Where Brilliant Publicans Build Brilliant Pubs
Empowering operators, supporting communities since 2015.
At Craft Union Pub Company, we believe that great pubs don’t just happen, great publicans make them. And we’re here to champion those who want to make a real mark in their community.
Craft Union are proud to back passionate publicans supporting thriving communities and create successful opportunities to run a pub across the UK.
Becoming a Craft Union operator means stepping into a business that’s purpose built for people with passion, personality, and pride.
If you’re ready to run your own pub (and have a little fun doing it), this is exactly where your story starts.
The Craft Union Difference
Pubs built to bring people together.
If you’re wondering, how do Craft Union pubs work? You bring the personality and direction; we bring the backing that turns potential into performance.
- Low ingoing costs: making it easier to start strong.
- Wet led model: simple, successful and lively!
- Dedicated Regional Manager to guide your journey.
- You run your pub your way, real independence, real impact.
- Utilities covered: gas, electricity, water for the pub and accommodation.
- Earn more as you grow: take home an extra 10% on sales above budget in high volume pubs.
- Become a Craft Union star: join our Centres of Excellence, enjoy free BII membership and celebrate success at our all expenses paid annual Operator Awards.
- Community first: Craft Union pubs are lively, welcoming and full of local love. They’re places where matchdays matter, quiz nights are packed and regulars feel at home.
Become a part of Craft Union Communities Making a Million Moments of Difference
Craft Union proudly reached the £1 million fundraising milestone towards local charitable causes for the second consecutive year, with community pubs across the UK coming together to raise an incredible £1,358,422 for local causes as part of its nationwide Make It A Million campaign. We’re proud to spotlight just a couple of the incredible community powered fundraising stories happening in Craft Union pubs every day.
- The Cross Keys, Hull raised £63,000 last year, supporting charities including CALM, Help for Heroes and local causes close to the community’s heart.
- The Garden House, Norwich raised over £40,000, supporting homeless charities, food banks, special needs schools, From emergency aid to festive gifts, the pub has become a place where help is always given.
These stories capture exactly what Make It A Million stands for: pubs that listen, step up and bring their communities together when it matters most.
And There’s More to Celebrate…
We’re proud finalists in three 2026 Publican Awards categories, recognising the power, passion and performance of our pubs and people:
Best Community Pub Operator
Celebrating pub estates that truly put locals first.
Best Pub Operations Team
Honouring the outstanding support we provide to Craft Union operators.
Best Partnership Pub Company
Highlighting the strength, flexibility and success of our partnership model.
Because when our operators thrive, everything else follows.
Could You Run a Craft Union Pub?
If you’re ambitious, people focused and excited to build something of your own, Craft Union could be for you. You don’t need decades of experience, just passion, commitment and a love for bringing people together.
Take the first step toward running your own pub with Craft Union, more than a pub.
