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Coastal
Property details
Dating back to 1760 and positioned in a prominent high street location, the Royal Naval Reserve is a characterful, wet-led community pub in the popular seaside town of Whitstable, Kent.
Set within the Canterbury district on the North Kent Coast, Whitstable is a vibrant and fashionable seaside town that has something to offer everyone. Its bustling working marina, packed full of fishing boats, seafood and craft stalls, keeps its maritime and fishing heritage alive, whilst beautiful, pebbled beaches offer a fantastic backdrop for scenic coastal walks. The high street offers an array of quaint shops to explore; you can idle your time away with a peaceful walk around the local castle or museum, and the town is a magnet for local foodies, day-trippers and weekend visitors, with a thriving pub and café culture scene. But what Whitstable is very best known for is its fantastic seafood and famous oysters, which are celebrated by thousands of visitors annually at the ‘Oyster Festival’.
The Royal Naval Reserve is in great condition throughout. Internally, the pub offers an L-shaped bar area with a feature servery and drinking and dining space for approx.30 covers, alongside a separate mezzanine-style restaurant area for 25 covers and a well-equipped galley-style trade kitchen.
Externally, to the rear of the property you will find a small courtyard-style garden with bench seating for 24 covers and an undercover seating area for a further 12 covers.
The first floor tenant’s private accommodation includes a lounge, office, dining room, kitchenette, toilet, bathroom and one large bedroom. It also has a small patio area and a private garage.
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Trading style
Loved by locals and visitors alike, the Royal Naval Reserve is a cosy and inviting pub with a relaxed, traditional feel. Inside, customers are welcomed by a comfortable bar, classic naval memorabilia and a characterful wooden-topped servery.
The Royal Naval Reserve is available immediately, with flexible agreement options available, to include a traditional-style tenancy or tenanted business partnership agreement. This opportunity would suit a hands-on, new or experienced operator who wants to be the face of a welcoming, wet-led community pub in a sought-after coastal location. There is clear scope to grow both local and passing trade through a strong drinks offer, regular community events, live entertainment, pub games, local partnerships and seasonal activity, while also reintroducing a simple, quality food offer to complement the pub’s traditional appeal.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
Z55YD7 / SN-CT5
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Agreement Type:
TAW / Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£14,500.00
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Annual Rent:
TBC
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.
Estimated capital requirements:
- Trading deposit £5,000
- Contract deposit (Refundable on day of change) £500
- Maintenance scheme (Plus monthly payments of £50) £1,000
- Inventory (Estimated post-refurbishment subject to an independent valuation by a trade broker and stock taker) £20,000
- Stock, glass & crockery (Estimated subject to an independent valuation by a trade broker and stock taker) £4,000
- Training deposit (£500 Refundable on completion of training) £1,000
- Utility package deposit (Approx. cost, applicable subject to agreement type) N/A
- Technology pack deposit (Approx. cost, applicable subject to agreement type) £N/A
Working capital £3,000
Total estimated ingoing charges £34,500
Minimal capital considered £14,500
A lower minimum amount of capital may be considered, provided that there is a strong business and financial reason to support this during the application process.
Fixed Rental Structure:
- Year 1 £TBC
- Year 2 £TBC
- Year 3 £TBC
- Year 4 £TBC
- Year 5 £TBC
This pub is being offered on a Standard Tenancy Agreement with a fixed 5-year rental structure. This agreement is covered by the ‘Landlord & Tenant Act’ 1954 Part II. This is a fully tied agreement across all beers, cider, wine, PPS, spirits, and minerals.