Be your own boss

Be your own boss, backed by one of the South West’s leading pub companies.

Taking on a tenancy means that you benefit from all the support we offer to our pubs but you get to use your passion and individuality to add your own flair to the place. You have the opportunity to be your own boss, partner with us and be at the heart of the local community.

We are looking for people who want to take a tenancy and put their mark on it and are up for the challenge of running a pub. The right attitude is important to us so the perfect tenant would be ready to use their passion for amazing customer experience to secure their place in the community.

If you are interested in running a pub, we have some of the most beautiful in the South West including Somerset, Bristol, Wiltshire, Bath, Dorset and Gloucestershire.

Why us?

At Butcombe we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our tenants—working side by side to help you grow a successful, standout pub. With Butcombe, you’re backed by real expertise, hands-on support and a team genuinely invested in your success.

Every pub is unique, and every business is different—but all are built on great hospitality and a shared pride in serving quality drinks, from cask ales and lagers to wines and no & low options. It’s about creating places where people stay longer, return often and spend more.

Our brewery in Wrington, Bristol produces over 250,000 pints a week, including our award-winning Butcombe Original, Rare Breed, Goram 0%, Tall Tales, Triton, and Underfall, alongside a growing range of seasonal beers.

The Pub Governing Body is the organisation responsible for promoting the advancement and improvement of tenant relationships in the licensed retail sector. The PGB achieves this through the publication of Codes of Practice which set the minimum standard for landlords and enhances their business relationship with tenants and lessees subject to a contractual purchasing obligation.

BII – British Institute of Innkeeping

As a Butcombe tenant, you will be a member of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), so we can ensure you have the right support from not just us but our other partners. As well as offering contract builders, expert helplines and printable guides along with updates on the latest legislative changes.

Everything we do is from the heart

Be your own boss, backed by a partner who’s fully invested in your success.

We’re always looking for driven, forward-thinking operators to join Butcombe. If you’ve got energy, ideas, and a passion for hospitality, we’ll help you turn it into a thriving business.

You’ll be backed by an experienced, approachable team with expertise across every part of the business. Your dedicated Operations Manager and Business Development Manager will work alongside you – offering practical advice, marketing ideas, social media planning and event support along with regular support and hands-on guidance to help you succeed day to day.

Ongoing Support

We have a team of friendly, approachable professionals to assist and guide you through your journey as a Butcombe tenant. This team has the know-how in all areas of the business so any queries you have can and will be answered, and if they don’t know the answer they will find it for you!