Poverina Inn
With huge screens, top-tier entertainment, great food & drink, and an unbeatable atmosphere, our Grandstand pubs are built for people who live and breathe live sport. We don’t just show sport - we live it. From matchdays to live music and big sporting moments, Grandstand pubs are where local communities and fans come together, and where your next partnership could start.
Located in Normanby on the outskirts of Middlesbrough, The Poverina already sits at the heart of the local community and benefits from a prominent roadside position surrounded by a mix of private and council housing. The pub currently offers a variety of trading spaces, including sport, food, entertainment and function areas, alongside spacious external trading areas, a children's play area and a large car park. Please note that the final layout and trading style may evolve as part of the planned Grandstand investment.
Currently trading at approximately £8,000 per week, with a 70% wet and 30% food sales mix, there is substantial growth potential following the investment, with forecast sales expected to exceed £15,000 per week. Opportunities exist to drive trade through live sport, entertainment, functions, community events and a strengthened branded food offer.
With the relaunch planned for October 2026, this is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious operator to get in early, establish themselves within the local community, recruit and develop a strong team, and immerse themselves in the Marston's way of working ahead of what promises to be an exciting new chapter for The Poverina.
Earning potential of £15,000 plus through guaranteed income and performance based bonuses.
We’re looking for an experienced, sports-driven Pub Partner who thrives in high-energy, wet-led environments and knows how to create standout guest experiences week in, week out. Previous food experience is essential, with experience operating branded food offers a strong advantage. You’ll be commercially focused, confident leading large teams, and passionate about using sport, atmosphere and great hospitality to drive results and make your pub the place everyone wants to be.
What’s in it for you?
- 22% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £25K (released weekly)
- Incentive bonuses based on business performance and standard audits.
- Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost.
- Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV Licence (*a fee may be payable for some services such as garden maintenance)
As part of our application process, we may use Lily, an AI-powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know – all hiring decisions are still made by our people.
Please note: Photos featured in our Grandstand advertisements may include images of previous Grandstand investments across the estate to illustrate the look and feel of a typical Grandstand conversion. Images used may not reflect the current setup of the specific site being advertised.
All proposed investment is subject to final approval and formal sign‑off in accordance with company governance and capital expenditure approval processes.
