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External Drinking Area
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Car Park
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Dog Friendly
Property details
The Wilkes Head is a CAMRA award-winning pub, renowned for its exceptional cask ale and recognised as one of the finest beer destinations in West Sussex. Set in the charming village of Eastergate near Chichester, it is the picture of a traditional rural pub, complete with a spacious car park and an inviting exterior that draws people in.
Inside, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a small bar and two intimate areas that create a cosy feel. Beyond this, there is an additional trading space with direct access to the garden, offering flexibility for dining, drinking, or hosting functions.
The private accommodation consists of two private bedrooms, making it a complete package for the right person to take on and make their mark.
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Cask Ale
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Catering Kitchen
Trading style
Are you a cask ale enthusiast with proven hospitality experience and the ambition to run a truly special pub in Eastergate, Chichester? The Wilkes Head could be the perfect opportunity for you.
The landlords are looking for a talented hospitality professional to take over this outstanding pub. The right candidate will bring a genuine passion for beer, the vision to grow the food trade, and the determination to take this gem from fantastic to truly exceptional.
Experience in running high-volume pubs is essential, as The Wilkes Head is a busy venue with enormous potential. This is a chance to lead a highly regarded community hub and shape its next chapter, building on its award-winning reputation and ensuring its continued success.
The landlords are seeking a publican who lives and breathes beer, someone with a deep appreciation for brewing and pub culture who can champion the pub’s CAMRA award-winning status.
Alongside this, you will have strong food knowledge and the entrepreneurial vision to expand and elevate the food trade, creating menus and experiences that complement the pub’s beer offering and attract a wider audience.
The ideal candidate will be a transformational leader with the drive and ambition to take this already successful pub from great to truly exceptional, building on its reputation and unlocking new potential.
Operational expertise in high-barrelage venues is essential to ensure smooth management of this busy pub.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
9MTS0A / 201161
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£12,375.00
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Annual Rent:
£48,000.00
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.
Financial Information:
- Deposit = £12,000
- Legal Fees = £375
- Maintenance Fund Per Week = £40
- Fixtures and Fittings Weekly Rent = £49
- Working Capital = £6,000 - £8,000
Business Information:
- Annual Rent = £48,000
- Forecasted Annual Wet Turnover = £447,033
- Forecasted Annual Food Turnover = £93,330
- Forecasted Annual Other Turnover = £3,954
- Agreement = Flexible Tenancy