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The George & Dragon, Witney

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Pub Details

133 Main Rd, Long Hanborough, Witney OX29 8JX

Destination, Food

Ingoing Costs : £31,000

Pub Rent: £49,000

This business comprises of two separate internal areas, a wonderful traditional warm bar area and a very large 60 cover restaurant area.  With a wealth of period charm, benefitting from original exposed beams and flagstone floor. there is easy access to the restaurant, which can double up as a function area for private parties as well as access to the rear trade garden offering an additional 100 covers. This is a quality traditional destination food house with a big focus on excellent food and service. The business has a good reputation and attracts regular customers from a 15 mile radius.

Key Highlights

  • Stunning main road Cotswold pub and restaurant located in a very affluent demographic

  • Separate bar and restaurant areas providing the ability to drive both weekly dining activity and functions up to 80 people

  • Beautifully landscaped gardens able to cater for 100+ covers

  • Ample car parking, ideal for this destination food business

  • Payment plan available for the purchase of fixtures and fittings

Suitable Applicants

This business represents a great opportunity for an experienced catering couple or multiple site retailer committed to providing a first class pub/dining experience, with excellent customer service and marketing skills.

Financial Overview

  • Security Deposit
    Payable in advance to Wells to cover charges incurred by your business – trading as a Ltd Co

    £12,250

  • Valuers Fee
    In the region of (paid to valuer) for valuing fixtures and fittings

    £800

  • Administration Fee
    In the region of (payable to Wells & Co. Ltd in advance) to cover e.g. premises license changes, solicitors fees, and agreement

    £430

  • Advanced Rent
    In the region of (2 weeks)

    £2000

  • Working Capital
    Minimum working capital required

    £10,000

  • Fixtures & Fittings
    Estimated valuation to purchase e.g. carpets, curtains, tables and chairs, kitchen equipment (£ est)

    £30,000

  • Stock & Glassware
    In the region of to cover the value of opening stock

    £3,000

  • APPROXIMATE TOTAL
    Please note that these are estimated figures, given as a guide only, and do not include fixtures and fittings

    £29,000

Anticipated Retained Income

Ongoing Costs

  • Service Charge
    Cellar cooling service, Buildings insurance, Fire Compliance, Boiler maintenance (tenancies only), NICEIC Electrical Test (tenancies only) and Premises Licence renewal fee

    £5,800 p/a

  • Dilapidations service charge
    Funds will be collected through the whole agreement and will be drawn down to fund tenant works/decorations

    £80 p/m

  • Rent
    In the region of (payable weekly in advance)

    £49,000 p/a

  • Stocktaking Services
    Six professional stocktakes per annum recommended

    £1,472 p/a

  • Accountancy Services
    Fees for a nominated accountant (in the region of)

    £4,900 p/a

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