The Harry Hotspur sits on the outskirts of Shrewsbury Town Centre, in a prominent neighbourhood location with easy access roads in and out of Shrewsbury. The Harry sits between the Harlscott residential estate that sits behind the pub and the industrial retail estate at the front of the pub. The railway station is situated in Shrewsbury town itself, and the Harry Hotspur is located just 2 miles out of the centre of town with good link roads available.
Pub Layout
As you walk into the Harry Hotspur, you enter through a porch which leads to another set of doors and into the pub itself. To the right is the area set aside currently housing a pool table. The pub has one long bar with a commercial kitchen hidden to the side. There is the option to serve roughly 40 covers. Pool team and darts team help to bring further trade to midweek. There is plenty of fixed and loose seating throughout, with a raised area mainly used as the restaurant area. There is a dance floor/darts oche towards the rear of the pub with the toilets to the left of the bar. Outside, there is also a garden area and seating.
Trading Style: Currently, the Harry Hotspur operates as a food pub offering good home-cooked food. There is potential to promote this further and extend the menu. The pub has a good rhythm of the week with darts and pool teams playing during the week. The bar stocks a variety of beers, wines, and spirits.
Accommodation & Financials
Annual Rent: £24,000
Security Deposit: £5,000
Working Capital: £1,000
Stock: £2,000
Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation – funding options available for the right licensee.
Tie: All drinks categories are tied. For fully funded licensees on long-term agreements, free-of-tie options are available for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.
Operator Vision & Future Plans
BDM Vision: Admiral Taverns seeks a strong operator capable of running a community pub, driving growth, and understanding customer needs. Experience in food service is preferred, but a seasoned operator focusing on customer service and retail standards is essential. The pub will undergo a transition with company investment, and financial backing from the operator is required to realize its full potential.
Additional Information
Rent & Deposit: Rent is billed weekly in advance; security deposit is typically 25% of rent, with potential negotiations for lower deposits for long-term agreements.
Working Capital & Stock: Funds needed for daily operations; stock valued at takeover by an independent valuer, including glassware, unopened bottles, wines, spirits, and kegs.
Fixtures & Fittings: Items bolted or hung, including furniture.
Training & Service Charge: £350 for training; weekly service charge of £63.33 covers maintenance and compliance support, including e-learning access.
Business Rates: Zero business rates applicable if small business rates relief is claimed and only one property is occupied for commercial purposes.
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