Silver Spur, Wolverhampton

Steph Briggs, the Business Development Manager, is seeking a well-established and experienced individual or couple with a proven track record in managing community-focused pubs, capable of delivering a strong weekly rhythm that incorporates match days, race days, live music, pool teams, and engaging activities such as quiz nights and bingo, making this opportunity unsuitable for first-time operator. This pub serves as a vibrant hub for the local community, with an established customer base and significant potential for growth. Its unique connection to Wolverhampton race days and Molineux match days offers lucrative opportunities for creative operators to further build its success. The ideal candidate will be the ultimate community hero, who operates with us, the customers who drink and socialise with us, and the locals who live near us in our communities.

The Silver Spur was invested in March 2026 with Proper Pubs spending £260,000 transforming it , the pub it is in super condition and ready for an inspirational new operator to take the helm. It is a prominent detached pub situated on a spacious plot of land, located on the outskirts of the city of Wolverhampton. It benefits from being in the highly populated area, which has a bustling community of 13,365 households and a population of 35,562 all within a one mile radius of the pub. The pub itself is ideally located within walking distance of Wolverhampton Racecourse and Molineux Football ground, home to Wolverhampton Wanderers, with many other local amenities situated close by.

Pub Layout

The Silver Spur offers a large, open-plan trading area with traditional décor, featuring a mix of fixed and loose seating, complemented by both carpeted and wooden flooring. As you enter the pub, you are welcomed into a spacious trading area. The layout has been thoughtfully designed to create an open-plan feel while still providing comfortable spaces where customers can relax and enjoy a drink away from the main hustle and bustle. The centrally positioned bar serves all trading areas, ensuring efficient service during busy periods. It offers an extensive range of category-leading products, complemented by regular weekly promotions that provide customers with exceptional value for money. To the rear of the pub, a raised games area features two pool tables, two darts boards and a large projector screen, making it a popular destination for sports fans. The pub also benefits from a full Sky Sports and TNT Sports package, with live sport shown across several large-screen televisions throughout the main trading area. Wrapping around the exterior of the pub are two attractive garden spaces. One includes a spacious covered seating area, ideal for year-round use, this space lends itself to host community events, such as fundraising for local charities and family fun days.  The Silver Spur also benefits from a large customer car park with space for approximately 20 vehicles.

The pub offers something for everyone. With numerous TV screens showing all the live sporting action, alongside two darts boards and two pool tables, there is excellent potential to build thriving pool and darts teams that encourage regular footfall throughout the week. Sport should extend beyond simply showing football on TV the new operator will have the opportunity to create an exciting atmosphere before, during and after fixtures, keeping customers engaged and encouraging them to stay longer. Entertainment already plays a key role in the pub’ with DJs, live music and karaoke catering to a wide range of customers. Popular community favourites such as Tuesday night Bingo and Play Your Cards Right continue to attract local support, while there is plenty of scope to introduce additional midweek events, such as quiz nights and games evening. The pub is perfectly suited to becoming a true community hub, hosting charity fundraisers, local events and celebrations that bring people together and strengthen its place at the heart of the community. It is located opposite Wolverhampton Racecourse, the pub is perfectly positioned to become the go-to venue for pre-race drinks and post-event celebrations. Race days present an exciting opportunity to create themed events, attract lively crowds and deliver a memorable experience for both locals and visitors. There is also significant potential to capitalise on matchday trade, with tailored promotions and a welcoming, sports-friendly atmosphere for supporters heading to or from Molineux, as well as those choosing to enjoy the game on one of the many screens throughout the venue.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation consists of: four bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom and benefits from its own private entrance and will be refurbished to a high standard.

Security deposit: £2000

Estimated Annual Turnover (Net): £314,000

These figures are based on our Business Development Managers assessment of the trading potential of this pub and are intended for guidance purposes only

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, public liability 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.

• STRIVE- The Proper Pubs way.   Held online over one day, 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.