Duke New

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Catering Kitchen

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Live Entertainment

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Experienced Operator

The Duke is currently trading as a smart premium bar/brasserie. There are regular events such as live music and food events. The business would benefit from someone looking to increase the frequency of the event opportunity and to make full use of the late licence on offer to maximise the busy weekend trade. There is good potential to increase lunch time and evening food sales with a broader, more appealing offer. The pub caters primarily towards the older/ premium demographics.

The pub company is looking to recruit an experienced high street operator with high volume experience who has a proven record in delivering a premium food and drinks operation. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate a high level of retail acumen, with an ability to implement a successful marketing strategy using social media and PR, as well as targeting the many and varied events that Henley has to offer. In addition, they require the operator to be hands-on in the day-to-day operations and able to fully utilise the extra hours available with improved use of the licensing opportunity.

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: £65,000 per annum payable weekly in advance by direct debit. Retail Price Indexation applies to rents.

Estimated ingoings: Circa £23,000 to include a security deposit (3 months of base rent), rent, service charge, insurance advance, stock, glassware, loose goods, and training contribution.

Additional Ingoings:

Fixtures & Fittings are circa £35,000 plus VAT

Working capital is circa £8,000

Trading volume data: YTD 2025

• Draught Beer & Cider: 48.2
• Packaged: 238
• Minerals: 977
• Spirits: 99.7
• Wines: 2,354

The current rateable value is the Draft 2023 figure of £26,400. Please contact the local authority to find out the actual rates payable.

Terms - Five-year tenancy agreements with an additional service charge that covers property insurance, servicing of heating and cellar cooling equipment, etc. There is a full wet tie unless agreed otherwise.