Beer Garden
External Drinking Area
Function Room
Car Park
Property details
The Thornton Arms is a large, detached pub on the outskirts of Burnley, situated on Brownside Road between the Brunshaw area of Burnley and the village of Worsthorne. The Thornton Arms is the only pub in the Brunshaw area of Burnley with some 4,300 residents living within half a mile of the pub. The Brunshaw area and the nearby village of Worsthorne are fairly affluent areas and the pub is used primarily by these residents along with customers from further afield who visit for the quality food, entertainment, and televised sport that the pub provides in abundance. The Thornton Arms also benefits from being just one mile away from Premier League’s Burnley Football Club and benefits significantly from this on match days.
Refurbished to a high standard back in 2019, the pub is in fantastic condition, with a modern décor that fits sympathetically with its stone-built exterior. Three main rooms are supplied by two well-stocked bars allowing for a main bar area, dining area, and an area that can be closed off for functions, which is well-utilised. The fully equipped catering kitchen is situated behind the two bars and is of sufficient size to cater for the 100+ covers that the pub provides, as well as for the many functions and events held there. Sport is also a vital part of this pub with an annexed area, complete with a pool table, darts throw, and fruit machines.
To the rear of the pub, there is a good-sized sun-trap patio area for customers to use in the warmer months, with commanding views over the countryside. The pub benefits from a significantly sized car park, with space for at least 30 cars, and coaches have used here before as a set-off and drop-off point for Burnley’s away fans on match days. Also to the rear of the property, there is a good-sized stone outbuilding that is currently used for storage, but with some thought, could be changed into an outside bar and seating area for the cooler months.
The private accommodation is on the second floor and consists of three good-sized bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a lounge area. Accommodation can be accessed through a private door to the rear of the pub.
Cask Ale
Catering Kitchen
Team Games
Live Entertainment
Experienced Operator
Trading style
The pub’s turnover is made up of approximately 70% drinks and 30% food. There is a great draught range of core and premium lagers, and fruity ciders, local cask ales, and other nationally recognised and well-loved beers. The pub has a fantastic mix of premium spirits, party shots, as well as your traditional favourites. Quality gins, vodkas, and rums are stocked on the back bar, and perfectly served with quality mixers. A great selection of wines is available and prosecco is for those wishing to celebrate or party in style. Sky and TNT Sports are available for those customers wanting to catch the big match and a number of screens throughout the pub make it easy to watch the football throughout the pub. Local singers and bands play at the weekends entertaining customers who don’t want to travel into Burnley town centre. The pub has a darts and pool team, providing steady trade during weekday evenings. Food is available throughout the week. The pub currently operates a burger menu and pizza menu, as well as traditional pub classics and a hearty Sunday lunch. The pub is well-known for the quality of its food, both as a casual dining pub for the locals and a more destination food pub for customers further afield.
This is an established business for an experienced licensee to come in and develop further. It’s a multi-faceted business with food, functions, strong wet sales, entertainment, and sports, all contributing to its turnover and a well-rounded retail offer is key to its continued success. Building on expanding the current food offering, catering for additional functions and events, strengthening ties within the community, and having a strong marketing plan to promote this will improve on the fantastic job completed over the last 14 years by the current licensee and further the strength of Thornton’s community presence.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
IU3WDL / P04215
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£10,000.00
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Annual Rent:
£34,000.00
The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Please be aware energy performance certificates are available from the landlord.
Annual Rent: £34,000
Security Deposit: £5,000
Working Capital: £2,000
Stock: £3,000
F&F: Upon valuation – funding options may be available for the right licensee.