The Weavers Rest, Atherton

The Weavers Rest is located on the high street right in the heart of Atherton town centre surrounded by shops, bars, restaurants and takeaways. The high street is surrounded by housing and has a fantastic footfall throughout the week with a massive influx at weekends as customers hit the circuit. The Weavers Rest has a good following from the locals, popular throughout the day from opening at 10am, it is also known for its weekend entertainment and late-night licence. It has the best beer garden on the high street and is about to undergo a refurbishment of the external frontage, internal trade area, toilets and private accommodation.

Pub Layout

The Weavers Rest is about to undergo a refurbishment to enhance the kerb appeal with external decoration and signage, the trade area will also be refurbished to brighten it up with new flooring and full decoration as will both sets of toilets. The pub features an inviting open-plan layout, creating a welcoming and sociable atmosphere. Upon entering, you’ll find a long bar stretching along the right-hand side, serving as the focal point of the space. Traditional seating arrangements, including both fixed and loose seating, are positioned around the bar, offering comfort and versatility for everyone. Towards the rear of the bar there is a dedicated darts area, which seamlessly transitions into a space housing the pool table—perfect for casual games and friendly competition. Beyond this, you’ll find the toilets, along with access to the pub’s standout beer garden and a convenient car park.

The Weavers Rest enjoys a prime location on Atherton’s bustling high street, benefiting from steady footfall throughout the day from shoppers and lively crowds in the evenings and on weekends. Atherton itself is a weekend hotspot, drawing customers from nearby suburbs who are drawn to its vibrant mix of pubs, bars, and restaurants. With a loyal following during the week, the pub is home to thriving darts and pool teams, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere. On weekends, the Weavers Rest shifts into high gear with electrifying entertainment, including live music, DJs, and drag artists. There’s always something exciting happening to draw in the crowd and keep the energy alive.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation comprises of: Three bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. We will be investing in the private accommodation making it a fantastic place to call home.

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.

Mark Knibbs the Business Development Manager is looking for an operator who has experience in running high street venues and is equally happy managing teams as they are hosting a karaoke or race night, someone who can drive daytime sales with bingo and games and can manage the influx of customers at weekends. It goes without saying that the operator will be community focused and will continue the name the Weavers has built up over the past couple of years for raising money for local people and causes, a true community pub and we are looking for an operator that will integrate in the community and ensure the Weavers continues to shine.