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External Drinking Area
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Restaurant/Dining
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Coastal
Property details
Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, The Plough benefits from a loyal local following and a position within a well-established residential catchment. Its reputation for sport, games and social events makes it a destination for customers looking for more than just a drink, with many choosing the pub for entertainment, team matches and regular weekly activities.
The opportunity lies in continuing to strengthen The Plough’s position as one of the area’s go-to pubs for sport, socialising and casual dining, while attracting new customers through effective local marketing and social media engagement.
Inside, the pub is full of character, with exposed beams, wood-panelled walls and traditional features that give it a genuine pub feel. The food offer is built around popular pub favourites, including Sunday roasts and generous home-cooked dishes, providing a strong foundation for an operator who understands how to balance food, drink and entertainment.
Outside, a courtyard garden provides additional trading space during the warmer months and creates opportunities for seasonal events, outdoor entertainment and community gatherings.
The private accommodation consists of a flat above the pub comprising two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom, all presented in good condition.
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Pool Area
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Live Entertainment
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Live Sports
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Experienced Operator
Trading style
The Plough is an established drink-led pub with a strong reputation for sport, traditional pub dining, and regular local events. For the right operator, the opportunity is to build on an already loyal customer base while introducing fresh ideas that keep customers returning throughout the week.
Sport and games sit at the centre of the pub’s identity. Live sport screenings, pool and darts teams, quiz nights and live entertainment all help drive repeat visits and create multiple trading occasions. Combined with a well-regarded food offer, this gives the incoming publican several proven revenue streams to develop rather than having to build a business from scratch.
The ideal publican will be an experienced operator who enjoys being highly visible within the business and thrives on building customer relationships.
This opportunity particularly suits someone with a passion for sports-led trade and local entertainment, who can keep the events calendar fresh whilst maintaining strong standards across food and drink. They will understand how to use social media effectively, engage with existing customers, and encourage new visitors to make The Plough their regular pub of choice.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
9MTS0A / 200917
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£6,375.00
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Annual Rent:
£24,000.00
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.
Financial Information:
- Deposit = £6,000
- Legal Fees = £375
- Maintenance Fund Per Week = £40
- Fixtures and Fittings Weekly Rent = £29
- Working Capital = £6,000 - £8,000
Business Information:
- Annual Rent = £24,000
- Forecasted Annual Wet Turnover = £203,463
- Forecasted Annual Food Turnover = £51,994
- Forecasted Annual Other Turnover = £4,160
- Agreement = Flexible Tenancy