Run a Wells & Co pub - The Barley Mow, Hartford

Key Highlights

- At the heart of the affluent Village of Hartford on the outskirts of Huntingdon

- Quality open plan feel with 85 internal dining covers

- Prominent main road position and a short walk from the centre of Huntingdon, near the river Ouse.

- 2 double bedroom flat with Living Room, Kitchen/Diner, Bathroom & Large store room

- Al-fresco dining area and separate bar

Total Investment 20k - 30k

Estimated Costs

Total estimated ingoing costs £27,200 Annual rent £45,000

Pub Overview

The Barley Mow, is a good quality food led community pub, which attracts locals from the village of Hartford and from the surrounding town of St Ives. There is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate food operator to take full opportunity of an already well run and established business. The pub benefits from seating for 65 covers and a patio for al fresco dining, supported by a fully equipped trade kitchen and ground floor cellar. Drinkers meanwhile are catered for by a separate bar area. Whether guests are looking for a quiet morning coffee, a few drinks with friends or a memorable dining experience, The Barley Mow is a great place to visit offering something for everyone.

Location

Hartford is on the edge of Huntingdon within a mile of the town centre. The Barley Mow is on a main road into Huntingdon if travelling from St Ives on A1123 or March or Chaterris on A141. The A141 1/2 a mile from the pub is a ring road around Huntingdon opening up to the A14 to Cambridge in the East & Ketting and Northampton in the West, and Links to The A1M with Peterborough to the North and St Neots to the South.

Property

This two-story, light-coloured stone built building with a rare "Chalet" style roof, sits on a large roadside plot with private car park to the side (approx.20). Towards the rear of the property there is a medium sized beer garden and along the back of the restaurant the area has a paved seating area. Having recently undergone an internal redecoration, the pub is very well presented. The bar area has approximately 20+ covers and plays host to wet led trade and casual diners. The restaurant area is towards the side & rear of the property provides an additional 65 covers, along with direct access to the external seating area. The garden provides a great opportunity to extend trading potential in the warmer weather with seating area for approximately 40+ covers. The pubs benefits from a fully equipped catering kitchen, ample cellar and dry storage. Lastly not to mention the 2 double bedroom flat with Living Room, Kitchen/Diner, Bathroom, Large store room.

Business Potential

To add to this currently successful business we feel that with a fresh approach with a revised menu and a strong marketing campaign, both wet and food trade will develop from its current good base. We consider the Fair Maintainable Turnover for the Barley Mow to be £555,869pa net of VAT, sustaining a rent of £45,000 per annum on an income spilt of 50.4% food and 49.6% wet. With potential GP% of 60% wet (with full tie) & 63% food resulting in a fair maintainable profit potential of £50,473.

Suitable Applicants

The Barley Mow has much to offer experienced operators with the vision to take full advantage of its facilities, location and inviting look and feel. Experience of operating a food-led business is essential, while the creativity to effectively market all the pub has to offer will create new opportunities for The Barley Mow. Strong commercial and financial skills are required, complemented by a passion for providing fantastic community food business.