Padel at the Pub has opened its first site at The Black Horse in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, adding two padel courts to a popular community boozer.
The site’s launch event included court use for the locals alongside live music, food and drinks all day and into the evening.
The concept brings one the world’s fastest-growing sport together with the hospitality and community atmosphere of the British pub, creating a destination where people can play, eat, drink and spend time together.
“Padel at the Pub players don’t just play. They stay. They eat. They drink. They bring friends,” said Sam Schroder, owner of Padel at the Pub at The Black Horse.
“By connecting sport with hospitality, we are creating an experience that drives footfall, builds community and creates value for both players and the pub.
“The fusion of the traditional pub and padel — two things that bring people together — gives people more reasons to visit, introduces the pub to a new generation and create a genuine social hub for the local community.”
Open every day from 7am-10pm, Padel at the Pub at The Black Horse plans to launch social games, coaching, leagues, competitions and events.
The Black Horse’s Padel Café is open daily from 8am–4pm, serving drinks, breakfast and lunch for players before or after their game.
Players can also relax with a drink in the pub or its large garden, or book a table inside The Black Horse for a meal after playing.
The Black Horse is the flagship site for the wider Padel at the Pub Group, demonstrating how pubs with suitable land can introduce a new income stream while attracting additional customers throughout the day and week.
The model is designed to unlock underused outdoor space and connect court activity directly with food, drink and hospitality. It creates new reasons to visit for families, local residents, businesses, schools and existing padel communities.
Owner Schroder added: “Padel provides the activity. The pub provides the hospitality. Together, they provide the community. The Black Horse is the perfect place to bring that vision to life. With the Padel Café, the pub, a large garden, events and a fantastic food and drink offering all in one location, players can enjoy much more than just their time on court.”
