Run a Stonegate Pub - Bridge Inn Chester, Cheshire

About the Pub

The Bridge Inn is in fantastic condition after a recent refurbishment with new fixtures and fittings giving the site an upmarket modern look whilst remaining traditional in its feel. The open plan trading area has space for approximately 100 guests and has several nooks and crannies. One area that serves a game area and houses a pool table and dart board, TVs throughout show live sports which is currently a popular attraction for the pub, significantly the local community. The property also benefits from a well-dressed function room on the first floor which has its own bar and space for approximately 40 covers, ideal for a publican seeking extra trading potential. The new publican should look to fully utilise the trade kitchen as it is more than capable of producing a mid-market food offer. Further potential for increased revenue exists by providing live music or entertainment in order to attract customers from further afield. To the left of the pub is a beer garden which overlooks the Shropshire Union Canal and has several picnic benches providing seating for approximately 40 covers. With some attention, this area could be a truly pleasant setting to drink and dine alfresco. The pub's car park has space for three or four vehicles, but further roadside parking is available. The three-bedroom accommodation has a kitchen, lounge and bathroom, all in good decorative order. Stonegate Pub Partners are seeking a food experienced publican who can effectively utilise the trade kitchen.

Business Information

Agreement: Retail Partnership Tenancy
Capital Startup: Est. £11250
Fixtures / Fittings: Est. £12000
Guide Rent: £18000 pa
Potential Turnover: £307000 pa

Regional Manager's Thoughts

The Bridge has recently been refurbished and is fantastic condition internally and externally. It has recently been operating with a wet led offer, however the kitchen and can launch a mid-market food offer. There is also an underutilised first floor function room that is ready to launch for local residents to hold celebrations. The new publican has two further opportunities to grow this already popular successful business to the next level

Surrounding Area

Chester is a city in northwest England with a population of over 118,000. Founded as a Roman fortress in the 1st century A.D, it is one of the best-preserved walled cities in Britain and has a number of medieval buildings as well as some Victorian restorations in the city centre. As well as several landmarks and tourist attractions, Chester has several schools, a college and a university. The city is a hub for major roads including the M53 motorway towards the Wirral Peninsula and Liverpool and the M56 motorway towards Manchester. Several buses run throughout the city and a new bus exchange is currently being built. The pub is on the outskirts of Cheshire in an affluent residential area next to the canal.

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