If you are looking to lease a pub in Bardwell, The Dun Cow is available !
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Lease A Pub In Bardwell – The Dun Cow Is Available
Bardwell is a small quaint village in between the major hub of Bury St Edmunds, and Diss. Thetford is also close by. An affluent and traditional village with 350 houses, 800-900 residents, a mature population, with an active parish council. There are other small villages close by, and nearly 12k people residing within a 10-minute drive time. The village also has a church, and village hall. The pub is set right at the centre of the village. There are other licensed premises in the village, with the Six Bells majoring on food and accommodation, and the Grumpy Goat, which is the F&B facilities on the sports and social village amenity.
The pub is originally from 16th century and has been extended in a number of places over the years to create the different trading zones. The pub is becoming available due to retirement of the current licensees and family after nearly 30 years at the helm.
Pub Layout
There are three separate trade areas connected by a vestibule where there is access to the restrooms. The front bar contains both fixed and loose seating, it is set up with pool table, darts board and TV’s, making it the perfect sports lounge. The rear bar area has it’s own servery and can be used for both dining and drinking. It has a brilliant open fire for those cosy winter nights. There is a dining room off this bar, with a max capacity of thirty cover, it is a great space for functions, and local groups, but also to deal with capacity of demand at peak times like Sunday lunch! There is a trade kitchen that can be accessed behind the bar. Externally, there is a large car park and small shelter and courtyard equipped with garden furniture.
Private Accommodation
There is a lounge, dining room/office area, and 3 well sized double bedrooms, and large bathroom situated in the private accommodation. There is no separate kitchen. The accommodation is spacious and in great condition.
Annual Rent: £23,500
Security Deposit: £5,000
Working Capital: £2,000
Stock: £4,000
Fixtures and Fittings: TBC – Funding options may be available for the right licensee
Tie: All drinks categories are tied. For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.
Developing and modernising the presentation, range and feel of this business will be the key in the first period of tenure. There is a huge opportunity to build on a great, stable foundation, with a well qualified licensee who will be passionate about bringing the spark back to a community local. This pub has the potential to be a really successful village pub, at the centre of the community with the right person.
