Please note: Applicants must be prepared to invest financially in taking on and running this pub. To understand the level of investment required, please review the financial section. WOLVERHAMPTON WELCOMES THE WINNING POST TO THE PROPER PUBS FAMILY FOLLOWING A £260,000 INVESTMENT! The Winning post is a prominent detached pub situated on a spacious plot of land, located on the outskirts of the city of Wolverhampton. It benefits from being in the highly populated area, which has a bustling community of 13,365 households and a population of 35,562 all within a 1 mile radius of the pub. The Winning Post is ideally located within walking distance of Wolverhampton Racecourse and Molineux Football ground with many other local amenities situated close by. Pub Layout Following a substantial investment, the Winning Post will offer a large, open plan trading area with a traditional décor and a contemporary twist. As you enter the pub you are welcomed into a spacious room, where you will see the large main bar servery directly in front. To the rear, steps lead up to a designated games area featuring two pool tables, two darts boards and large projector screen for sports, making this a well loved space for any avid sports fan. In addition to this the pub will boast a full sky & TNT package which can be enjoyed by the locals on a number of the large screen TV’s in the main trade area. Wrapping around the exterior of the pub you will find two garden spaces, one of which is home to a spacious covered outdoor seating space, ideal for any time of the year and also a lawned play area for children. The pub also benefits from a large car park with up to 20 car park spaces. Trading Style: Following a thoughtful refurbishment, The Winning Post is set to reopen as a vibrant, wet-led pub with a strong community focus. Designed to be a welcoming hub at the heart of the neighbourhood, the venue blends the charm of a traditional local with the energy of a modern social space, with an established product range, great value offers, and a warm, inclusive environment. Existing activities including darts, quizzes, pool, and poker continues to thrive, offering something for everyone and encouraging regular, loyal footfall. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and lively entertainment, The Winning Post aims to be the new community hub. Perfectly positioned opposite Wolverhampton Racecourse, the pub is primed to become a favourite stop for pre-race drinks and post-event celebrations. Race days will come alive with themed events, buzzing crowds, and a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and visitors. There’s also great potential to capitalise on matchday excitement, with tailored promotions and a sports-friendly environment that caters to fans on route to Molineux or those looking to watch the game in comfort on one of the many screens throughout the venue. Accommodation: Private Accommodation The private accommodation consists of: Four bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom and benefits from its own private entrance and a private garden and will be refurbished to a high standard. Financial: Security deposit: £2,000 Estimated Annual Turnover (Net) : £314,000 These figures are based on our Business Development Managers assessment of the trading potential of this pub and are intended for guidance purposes only No rent applicable on this agreement This opportunity is for you to run your pub as a self-employed manager. Admiral Taverns take care of all the running costs including rates, utilities, stock, public liability and day to day running costs whilst you take home 18.5% of the net weekly sales, all employment costs relating to your staff and any council tax and TV licence for the residential quarters. All new operators have comprehensive free training as part of their agreement. 7 Steps to Sales Success Training Programme. Held online over two days, you will learn marketing and business strategies that will help you to grow sales in your pub – step-by-step. E-Learning Training for you and your staff. Featuring more than 30 courses for both you and your staff, you’ll have access to a wide range of topics from Compliance, Health and Safety to Personal Development and Wellbeing. BDM Vision: Alison Davidson, the Business Development Manager, is seeking a well-established and experienced individual or couple with a proven track record in managing community-focused pubs, capable of delivering a strong weekly rhythm that incorporates match days, race days, live music, pool teams, and engaging activities such as quiz nights and bingo, making this opportunity unsuitable for first-time operator. This pub serves as a vibrant hub for the local community, with an established customer base and significant potential for growth. Its unique connection to Wolverhampton race days and Molineux match days offers lucrative opportunities for creative operators to further build its success. The ideal candidate will be a the ultimate community hero, who operates with us, the customers who drink and socialise with us, and the locals who live near us in our communities.