Beer Garden
External Drinking Area
Restaurant/Dining
Property details
The Blue Bell is a fantastic traditional village pub in Dalston, Cumbria. Dalston is a large picturesque village approximately for miles south of Carlisle and five miles from Junction 42 of the M6 motorway. It is a sought-after place to live, serviced by Dalston railway station and a key service centre for a much wider rural area. The Blue Bell has a central location facing onto the village square next to St Michael's Church and a host of independent shops.
Internally, the Blue Bell has a contemporary country pub decor with appealing stone and parquet flooring, an attractively tiled bar, and a fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The pub has an open plan L-shape layout, with the bar wrapping around from the bar area to the dining area. The fully equipped kitchen caters to 60 covers.
Externally, the pub has an appealing, well-maintained white-painted facade with stylish signage and a Blue Bell. There are picnic benches to the front overlooking the village square and a courtyard beer garden to the rear to make the most of the summer months. The pub does not have a car park, but there is ample free on-street parking in the village square.
The private accommodation consists of two bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Where required appropriate works will be carried out in line with the landlords ready to trade promise.
Cask Ale
Catering Kitchen
Experienced Operator
Trading style
Currently, the Blue Bell enjoys strong, established trade from the local community, as well as having destination appeal. The pub has a good quality homemade traditional pub menu, accompanied by a tempting drink range including a good wine, spirit, and cask ale selection. Future potential to boost existing trade lies in driving the wet trade through further building on the community aspect, including additional development of the events calendar.
The Blue Bell has a strong village community following. It enjoys established local and destination trade through its existing offer. However, there is still an opportunity to build further on the wet trade by creating even stronger bonds with the local community.
The landlords are looking for an operator with good community experience and a strong background in food. You will have the ability to maintain the existing high-quality offer while driving the wet trade with the local community.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
8M9JTW / 0060170101
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£15,726.00
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Annual Rent:
£26,713.00
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 £26,713
Estimated Annual Turnover £406,246
Deposit £6,678
Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value £20,000
Estimated Stock Valuation £10,000
Estimated Working Capital £3,500
Estimated Total Ingoing Costs £40,178
Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs £15,726
The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement. All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT.