Beer Garden
External Drinking Area
Function Room
No Private Accomodation
Car Park
Property details
The Portcullis is located outside the town centre outskirts of Arbroath alongside a densely populated housing estate. Arbroath is the largest area in Angus Scotland with a population of 23,902. It lies on the North Sea coast 16 miles northeast of Dundee and 45 miles southwest of Aberdeen with excellent road connections via the A92 and direct train routes to Edinburgh and Glasgow with direct links through to England. Originating from the founding of Arbroath Abbey this town is well known for its ties to the fishing industry as one of Scotland's larger ports with its beautiful harbour, the Arbroath smokie, and Arbroath football club.
The pub comprises of public bar, a sports room/ pool room with a darts board with a separate bar adjacent to the main bar. The restaurant serves approximately 50 covers alongside a function room. The function room can accommodate between 100-150 people complete with a mezzanine level and a separate bar. The commercial kitchen is the hub of the operation situated behind the main bar alongside the restaurant with access to all main areas. The lower ground floor homes a large storage area and kitchen prep area to further enhance the site's capacity to increase supply. The distinct features of beamed ceilings and log burners make this site unique yet quirky alongside the vast facilities that make this a diverse multi-faceted operation.
The sunny patio area outside the restaurant is suitable for outside dining and BBQs during the summer months with the beer garden located by the main bar being more suited to drinkers and quick snacks.
There is no private accommodation at this site.
Catering Kitchen
Team Games
Live Entertainment
Experienced Operator
Trading style
Portcullis is a community local pub with excellent function facilities which create a wider appeal and additional income. Currently trading on a 50/50 wet/dry split with sales driven predominately by function trade however with the vast external and internal room, the Portcullis manages to capture all different aspects of the site with zoned areas to facilitate diverse groups within the building. Sports for the locals, after-work drinking, themed food events, and evening entertainment could contribute to the diverse income streams of the site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established, community-focused licensee who has a good knowledge of the local area. Engaging with the local community whilst being confident in promoting a substantial food offering, private functions, charity events, and fundraisers via social media whilst introducing a complete marketing strategy. This would benefit someone who is an experienced food operator, someone who is passionate about providing a top-quality food offer and must be confident in being able to provide this with consistent quality and service. The quality of the offer and the ability to market it alongside the function room facilities is a priority and can bring in additional income.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
IU3WDL / P03766
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£5,500.00
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Annual Rent:
£32,000.00
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: £32,000 – re-opening rent £15,000
- Initial start-up rent of £1 per week (negotiable terms to be discussed with the BDM)
- 6 weeks no business insurance charges
- 6 weeks no maintenance charges
- £1,000 per month utilities support for the first three months
- £2,000 towards your first trade order
Security Deposit: £2,000
Working Capital: £2,000
Stock: £1,500
F&F: TBC – funding options may be available for the right licensee.