FindMyPub.com
Beer Garden
FindMyPub.com
External Drinking Area
FindMyPub.com
Coastal
Situated in the centre of Sandown, the Old Comical is set slightly back from the seafront while remaining within easy reach of the town’s main attractions. Sandown is a well‑known Isle of Wight destination, attracting visitors throughout the summer season, while also supporting a strong, established local population. This balance provides steady, regular trade alongside seasonal uplift.
While the Old Comical is firmly rooted in the local community, Sandown benefits from seasonal tourism, with increased trade during the summer months adding to its year‑round customer base.
The Old Comical is a popular community pub with a loyal local following and a clear identity built around live music, open mic nights and social events. There is no commercial kitchen and no food offer, keeping the focus firmly on drinks, atmosphere and entertainment.
Outside, the pub benefits from a beer garden large enough to host events, giving additional trading space during busier periods. The pub also sits next to a public car park, making it easy for customers to visit for evenings and events.
Take on a well‑loved Sandown local with strong year‑round trade and summer uplift.
The pub will be relaunching under the Unity Social brand and will undergo a full refurbishment to include an external upgrade and new signage, full internal redecoration and fantastic AV to help with providing the very best sports coverage and music-led events.
The pub will have a great drinks range that will be priced below the local competitors and run a daily program of pub activities including live music, karaoke, quiz and bingo.
FindMyPub.com
Cask Ale
FindMyPub.com
Live Entertainment
FindMyPub.com
Live Sports
FindMyPub.com
Experienced Operator
Ready to run your own business, manage your own team, and define your own wage structure? Love working closely with the Unity Social Operations Manager to build an incredible pub legacy with uncompromising standards and standout guest experiences? Then the Unity Social Managed Partnership is the perfect option for you. The MP model covers all costs (pub and accommodation), and you directly employ and pay your team.
This opportunity is perfect for an experienced operator who thrives in a community-focused environment. You’ll be passionate about creating a welcoming space for locals, delivering a high-quality sports experience, and maintaining the pub’s much-loved offer of live entertainment and traditional games. Building strong relationships with regulars, charities, local businesses, and sports teams is essential. You’ll also be confident using social media and digital platforms to promote pub activities, events, and offer help to drive footfall and build engagement with the wider community online.
As the Management Partner, you’ll have the chance to run the business as if it were your own. The landlords are looking for someone who can bring energy, creativity, and strong leadership to unlock the pub’s full potential.
-
Reference Number:
9MTS0A / 300228
-
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.
Business Details
Forecast Wet Turnover: | £TBC pa |
|---|
Forecast Machine Turnover: | £TBC PA |
|---|
Estimated Earnings: | £TBC |
|---|
Financial Details
Alongside day-to-day support and a brilliant framework to grow your business, you get an uncapped cut of top-line turnover to pay yourself and your team; it’s your structure to own. Unity Social Partnerships are for pub-obsessed entrepreneurs who want to create lasting legacies and become the hub of their community. Your Area Manager will work closely with you to amplify the unique identity of the Dunblane, as it’s a true partnership
The Area Managers will support you in building on the current daytime trade and boosting evening volumes through a strong line-up of pub activities and investment into live music and sports events. The Dunblane Hotel will benefit from a competitive drinks pricing strategy and a focus on being the beating heart of the community.
This is a fantastic way to kick-start your business, providing you with all the tools to succeed and an Operations Manager always available in the passenger seat as you drive your business to success. All you need to bring is your flair, personality, care, passion, and local knowledge.
Partners Receive:
- A five-year agreement, rent-free.
- Newly invested pub
- Partner earnings of 20% of net sales to pay yourself and your team.
- Performance bonus.
- Paid for living accommodation, including bills and maintenance.
- Drinks range and marketing materials included.
- Best-in-class Business Support Advisors and Operations Managers to support you.
- An award-winning and free induction course with ongoing training and marketing support.
- A £500 deposit.
- Cost of business rates covered.
- Cost of Sky and TNT Sport included.
- New infinite system in every pub.
- Entertainment allowance.
The pub offers spacious private accommodation, including a private kitchen and lounge, with three bedrooms.