Fresh from a £210,000 rebrand and investment, The Crowning Angel is a high-energy Craft Union local in the heart of Romfordbuilt for big-screen sport, late-night atmosphere and community events .
The Opportunity
Were looking for a hands-on operator to take the helm of a relaunched flagship. The Crowning Angel now combines a lively, open-plan ground floor with a dedicated upstairs Sports Bar perfect for match days, leagues and private hires. If you love building teams, creating brilliant atmospheres and growing wet-led sales through events and social media, this ones for you.
Whats new
Upstairs Sports Bar with its own full bar, ideal for private hire, fan takeovers and functions .
Smart Darts zones and new pool tables to anchor leagues and midweek footfall .
Enhanced AV throughout with Sky & TNT Sports and zoned sound for multiple fixtures.
Refreshed branding, lighting and seating to drive dwell time and premium drink mix.
Layout & Trading
Ground Floor: open plan, long main bar, multiple screens, flexible furniture for viewing or live entertainment.
First Floor: self-contained bar & viewing area; bookable for parties, quizzes, team nights and watch-alongs.
Why guests love it
Wall-to-wall live sport (football, boxing, rugby, darts & more).
Proper pub atmosphere with fast service and great value.
Games-led social scene: pool, smart darts, quiz and karaoke rotations .
Bookable spaces for birthdays, clubs and local groups.
Late Licence:
3am Fridays & Saturdays seamless switch from sport to late-night venue with DJs and themed nights.
Calling all pub professionals (pub managers, general managers, bar managers, all of you!). Have you ever wanted to run your own pub, but youre worried about going solo? We hear you. Heres your chance to run your own pub, with a built-in support crew to cheer you on.
Build a Rewarding Career:
Boosted Operator Earnings of 20% of net revenue:
£176,800
and that's just the baseline!
Supercharge Your Income: Take home an additional 10% of profit above budget when you manage a high-volume pub! This bonus recognizes the extra effort required to run a thriving pub.
Important Note: We do not ask you to invest your own money into the pub. You simply pay a £2,000 bond.
But Wait, There's More!
Become a Craft Union Star: Increase your income by becoming a centre of excellence.
Free BII Membership
Be the Best: Win an all-expenses-paid trip to our yearly operator awards!
Join a Growing Family: Be part of Craft Union's rapidly expanding estate, partnering with the UK's biggest pub company.
We Empower You to Focus on What Matters:
Rent-free Accommodation (where applicable)
Full Utilities Paid: Gas, Electric & Water (for the entire building including the accommodation)
Cost of Sky & TNT Sports Included (pay-per-view events agreed upon with your Regional Manager)
Security & Entertainment Packages Available (as agreed with your Regional Manager)
Business Rates Covered
Dedicated Support of a Regional Manager: Get ongoing guidance and support to develop your pub's proposition and build strong community engagement, leading to boosted sales opportunities.
With our unwavering support, your success is guaranteed! Your dedication sets the limit on your earnings
the sky's the limit!
Due to the prime location of this pub, there is no onsite accommodation. To ensure you get the best out of your pub and partnership with Craft Union we therefore offer an increased weekly percentage as well as accommodation support payments; these will be discussed with you at interview stage.
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