Induction Course
Paid-for Business Plan
Paid-for Agreement Fees
Now that you’ve had a look at the support options, the next step is seeing which of our pubs feels right for you. Each one offers something a little different (size, location, atmosphere etc...) but all of them are ready for someone who wants a steady, supported beginning. Take your time exploring them and see which one feels like the right fit for your start.
And just so you know, putting in an application for any of these pubs doesn’t lock you into anything. It simply guarantees a relaxed conversation with one of our recruiters, where you can talk through the pub, the support options, and what the journey could look like. No pressure. No commitments. Just a chance to explore whether this feels right for you.
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