Job Type: Leased & Tenancy, Run a Pub, Pub Manager
Sector: Pubs and Bars
Contract Type: Full Time
Pub Layout
The Horse & Groom is a good-sized pub, newly redecorated externally, featuring an L-shaped bar and a separate pool room. There is a trade kitchen area behind the bar and also an attractive patio garden to the side with a smoking solution and a good size car park.
Walking through the front door of the pub which is located to the left of the main frontage, you will find a small porch area. To the right of this area, you will find the main bar with the long servery, low level seating and log burner for a cosy and traditional atmosphere. Straight ahead from the entrance porch, there is a conveniently located pool room and then on your left, you will find the main access to the external drinking space for approximately 60 seated.
Trading Style
The Horse & Groom trades seven days a week and serves as a central hub for the local community. The pub is well-known for its vibrant atmosphere, with regular live entertainment, televised sports, and active pub sports teams contributing to a dynamic weekly schedule.
Offering a diverse selection of both standard and premium drinks, The Horse & Groom provides an inviting space for locals to meet, socialize, and unwind.
Accommodation
Private Accommodation: There is a lounge, 2 good sized bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a small office room, situated upstairs to the pub and can be accessed from behind the bar or from the owners private entrance.
Financial
Annual Rent: £14,950
Security Deposit: £5,000
Working Capital: £4,000
Stock: £4,000
Business Rates: £Nil. Based on the April 2023 rating list, the Zero 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.
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.
BDM Vision
The Horse & Groom has recently undergone a major external redecoration, giving the pub a fresh and fantastic new look. This presents an exciting opportunity for a new licensee to build on the strong foundations laid by the current management.
The ideal candidate will be someone who can maintain a close watch on costs while identifying ways to increase throughput in key categories such as cask ale and wines.
With its prime location and strong community presence, The Horse & Groom has the potential to become the best community pub in the area.
Future Plans
Additional Information:
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.
Company
At Admiral Taverns, we pride ourselves on being the UK's leading operator of community pubs, with over 1,400 pubs nationwide. Our success is driven by our passionate and dedicated team, who embody our core values: ONE TEAM, WE CARE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
We’re committed to building strong partnerships with you and empowering you to make a success of your own business. Whether you’re looking to run your own pub or expand your experience in the industry, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
If you think you have what it takes to run an Admiral pub, then we would love to hear from you so get in touch today!
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