Drake, Bransholme

Welcome to The Drake the latest addition to Proper Pubs, a thriving community pub opportunity located in the heart of Bransholme, just 20 minutes from Hull city centre. Set within a densely populated residential area with over 12,000 people nearby. The Drake is a detached property boasting excellent roadside visibility and a generous adjacent car park. The pub is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment both internally and externally with us investing £300,000 to create a welcoming, vibrant venue for the local community.

Pub Layout

The newly updated layout offers two distinct trading spaces, a main lounge and an entertainment area. A cosy and comfortable setting ideal for casual drinking, live entertainment, and karaoke nights. A dedicated sports area featuring a pool table, large screen for major sporting events, two dart boards, and fixed booth seating perfect for sports fans who can enjoy live sports on the well positioned TV screens. Both areas are served by a redesigned, shared bar servery, ensuring a smooth service flow between spaces. The external space is also being enhanced, featuring a refreshed drinking terrace with new picnic benches, atmospheric festoon lighting, and fully updated signage, making it an attractive social hub both day and night.

The Drake, Bransholme is set to trade as a value-driven, community-focused wet-led pub with a strong emphasis on sports, entertainment, and socialising. Following the major investment in both the building and facilities, the pub will present itself as a lively, welcoming venue that directly serves the needs of the surrounding estate population. The Drake will offer a steady calendar of entertainment — karaoke, live music, quizzes, games nights, and DJ events. The separate lounge room allows for cosy, energetic gatherings around events without impacting the sports viewing experience in the sports bar. Crucially, The Drake must be more than just a pub it must become the beating heart of the community. Active involvement in local life is essential, with regular fundraisers for local charities, support for community groups, and open-door policies that encourage local events and social causes to thrive within its walls

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation consists of: Three bedrooms, living room, kitchen/diner and bathroom. This will also benefit from investment making it a great home for a family or couple to enjoy.

Security deposit: £2,000

No rent applicable on this agreement

This opportunity is for you to run your pub as a self-employed manager. Admiral Taverns take care of all the running costs including rates, utilities, stock and day to day running costs whilst you take home 18.5% of the net weekly sales, all employment costs relating to your staff and any council tax and TV licence for the residential quarters.

All new operators have comprehensive free training as part of their agreement.

• 7 Steps to Sales Success Training Programme.  Held online over two days, you will learn marketing and business strategies that will help you to grow sales in your pub – step-by-step.
• E-Learning Training for you and your staff. Featuring more than 30 courses for both you and your staff, you’ll have access to a wide range of topics from Compliance, Health and Safety to Personal Development and Wellbeing.

John Previll the Business Development Manager seeking a passionate operator who thrives on creating a welcoming, lively, and friendly environment. You will need the drive to build strong community connections through sports, entertainment, live events, and great value offers. A hands-on approach, marketing know-how, and customer engagement skills are key to success here. Ready to be part of a pub that’s built for the community? Contact us today to discuss this exciting opportunity at The Drake, Bransholme!