Run your own pub with Robinsons

RUN YOUR OWN PUB. YOUR BUSINESS, OUR UNRIVALLED SUPPORT.

We’ve been running great pubs and brewing great beer for over 185 years. You could say we know a thing or two about the industry, and we’re proud to share our knowledge with our Partners too. We’re an independent family business with ambition and determination. And we’re looking for others with those ethics too. In fact, we’re always on the lookout for people with passion, dedication, and a great love for pubs.

INDEPENDENCE WHERE YOU WANT IT. SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT. ENJOY THE REASSURANCE OF A BIGGER COMMUNITY; THE ROBINSONS COMMUNITY.

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JOIN OUR FAMILY

Know your stuff when it comes to great beer and great service? Perhaps you have a passion for preparing top-notch food, or love to sell beautiful guest rooms with a home-cooked breakfast? Whatever inspires you, we’ve got a pub for you. And what’s more, you won’t be alone. You’ll benefit from the support and guidance of our team. It’s a true partnership.

Why partner with us?

A shared vision

Commitment to your success

A wealth of support

The journey to your dream pub

THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE

So, you’ve got your eye on a pub or perhaps you’re even earlier into your journey and wanting to discover more. It’s exciting! Before things start to get a bit more real, we recommend making a visit to the pub you’re considering to help you get a feel of it.

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MEET WITH US & VIEW THE PUB

You’ve checked out the pub, you’re interested, and you’re ready to talk business. Our Recruitment Manager is ready and waiting to chat. Send an enquiry or give us a call and we’ll arrange an initial coffee chat and then show you around the pub.

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Why choose Robinsons?
PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS PROPOSAL

You’ve checked out the pub, you’ve discussed the opportunity at hand now’s your chance to bring it to life. If we think you’re a great fit for the pub you’ll be invited to produce a business plan and then run through it with your BDM.

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GET THE KEYS & GET TRAINED

Congrats! You’ve been offered the pub. You’ve passed the checks and we’re ready to welcome you to Robinsons. You’ll be signposted to any mandatory certificates you need and you’ll be invited on our three-day induction program where you can discover everything you need to know about running a pub with Robinsons.

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YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK

You’ve got the keys, you’re in! You’re getting to know the locals and you’re settling into your new business. But, we don’t expect you to go it alone. You’ll have met a lot of our support team during your induction but it’s time to reach out and utilise them. Have a read below to get a good understanding of the support available to you.

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Hear from our pub partners

We can tell you what we think we’re good at, and why we love running pubs. But we know you might want more than that. Hear from the people who run our pubs about why they chose Robinsons and why they love running a pub.

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“It’s our ten year anniversary this year“

When you phone up the brewery, you’ve got between one and eight options of who to speak to. There’s always someone there to help you. My BDM visits every month or so, and we talk about different trends, pricing, menus. Allsorts really.
Anthony Griffiths
Crown Inn, Lixwm
“They’ve got a genuine interest in your business“

There is always someone there to help, day or night. What’s special about Robinsons is the family feel that runs from the top throughout the brewery. They have a knowledge of who you are, and how your business runs. That’s something I don’t believe you get everywhere else.
Dave Buxton
Tollemache Arms, Tarporley
“Its our home, its not just our business“

I’ve been doing this all my life, but you don’t realise the experience and the knowledge you’re gaining from such a core group of experts in there own individual departments. You’re more than just a tenant, you’re appreciated.
Finbarr Tuite
Three Tunnes, Hazel Grove
“The pub becomes your family“

It was my dream to run a pub and I’ve been doing it now for 17 years. There is no disguising that it’s hard work, it can be early starts and late finishes but the pub is your extended family. Being the community’s local, you’re everything to everyone and pubs are a huge part of the local landscape. You might be the only face someone sees in a day and those daily conversations are so important. If you strive to make a difference to people, you’re proud of your pub and your willing to embrace being the epicentre of the local community – go for it.
Jo Farrell
Windsor Castle, Marple Bridge