The Raven in Ipswich is a well‑positioned, community‑focused pub located on a busy retail park, benefiting from strong visibility on a prominent roundabout and consistent passing trade from neighbouring hospitality venues, a gym and surrounding businesses. With a large local housing estate close by, the pub is firmly established as a family‑friendly local with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.
The business offers a blend of wet‑led and food‑led opportunity, currently delivering £8.5k–£10k in weekly sales on a roughly (if slightly in favour of wet) 50/50 split. There is clear scope to grow both food and drink sales by further engaging local families and developing evening trade through pool and darts teams, which are already a natural fit for this pub.
The Raven benefits from its own car park and beer garden, enhancing its appeal for families and groups, and operates with a Marston’s company menu already in place. This is a strong, retail‑anchored pub with proven foundations, offering a self‑employed partner the chance to build a successful, community‑driven business while capitalising on high footfall and local loyalty.
What’s in it for you?
* 22% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £25K (released weekly)
* Incentive bonuses based on business performance and standard audits.
* Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost.
* Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV Licence