Beer Garden
External Drinking Area
Restaurant/Dining
Property details
This attractive detached pub is located in the heart of the attractive Hampshire town of Whitchurch. Whitchurch has a small retail centre and the surrounding areas are primarily residential in nature. The tourist attractions of the Whitchurch Silk Mill and Bombay Sapphire Distillery are a great benefit to the town and the pub. Whitchurch is positioned just off the A34 which leads south to Winchester and north to Newbury, the M3 is also nearby.
The Kings Arms is a historic popular local community pub with a loyal customer base and has two traditional bars on either side of a central servery. The traditional décor is well maintained and the bars feature historic pictures and a comfortable cosy atmosphere. A good commercial kitchen is located off the bar and there are ladies and gents toilets accessible to both bars. The cosy atmosphere is complimented by delightful log burners located in both bars.
To the rear and side of the pub is a very large beer garden and patio.
With access directly from the bar, the excellent private accommodation is located on the first floor of the pub and consists of three bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom and a well-appointed kitchen.
Cask Ale
Catering Kitchen
Live Entertainment
Experienced Operator
Trading style
The two trading bars cater to a mix of both locals and destination customers. The pub has a sales mix of approx. 70% wet and 30% food. The lounge is where the majority of the food trade takes place. A strong cask ale offer features up to 4 cask ales. The pub has previously held very successful garden events in the summer featuring music, ales, and food. Food is served both lunch and evenings and consists of a pub snack/sharing style menu and a strong pizza offer. In the summer the garden patio is a very popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike.
The successful applicant for the Kings Arms will be an experienced pub operator with a proven pub food and events background, exceptional standards of both service and presentation, and an outgoing friendly personality. They will be able to recognise the considerable opportunity the pub offers and keep the Kings Arms on the pub dining and ale map in the area. They will also have a passion for cask ales and be familiar and comfortable with the varied customer profile of the business. A discrete visit to the pub would be expected before applying.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
6M23WN / ROT-RG28
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Agreement Type:
TAW / Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£5,000.00
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Annual Rent:
£29,500.00
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.
Agreement type: Tied TAW to 5-year Tied Tenancy
SAV & F&F at valuation
Part Tied - PART TIED - FOT Wines, Spirits & Non-Postmix Minerals.
Rent: £29,500 with one month free
Deposit £5,000