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Red Oak Taverns is a national pub company operating more than 240 pubs across the UK. Our estate covers Scotland, Wales, the North East, North West, Midlands, Yorkshire, the South East and the South West. We specialise in community focused pubs and work in partnership with driven individuals who want to run their own business. Our approach is based on transparency, structured support and long term partnerships designed to help tenant operators build stable and successful pubs within their local areas. Find Out More

We operate over 240 pubs nationwide. Our estate includes a diverse mix of venues, from traditional neighbourhood locals to town centre and high street sites. This scale allows us to offer a wide range of opportunities across different regions and trading environments. While we have national reach, we remain focused on the individual character of each pub and the local communities they serve. Read More About Our Pubs

Our estate includes a broad variety of pubs to rent. Some are well established community locals with strong drink led trade, while others are positioned in busy town centres or residential areas. Each pub has its own customer base, layout and trading pattern. We work closely with prospective partners to ensure the opportunity aligns with their experience, ambitions and preferred style of operation. Find Your Perfect Pub

Previous experience in hospitality or pub management can be helpful, but we also consider applicants who demonstrate strong business awareness, commitment and a clear plan. What matters most is your ability to manage a business, build relationships with customers and operate responsibly. We assess each application individually and provide guidance throughout the process. Find Out More

When you rent a pub with Red Oak Taverns, you enter into a tenant partnership agreement. You run the pub as your own business, managing day to day operations and developing your local offer. We provide the premises, a clear agreement and structured commercial support. The model is designed to balance independence with professional backing. Find Out More

Every tenant partner works with a dedicated Business Development Manager who offers ongoing guidance and regular reviews. We assist with business planning, financial forecasting and commercial performance. Our aim is to help you build a stable and sustainable pub business through structured advice and open communication. Find Out More

You can begin by browsing available pubs on our website and submitting an enquiry. We will then arrange discussions to understand your experience, financial planning and ambitions. You will meet with a Business Development Manager, develop a business plan and progress through a clear and structured application process. Find a Pub to Rent

Red Oak Taverns operates across the UK. Our estate includes pubs in Scotland, Wales, the North East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West and Yorkshire and the Humber. This nationwide coverage offers varied opportunities across different trading environments.

Your Business Development Manager acts as your main point of contact. They provide commercial guidance, review performance, assist with planning and help you respond to market changes. Their role is to support you in building and maintaining a profitable and sustainable pub business.

The timeframe can vary depending on the opportunity and your readiness to proceed. We focus on ensuring each stage is completed carefully, including business planning and financial review. Our priority is to ensure both parties are confident before moving forward into partnership.

Yes. We are committed to straightforward agreements that outline responsibilities and expectations clearly. Transparency is central to our partnership model. We want our tenant partners to enter into agreements with confidence and a full understanding of the terms.

You can explore available pubs by region and express interest in specific locations. We will work with you to assess suitability and ensure the opportunity aligns with your experience and financial plan. Matching the right operator to the right pub is important to long term success. Find Your Perfect Pub

Our focus is on community pubs and long term tenant partnerships. We combine national scale with a local mindset, offering structured support while encouraging independence in day to day operation. We aim to build relationships based on trust, transparency and shared commercial goals. Read Our Success Stories

Yes. Developing a realistic business plan is a key stage of the application process. We support you in reviewing projected income, costs and local demand. This ensures you enter the partnership with clear expectations and a practical financial strategy. Find Out More

We are committed to responsible operation across our estate. This includes promoting energy efficiency, responsible waste management and ethical sourcing. We encourage tenant partners to adopt sustainable practices and operate in ways that reduce environmental impact while maintaining strong commercial performance. Find Out More

Not all of our pubs operate food offers. Many are wet led community locals focused primarily on drinks and social trade. The specific opportunity will depend on the individual pub and its location. We will discuss the trading history and potential in detail before you proceed.

Once you enter into partnership, you will prepare for trading with our guidance. Your Business Development Manager will continue to support you with performance reviews, commercial advice and regular communication. The aim is to ensure a smooth transition and steady development. Find Out More

You are responsible for the day to day running of your pub. We provide guidance and commercial support but encourage independence in managing staff, service standards and local initiatives. Our approach balances autonomy with professional backing. Find Out More

With a nationwide estate of more than 240 pubs, there may be opportunities to consider different sites in the future, subject to availability and suitability. We focus on long term partnerships and aim to support tenant partners as their experience and ambitions develop.

Partnering with Red Oak Taverns gives you the opportunity to run your own pub business with the backing of an established national company. We provide clear agreements, structured support and ongoing guidance designed to help you build a stable and rewarding business within your local community. Find Out More