Run a Star Pub - Douglas Bader Martlesham Heath in Ipswich

Fantastic Community pub in a great location available on our Just Add Talent Agreement.

Douglas Bader is available on our Management Agreement, Just Add Talent. It combines our tried-and-tested pub concept with industry-leading training and support for you and your team.

This is your opportunity to run a ready‑made pub with no utilities, stock, rent or maintenance costs. We also supply ready‑to‑go till, stock ordering and health & safety systems. You can rest assured knowing that we do the detail, so you can Think Bigger.

If you’ve got the talent to manage a team, deliver great service, and know your local community, this is your chance to build a successful pub business.

So, what would you do to drive forward our pub concept?

About the pub:

The Douglas Bader is a welcoming local pub, providing a premium food and drink range that combines a quality pub atmosphere, live sports and social events.

Demographics:

The pub benefits from being one of 4 pubs found in an area of around 1,803 adults. The loyal customer base is made up of mostly mature adults of medium and high affluence.

The offer:

The food currently makes up 33% of the pub’s total sales.

You can drive trade through live sports, entertainment, pub games such as darts and pool, community events, and outdoor space. We’re also really interested to hear your ideas on how to drive trade.

Attitude is more valuable than experience. If you’ve got the following, we’d love to hear from you.

• If you’re enthusiastic and you have what it takes to deliver great retail standards.
• You love hospitality and are great with customers.
• Bring creativity to build a year‑round calendar of events that keeps customers coming back.
• Hands‑on experience with kitchen management and food in a retail environment
• You know how to turn everyday pub moments into memories, delivering quality and a great atmosphere in a premium setting.