Beer Garden
External Drinking Area
Property details
The Rising Sun is a community pub on the outskirts of the town of Bewdley, near West Midlands Safari Park. Located on Kidderminster Road, a main road between Kidderminster and Bewdley, it attracts trade from the local residents, along with passing trade. The Rising Sun is cosy community pub that focuses on well-kept real ales, alongside sports teams, great entertainment, and good customer service. The two patio gardens at the front and rear of the pub attract trade in Spring and Summer and are dog friendly. 3,000 people live within half a mile of the pub, of which the main category is Comfortable Communities. It is an established business, with a good reputation.
On entering the pub, you are greeted with an open-plan traditional bar, which is well stocked with cask ale, a variety of lagers, and a good range of gins and spirits. The bar benefits from a log burner, which in the winter gives the pub a cosy feel. For sports teams, there are darts and pool areas.
The patio gardens to the front and rear of the pub, which are sun traps in the summer, are enclosed for the safety of children The rear garden is great for barbecues and events during the spring/summer. It doesn’t have a car park, however, there is free parking opposite in a layby and free parking on roads near to the pub. Most customers however live in the immediate area, so there is no need to worry about parking.
The private accommodation is located on the first floor of the pub and is all in good decorative order. It comprises of two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.
Cask Ale
Team Games
Pool Area
Live Entertainment
Trading style
The Rising Sun prides itself on being the heartbeat of the local community. The current licensees have created a positive community feel. Opportunity to run various community events such as beer festivals, charity events, street food events, and fantastic live entertainment. There is huge potential to develop this business, grow the wet trade, launch a back bar food offer, along with building a good rhythm of the week, including sports teams, quiz nights, games nights, and a variety of music and entertainment, that gives the local community and passing trade a reason to visit and return.
The landlords are looking for a local operator, who could be a first-time licensee. Someone with good knowledge of the community. The operator will engage at every level, leading and driving their business from the front. They will put their people and their community at the heart of everything they do. Focusing on great retail standards, championing cask ales, and encouraging sports teams to drive this business further. Getting involved with local fundraising and events to create loyalty will build on the foundations here which are already sown in. They will have knowledge of all areas of marketing their business and showcasing this throughout social media at every level.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
IU3WDL / P04146
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£13,000.00
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Annual Rent:
£17,000.00
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: £17,000
Security Deposit: £5,000
Working Capital: £3,000
Stock: £5,000
F&F: Upon valuation – funding options may be available for the right licensee.