Clarendon

Wolverhampton

Your Local Partnership

Overview

RUN CLARENDON, WOLVERHAMPTON 

Overview: Clarendon is a historic and characterful pub located in the heart of Wolverhampton town centre. Packed with local brewery history and closely connected to one of the UK’s most famous brewing cities, it offers a unique experience for both locals and visitors. Known for its strong matchday atmosphere, rich heritage, and prominent main road position, the pub attracts Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters, town centre visitors, and passing trade throughout the week. With current estimated weekly sales of around £5,000 and the potential to achieve £10,000+ per week through a consistent calendar of events and activities, this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious operator.

The business: The pub is a substantial two-door venue centred around a striking focal point bar, creating a welcoming and lively atmosphere. It benefits from two large function rooms, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, and extensive trading space capable of supporting multiple income streams. Key strengths include its rich local brewery heritage, its reputation as a favourite gathering place for Wolves fans on home matchdays, and its prominent town centre location on a busy main road that captures valuable passing trade.

The opportunity: This is a rare opportunity for an operator to introduce their own food offer and transform the pub into a destination venue seven days a week. The next operator can build upon the pub’s established reputation while unlocking significant additional revenue opportunities. The strongest growth priorities are developing a compelling food offer, maximising the potential of the two function rooms through private hire and community events, and creating a year-round programme of entertainment and activities that keeps guests returning beyond matchdays.

Who we’re looking for: We’re looking for an experienced operator, couple, or management team with strong food-led experience, commercial awareness, and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences. You will have the leadership skills to develop a thriving community hub, the ability to capitalise on major sporting occasions, and the confidence to grow sales by combining a great food offer with an engaging events programme..

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.

Ready to take the next step? Run Clarendon and unlock the full potential of one of Wolverhampton’s most historic pubs, growing trade from a strong £5,000 weekly base to a thriving £10,000+ per week business. If you’re ready to take ownership of a landmark venue and build a successful food and events-led operation, enquire today.

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.

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How to apply

Clarendon, Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton
WV3 0TN
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Partner FAqs

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.

Marston’s are well aware that life doesn’t always go to plan, that’s why most of our Partnerships have an early termination clause which can be triggered by both parties. There is the option to give three or six months’ notice (depending on the agreement) for both parties and would need to be confirmed in writing to your Area Manager.

Our award-winning learning and development teams offer tonnes of support and training to both partners and your pub teams. When you join us, you will be booked onto our BII* accredited induction programme which includes classroom-based learning, practical sessions and for our food-led businesses, time spent at one of our Centres of Excellence pubs where an experience operator will show you the ropes.

As a Marston’s partner, you’ll also get access to our online training platform where you will be able to access a wide range of free online training courses, tools, and resources. In addition, our trainers will support you with in-person and virtual training sessions when you need the extra help! Our team can also help you access a range of apprenticeships for entry level team members, up to managers and directors.

We do have multiple pub operators across our business, this is approved on a case by case basis and would need to be approved at a senior level. Feel free to discuss this with a member of our recruitment team in the first instance.

What happens next?

What happens next?

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Speak to a member of our team

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Meet one of our area managers

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Providing you with information on the pub

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Present your business plan

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Offer and arrangements for taking on your pub business!