The Harrowby Arms, Wolverhampton

With £250,000 being invested to create an exceptional sports-led experience, our Grandstand pubs are built for people who live and breathe live sport. Featuring huge screens, top-tier entertainment, great food and drink, and an unbeatable atmosphere, we don't just show sport, we live it. From matchdays to live music and major sporting occasions, Grandstand pubs bring local communities and fans together, creating the perfect environment for your next partnership opportunity.

This large, two-room community pub sits at the heart of Fordhouses, serving a close-knit residential community and benefiting from a loyal customer base. Surrounded by local housing and families, the pub has established itself as a popular social hub and meeting place for residents.

The pub offers two spacious trading areas. The main bar provides a traditional, welcoming environment and is the centre of the pub's day-to-day trade, while the rear lounge offers a versatile space that can also be used as a function room for private parties, community events and special occasions.

The pub already enjoys strong engagement from local sports teams, with established pool and darts teams helping to drive regular footfall and community involvement. Externally, the site benefits from a large customer car park and attractive beer garden, providing excellent space for socialising and outdoor events.

With weekly sales of approximately £7,500 and currently trading as a 100% wet-led business, the pub presents significant growth potential. A commercial kitchen and forthcoming investment into Marston's Grandstand format create an exciting opportunity to expand the food offer, enhance the live sport experience and further strengthen the pub's position as the community's favourite local venue.

We’re looking for an experienced, sports-driven Pub Partner who thrives in high-energy, wet-led environments and knows how to create standout guest experiences week in, week out. Previous food experience is essential, with experience operating branded food offers a strong advantage. You’ll be commercially focused, confident leading large teams, and passionate about using sport, atmosphere and great hospitality to drive results and make your pub the place everyone wants to be.

What’s in it for you?

• 22% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £25K (released weekly)
• Low ingoing costs, deposits starting from £5,000 and £360 legal cost. (*deposits can vary dependant on business – ask us for more details*)
• Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV License (*a fee may be payable for some services such as garden maintenance)

As part of our application process, we may use Lily, an AI-powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know – all hiring decisions are still made by our people.

Please note: Photos featured in our Grandstand advertisements may include images of previous Grandstand investments across the estate to illustrate the look and feel of a typical Grandstand conversion. Images used may not reflect the current setup of the specific site being advertised.

All proposed investment is subject to final approval and formal sign‑off in accordance with company governance and capital expenditure approval processes.