Run a Stonegate Pub - Bishop Blaize Exeter, Devon

About the Pub

The Bishop Blaize sits on the outskirts of Exeter City Centre, within walking distance of the main shops, restaurants, and the cathedral. The pub has an established reputation as a popular sports venue by day and a music, DJ and karaoke venue by night and currently trades from a Thursday to Sunday-with plenty of scope to increase the trading hours. The Bishop Blaize is in good condition throughout and comprises of a single open plan internal trading area. As you enter the pub, there is quality fixtures and fittings for around 30 covers, close to the bar servery, which hosts an array of international beer brands. To the rear is an open plan sports area with darts and room for a pool table, this is perfect to attract sports teams in addition to hosting live entertainment. Contemporary throughout, the establishment is a comfortable place to enjoy a drink or two and soak in the lively atmosphere. Externally, there is a compact, well-positioned and maintained beer garden to the rear. There are several brightly coloured picnic benches for patrons to sit on in the summer months augmented by an outside bottle and shot bar plus a covered DJ booth with festoon lighting. To the front of the pub there are a couple of picnic benches to create a highly visible retail offer. The private accommodation is large and in good condition with four double bedrooms, a kitchen, laundry room, office and two bathrooms. There is scope to let out a couple of the private accommodation rooms via Airbnb to generate additional revenue. Stonegate Pub Partners are now seeking a sports and entertainment led publican who can integrate with the local people. A publican who can provide a simple snack menu would be desirable.

Business Information

Agreement: Retail Partnership Tenancy
Capital Startup: Est. £11750
Fixtures / Fittings: Est. £12000
Guide Rent: £23000 pa
Potential Turnover: £298000 pa

Regional Manager's Thoughts

The Bishop Blaize would suit an experienced pub operator who can integrate with the local community. A late-night offer with live entertainment, events and televised sports is pivotal is key to the success of this business. Extensive food experience is not necessary, however the ability to offer a simple food offer would be desirable.

Surrounding Area

The Bishop Blaize is located in the heart of Exeter city centre, next to the quay and within walking distance of Exeter’s shops, shopping centres and night life scene. The M5 motorway links Bristol to Exeter and another main road, the A377 runs into the city close to the pub. The beautiful Exeter cathedral is nearby, built in around 1400 with the attractive views over Exe river a short walk away.

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