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Restaurant/Dining
The Bucks Head is a charming pub with rooms located in the heart of the bustling tourist town of Church Stretton, surrounded by the stunning Long Mynd and the wider Shropshire Hills. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, quality food offering and excellent accommodation, it attracts affluent residents, loyal regulars and walking tourists throughout the year. Key strengths include its prime town-centre location, established reputation with both locals and visitors, and direct access to some of Shropshire’s most spectacular walking routes.
The local community is seeking a pub that can successfully balance quality dining with the warm, welcoming feel of a traditional local. For an ambitious operator, this business has real payoff potential and the opportunity to become a flagship destination in the area.
The pub offers a traditional bar with 30 covers, a dedicated restaurant with 40 covers, and a well-presented beer garden with seating for a further 40 guests. The outdoor space includes a wooden gazebo, decked area and bench seating, making it an attractive destination during the busy summer season.
Operating as an own-food business, The Bucks Head also benefits from four guest B&B rooms, providing an additional and lucrative income stream.
The strongest growth priorities are: Developing a standout food offer that appeals to both locals and visitors.
- Creating compelling wet-led reasons to visit throughout the week.
- Maximising occupancy and revenue from the four guest bedrooms.
Run The Bucks Head and transform this fantastic pub with rooms into one of Church Stretton’s must-visit destinations. If you’re ready to build a thriving food, drink and accommodation business with exceptional growth potential, enquire today.
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Experienced Operator
Following an operator transition, the next partner has the chance to establish The Bucks Head as the go-to pub, restaurant, and accommodation destination in Church Stretton. This is genuinely three businesses in one, offering multiple routes to growth and success.
The landlords are looking for an experienced operator, couple, or team with a strong understanding of running a food-led business. Experience managing seasonal trade and guest accommodation would be highly beneficial, alongside a proven ability to drive local sales and marketing activity.
The ideal partner will possess strong commercial and leadership skills, understand how to balance food, drink and accommodation revenues, and have the confidence to build a pub that appeals equally to locals, tourists and overnight guests.
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Reference Number:
PSCFKB / 46439
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Agreement Type:
Operator Agreement
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.
All financial information shown, including projected turnover, costs and potential earnings, is provided for illustrative purposes only and was correct at the time of advertising. These figures are not guaranteed and actual results may vary based on trading performance, operator decisions and market conditions.
Business Details
Forecast Wet Turnover: | £TBC pa |
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Forecast Food Turnover: | £TBC pa |
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Estimated Annual Operator Share: Based on 35% of forecast weekly sales. This figure excludes VAT and business operating costs, including labour. | £TBC |
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Financial Details
Deposit: | £5,000 |
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Legal Costs: | £360 |
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What’s in it for you?
- 35% share of weekly wet sales, excluding VAT
- Keep 80% of the food sales, with the opportunity to implement your own menu!
- Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal costs. (*deposits can vary depending on business*)
- As part of this opportunity, the successful applicant will be responsible for paying business rates and covering all entertainment-related costs.
- Accommodation included, with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV License
The accommodation comprises 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, lounge, an office and bathroom.