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Property details
The Big Lock is located in the town of Middlewich, running alongside the picturesque Trent & Mersey canal, close to the junction for the Shropshire Union Canal. The pub is surrounded by traditional houses and desirable new builds. It is the go-to place for locals and visitors who travel along the canal. The pub benefits from being one of 9 pubs found in an area of around 3,800 adults. The majority customer base is made up of mature, medium to high affluence locals and walkers using the canal path. It is also a great place to stop for canal barge travellers.
Trading Area & Facilities:
- Main trading area with bar
- Separate dining room
- Little Lock coffee shop
- 92internal covers
- 3 External trading areas, 1 to the Front Entrance, 1 ground floor Canalside, and 1 balcony seating area
- Catering Kitchen
- SmartDispense
- Car parks with 24 spaces
The private accommodation consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, bathroom.
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Trading style
The site currently has the ability to drive trade by delivering great customer service and high-quality food and drinks offer as well as organising local events on site. It currently offers a selection of popular beers, ciders, wines and spirits, cask ales, and a pub classic menu.
The Big Lock also has the added benefit of an additional income stream, an appealing coffee shop called ‘Little Lock’ that runs a alongside the canal tow path, perfect for attracting locals, dog walkers and canal boat users.
If you’ve benefited from running or owning a pub business, the landlords would love to hear what experience you can bring.
The right operator for the pub will have extensive experience in a destination food outlet hospitality business. They will have a clear vision for their marketing strategy, & food & drinks menu and can create a memorable experience for their customers. Strong leadership and management skills would be beneficial.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
8M9JTW / 2303071101
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£24,487.00
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Annual Rent:
£71,846.00
The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Please be aware that energy performance certificates are available from the landlord.
Annual Rent £71,846
Estimated Annual Turnover £984,832
Deposit £17,961
Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value £60,000
Estimated Stock Valuation £15,000
Estimated Working Capital £3,500
Estimated Total Ingoing Costs £96,461
Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs £24,487
The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement. All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT.