With £250,000 being invested to create an exceptional sports-led experience, our Grandstand pubs are built for people who live and breathe live sport. Featuring huge screens, top-tier entertainment, great food and drink, and an unbeatable atmosphere, we don’t just show sport, we live it. From matchdays to live music and major sporting occasions, Grandstand pubs bring local communities and fans together, creating the perfect environment for your next partnership opportunity.
PUB DESCRIPTION
The Gunmakers is a traditional, wet-led community pub situated in a prime residential location on the edge of Bantock Park. Surrounded by established housing and benefiting from strong local support, the pub has become a valued part of the neighbourhood and a regular meeting place for residents, families, sports fans and community groups.
The pub currently trades from two distinct customer areas, providing a range of experiences for different occasions. The main bar offers a traditional community pub feel with a welcoming atmosphere, making it the hub of day-to-day trade and socialising. The separate lounge provides a more relaxed setting, ideal for families, casual dining, community gatherings and entertainment events.
Supporting the operation is a small commercial kitchen, capable of delivering a simple, quality food offer that complements the wet-led business. To the rear, the pub benefits from its own customer car park, providing easy access for local customers and visitors alike.
As part of Marston’s investment into the exciting Grandstand format, The Gunmakers is set to evolve into a destination known for live sport, entertainment and community engagement. The layout naturally lends itself to this vision, with opportunities to create dedicated viewing experiences, host local sports teams, organise regular entertainment and strengthen its position as the social hub of the area.
With weekly sales of approximately £6,500, a loyal customer base and a fantastic location close to both residential communities and Bantock Park, The Gunmakers offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious operator to build on strong foundations and unlock the pub’s full potential as the community’s favourite local.
We’re looking for an experienced, sports-driven Pub Partner who thrives in high-energy, wet-led environments and knows how to create standout guest experiences week in, week out. Previous food experience is essential, with experience operating branded food offers a strong advantage. You’ll be commercially focused, confident leading large teams, and passionate about using sport, atmosphere and great hospitality to drive results and make your pub the place everyone wants to be.
What’s in it for you?
- 22% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £25K (released weekly)
- Low ingoing costs, deposits starting from £5,000 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 (*a fee may be payable for some services such as garden maintenance)
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.