Crown Hotel

Southwell

Your Local Partnership

Overview

The Crown is a prominent pub in the centre of the affluent market town of Southwell.  Inside the pub is a large open plan one room operation- including bar tables, cosy corners, and pub games with designated pool and darts areas. There are also 6 letting rooms available above the pub. 

Popular with the village’s local residents and circuit drinkers at weekends, The Crown, mainly caters for locals at the moment. But there is scope for opportunity here with the large amount of tourists that visit the town each year for the Southwell races, and the many events at Southwell Minster.  

The Crown is currently averaging £6,500 a week with 85% of the sales mix being wet led, 10% food and 5% rooms. We are looking for someone who is passionate about hospitality and being the heart of their community. Ideally you will also have experience running a simple but consistent food offer, and knowledge of how to maximise room occupancy and sales. 
 

What’s in it for you?

  • 20% share of weekly wet sales, excluding VAT.
  • Keep 100% of the food sales.
  • Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit 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.

If this is not the pub for you do you know someone who might be interested? If so, let us know using our Refer a Friend scheme and if they’re offered, we will give you a £1,000! (Terms & conditions apply) 

Office

Yes

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Details

2 bedrooms with private kitchen, bathroom & office

Pub features

Private accommodation

Food offer

Pub games

Customer car park

Live acts

How to apply

Crown Hotel, Southwell

Southwell
NG25 0HE
Location map

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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?

01

Speak to a member of our team

02

Meet one of our area managers

03

Providing you with information on the pub

04

Present your business plan

05

Offer and arrangements for taking on your pub business!

SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS FROM DAY ONE

Becoming a Pub Partner at Marston’s means running your own pub with the backing of a business that believes in you, invests in you, and works alongside you every step of the way.

Our Partner Induction programme is designed to give every incoming partner the strongest possible start — whether you’re completely new to the industry or already a seasoned operator.

At Marston’s, your success is our success. That’s why we’ve created a practical, tailored induction experience that builds your confidence, capability, and momentum from the moment you take on your pub.