Red Lion

The Red Lion is a thriving village pub in the centre of Rocester, a charming Staffordshire village surrounded by countryside and only 5 miles from Alton Towers – meaning plenty of tourists passing through the area.

The pub functions via one main room and a small snug room behind the bar area. Currently the pub is achieving sales of £6,000 weekly and is £100% wet. There is a great opportunity to introduce a menu and bar snacks without sit down dining to further drive sales. The pub benefits from its traditional feel, as well as a courtyard beer garden for summer trade. A community focussed Operator is needed here who can tap into all demographics within the village, and introduce weekly and monthly reasons to visit. Large accommodation above the pub with 3/4 bedrooms, large living room, kitchen, bathroom and additional room for study or dining We understand that taking on your own pub business is an important decision. We are proud to operate under the provisions of the Pubs Code regulations (2016), by providing certain important information during the recruitment process which will enable you to make an informed decision about the pub business and the agreement which you are applying for. The recruitment process is structured to include meetings with our recruitment and operations team (virtually or in person). The process usually takes 3-6 weeks from application to offer, but varies depending on meeting dates, availability and information required for the completion of the business plan. For any of our partnership agreements you must have a personal licence to legally operate one of our pubs. We can help in the process of obtaining a personal licence through our partners at John Gaunt. A member of our recruitment team will be able to discuss this option with you as part of your application or enquiry. If you receive an offer from us, we will require payment of the full deposit at your earliest convenience. However, from time to time at the Regional Operations Managers discretion a part deposit payment may be made with an agreed deposit builder in place for the remaining amount. The deposit, or deposit builder, would need to be paid before the commencement of the agreement. Takings are banked in a Marston’s account in accordance with the agreements, to allow us to deduct our Management Charge. Your share (‘Retained Sum’) will be settled on a weekly basis. Any guaranteed annual Retained Sum is released on a weekly basis to you at the same time as your turnover % share Retained Sum. In any partner agreement pub with a Marston’s menu on offer there is no opportunity to put on your own version of food or specials due to allergies and food regulations. We do have a number of pubs that do not have a Marston’s menu in, and you are free to put on your own food menu.