Run a Stonegate Pub - Bakers Arms Cirencester, Gloucestershire

About the Pub

The Baker Arms is a characterful, Grade II Listed 16th century Cotswold Inn, located in the centre of the very desirable Somerford Keynes and within the very popular Cotswold Water Park area. This is a very well-established business with the majority of trade made up of tourists to the area who visit throughout the year. The pub is located on the through road to the main village and therefore provides plenty of opportunity to capture local trade. Upon the entering the property you are greeted by the lovely bar area, which is full of traditional character, with quarry tiled floors, an open fireplace, beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls. There is a separate dining area to the rear that leads out to the mature garden. The traditional bar servery with timber clad frontage, hosts cask ales and a simple back bar with free pour spirits. There is seating for approximately 45 in this main room. There are an additional 25 covers in the dining room to the rear, with large tables able to serve larger family dining. A mix of carpet and wood flooring gives a more modern and contemporary feel to this area. The fully fitted trade kitchen is capable to deliver a quality food menu. Externally, there is a fully enclosed beer garden to the rear with mature planting and a large patio area with seating for approximately 60. Along the side of the property, and adjacent to the main entrance, is further seating and opposite a further lawned area accommodating another 30. A large car park is to the side and rear catering for approximately 40 vehicles. The private accommodation is arranged over two floors and in good condition with two double bedrooms, lounge and kitchen. Stonegate Pub Partners are now seeking food experienced operators who have the capability to market the pub effectively to maximise trade from visitors and locals in the area. Good services and quality pub food is essential to the success of this business.

Business Information

Agreement: Retail Partnership Tenancy
Capital Startup: Est. £19250
Fixtures / Fittings: Est. £18000
Guide Rent: £45000 pa
Potential Turnover: £529000 pa

Regional Manager's Thoughts

The Bakers Arms represents a fabulous opportunity to take on a well-established business in a very popular area for tourists who visit for the nearby caravan parks. A food experienced operator is a must as this pub will thrive on good food and service. I look forward to speaking with foodies who are passionate a running a popular pub business in the Cotswolds.

Surrounding Area

Somerford Keynes is located within the Cotswold Water Park area, within a short drive of the A419 that gives easy access to Cheltenham, Cirencester, Oxford, Swindon as well as the M4. The area is very popular with holiday makers as there are a number of caravan parks in the area that lead in to the numerous tourist areas of the Cotswold Outstanding Area Of Natural Beauty. Somerford Keynes itself is a very affluent and desirable village, with the Bakers Arms situated on the main road running through the village.

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