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Arkwrights
Plungington Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7EP
Annual Rent: TBC
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Arkwrights occupies a well-positioned location on Plungington Road, Preston, on the northern edge of Preston city centre in the Plungington/Adelphi area. It sits between the city centre, the University of Central Lancashire campus and the residential districts of Deepdale and Fulwood. Benefiting from a strong mix of residents, students and visitors travelling into the city centre. There are excellent transport links, with Preston Railway Station just 0.7 miles away and several bus stops nearby. Arkwrights benefits from being located near plenty of local shops and other businesses too.
Following a £280,000 investment, the refurbishment will significantly enhance the external appearance and the internal customer experience at Arkwrights, creating a more welcoming and attractive venue that appeals to existing customers and new visitors alike.
Internally, a brighter, warmer décor scheme will modernise the venue while retaining its identity as a traditional community pub. The existing layout will largely be maintained, but with improved flexibility through the introduction of new furniture and a reduction in fixed seating, allowing the space to better support sport, entertainment and community events. Where possible, customer covers will be increased to maximise capacity. Full internal upgrades, including new flooring, lighting and ceilings, will create a fresh and comfortable environment designed to encourage longer dwell times and repeat visits. The upper ground-floor area will be developed to include dedicated darts and pool facilities, supporting competitive socialising and future team formation. In addition, five strategically placed TV screens will ensure strong visibility of live sport throughout the pub.
Externally, new signage and upgraded lighting will improve kerb appeal and visibility, helping the pub stand out on its prominent main road location and attract passing trade, particularly in the evenings
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Trading style
Following refurbishment, Arkwrights will operate as a welcoming community pub on a prominent main road, serving both residents and passing trade. The offer will be wet-led, focusing on excellent customer service, live sport, entertainment, and community engagement. Live sport will be a key driver of trade, with the full Sky Sports package showcasing major football, rugby, and boxing events, helping to create a strong atmosphere, particularly at peak times. Weekend entertainment, including live music, will appeal to a broad customer base, with the potential to expand into a regular rhythm of the week featuring karaoke, quizzes, bingo, and themed events. Overall, Arkwrights will aim to establish itself as a true community hub, supporting local initiatives and events while building strong customer loyalty as a go-to destination in the area.
The BDM is looking for a hands-on, community-led operator who will be highly visible within the business and set the standard by leading from the front. Due to the nature of the site, the landlords are seeking someone with proven experience in running a similar style of community wet-led pub. The ideal operator will have a strong focus on driving wet sales, with a clear emphasis on live sport, pub games, and building a consistent weekly rhythm of midweek and weekend activity. They will be proactive in engaging with the local community, developing strong relationships, and establishing multiple darts and pool teams to encourage repeat custom and regular trade. Be driven to make good use of the function room, through events, socials, or as a meeting room. The successful applicant will be well organised and confident in building a structured, high-performing operation. With the benefit of recent investment, they will be expected to fully capitalise on the improvements and drive Arkwrights forward as a standout Proper Pub within the local area.
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