Golden Lion
22 Church Street, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES
A COMMUNITY PUB IN A CHARMING VILLAGE
The Golden Lion, located in the Bedfordshire village of Clifton is an impressive standalone building with a bar to the front of the building flowing through to the rear where food is served. The garden is large and represents a great opportunity to build sales and attract more families to the pub. The pool table outside is a of a favourite with the locals as are the sports on offer. There is a sizeable car park and a number of tables to the front for al fresco drinks The pub offers the chance to build on the local trade, enjoying the sports on offer but with a view to build food sales and create a strong rhythm of the week of events that will make The Golden Lion a destination community pub.
Bar
Childplay areas
Dining areas
Garden
Kitchen
Patio
Location
Clifton is a charming and rapidly growing village offering good schools and facilities. Situated in rural Bedfordshire it is only 45 minutes by train to London via Arlesey into St Pancras.
Business Information
Annual rent
£26,500
Weekly rent
£510
Entry costs
£21,875
Turnover royalty
n/a
Forecasted Operator Turnover
£427,882
Forecasted Operator Profit (inc machine profit)
£34,507
Forecasted Operator Machine Profit
£16,000
Average Beer & Cider Discount*
£72
Type of Tie
Full tie: Access to Discounted Wines, Spirits & Minerals Price List
Agreement
Standard Tenancy Agreement. A fixed 5 year term. The annual rent shown (£26,500 per annum) takes into consideration a machines supply concession. The annual rent will be £34,500 if you prefer not to have Greene King supply machines to you.
Entry cost is approximately £21,875 which includes Fixtures & Fittings at 25% of estimated valuation, stock, glassware, cutlery, crockery, fuel and cleaning materials, legal, brokers and stocktaking fees, training fees, schedule of condition, working capital and deposit. Please note Fixtures and Fittings are estimated at approximately £20,000. An assisted purchase of F&F may be available with a 25% deposit on change day and weekly re payments to purchase the remaining 75% over an agreed period. Please note the deposit will need to be built up to 25% of the rent which is £6,625 at a rate of £103.16 over a 6 week period.
Deposit
£6,000
Fixtures & Fittings
£5,000
Legal Admin Fee
£825
Broker Fee
£750
Stocktaking Fee
£150
Working Capital
£8,000
Other Costs
£1,150
Total Entry Costs
£21,875
You will need to estimate the turnover you expect to achieve from the pub, with regard to food and accommodation (if applicable). Barrelage figures are given to assist you with calculations. All figures represent products bought from Greene King only. **Please note trading volumes for year 2021 are for part year trading and reflect the impact of closure during the Covid 19 pandemic**
| Year | Beer (Brls) | Wine & Spirits (Ltrs) | Minerals (Ltrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 210 | 1,312 | 4,570 |
| 2022 | 206 | 1,475 | 5,101 |
| 2021 | 135 | 1,041 | 4,145 |
The pub consists of an L-shaped trading space with a large central bar and a dining area to the rear holding 22 covers. There is a large garden to capitalise upon, with pool table and numerous seats.
Trade Bars
1
Trade Dining Areas
1
Trade Kitchens
1
Trade Food Covers
22
Trade Gardens
1
Trade Patio Areas
1
Trade Rooms to Let
0
Meeting Rooms
0
External Child Play Areas
1
Function Rooms
0
Customer Car Park Spaces
15
Current Premises Licence Opening Hours
Mon-Wed: 07:00-23:30
Thu: 07:00-00:00
Fri-Sat: 07:00-00:30
Sun: 07:00-01:00
The accommodation comprises 1 bedroom, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and toilet.
Private Rooms
4
Lounge
1
Dining Rooms
0
Double Bedrooms
1
Single Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
1
Toilets
1
Private Kitchens
0
Offices
0
Bedsits
0
The Golden Lion would suit first time publicans or an experienced operator looking to really build food sales and maximise the sizeable garden. This is a community pub that should be at the heart of the village. I am seeking someone with a passion for hospitality who can deliver great pub fayre and has a passion for sports whilst implementing a regular events programme. If that person is you, then please contact the recruitment team for further information.
Andy Turner, Business Development Manager
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