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Property details
The Merry Widows is located within Derby City Centre. Within a 10-minute walk of Derby train station, allowing for great commuter trade during the day. Merry Widows is within proximity of various shops, bars, and restaurants. Additionally, a 5-minute drive to the home ground of Derby County (the Rams). The venue attracts steady daytime trade from commuters and enjoys a lively crowd in the evenings.
Opportunity for a potential ex-dec and refurbishment for the right candidate.
Inside, you’ll find a small bar and cosy seating areas, alongside a dart board for entertainment.
To the rear is a compact outdoor courtyard. The property also benefits from a pavement licence at the front, providing additional outdoor seating ideal for warm, dry summer days.
The private accommodation consists of three bedrooms.
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Trading style
Merry Widows is a wet-led pub in a prominent location near Derby train station and several local amenities. The venue attracts steady daytime trade from commuters and enjoys a lively crowd in the evenings. Surrounded by some genuine local gems, this is a site that naturally lends itself to quality cask and a loyal, knowledgeable customer base.
The landlord's vision is simple and honest: to turn Merry Widows into a true go-to cask ale pub — a small, firkin-style house that champions well-kept real ale, consistency, and atmosphere.
This opportunity will suit someone who is genuinely passionate about cask ale, understands what good looks like, and has the energy and drive to build a reputation-led business. If you take pride in quality, enjoy engaging with knowledgeable customers, and want to run a proper pub in a proven location.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
9FJDJ2 / 5366
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Agreement Type:
Lease / Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£2,500.00
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Annual Rent:
£16,600.00
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.
Rent: £16,600
Deposit: £2,500
ONLY TIED ON DRAUGHT PRODUCTS
- A barrelage discount scheme
- Only tied on draught products
- The rent will be in line with the company's code of practice
- Amusement with prize machine and pool table income is shared on a 50/50 basis
- Individual modular training courses on improving your pub business
- Regular business support through experienced Business Development Managers
- Marketing and Promotions assistance available
- The lease agreements offer a contractual cooling-off period to ensure the business is right for you