Pub Overview The offer The location is ideal, with plenty of foot traffic and only a couple of competitors in the area. Plus, the pub’s large function space and beer garden open up opportunities for hosting everything from casual Sunday lunches to live music and community events. If you’re looking for a project with strong local support and a chance to grow a successful business, this could be the right fit. The Newliston is available on our foundation tenancy agreement. We’re investing in a partial refurbishment of this pub in Kirkliston, just 10 miles west of Edinburgh. The plans include a fresh new look for both the inside and outside, with a revamped function room, a welcoming beer garden, and a complete exterior redecoration to boost its curb appeal. Our aim is to create a relaxed yet modern space with 180 covers, including 60 external, there’s plenty of room to offer a premium drinks selection and a menu packed with crowd-pleasers. Elevate Your Investment: Witness the Transformation This is a prime opportunity for an experienced licensee to take the reins of a well-positioned local pub with strong potential. We’re always open to new ideas, what would you do to drive trade? If you’ve benefited from running or owning a pub business, we’d love to hear what experience you can bring. The right operator for the Newliston Arms will have extensive experience in destination food outlet hospitality businesses. They will have a clear vision for their drinks menu, marketing strategy and entertainment offer and can create a memorable experience for their customers. If this sounds like the incredible pub opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today and tell us what you can bring to this pubs next chapter Features Refurbishment Planned Foundation Tenancy Function Room Pub Games Car Park Outdoor Trade Trading Area & Facilities The Newliston Arms will be undergoing a refurbishment which will cover the interior and exterior of the pub. A full list of works and pub floor plan can be found in the ‘refurbishment details’ in the downloads. The pubs trading area and facilities post refurbishment will be: • Main trading area with bar • Separate dining room • 60 internal covers • 30 external covers • Catering kitchen • Function room • SmartDispense • Refurbished beer garden • Car park Applicants should be aware that all refurbishments are subject to final board approval which will be determined as part of the leasing process. Where a significant investment is made in a pub by Star Pubs & Bars, an "Investment Exemption" will be required. The exemption means that the option of a Market Rent Option lease won't be available at rent review for a period of up to seven years for this site, as per The Pub Code (2016). Private Accommodation There is no private accommodation with this pub. Pub Financials Pub Financials Icon Estimated Total Ingoing Costs £49,113 Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs £49,113 Annual Rent £46,551 Estimated Annual Turnover £668,568 Deposit £11,638 Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value £26,475 Estimated Stock Valuation £7,500 Estimated Working Capital £3,500 The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement. All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT. Estimated Working Capital is an estimate of key start-up costs such as professional fees, training fee, premises license fee, F&F valuation fee & till floats. There will be additional ongoing charges payable during the term of the agreement such as property maintenance, repairs fund, SmartDispense. These costs will be outlined prior to completing a business plan and finalised at Heads of Terms. The calculation of the Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs assumes a minimum deposit of 1 month's rent and that fixtures and fittings (F&F) are rented. The subsequent deposit build up and F&F rental costs should be included in your financial assumptions in your business plan. Note that on FRI and Investment Tenancy Agreements deposits will always be 3 month's rent in advance and fixtures and fittings (F&F) must always be purchased. A deposit of 6 month's rent will be required for operators trading under a Limited Company with no Guarantors. In order to ensure a successful start-up, all applicants must have a minimum £10,000 un-borrowed funds. Downloads Demographics Report Download arrow Energy Performance Certificate Download arrow Refurbishment Details Download arrow Supplementary Information Download arrow