Roebuck, Wolverhampton - Wolverhampton

Community Wet Partnership

Overview: The Roebuck is a recently invested-in, traditional two-door pub in a prime position on the busy Penn Road. Full of character and traditional charm, the pub is currently achieving estimated weekly sales of approximately £4,500, with a 100% wet-led sales mix. With excellent passing trade, a strong residential catchment and a reputation for good cask beer and entertainment, there is a clear opportunity for the right operator to grow sales towards £7,000 per week through great standards, consistent activity and strong community engagement.

The Business:  The Roebuck is an attractive traditional pub centred around a wonderfully long feature bar, with a great balance between cosy seating areas and a more social bar atmosphere, including its established regulars' table.

The pub also benefits from a dedicated games area with pool and darts, giving customers additional reasons to visit and supporting the development of teams and competitive games.

Externally, there is a large rear car park and children's play area, while the busy Penn Road location and surrounding residential area provide excellent opportunities to attract both local customers and passing trade.

The Opportunity:  Having recently benefited from investment, The Roebuck is well positioned for an enthusiastic operator to take the business forward and maximise its potential.

The strongest growth priorities are:
Developing a robust weekly activity and entertainment programme to create consistent reasons to visit.
Building on the pub's reputation for cask beer, pool, darts and entertainment.
Engaging with the surrounding community and converting more passing trade into loyal regular customers.
Maintaining excellent standards and creating a consistently welcoming experience.

With the right operator driving the rhythm of the week, there is strong potential to grow the pub from its current £4,500 weekly sales towards £7,000 per week.

Who We’re Looking For:  We're looking for a passionate community pub operator, couple or team who understands how to run a successful wet-led local.

The ideal partner will have strong hospitality skills, high standards and the personality to become the face of the pub. You'll be confident developing entertainment and events, supporting darts and pool, engaging with local residents and creating an atmosphere that encourages customers to return throughout the week.

What’s in it for you? 20% share of weekly wet sales excluding VAT, and keep 100% of any food sales. Low ingoing costs start with a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost. Separate owner's accommodation is included, with most bills covered except council tax and TV Licence.