James Wyatt

The James Wyatt is a welcoming and traditional community pub at the heart of the Alvaston suburb of Derby. Surrounded by residential housing, a local shopping parade, and a children’s park, it’s perfectly placed to be a true hub of the community. With on-site parking for around 20 cars, a partially covered patio with seating for 40 and a layout designed for both everyday trade and events, this pub already has strong foundations to build on.

Inside, guests are welcomed by a traditional bar, popular with local darts and pool teams, as well as weekend entertainment that draws in regulars. A key opportunity here lies in developing live sport - while the pub currently doesn’t offer sports viewing, an installation would significantly boost footfall and mid-week trade, particularly given the proximity to Derby County FC. To the rear, a separate function room with its own enclosed patio provides a flexible space for private hire, community gatherings, charity events, and celebrations—an additional income stream ready to be maximised.

The James Wyatt has everything a thriving community pub needs: loyal locals, strong entertainment roots, untapped sporting potential and spaces that can work harder to drive growth. With the right operator, it has all the facilities to become the go-to pub for Alvaston.

They intend to support the successful applicant by improving some of the internal trading areas. Examples of some of the projects they undertake in the pub estate can be found in the Investing in Your Pub Brochure here. A more detailed specification of the intended works for this specific pub will be provided to interested parties during the application process. The aim is to undertake the works at the expense as soon as practicably possible once the tenancy has commenced. 

Private Accommodation

The accommodation above the pub provides a comfortable living space, with 3 bedrooms (including one smaller room), a sitting room, kitchen, and bathroom - perfect for a publican looking to immerse themselves in the community.