Fox Inn, Oswestry

Key Features

  • Real Ale and Cold Beer
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Real Fires

  • Food Offer

  • Beer Garden
  • Dog Friendly
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We’re Looking for Someone Who:

  • Is passionate about great beer and classic pub food

  • Is committed to building a thriving local hub

  • Friendly, approachable and team oriented

  • Eager to host events, from quiz nights to live music
  • Is motivated to grow the food trade alongside drinks

 

About The Opportunity

The Fox Inn in Oswestry is a Grade II listed pub with genuine heritage, dating back to 1550. Nestled on Church Street in the heart of the town, this timber-fronted black and white gem is a true historic treasure. The pub is long and narrow, featuring three interconnecting rooms, one of which boasts a cosy log burner, perfect for warming up on colder days. Carefully restored to retain its charm, The Fox Inn’s low ceilings, exposed beams, and characterful layout make it a favourite with both locals and visitors alike.

Trading Style

The Fox Inn is well known for its live music nights, warm hospitality, and a menu of traditional pub grub that perfectly complements the drinks. On the bar you’ll find the full line-up of Joule’s beers, brewed just 30 miles away using pure Shropshire mineral water, a true celebration of local craft and flavour.

About the Local Area

Oswestry is a thriving Shropshire market town on the Welsh border, offering the perfect mix of community, heritage, and opportunity. The town centre is alive with independent shops, cafés, and a bustling weekly market, while regular festivals, live music, and local events ensure there’s always something happening.

The surrounding countryside is a major draw, attracting walkers, cyclists, and day-trippers who add to the steady flow of local trade. With good schools, strong transport links, and a friendly, welcoming community, Oswestry offers a great quality of life.

For the right publican, Oswestry is the perfect place to build a successful business and a rewarding home in a characterful, well-connected market town.


Bar

A bustling, inviting bar serving Joule’s cask and cold beers brewed just 30 miles away with pure Shropshire mineral water. Perfect for creating a lively, social atmosphere that keeps customers coming back.


Outdoor Drinking

The Fox boasts an impressive large beer garden with an outside hatch bar, perfect for busy summer days. Ideal for social gatherings, live music, and community events, it helps make the most of seasonal trade. A real asset for boosting footfall and drinks sales, the garden offers space for guests to relax in the sunshine, with covered seating providing shelter in all weathers.


Food Offer

The pub serves hearty, traditional pub grub and comforting favourites, designed to perfectly complement the Joule’s Beer on offer. From classic pies and roasts to pub favourites. Making it a favourite spot of lunch, dinner or a casual bite alongside a pint.

 

Live Music

A lively venue for regular live music events, from local bands to acoustic nights, creating an energetic atmosphere that draws in crowds and boosts footfall. Perfect for building a reputation as a vibrant community hub while increasing evening trade.

 

Town Centre Location

Enjoying a fantastic town centre location on Church Street, this historic pub sits at the heart of Oswestry’s vibrant community. Surrounded by independent shops, cafes and regular markets, it benefits from excellent footfall and easy access for both locals and visitors.

 

Snugs

The historic charm of The Fox Inn remains at its heart, with the original layout carefully preserved. Multiple intimate nooks and corners throughout the pub, ideal for relaxing, catching up, or creating memorable experiences that turn first-time visitors into regulars.

 

Interested in finding out more?

Email us at opportunities@joulesbrewery.co.uk or call us on 01630 654 400 to find out more