If you are looking to lease a pub in Runcorn, The Castle Hotel is available !
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Lease A Pub In Runcorn – The Castle Hotel Is Now Available !
This unique pub is located in Halton Village, Runcorn on the south bank of the River Mersey close to the M62 and the M56. The approach to this pub is like very few others, a drive from Halton Village to the top of Halton Hill and this impressive pub awaits.
The pub is the former courthouse of Halton Castle which itself is positioned within the ruins of the ancient Halton Castle which can be traced back as far as the 10th Century. The ruins remain a tourist attraction to this day and are possibly one of the most historical backdrops for a pub and its facilities. The Castle ruins are leased from the Duchy by Halton Borough Council and managed by the Norton Priory Museum Trust and they are all willing to cooperate with the right tenants for special events and even potential use of the area for pub use.
The Castle Hotel Runcorn
The pub dates back to 1737 and was originally the courthouse of the nearby Castle, as such it has significant historical interest and has full Grade II listed status. (Please see links below) The pub has an impressive entrance and a warm welcome, furnished in a modern but sympathetic way considering its historic provenance. It comprises a lounge and bar area both serviced by a central bar. Upstairs the pub has a refurbished function room that with the right staging can offer an enviable function space. Perfect for weddings and all sorts of events, the landlords will require a tenant who has the ability and experience to drive this part of the business. This area also makes up an excellent dining room. There is also a commercial kitchen. The pub has an enviable outside space with a large forecourt at the front of the pub with the potential for creating a large external dining and drinking area. Events have also been held at the front of the pub with successful beer and music festivals. There is also a smoking area to the rear. The private accommodation consists of three bedrooms, one kitchen, three bathrooms, and a living room.
TRADING STYLE
The Castle is a fantastic pub with a strong reputation. The landlords are looking for a publican with food, pub, and special events experience and the skills to maximise the location and the enormous opportunity this brings. The pub currently trades as a mid-market community pub and has strong function bookings for various events. Whilst your food offer will be critical to your success so should your ability to immerse yourselves in the local community. Inside, the pub consists of one trading area downstairs which has two zones with one having the feeling of a lounge area and the other a tap room area – both are serviced by one central bar. To the rear is the ruined grounds of Halton Castle which may offer the tenant the opportunity for further outside pub and event space.
The Castle Hotel Runcorn
Ingoing Cost: £5,000
Annual Rent: £22,500
Please note that the energy performance certificate is available from the landlord.
Length of Tenure: TAW/TMA moving to 5-year substantive
Agreement type: PART TIED – FOT Wines, Spirits & Non-Postmix Minerals.
Rent: £22,500 pa (incentives & stepped rent support available for the right applicant)
Ingoings: £5,000
The Castle Hotel Runcorn
The landlords are looking for an operator who has the skills to negotiate and use this space which would truly transform the pub. The pub continues to be a success and with the right operator will continue this and quickly establish a regular activity plan to maximise the large footfall in the vicinity as well as delivering an excellent events and function programme. Successful food and events operator needed. The successful applicant will have experience in developing a strong food offer and maximising sales via event planning/management and will have an appreciation of the unique potential the site has to offer. A background in community and destination sites would be advantageous as the positioning of the business required would need to be done without alienating the significant clientele already established at the property.
