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Macaulays
Main Street, Largs, North Ayrshire, KA30 8AJ
Annual Rent: £33,700
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Coastal
Property details
Macauleys is located in the bustling town of Largs, on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland just 33 miles from Glasgow. A beloved seaside resort, Largs is steeped in history and renowned for its Viking heritage, celebrated each year in early September during the vibrant Largs Viking Festival. This popular event draws visitors from across the country with its lively re-enactments, markets, and coastal festivities. The town itself is a haven for tourists, offering scenic coastal walks, charming cafés, and family-friendly attractions. With excellent transport links including direct rail services to Glasgow Central, the A78 coastal route by car, and a regular bus service, Largs is easily accessible from nearby towns such as Greenock, Ardrossan, and Irvine, making it an easy and enjoyable destination to visit.
This is a single-room, wet-led operation with an efficient layout that maximises visibility and accessibility. A galley-style bar positioned along the rear wall acts as the focal point of the venue. The bar is currently stocked with value-driven products, reflecting the site’s positioning as an accessible, community-focused venue. The room benefits from high-level windows facing the main road, allowing for ample natural light and enhancing the open, welcoming feel of the interior. Seating is a combination of fixed bench seating paired with low-level tables and loose chairs, offering flexibility for both small groups and larger social gatherings. The flooring is a mix of durable tiling around the bar and carpeted areas by the seating areas, which helps to create a warmer feel. Multiple wall-mounted TVs display live sporting events throughout the day, supporting a sports-led entertainment.
The private accommodation is accessed by a separate entrance behind the pub and consists of two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a shower room. As part of the ongoing investment programme, this accommodation will be fully refurbished, providing modern, comfortable living space for the licensee.
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Trading style
Macaulay’s has traditionally operated as a wet-led pub, with no food offering. Trade is largely driven by a lively entertainment-focused programme, including weekly quizzes, karaoke nights, and live televised horse racing and sports events. This approach has fostered a loyal customer base and ensured consistent footfall, particularly during key sporting fixtures and themed entertainment evenings, making the pub a popular local destination.
The landlords are seeking a passionate, community-focused licensee to take on this exciting opportunity following a significant investment. Macaulay’s is a genuine community pub with strong local support and exceptional potential for further growth. Warm, welcoming, and full of character, it serves as a true social hub for the area. The landlords are looking for a hands-on licensee with the energy and enthusiasm to build lasting local connections and drive the business forward. With excellent scope to develop both local and seasonal trade, particularly during the busy March to October period, the right licensee will pair great hospitality with effective marketing, especially across social media, to raise the pub’s profile and attract new customers. There is also the opportunity to introduce a simple, value-led back-bar food offer to complement the existing drinks range and enhance the overall customer experience. For a well-funded and motivated individual with a clear vision and strong community spirit, this represents an outstanding chance to put their stamp on a thriving, well-invested pub.
The landlords are making a substantial investment in the property, starting with full external decoration, new signage, and enhanced lighting to improve the pub’s curb appeal. Inside, the bar and trading areas will undergo a comprehensive refurbishment, including new Kardean flooring, updated lighting, refreshed soft furnishings, and feature wall coverings to create a modern yet welcoming atmosphere. The bar itself will be completely overhauled, with a new servery, upgraded back bar area, and new refrigeration. The toilets will be fully refurbished, with new installations in both the ladies’ and gents’ facilities, including urinals, vanity units, feature wall coverings, and updated lighting to match the rest of the pub’s style. The cellar will be repaired and thoroughly cleaned, ensuring a fully functional and efficient storage area. On the first floor, the accommodation will also be modernised, with a new kitchen and bathroom, updated flooring, and full internal decoration throughout. Together, these improvements ensure the pub offers a refreshed, high-quality environment for both customers and staff, reflecting a significant and thoughtful investment in the business.
The refurbishment is subject to full Board approval. All designs are drafts and indicative only, intended to showcase the potential of the pub. The refurbishment will be refined and personalised once a long-term licensee is secured, incorporating their vision for the look and feel of the business.
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