Your chance to run your own foodie pub business near Chorley, complete with private accommodation

Wanted … a self-confessed foodie entrepreneur to be the latest ‘mine host’ at one of Lancashire’s most popular destinations.

Star Pubs are looking for a new operator for the Plough at Euxton, Chorley, and with 130 internal and 100 external covers, this is an opportunity literally served up on a plate.

About The Plough

It’s in a lovely rural location, and makes the most of its space with five dining areas, including a huge beer garden. With a 65/35 ratio of food sales to drink, someone with a catering background in hospitality is a must.

The pub is popular with locals, but also is a day-trip destination for those who love a nice meal at the end of a drive. At the moment classic foods, beers and ciders offer a solid service to patrons, but a chef patron may want to want to give it a sprinkle of magic, and Star Pubs are keen to hear what potential candidates would do with the place.

The pub is popular for traditional, family-friendly Sunday lunches and has the potential to double turnover over the weekend. It has also built a reputation as a venue for private family functions (birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers), with gatherings of up to 35 hosted in the conservatory (with an option to extend to bigger parties up to 70 guests). The pub also recently started hosting Vintage Car gatherings.

Home from home

And if you are relocating for this opportunity then there’s excellent private accommodation, with three bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen. You could become a thriving part of the community and run the place as you wish.

What the clients say

As a dog-friendly pub, run by a smiling team, Trip Advisor reviews are complimentary.

Jeffrey wrote: “I’m going again! Superb tasting food and excellent service. An easy going atmosphere, superb value for money with a wide ranging menu.”

And Kevin added: “We have just been in the Plough at lunch time today 19/6/2026 in a party of four each having a different main course. All meals arrived together in quick time (even thou there were two large parties in at the same time) and the food was hot and presented perfectly. All the meals tasted lovely and good portion size. The service from the owner and the lady waitress was first class and we’re very helpful and polite. Would recommend a visit and we will be returning. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.”

The ideal candidate

Tracy Duncan, Business Development Manager at Star Pubs says: We’re always open to new ideas, what would you do to drive trade? If you’ve benefitted from running or owning a pub business we’d love to hear what experience you can bring.

“The right operator for the pub will have extensive experience in a destination food outlet hospitality business. They will have a clear vision for their food and drinks menu, a marketing strategy and a desire to create a memorable experience for their customers.

“If this sounds like the incredible pub opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today and tell us what you can bring to this pub’s new chapter.”

Anyone interested can apply here. Potential candidates can view a full 3D- 360 degree walkthrough online to get a feel for the size & space available at the pub.

1About Star Pubs: Star Pubs is part of HEINEKEN UK. The vast majority of our 2,400 pubs are leased out to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Around 220 pubs operate on our Just Add Talent model (a managed operator agreement). Our ambition is to bring out the best in the great British pub – by attracting and retaining the best operators, investing to create great pubs at the heart of their communities and providing licensees with market-leading insight and support.

Investment is important to Star Pubs and in the last year alone it spent £6.69m on upgrading beer gardens.