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Built in the early Victorian era and steeped in maritime character, the Divers Arms is a traditional seafront pub with live music at the heart of its offer. Positioned on the beachfront in Herne Bay, it has all the ingredients to become a standout destination for locals, visitors and music lovers alike.

Are you a hands-on pub operator with the energy, ideas, and passion to run a vibrant live music and community-led venue in one of Kent’s best coastal locations? If so, the Divers Arms in Herne Bay could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, proactive operator who can be visible in the business, build strong local relationships and develop the Divers Arms as a year-round hub for live music, events, cask ale and great hospitality. There is also potential to introduce a quality seaside food and drink offer, both eat-in and takeaway, to broaden the appeal to both residents and visitors.

The landlords are looking for an operator with a clear vision for creating a welcoming, characterful and inclusive pub that champions live music, supports the local community and makes the most of its superb seafront position. For the right person, this is a fantastic chance to put the Divers Arms firmly back on the map in Herne Bay.

The Divers Arms is available immediately on a traditional five-year tenancy agreement or, for the right applicants, the landlords may also consider a tenancy at will or a one-year agreement, with flexible terms and ingoing costs.

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) £8,000
• 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) £TBC
• Technology pack deposit (Approx. cost, applicable subject to agreement type) £TBC

Working capital £3,500
Total estimated ingoing charges £23,000
Minimal capital considered £15,000

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   £22,360
• Year 2   £22,932
• Year 3   £23,556
• Year 4   £24,232
• Year 5   £24,960

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.