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The Heron has been providing a warm and friendly welcome to the Herne Bay families and locals since it first opened its doors. Open from 11 am Tuesday to Sunday, it draws in a diverse and loyal customer base, from regulars enjoying their daily pint and catching up, to local clubs, darts teams, and sports fans gathering to watch the big game or enjoy a round of pool. It’s also a go-to venue for private functions and parties, and more recently, wakes through a partnership with the local crematorium. During the fairer weather, from May through to September, the Heron makes the most of its outdoor space and hosts popular Saturday afternoon BBQs and live music sessions that bring in the crowds and create a feel-good, relaxed atmosphere. It provides its customers with main and bar menus, both packed full of British pub favourites that are home-cooked from scratch, and it regularly features specials boards, steak nights and the good old-fashioned Sunday roast.

The Heron is on the market for the first time in sixteen years, and it is available mid August 2026 on the traditional tenancy model. It presents an exciting opportunity for a new, hands-on operator to take it to the next level, with plenty of scope to build on and elevate the existing offer and trading hours.

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.

Estimated capital requirements:

• Trading deposit £5,000
• Contract deposit (Refundable on day of change) £500
• Maintenance scheme (Plus monthly payments of £50) £1,000
• Inventory (Estimated post-refurbishment subject to an independent valuation by a trade broker and stock taker) £10,000
• Stock, glass & crockery (Estimated subject to an independent valuation by a trade broker and stock taker) £3,500
• Training deposit (£500 Refundable on completion of training) £1,000
• Utility package deposit (Approx. cost, applicable subject to agreement type) £N/A
• Technology pack deposit (Approx. cost, applicable subject to agreement type) £N/A

Working capital £5,000
Total estimated ingoing charges £26,000
Minimal capital considered £16,000

A lower minimum amount of capital may be considered, provided that there is a strong business and financial reason to support this during the application process.

Fixed Rental Structure:

• Year 1   £27,820             
• Year 2   £28,392             
• Year 3   £29,016             
• Year 4   £29,692            
• Year 5   £30,420      

This pub is being offered on a Standard Tenancy Agreement with a fixed 5-year rental structure. This agreement is covered by the ‘Landlord & Tenant Act’ 1954 Part II. This is a fully tied agreement across all beers, cider, wine, PPS, spirits, and minerals.