Nestled on Ovenden Road, just a stone’s throw from Halifax town centre, The Friendly Inn offers a charming and inviting atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. With its prominent roadside location, the pub enjoys high visibility and benefits from a steady stream of passing trade, making it an ideal spot for both regulars and new customers. The surrounding residential neighbourhoods, home to around 25,000 people within a mile radius, present a strong potential for local custom, adding to the pub's community-focused vibe. The traditional stone building exudes character and warmth, creating a cosy and welcoming environment that appeals to those seeking a relaxed pub experience. For those who drive, The Friendly Inn’s small car park offers added convenience as the pub is well-connected to the rest of Halifax, thanks to its proximity to the A629, which leads directly into the town centre, enhancing its accessibility. Pub Layout Upon entering The Friendly Inn through the main front door, customers are greeted by an open-plan ground floor bar area. To the right of the entrance, a well-stocked bar runs along one side of the room, accompanied by a comfortable seating area perfect for casual conversations or enjoying a drink with friends. At the rear of this area is a separate games zone, featuring a pool table and a TV, offering entertainment for those looking to unwind or engage in a bit of friendly competition. To the left of the bar, the space opens up into a raised seating area with a cosy open fire, creating a warm and inviting environment. This area also features a TV for additional entertainment, as well as a dedicated entertainment zone with a DJ booth and dancefloor, complete with a lighting rig for lively nights out. At the front of the bar, two gaming machines provide additional fun for locals, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the pub’s vibrant atmosphere. The ladies' and gents' toilets are conveniently located to the left of the pub, ensuring easy access for all guests. Towards the rear of the ground floor, stairs lead up to a separate first-floor function room. This spacious area features its own small bar and a raised stage, making it ideal for events, live performances, or private functions. The room can comfortably accommodate up to 50 people and benefits from its own dedicated toilets, ensuring maximum convenience for guests using the space. Externally, the pub boasts a car park to the rear, with space for up to six cars, as well as a small covered smoking shelter and a modest outdoor seating area. The front of the building features a charming cobbled area, which offers potential for additional outdoor seating if carefully levelled, allowing the pub to expand its offering for al fresco dining or drinks in the warmer months. Trading Style: The Friendly Inn is a well-established wet-only pub, renowned for its strong ties to the local community and its consistent trade from nearby residential areas. Serving as a popular hub for local pub sports teams, the pub regularly hosts live sports coverage, offering a lively atmosphere for those enjoying a game. Alongside this, the venue offers regular entertainment, from live music to quiz nights, making it a go-to spot for both social gatherings and a vibrant night out. The strong support from the surrounding residential community ensures a loyal customer base, helping the pub maintain steady footfall. In addition to its regular trade, The Friendly Inn benefits from a popular function room, which offers an additional income stream and enhances the pub’s appeal for private events, celebrations, and special occasions. The function room is fully equipped with its own small bar, and while it has previously served draught products, there’s an opportunity to reintroduce these offerings if desired, further increasing the venue’s versatility and appeal to guests. With its welcoming atmosphere, strong local support, and opportunities for growth, The Friendly Inn remains a cornerstone of the community and a great place to socialise, watch sports, and enjoy regular entertainment. Accommodation: Private Accommodation The private accommodation is located on the ground floor, adjacent to the left side of the pub, with the benefit of its own entrance. It is a good sized layout comprising two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and lounge. Financial: Annual Rent: £TBC Security Deposit: £5,000 Working Capital: £3,000 Stock: £3,000 Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation – funding options may be available for the right licensee. Tie: All drinks categories are tied. For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee. For a breakdown on financial information, please refer to the ‘Additional Info’ tab. BDM Vision: Admiral Taverns are looking for a motivated individual or couple with the drive and enthusiasm to transform The Friendly Inn into a standout local pub. Ideal candidates will possess local knowledge, which will help them build connections within the community, and a genuine desire to immerse themselves in the area to cultivate strong relationships with regulars and newcomers alike. Confidence in delivering exceptional service and maintaining high standards but be proactive in driving business growth is essential. You will be expected to effectively market the pub both locally and online, utilizing various social media platforms to engage with potential customers and create a buzz around upcoming events, promotions, and offers. The ideal applicants will be dynamic, creative, and entrepreneurial, capable of keeping The Friendly Inn at the forefront of local venues. Future Plans: Additional Information: Annual Rent – This is our lowest rent figure associated with a Full Tie. If the tie is reduced the effective rent (via Tie Release Fees) will increase. Rent is billed and paid for weekly in advance depending on the payment terms agreed). On occasion, our Business Development Manager will discuss a start up rent which is discretionary to an individual pub and can be discussed. Security Deposit – This sum of money will be held on your account and will be returned to you on exiting of the pub based on your final account balance and the condition of the property. Our standard deposit is 25% of the headline rent. On occasion, we can negotiate a lower security deposit with the aim to build up to our full deposit on a long term agreement. Working Capital – This is a recommend amount required which will be used in the day-to-day running of the business. Stock – This will be valued by an independent valuer on the day you take over the pub. This includes unbranded glassware, unopened bottles, wines, spirits, any unopened / opened kegs and cask ale providing the container is unopened. Fixtures & Fittings – This includes any item that is bolted to the floor or walls, and a fitting to be any item that is free standing or hung by a nail or hook. This will also include furniture. Tie: All drinks categories are tied. For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee. Training – £350.00 – Before signing a long term agreement, you will be required to attend our 7 Steps to Sales Success training programme. Held online over two days, you will learn marketing and business strategies that will help you to grow sales in your pub – step-by-step. Service Charge Cost – £63.33 per week – The Admiral Taverns Premium Maintenance Package will help take care of your compliance and statutory obligations with one simple fee, whilst giving you piece of mind about your boiler and cellar cooling repair and replacement. This also includes full access to e-learning for you and your staff. Zero Business Rates – Based on the April 2023 rating list, the Nil Rates Payable is based on small business rates relief being applied for by the licensee and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes. Please note, this only applies to pubs marked with an Asterix