Beer Garden
External Drinking Area
Function Room
Car Park
Childrens Play Area
Property details
Bardwell is a small quaint village in between the major hub of Bury St Edmunds, and Diss. Thetford is also close by. An affluent and traditional village with 350 houses, 800-900 residents, a mature population, with an active parish council. There are other small villages close by, and nearly 12k people reside within a 10-minute drive time. The village also has a church, and village hall. The pub is set right at the centre of the village. There are other licensed premises in the village, with the Six Bells majoring on food and accommodation, and the Grumpy Goat, which is the F&B facilities on the sports and social village amenity. The pub is originally from the 16th century and has been extended in many places over the years to create the different trading zones. The pub is becoming available due to the retirement of the current licensees and family after nearly 30 years at the helm.
There are three separate trade areas connected by a vestibule where there is access to the restrooms. The front bar contains both fixed and loose seating, it is set up with a pool table, darts board, and TVs, making it the perfect sports lounge. The rear bar area has its own servery and can be used for both dining and drinking. It has a brilliant open fire for those cosy winter nights. There is a dining room off this bar, with a max capacity of thirty covers, it is a great space for functions, and local groups, but also to deal with the capacity of demand at peak times like Sunday lunch! There is a trade kitchen that can be accessed behind the bar.
Externally, there is a large car park and small shelter and a courtyard equipped with garden furniture.
The private accommodation consists of three well-sized double bedrooms a lounge, a dining room/office area, and a large bathroom. There is no separate kitchen. The accommodation is spacious and in great condition.
Cask Ale
Catering Kitchen
Team Games
Pool Area
Live Sports
Trading style
This pub needs to be both the hub of the village community and have a strong dining offer to attract custom from outside of the immediate village vicinity. Food is a must, and traditional hospitality will be the key to success here. There should be strong cask ale credentials and a range of wines and spirits available. The outside area is a real asset and could be a huge attraction in the warmer months.
Developing and modernising the presentation, range, and feel of this business will be the key in the first period of tenure. There is a huge opportunity to build on a great, stable foundation, with a well-qualified licensee who will be passionate about bringing the spark back to a community local. This pub has the potential to be a really successful village pub, at the centre of the community with the right person.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
IU3WDL / P03629
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£11,000.00
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Annual Rent:
£23,500.00
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: £23,500
Security Deposit: £5,000
Working Capital: £2,000
Stock: £4,000
F&F: TBC – funding options may be available for the right licensee.