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GUARANTEED RETAINED ANNUAL SUM

Oddfellows Arms

Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BL

Minimum Ingoing Cost: £5,360
NO RENT PAYABLE ON THIS AGREEMENT

The Opportunity
The Operator
The Offer

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Beer Garden

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External Drinking Area

The Oddfellows Arms is a well‑loved community pub in the heart of Keswick, set against the stunning backdrop of the Lake District. Keswick itself is a bustling destination surrounded by mountains, lakes, and endless walking routes, attracting visitors all year round. It’s an ideal location for someone looking to relocate to one of the most beautiful parts of the UK and take on a thriving pub with huge potential.

Popular with both tourists and loyal locals, it’s known for its lively weekend entertainment, a spacious beer garden perfect for sunny days, and a carefully selected branded food offer. With strong year‑round footfall and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it provides an excellent foundation for building a loyal, diverse customer base.

The Oddfellows Arms is already performing well and offers clear potential for further growth with the right operator. There is also a significant opportunity to expand the food offer, which currently accounts for 20% of total sales. With consistency, creativity, and a fresh approach, the food side could become a powerful revenue driver and enhance the pub’s reputation even further.

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Catering Kitchen

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Team Games

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Live Entertainment

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Live Sports

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Experienced Operator

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious operator to build on strong foundations, bring fresh ideas, and truly make their mark at the heart of Keswick.

The landlords are seeking a partner with experience in a high‑street or seasonal environment – someone confident in recruiting, training, and managing a team during peak periods while maintaining high standards throughout the year. They are looking for adaptability, a community focus, and a readiness to respond to the demands of a busy, seasonal location.

Reference Number: PSCFKB / 41802
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.

All financial information shown, including projected turnover, costs and potential earnings, is provided for illustrative purposes only and was correct at the time of advertising. These figures are not guaranteed and actual results may vary based on trading performance, operator decisions and market conditions.

Business Details

Forecast Wet Turnover:	£499,200 pa
Forecast Food Turnover:	£124,800 pa
Estimated Annual Operator Share: Based on 26% of forecast weekly sales. This figure excludes VAT and business operating costs, including labour.	£162,240
Guaranteed Annual Retained Sum:	£35,000

Financial Details

Deposit:	£5,000
Legal Costs:	£360

Currently averaging £12k per week, with 80% of sales coming from the wet trade.

What’s in it for you?

26% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £35K (released weekly)
Low ingoing costs, deposits starting from £5,000, and £360 legal costs. (*deposits can vary depending on business*)
Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV License.

The private accommodation consists of two bedrooms, a lounge, an office, a kitchen, and a bathroom.

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