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Coastal
Property details
The Holly Blue is located in the historic village of Pevensey, close to the popular seaside town of Eastbourne and within easy reach of Bexhill-on-Sea.
The pub benefits from:
- A strong residential catchment area
- Passing traffic from nearby coastal routes
- Proximity to the historic landmark Pevensey Castle
- Visitors exploring the Sussex coastline and countryside
- This mix of local regulars, tourists, and day visitors creates year-round trade with increased footfall during spring and summer.
The area provides a diverse and reliable customer base:
- Local residents
- Families and couples living in the surrounding housing
- Community groups and social drinkers
- Regular midweek and weekend dining customers
- Visitors and tourists
- Holidaymakers exploring the Sussex coast
- Visitors to historic attractions and walking routes
- Seasonal summer trade boosts daytime and food sales
- These segments make the pub well-suited to a quality casual dining offer combined with a welcoming bar environment.
The Holly Blue is a welcoming, traditional pub that combines a relaxed village atmosphere with a strong food offering. It has a reputation locally as a friendly meeting place for residents, visitors, and passing trade. With a warm interior, versatile trading spaces, and outdoor seating, the pub lends itself perfectly to all-day trading, from casual lunches and family meals to evening drinks and weekend gatherings.
Key features include:
- Spacious main bar and dining areas
- Flexible layout for drinks and food-led occasions
- Attractive outdoor trading space
- Strong reputation as a community hub
- Opportunity to build events, food nights, and seasonal trade
- For the right partner, this pub offers the chance to create a thriving local business with a food-driven offer at its heart.
The private accommodation consists of three double bedrooms a lounge an office a kitchen and a bathroom.
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Experienced Operator
Trading style
Are you an experienced pub operator with a passion for food-led hospitality and community pubs? The landlords are looking for a talented Pub Partner to take the reins at The Holly Blue, a well-located and much-loved pub in the historic village of Pevensey. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operator who has successfully run a similar style of community or destination pub, understands quality food delivery, and is ready to grow a business with strong local potential.
There is excellent scope to grow the business through:
- Developing a strong food reputation
- Expanding Sunday roasts and family dining
- Introducing events and themed food nights
- Building community engagement and local partnerships
- Maximising outdoor summer trading
- Capturing the tourist trade linked to local attractions
- With the right operator, the Holly Blue can become a go-to destination for food and drinks in the area.
The Ideal Pub Partner:
The landlords are looking for a hands-on, experienced operator who:
- Has previous experience running a similar community or food-led pub
- Has strong food knowledge and kitchen management experience
- Is passionate about hospitality and guest experience
- Can build local relationships and loyal regulars
- Is commercially minded with a drive to grow sales and reputation
If you have the experience, passion for food-led pubs, and the drive to grow a thriving local community, the landlords would love to hear from you.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
PSCFKB / 42061
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Agreement Type:
Operator Agreement
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£5,360.00
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Annual Rent:
NO RENT PAYABLE
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.
The Holly Blue is currently trading at £12,000 per week on a 60/40 dry lead split.
What’s in it for you?
- 26% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £35K (released weekly)
- Incentive bonuses based on business performance and standard audits.
- Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost.
- Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV Licence
TOTAL INGOING £5,360