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The Prince Leopold sits on a busy main road within a well-populated residential area. Rice Lane is a well-established main road through the local area and provides a mix of local shops, services, transport links and established neighbourhood trade, while the wider Walton catchment includes a substantial local population and good access into Liverpool. The pub is suited to a licensee who understands traditional community pubs and can build relationships with residents, sports followers and regular social groups. Walton railway station is just 300 meters from the pub and there are plenty of bus routes in and around the area.
The main entrance is directly off Rice Lane, leading into a two-room trading operation serviced by one central bar, which forms a prominent feature within the pub. The main bar area sits to the left on entering, with the lounge to the right. Both rooms offer a mix of fixed and loose seating, with the lounge providing a flexible space that can also double up as a function room for private parties, celebrations and events.
The private accommodation includes two bedrooms together with domestic living, kitchen and bathroom and office facilities.
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Trading style
The Prince Leopold is a traditional, wet-led community pub. The offer is centred on drinks, televised sport, live entertainment and everyday social occasions, with a strong emphasis on friendly service, value and consistency. There is scope for a new licensee to rebuild regular trade, improve the weekly rhythm of activity and strengthen the pub’s place within the local community.
The vision is to re-establish the Prince Leopold as a busy, welcoming and well-run community local, retaining its traditional wet-led character while introducing a stronger weekly programme of sport, live entertainment, community events and social occasions. A visible, hands-on licensee will play a key role in rebuilding customer confidence, maintaining high standards and creating a consistent offer that encourages repeat visits throughout the week.
The ideal applicant will be an experienced community pub licensee with strong people skills, commercial awareness and the resilience to build trade. They will be confident managing cellar and stock controls, televised sport, entertainment and licensing requirements. Local knowledge, social media skills and the ability to build relationships with local teams, groups and organisations would be a real advantage.
A programme of investment is being considered for the Prince Leopold, covering a range of internal and external improvements. The works are intended to enhance the overall condition and presentation of the pub, with the detailed scope, timing and level of investment to be confirmed.
The refurbishment is subject to full Board approval. All designs are draft and indicative only, intended to showcase the potential of the pub. The refurbishment will be refined and personalised once a long-term licensee is secured, incorporating their vision for the look and feel of the business.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
IU3WDL / P01259
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£15,000.00
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Annual Rent:
£14,500.00
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.
Weekly Rent: £280
Estimated Annual Turnover*: £227,713
Security Deposit: £5,000
Working Capital: £5,000
Stock: £5,000
Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation – funding options may be available for the right licensee.
Zero Business Rates* – Based on the draft rating list for April 2026, the Nil Rates Payable is based on small business rates relief being applied for by the licensee and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes. Please note, this only applies to pubs marked with an Asterix *
Tie: All drink categories are tied. For fully funded licensees on long-term agreements, the landlords offer free-of-tie options for certain drink categories in exchange for an annual fee.