The George & Dragon is located just a stones throw from Arundel Castle and surrounded by the beautiful South Downs. This pub offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere to locals and tourists alike. The trading area includes a main bar, separate dining area, function space and a charming courtyard garden with stunning views.
The blend of locals and seasoned tourist trade provides a year- round trading opportunity, with strong peaks in Spring, Summer and event periods. There is opportunity for live music and events in conjunction with local businesses.
The pub has a great reputation locally demonstrated by the 898 reputation score. Big opportunities to grow sales through events and utilisation of the entire pub.
We are looking for an operator with experience in running a strong food operation and experience in putting on popular events to drive the wet trade.
You will have the opportunity to provide a ‘flexible’ Signature menu to enable designing an offer that is bespoke to this particular pub and local demographic. This flexibility to allow you to tailor the offer in accordance to what your guests desire coupled with operational capability of the business.
The accommodation consists of 2 bedrooms with private bathroom and kitchen above the pub.
The pub is currently turning over £10,000 per week on a 50/50 wet/dry split.
What’s in it for you?
* 26% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £35K (released weekly)
* Incentive bonuses based on business performance and standard audits.
* Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost.
* Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV Licence
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