Experience the pub first-hand! 

Join us for a Viewing Day and embark on a guided tour, exploring every corner from the bar area to the garden and truly immersing yourself in its unique character.

This is your opportunity to engage in a deep dive with a Regional Manager, discussing the pub business in detail. Learn about the various agreement options available, discover the valuable support and resources offered to our pub partners, and gain a thorough understanding of the financial aspects and investment opportunities.

Ask your questions and receive expert guidance from an experienced professional. Viewing Days are designed to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision and confidently take the next step towards running a thriving pub business with us.


Essex Open Day

Explore pub opportunities across the wider region!

Our Regional Events are designed for both experienced pub operators who want to know more about our agreement (no start-up costs, rent-free accommodation, uncapped earning potential) and individuals new to the industry curious about what life is like as a pub operator.
Connect with multiple Regional Managers from across the region to discuss your interests and any questions you have about specific pub opportunities.

You can book in for a dedicated 30-minute slot with both a Regional Manager and the Recruitment Team to discuss the application process and have all your questions answered.

Gain valuable insights into the world of pub ownership with Craft Union and discover exciting opportunities in your area.


North London Recruitment Event

Ask us anything about running a pub with Craft Union. Whether you're an experienced pub operator looking to learn more about our unique agreement (no start-up costs, rent-free accommodation, uncapped earning potential) or someone completely new to the industry, curious about what life is like as a pub operator, our ‘Introduction to Craft Union' sessions are for you. 
Enjoy a 30-minute, personalised conversation with your local Recruitment Consultant and regional managers, ask any questions you may have, and discover if a partnership with Craft Union is the right fit.


York Recruitment Event

Ready to take the next step in your pub operating journey but want to speak to someone before you apply?

Join us for a Craft Union Open Day! Whether you're an experienced pub operator interested in learning more about our agreement (no start-up costs, rent-free accommodation, uncapped earning potential) or someone who has never run a pub before and wants to know what life is like as a pub operator, our Open Days are the perfect opportunity.

During the Open Day, you'll have the opportunity to speak directly to your local Regional Manager in a dedicated 30-minute slot.

Learn about our partnership model, connect with our team, and discover how we support our pub operators to succeed.

Middlesbrough Recruitment Event

This business will appeal to many people however we are seeking an experienced independent entrepreneurial single/multiple operator who has the vision to see beyond the current branded operation and turn this venue into a fantastic multi-facetted business.

Experience in late night venues and liaising with local authorities to build and maintain a strong reputation as a fun, vibrant and safe place to spend an evening would be ideal.

This bar although ready to go is a blank canvas, it has great space and facilities which combined with your experience, ideas and enthusiasm will create a fantastic winning offer!

Slug And Lettuce Romford

This is a rare opportunity to take on an iconic high street bar in Romford town centre, right at the heart of South Street&rsquo;s thriving nightlife scene. Currently operating as a managed house, the venue is now available on a new 5-year Tenancy Agreement &mdash; giving the incoming operator full flexibility to shape it to their vision.

Inside, the pub features a split-level open-plan trading space, designed to adapt seamlessly between daytime and night-time trade. The ground floor combines a relaxed daytime feel with the potential for a high-energy evening atmosphere, offering over 140 covers across fixed booths, sofas, high stools, and bar tables, with plenty of room for dancing and socialising. Running along the right-hand side, a striking 14-metre bar keeps service smooth even during busy weekends.

Upstairs, a mezzanine level provides a further 80 covers, complete with its own 8-metre bar and a mix of sofa booths and loose tables, overlooking the action downstairs &mdash; perfect for private bookings, group events, or additional late-night trade.

Out front, the site benefits from a pavement licence for 6 tables and chairs, adding valuable kerb appeal and outdoor seating options. A fully fitted trade kitchen supports the food offer and also operates a successful Dark Kitchen model, with agreement flexibility for the new operator to continue this lucrative revenue stream.

With a 2am licence on Friday and Saturday nights, this is an exciting chance to run a bar in Romford that&rsquo;s already a key player in the local nightlife circuit, with huge scope to grow both food and drink sales.

<h2>Come and join our events and open days</h2>From pub newbies to experienced Pub Partners, here at Stonegate we host a variety of recruitment events to help everyone, no matter where they might be in the publican process. So, come and pop in for our events and open days, and meet our regional managers to get some direct insight into the Pub Partners world – whether it’s chatting about available vacancies or getting support in becoming a successful partner with us.

<table><tbody><tr><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"></th><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"></th><th colspan="1" rowspan="1"></th></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"></td></tr></tbody></table><h1>Our Recruitment Events</h1><h2>Viewing Days</h2>Site specific, viewing days are an excellent way for any future Pub Partners to have a guided tour of the pub in the company of the regional manager, who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.<h2>Open Days</h2>Whether you are experienced or new to the trade, our open days are a great way of networking with our regional managers to find out about available vacancies and discuss the steps to running your own business.<h2>Regional Events</h2>This is a great opportunity to meet with multiple regional managers at one event. Here you will be able to discuss more than one vacancy and be advised on which business is best suited to you and your skills.<h2>Coffee and a Chat</h2>You may be invited by our regional managers to meet with them at one of our venues for an informal chat to discuss a particular pub or any available sites in the local area. This is a great chance to speak with our industry experts on how you can achieve your dream of running a successful pub business with us.

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