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Yellow Wagtail
St Johns Road, Sunningdale, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5QA
Annual Rent: £35,000
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Beer Garden
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External Drinking Area
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Function Room
Property details
The Yellow Wagtail is situated on a prominent corner site in a densely populated residential area to the north-east of Yeovil town centre. The Yellow Wagtail enjoys excellent local footfall. The pub sits directly opposite a local shopping precinct and benefits from a customer car park with approximately 20 spaces.
Fully refurbished in 2023, The Yellow Wagtail is a well-presented, versatile community pub with multiple trading zones and strong income potential.
The open-plan main bar features a central servery and is supported by a separate pool area and a skittles alley, which also operates very successfully as a popular private function room. The pub is well equipped for games and sports, with pool, darts, pub teams and multiple large-screen TVs, making it a go-to venue for live sport.
Additional features include:
- External customer seating area
- Small but effective trade kitchen
- Dedicated function space ideal for celebrations and community events
The private accommodation consists of three bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom, a private kitchen, and a roof terrace, all with separate external access.
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Catering Kitchen
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Team Games
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Pool Area
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Live Entertainment
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Live Sports
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Experienced Operator
Trading style
The Yellow Wagtail is the perfect example of a true “Hub of the Community” pub. From relaxed drinks with friends to live entertainment, big sporting occasions, and family celebrations, this is a pub with something for everyone.
A successful operator will establish a strong weekly trading rhythm, incorporating:
- Live sports
- Pub teams and leagues
- Live music and entertainment
- Community-focused events
The separate function room offers a valuable additional income stream, particularly for birthdays, wakes, anniversaries, and other key family occasions, and should be actively promoted as part of the overall offer.
The Landlords are seeking an outgoing, energetic, and highly motivated publican or couple who share our passion for building a thriving community business.
The ideal applicant(s) will:
- Have a proven track record of running successful community pubs
- Be confident hosting events and driving footfall
- Make effective use of social media and local marketing
- Maximise key trading occasions such as live sport and entertainment
- Book and manage live artists and bands
- Develop a simple, quality food offering
- Recruit, lead, and inspire a strong in-house team
A personal licence is essential, along with high operational standards and experience with:
- Real ale
- Current drinks trends (gin, craft beer, lager, wine, and cider)
- Community events such as family fun days and beer/cider festivals
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