What makes a great licensee?
We’re looking for people who want to stamp their own style on a business opportunity with passion and flair. We deliberately have no corporate image for our pubs – so it’s vital that the people who run them really make their mark and share the same family values that we do.
Pubs don’t always make it onto the open market, and we would like to make sure you are in our little black book and don’t miss out! We can then send you a ‘new pub alert’ when the perfect pub for you becomes available.
Current Vacancies

Crown Inn, Uploders
A traditional village pub in Uploders
Offering a relaxed stop for anyone exploring the West Dorset countryside. The historic building features a rustic interior complete with traditional slate floors, low wooden beams, and cosy log fires. It provides a welcoming, authentic village pub atmosphere for both locals and visitors looking to unwind.

Lord Nelson, Bridport
Much loved pub with a prime town centre location
A Bridport institution, sitting right at the heart of the town and its community. Its prominent town centre location, Bridport's popular twice weekly market and year round calendar of events provide a strong and varied customer base, while letting bedrooms, a south facing walled garden and traditional skittle alley offer additional opportunities to develop the business.

GEORGE INN, CHIDEOCK
LANDMARK THATCHED PUB ON THE JURASSIC COAST
The George brings together the character of a traditional thatched pub and a beautiful location on the Jurassic Coast. In the heart of Chideock, it offers the chance to run a prosperous village local that also draws walkers and holidaymakers exploring West Dorset. Log fires make it inviting through winter, while the large dining area, spacious patio garden and outdoor woodburning pizza oven come into their own in the summer.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for pub business owners with great ideas and bags of enthusiasm.
This helps us build our reputation for ‘pubs selling food – not restaurants selling beer’!
Palmers is blessed with having a varied estate of pubs that cater for different markets. We specialise in encouraging newcomers to the trade and in owning some of the most iconic and award-winning businesses for seasoned operators to call their own.
We encourage you to get in touch even if your dream pub is not currently available, so we can get to know each other a little and be ready when it becomes available.
Pubs don’t always make it onto the open market, and we would like to make sure you are in our little black book and don’t miss out! We can then send you a ‘new pub alert’ when the perfect pub for you becomes available.
Jim Jones,
Tenanted Trade Director

ever dreamed of running a traditional pub in Dorset, Devon, or Somerset?
At Palmers Brewery, we specialise in helping passionate individuals take the reins of their very own pub. If you’re an experienced publican or just starting out on your journey, we have a range of fantastic pubs available for lease, each offering a unique experience in some of the most picturesque locations in the South West.
We’re here to support you at every step of the way. Our induction program will equip you with all the knowledge and skills you’ll need, while our continuous support ensures you stay on top of the latest trends and best practices in the hospitality industry.
training & support
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