Run a Stonegate Pub - Plasterers Arms Wirral, Merseyside

About the Pub

The Plasterers Arms is situated in a seaside village only 75 yards away from the beach. This is a small community pub is over 200 years old and offers traditional ambience. The current customer base consists of the locals, tourists, walkers, cyclists, and mainly middle-aged people but there is opportunity to develop a retail offer to cater for a younger market. The Plasterers is a one bar operation with a small lounge and cosy snug area and two lovely fireplaces. Currently the pub is predominantly a wet led business but has potential to further enhance the food offer with a private kitchen that can produce a small bar menu. The pub also has a wonderful terrace patio area with six covered picnic benches, the sun shines most of the day into the early evening on this area and there is extra car park space which is also currently used for additional outside drinking. The private accommodation consists of two bedrooms, a lounge, bathroom and office, ideal for a couple. Stonegate Pub Partners are seeking an experienced publican who will immerse themselves in community life and develop the business with the introduction of a bar menu, along with varied evening and weekend activities.

Business Information

Agreement: Retail Partnership Tenancy
Capital Startup: Est. £39000
Fixtures / Fittings: Est. £7500
Guide Rent: £40000 pa
Potential Turnover: £357000 pa

Regional Manager's Thoughts

The Plasterers Arms has a loyal and supportive customer base, with the potential to appeal to new clientele. It complements other pubs in the area being a community wet-led locals’ pub. There is a lovely garden terrace which attracts drinkers in the warmer months. This pub would suit an experienced publican who will immerse themselves in community life and develop the business with the introduction of a bar menu, along with varied evening and weekend activities. There is scope to continue to grow the live music events which in turn would appeal to the younger clientele and increase trade levels.

Surrounding Area

Hoylake is an affluent seaside town located close to West Kirby, Chester and Liverpool. It is largely a residential area and comprises retirees and professionals. From the pub there is easy access to bus routes, local shops and the train station with regular trains to Liverpool. Hoylake has strong connections to the golfing world as the Royal Liverpool Golf Club is nearby attracting visitors all year round.

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