Beer Garden
External Drinking Area
Function Room
Car Park
Restaurant/Dining
Property details
The Black Bush is an attractive, detached pub situated in the heart of the village of Washington. Benefiting from the local school, church, and shops being within walking distance, along with an abundance of housing estates in the surrounding vicinity. Washington is technically classed as Sunderland, however, it is an equal distance from the centres of Newcastle, Durham, and Sunderland, making transportation links extremely accessible.
On entering the Black Bush you are welcomed by an attractive decor creating an ambience and warming tone from the moment you walk through the door. The bar servery is centrally located and services all areas, directly in front of the bar you will find a mixture of fixed and loose seating for those just wanting to pop in for a drink. To the right, you will find a relaxed drinking and dining area with a log fire, which opens up into a further dining room. This dining room is also used for functions and entertainment as it has a raised area to the rear, making it ideal for live music.
Externally there is a generous car park, providing space for up to twenty vehicles, along with a raised decking area to the side, providing additional seating in the summer months.
The private accommodation is located on the first floor and comprises three bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen, and bathroom.
Catering Kitchen
Team Games
Pool Area
Live Entertainment
Experienced Operator
Trading style
The Black Bush is a popular community local offering an excellent range of food and drink. Predominantly wet-led, The Black Bush has the scope to develop the food and introduce team sports, televised sports, and live music/karaoke increasing weekly trade. The site currently offers a traditional food menu however with a more affordable offering alongside a children’s menu, this has the scope to change the wet/dry balance and increase footfall. Marketing private functions maximising the use of the large lounge which could be used as a separate function room introducing local charity events can only establish The Black Bush as the hub of the community.
The landlords are looking for an experienced licensee (s) who have run a pub and food establishment previously. The applicants must have the passion and knowledge of running a successful community local who are cheerful and sociable and are willing to build a great rapport with the local community whilst being the friendly and welcoming face behind the bar. The ability to cater to different groups of people from different age groups and backgrounds, continuing to support the current customer base whilst attracting other less frequent users is essential. Marketing and a better and more profitable bar lineup alongside a traditional, more affordable food offering will help deliver income growth. Excellent retail standards, a calendar of regular sports and entertainment, and a good knowledge of the local area will be helpful as the pub is much loved by the locals and has the scope and location to be the hub of the local community.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
IU3WDL / P04450
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£8,000.00
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Annual Rent:
£14,000.00
The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Please be aware energy performance certificates are available from the landlord.
Annual Rent: £14,000
Security Deposit: £5,000
Working Capital: £1,000
Stock: £2,000
F&F: TBC – funding options may be available for the right licensee.