Beer Garden
External Drinking Area
Property details
A fantastic traditional pub set in the heart of the beautiful historic market town of Horsham. This attractive traditional pub on the historic Market Square is just off the main town centre in a great location opposite Bills Brasserie.
The Bear is a popular local community pub with a loyal customer base, a single bar area, a darts area, and a central servery. An excellent kitchen is located behind the bar servery with direct access. The traditional décor is well maintained but would benefit from a modest facelift. There are ladies and gents toilets off the bar and access to the underground cellar is via a door from the bar area. There are two fantastic real fires located in the bar.
There is a small but attractive courtyard patio to the rear of the pub with approx.5 benches. There is also a small forecourt to the front of the pub with seating for approx. 12-16 customers.
The excellent first-floor private accommodation consists of two bedrooms with a separate bathroom and a lounge. Access to the accommodation is by a staircase from the bar.
Cask Ale
Catering Kitchen
Team Games
Live Entertainment
Experienced Operator
Trading style
The single bar caters to a mix of both locals and destination customers visiting Horsham Town Centre. Comprising a single wood-panelled bar featuring welcoming real fires, lots of character, and a super opportunity to position the business and introduce a great bar food menu and develop the cask ales popularity. Gin, spirit, and wine menus also feature in the offer. Live music has always been part of the varied offer of the pub.
The successful applicant for The Bear will be an experienced pub operator with exceptional standards of both service and presentation and an outgoing friendly personality. They will be able to recognise the opportunity to develop the food potential of the pub as well as maintain a quality cask ale and wines and spirit offer. Familiar and comfortable with the town centre profile of the business, the successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate a good understanding of what makes a great local town pub.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
6M23WN / ROT-RH12
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Agreement Type:
TAW / Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£5,000.00
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Annual Rent:
£36,500.00
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.
Length of Tenure: TAW to 5-Year Tied Tenancy
Rent: £36,500
PART TIED - FOT Wines, Spirits & Non-Postmix Minerals.
Deposit £5,000
SAV & F&F at valuation when on 5 Year Tenancy
STEPPED RENT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE RIGHT OPERATOR