Run a Stonegate Pub - Crown Inn Lymington, Hampshire

About the Pub

The Crown Inn Everton is set in the heart of the New Forest in between the busy towns of New Milton and Lymington. The property boasts great traditional features and provides a cosy environment both for diners and local drinkers. Internally the pub is in good condition and offers around 30 covers with another 12 covers in the bar area. There are two entrances; a front door, which is mainly used by pedestrians, whilst those who have driven to the pub enter from the car park at the rear of the building. They are greeted by a lobby and the restaurant, with the bar servery being in the middle of the pub. The servery has a few hand pulls, including cask ales, and there is plenty of room for merchandising of wines and spirits on the back wall. The commercial kitchen is well-equipped and suited to producing a good quality menu. There is also a purpose-built storage area outside and can be used as a cold prep area. To the front of the pub is a patio garden which has picnic bench seating for 40 guests, this area also acts as a highly visible retail offer to passing trade. At the rear is a covered area and a pleasant lawned garden with potted plants and shrubs. The convenient onsite car park has room for around a dozen vehicles. There is private accommodation located on the first floor above the pub which comprises of two bedrooms, a lounge and bathroom. Stonegate Pub Partners are now seeking an experienced publican who can produce a quality pub menu and be able to market the pub effectively to expand trade from further afield.

Business Information

Agreement: Retail Partnership Tenancy
Capital Startup: Est. £14000
Fixtures / Fittings: Est. £15000
Guide Rent: £36000 pa
Potential Turnover: £405000 pa

Regional Manager's Thoughts

The Crown Inn is a lovely little restaurant and bar located in the idyllic village of Everton, which lies in the stunning New Forest National Park. Well established in the area for a good quality menu, excellent service and a warm welcome this is an excellent opportunity for a new publican to grow revenue by appealing to a broader range of customers. A good selection of food dishes and an increase in marketing activity will help the business attract new guests. I am interested in hearing from those who have catering experience and the ability to make the Crown the hub of the community in the quieter months but able to market the business to attract the tourists in the spring/summer months.

Surrounding Area

The Crown Inn is just off the A337 and is at the centre of life in Everton, near Lymington in the New Forest. Everton is a thriving village with a shop, church social club, garden centre, and myriad community associations. Primary and secondary schools are also close by. The coast is just two miles away and as such the area is incredibly popular with tourists. Lymington train line runs direct to Waterloo.

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