Pig & Whistle

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The Pig & Whistle is a true community, wet-led pub with attractive décor and a wide range of offers, ensuring there is something to suit everyone. The fully stocked bar features an extensive selection of lagers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks, alongside popular bar snacks. Situated within a densely populated residential area, the pub benefits from strong local support and a loyal customer base. Locals regularly enjoy the live sports shown throughout the venue, while the impressive outdoor seating area is a particular highlight in the summer months, providing the perfect setting to relax and socialise.

The landlords are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious licensee to build on the success of The Pig & Whistle and further establish it as the go-to pub in the local area. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on operator with a passion for hospitality and a track record of building strong customer relationships. The successful applicant will be driven, commercially minded, and committed to enhancing a well-loved venue while delivering a fantastic experience for both regulars and new customers.

The Ideal Applicant Will Have:

• Proven experience in pub, hospitality, or licensed trade management.
• Strong community engagement skills with the ability to build relationships with residents, groups, charities, and businesses.
• Experience creating and maintaining a successful rhythm of the week through live music, quizzes, sport, entertainment, and community events.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience recruiting, training, and motivating a team.
• Sound financial acumen, including stock control, budgeting, and business administration.
• Excellent marketing and promotional skills, both online and within the local community.
• The ambition and commercial awareness to identify new opportunities, grow trade, and maximise the pub’s potential.
• A commitment to delivering high operational standards and creating a welcoming environment that keeps customers coming back.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, have a vision for success, and believe you have what it takes to make The Pig & Whistle the heart of the local community, the landlords would love to hear from you.

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.

Weekly Rent: £596,15

To help you get off to a strong start, an introductory rent significantly below the headline rent of £31,000 will be offered to allow the new licensee(s) to establish and build the business during the early trading period.

Stepped rent structure (introductory period):

• Weeks 1–6: £150 per week plus VAT
• Weeks 7–10: £250 per week plus VAT
• Weeks 11 onwards: £596,15 per week plus VAT

Introductory Marketing Support Offer: Get up to £300 to kickstart your pub.

The total initial investment payable upfront is £5,500; the £3,500 stock cost will be repaid over time and is not an upfront requirement.
Security Deposit: £3,000 (with build up to £7,750)
Working Capital: £2,500
Stock: £3,500. This covers the initial stock order; however, it is not required as an upfront payment. The new licensee will be able to repay this amount over an agreed period, in line with the terms.

Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation – funding options available for the right licensee.

Tie: Free of tie on wines, spirits, and minerals.