Beer Garden
External Drinking Area
Function Room
Car Park
Restaurant/Dining
Wi-Fi
Property details
Take the reins of an incredibly versatile pub business proudly sitting within a picturesque 13th-century building. You’ll find the Red Lion in the village of Islip, near Kidlington, a short distance from Bicester.
At the Red Lion, you’ll discover something for everyone, with a picturesque garden and a sports bar enabling guests to get in on the action. The pub is an inclusive business with a large private car park with wheelchair access to the gardens, toilets with reasonable adjustments, nappy changing facilities, and wheelchair-accessible seating.
The ideal operator will make the Red Lion the go-to destination for families, couples, and young people. Guests will migrate here for delicious, home-cooked food in a beautiful rural setting. You will support the local football, pool, darts, Aunt Sally, and quiz teams.
The garden space allows an experienced operator to maximise cover space with outdoor dining in the summer and covered seating in the colder months.
You’ll also take advantage of the function room housed in an annexe building which can be used for community events, charity gatherings, and private functions. Total covers internally and externally will be around 170.
The private accommodation comprises three bedrooms, an en-suite, a living room, an office, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
Cask Ale
Catering Kitchen
Team Games
Live Entertainment
Experienced Operator
Trading style
You’ll be an experienced food operator, the quintessential host, and confident in delegating to a well-trained and engaging team. The landlords are looking for an entrepreneur who will excel in all aspects of the business, ensuring consistency in standards from the kitchen to the cellar.
The ideal operator will excel when managing trade peaks in the summer and executing an internal food offer alongside an external food and drink offering. You’ll be an integral part of the local community and proud to deliver excellent training to your staff. Hungry to drive sales and deliver consistent excellence in a highly competitive environment.
You’ll be an expert plate spinner and understand the importance of welcoming guests, creating an inclusive atmosphere, and supporting your team to perform at the highest possible level. You’ll be proud to represent your pub within the community and always have one ear to the ground, understanding what matters to your locals.
The ideal Publican will know what makes a good event, ensuring guests have a wonderful time with high-quality service. You’ll know your regulars, what they drink, where they like to sit, and take a genuine interest in their story. You’ll create a wonderful place to work for staff in a community-focused pub with regular events and fundraising activities.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
9MTS0A / 203214
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£9,500.00
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Annual Rent:
£35,000.00
The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Please note that the energy performance certificate is available from the landlord.
Forecasted Annual Wet Turnover - £273,037
Forecasted Annual Food Turnover - £207,935
Forecasted Annual Other Turnover - £8,645