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Kingsland Tavern
Saint Mary Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 1NY
Annual Rent: £28,000
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Property details
The Kingsland Tavern is one of Southampton's older pubs, having been a pub since the 1820s. The pub occupies a good-sized corner plot, looking out over both St Mary Street and Kingsland Square. Having the fortune of being located in a densely populated area of Southampton, the Kingsland is just a five-minute walk from the city centre and 10 minutes from St Mary's Stadium, home of Southampton FC. It is surrounded by retail outlets on St Mary Street and is situated opposite the Kingsland housing estate, near Palmerston Park.
The pub is a prominent two-storey property, with its main frontage and entrance located on St Mary’s Street, and a side elevation facing Kingsland Square. Inside, the eye is instantly drawn to the large horseshoe-shaped bar, which sits at the heart of the pub. To the left, there is low-level loose seating and a dedicated darts area, with direct access to the external drinking space. To the right, fixed seating runs along the front window, leading on to the ever-popular pool table. The space is enhanced by several flat-screen TVs and games machines, creating a lively and social atmosphere throughout.
Outside, there is a generously sized drinking area set within the square itself, conveniently accessed via the side door from the trade area.
The private accommodation consists of four bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom and a kitchen.
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The Kingsland is a wet-led pub with a strong focus on live sports. A firm favourite among Southampton FC supporters, it attracts a large influx of fans on every match day, both before and after the game. At weekends, and following most home fixtures at St Mary’s, the pub also offers music and entertainment, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere. There is scope to enhance the offer further by introducing a simple back-bar snack menu, such as pies, pasties, and hot dogs, to complement the live sports experience. In addition, there is potential to re-establish regular darts and pool teams, joining local leagues and hosting both home and away fixtures, which would help to build repeat trade and a stronger community following.
The landlords are seeking a passionate and experienced licensee who can harness the energy of live sport, particularly football, to drive wet sales and maximise the match-day atmosphere. With Southampton FC on the doorstep, this site needs a licensee who can build on its reputation as a home fans’ favourite, introducing a simple back-bar food offer to keep supporters fuelled before and after the game. The landlords are seeking someone who is community-focused, ideally with local knowledge, who will embrace the passion of the fan base, strengthen ties with the community, and establish darts, pool, and other sports teams to cement the Kingsland Tavern as the go-to sports hub of St Mary’s. A drive to enhance the drinks range, retail standards, and customer service is essential, ensuring the pub delivers the very best match day and weekend experience. They are eager to invest in the right licensee and support them in growing the pub’s success.
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