The Old Ball is located in Smallshaw, Ashton-under-Lyne which is a market town in Greater Manchester situated on the north bank of the River Tame, in the foothills of the Pennines, and 6 miles east of Manchester itself. The Old Ball Inn is a traditional roadside, locals pub that commands a loyal following from locals thanks to its warm welcome. It has a traditional pub frontage, with a small but open plan trading area, the main bar sits proudly in the centre of the pub. Although there is no car park, there is plenty of space to park in its immediate location just off the main road and with an excellent local bus service, The Old Ball in is the perfect local community pub.
Pub Layout
After a recent refurbishment the pub has been revitalised in every aspect of space ensuring it keeps its charm whilst seamlessly incorporating modern design elements with an open plan, lounge style area being the main focal point upon entering the pub with bar servery, TV screen and DJ booth/karaoke/dance floor area. There are various seating options including fixed booth seating and loose seating. This leads into a separate sports area with pool table and darts board with additional seating. Double doors lead out into the courtyard style beer garden.
The private accommodation is accessed via a door from the main pub and comprises of: Three bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom with separate toilet.
Security deposit: £2,000
No rent applicable on this agreement
This opportunity is for you to run your pub as a self-employed manager. Admiral Taverns take care of all the running costs including rates, utilities, stock and day to day running costs whilst you take home 18.5% of the net weekly sales, all employment costs relating to your staff and any council tax and TV licence for the residential quarters.
All new operators have comprehensive free training as part of their agreement.
The Old Ball offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated, community-focused operator to create a thriving pub experience. Ideal for both newcomers eager to learn the ropes and experienced operators looking to grow, this pub has incredible potential for building strong customer ties, driving sales, and expanding its offerings. From forming darts and pool teams to enhancing the beer garden and hosting events, there are numerous ways to develop the business. Success will require energy, enthusiasm, a strong customer focus, and the commercial acumen to build solid foundations, analyse performance, and adapt quickly to maximize ROI.
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