Run a Stonegate Pub - Witton Inn Blackburn, Lancashire

About the Pub

The Witton Inn offers a fantastic opportunity to an enthusiastic publican, to run a brilliant pub known for its cask ale and live sport. The pub is located in Blackburn, on a main A road near to Blackburn Rovers Football Club and variety of local amenities providing plenty of opportunity for passing trade. The two internal areas provide a perfect space within to either use the range of seating or even use the pub games such as darts, pool or watch live sports on the multiple TVs they provide. The pub boasts a good-sized enclosed patio area to the rear with more seating which has scope to develop further. The Witton Inn needs an enthusiastic and driven publican who can introduce a calendar of events to drive footfall and revenue.

Business Information

Agreement: Retail Partnership Tenancy
Capital Startup: Est. £5000
Fixtures / Fittings: Est. £5000
Guide Rent: £7500 pa
Potential Turnover: £206000 pa

Regional Manager's Thoughts

The Witton Inn is fresh to the market due to the long lease holders retiring, it is in good condition after being cared for and invested in by the outgoing publican. The pub is ready for a new publican to inject new life and take this site to the next level. The Witton is popular for live sport and quiz nights and would benefit from a refreshed calendar of events and entertainment to entice new and old customers.

Surrounding Area

The Witton Inn is in the borough of Blackburn with a population of 115,000. The pub is situated on a busy A road and surrounded by residential housing and local amenities which include a takeaway, a hairdresser’s and a pharmacy, all of which provide plenty of opportunity for passing trade. The Witton Inn is a 12-minute walk from Mill Hill, the local train station, which runs directly on the line to Leeds city centre. Blackburn Rovers Football Club is just a five minutes’ drive from the pub and Blackwater River is also just a short walk away.

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