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LOW ENTRY COSTS

The Pilot

Adastral Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8SA

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

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Car Park

This is a brilliant opportunity to take on a recently refurbished, community-led pub in the heart of a busy Bournemouth housing estate. Positioned next to a supermarket and local shops, the pub benefits from strong, consistent footfall and a loyal base of regulars.

The venue has a proper locals’ feel, with pool tables, a dedicated darts area and space for regular events, making it a natural hub for social occasions and evening trade. A raised area with additional seating supports a developing food offer, allowing you to build a consistent food rhythm alongside a strong wet-led business.

With an established customer base of locals, families and tradespeople, this pub already delivers solid weekly sales. However, there is clear headroom to grow through simple, well-executed food, regular events and strong community engagement—all key drivers of successful pubs in Bournemouth’s competitive market.

The Opportunity

Strong local trade with built-in footfall
Recently refurbished throughout
Wet-led business with scope to introduce/strengthen food (approx. 80 covers)
Pool, darts and space for events already in place
Loyal and varied customer base to build from

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

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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

This is a pub that suits a hands-on, driven Partner who wants to be visible in the business, build relationships with their guests, and create a place people choose to visit time and time again.

The Ideal Operator

You’ll be someone who thrives on the energy of a community pub and wants to make it the go-to local:
Passionate about delivering a great guest experience
Loves driving events, teams, leagues and social occasions
Commercially minded – spotting opportunities to grow trade
Hands-on with a desire to build and lead a strong team
Motivated to develop the food offer alongside wet sales

Reference Number: PSCFKB / 44515
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:	£624,000 pa
Estimated Annual Operator Share: Based on 20% of forecast weekly sales. This figure excludes VAT and business operating costs, including labour.	£124,800

Financial Details

Deposit:	£5,000
Legal Costs:	£360

Solid weekly sales. £12,000 100% wet).

What’s in it for you?

20% share of weekly wet sales, excluding VAT.
Keep 100% of the food sales.
Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit 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, an office, a kitchen and a bathroom.

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