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Smoking Solution
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Car Park
Property details
The South Western Arms, St Denys, is an imposing large builiding with a traditional brick and wood interior throughout. The entrance floor is also wood, with Karndean in front of the bar. There is a raised area to the left hand side of the pub laid out as a snug area with sofas, 8 covers and a real wood log burner adding to the cosy feel. This area also houses the ladies toilets.
The bar is L shaped to the right hand side of the ground floor, with a small store room directly behind it. The pub is renowned for its real ale range and has 10 hand pulls which have recently been replaced with a new ale python.
The trading area is a mix of low level sofa seating, high tables and traditional tables with seating for 30.
There is a mezzanine first floor with a pool table and low level seating for 20. This area is popular with students who come to play pool and table games. This area can also be adapted and used for small functions.
The pub has a large enclosed garden which backs onto the railway line, this is accessed from the rear of the pub.The garden has a covered smoking area with seating for 32 via wooden picnic tables, then the large garden is split into two areas on with a brick built fish pond feature. These area have seating for 80 people. This area is popular with BBQs in the summer. The garden is the USP of the pub and in the summer months doubles the capacity of the pub.
The pub offers customer toilet facilities with one set of gents and ladies, each providing two cubicles. The cellar is located on the ground floor, with access from the end of the bar and additional rear access for convenient deliveries. Externally, a large wooden shed provides useful storage space for items such as outdoor cushions and umbrellas during the winter months.
While there is no on-site trade kitchen or scope to install one, the pub benefits from a popular pizza van operating from Wednesday to Saturday. This enhances the food offering and encourages customers to stay longer, increasing dwell time. The pub is well equipped with traditional games, including two AWPs, a pool table, a football table, and a dartboard, helping to drive regular trade. Please note there is limited accessibility due to a step at the front entrance.
Private Accommodation
The private accommodation comprises a well-presented two-bedroom house, attached to the pub yet benefitting from its own separate front entrance and private driveway, providing convenient off-road parking. Access is also available internally via the mezzanine level of the pub.
The property offers comfortable living space, including a lounge, dining room, and a kitchen/utility area on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, one double and one single along with a bathroom fitted with a bath, overhead shower, toilet, and sink. The accommodation is in good decorative order throughout, making it ideal for a live-in operator.
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Cask Ale
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Team Games
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Pool Area
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Live Entertainment
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Experienced Operator
Trading style
The Pub Company are seeking a publican with strong real ale expertise to build on one of the pub’s key strengths. The successful operator will be confident in managing up to 10 cask lines at varying stages of conditioning, with experience of stillage systems essential to maintain the high standards the pub is known for.
The ideal publican will also be community-focused, able to engage with a loyal and varied customer base across different age groups. There is an established rhythm of the week, including live music, meat raffles, and open mic nights, all of which offer scope to be further developed and enhanced.
Marketing is currently driven through a well-followed Facebook page with over 1,700 followers, presenting an opportunity to expand the pub’s online presence. Having been successfully operated by the current publican for over 10 years, the business has a strong reputation as a safe, welcoming, and trouble-free venue—providing excellent foundations for the next operator.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
FH4FW1 / 008258
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£13,085.00
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Annual Rent:
£49,000.00
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.
Business Details
| Forecast Turnover: | £650,957 pa |
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| Forecast Wet Turnover: | £645,739 |
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| Forecast Dry Turnover: | £5,219 |
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| Guide Rent Annual: | £49,000 |
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Financial Details
| Full Deposit: | £12,250 |
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| Potential Full Tie Release Fee: | £82,000 |
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| Agreement Fee: | £835 |
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| Repair Fund: | £77 pw |
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| Fixtures / Fittings: | £36 pw |
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