The Red Lion, Woodbridge - Punch Pubs

This is a well-appointed and popular pub located at the top end of the pedestrian High Street, in the heart of the affluent Suffolk market town of Woodbridge.

The Red Lion has a reputation for providing quality food and drink across all day parts, appealing to different segments & demographics.

It has a strong food trade built upon consistent delivery of our ‘Fireside Inns’ menu, which creates an independent and quality range of dishes which reflect the town.

This allows the business to attract shoppers and visitors during the day, as well as diners and those seeking a longer experience in the evenings.

The pub is a chameleon, able to not only attract diners but also support a loyal and diverse regular drinking trade throughout the week.

The pub is Cask Marque accredited and there is a focus on the delivery of quality cask ale, as well as world beers and wines.

Business facilities

This well-kept pub trades from an open-plan central bar, with several quirky areas away from the bar. This results in plenty of space for drinkers and diners alike.

The catering kitchen is on the ground floor and gives immediate access to the dining areas.

It is a good size and is fully equipped to facilitate service to the 56 guest covers.

Both sets of toilets are situated on the 1st floor with an accessible toilet being located next to the bar.

The exterior of the pub is very inviting to regulars and new visitors alike.

To the rear there is a large patio / garden, which allows for drinkers and diners alike and is popular throughout the year.

Beyond the garden there is a generous car park, allowing parking for 18 vehicles.

The pub has traded exceptionally well over recent years and as such we are planning further investment within the next 12 months.

This will include redecoration of the customer areas and the exterior of the building.

Accommodation

The domestic accommodation consists of three bedrooms and a lounge. Punch will ensure that this accommodation is in good order.

About the local area

An affluent town near Ipswich, Woodbridge is a pretty riverside town with a rich and proud history.

It sees significant seasonal trade, peaking in summer months.

With a buzz all of its own, the town really comes to life during its annual seafood festival, though visitors come here all year round to enjoy the picturesque harbourside, living museum, shops and cafes – and to visit the world-famous Sutton Hoo site, which is just a few miles away.

There are plenty of schools here, and with a railway station and the A12 leading into the heart of London, transport links couldn’t be better.

The Partnership – Fixed

Ready to run your own business, manage your own team, and define your own wage structure? Love working closely with an Operations Manager to build an incredible pub legacy with uncompromising standards and a standout guest experience? Then the Punch Managed Partnership is the perfect option for you.

Alongside tonnes of day to day support and a brilliant framework to grow the business, we provide an uncapped cut of top line turnover to pay yourself and your team in exchange for your Management Company providing the management services at the pub – it’s your structure to own, subject to management company costs including, but not limited to, staff costs, minor repairs and maintenance at the pub, security/door staff and insurance. We understand how important it is for a Management Company to completely own their own team.

In our Partnerships, we love pub obsessed entrepreneurs that help us lead the industry. We love to partner with people that help us create pub legacies that stand the test of time and become the hub of the community. We get that every pub has its own distinct character, so your Operations Manager will work closely with you to understand the true identity of your business, we can then help support you amplifying this, it’s a partnership after all!

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