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Pub Licensee

Permanent

01/01/1970

About the job

What working with Black Country Ales offers:

A ready-made, well-maintained pub that specialises in real ale.

18% of all weekly gross wet sales (equivalent to 22% of net sales) and 100% on homemade food sales.

Pub running costs covered by the company.

On-site accommodation provided, with bills fully covered by the company (excluding council tax and personal TV licence).

The freedom that comes from being your own boss.

Ongoing training and support from Black Country Ales.

Open-ended agreement with no fixed term.

Current Opportunities

The Roebuck (Brimfield, Herefordshire)

Black Country Ales has purchased The Roebuck in the village of Brimfield.

Located in north Herefordshire, Brimfield sits close to the meeting point of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire, with Ludlow around five miles to the north and Tenbury Wells a short distance to the east. The village forms part of a well-known cluster of towns and villages in the Welsh Marches, an area shaped by its borders and long-standing local character.

The Roebuck is a Grade II listed building and stands as a traditional village local, serving its immediate community while also being well placed for those visiting the surrounding area.

A programme of refurbishment is now underway, with the pub set to reopen this year.

Droitwich Working Men's Club (Droitwich, Worcestershire)

Black Country Ales has purchased the former Droitwich Working Men’s Club on Friar Street in Droitwich Spa.

Droitwich has a long association with salt production, with local workers known as “salters”, and a strong tradition of public houses and social clubs serving the town’s community.

The building will be brought into use as a traditional real ale pub, with care taken to respect its character while returning it to everyday use.

A programme of refurbishment is now underway, with the pub set to reopen this year.

The Old Bull's Head (Lower Gornal, West Midlands)

The Old Bull’s Head is a traditional real ale pub in the heart of Lower Gornal and home to the Black Country Ales brewery.
One of the original Black Country Ales houses, the pub has long stood at the centre of the local community and remains closely associated with both the brewery and the wider estate.
As the brewery tap, it holds a special place within Black Country Ales, welcoming both loyal local regulars and visitors from across the region.
The pub also plays an important role in our Brewery Tours, welcoming visitors looking to learn more about Black Country Ales and traditional brewing.

The Plough at Overross (Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire)

Black Country Ales has purchased The Plough, a Grade II listed building, in the market town of Ross-on-Wye.
Ross-on-Wye occupies an elevated position overlooking a broad bend in the River Wye, and has long been valued for its setting and its role as a centre for trade and travel, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries, with the pub situated a short walk from the centre of the town and the river.
The town has a strong tradition of alehouses, serving residents and visitors drawn to the surrounding countryside, with its central streets forming part of everyday life.
Our intention is to honour the heritage of the building by looking after its character, while bringing it into use as a traditional market town pub, serving local regulars and visitors alike.
With the pub expected to reopen at the end of the summer, we are currently seeking a licensee.

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