The White Hart, Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3PX
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Sherborne is a market town located in the northern part of the county, situated on the edge of the River Yeo and adjacent to Blackmoor Vale. The White Hart is positioned at the northern end of Cheap Street, near the junction with the A30. Cheap Street serves as Sherborne’s High Street, featuring a mix of independent and nationally recognised retailers.
The White Hart is an attractive Grade II Listed end-of-terrace, two-storey property located on the main high street. The ground floor trade areas are presented in a traditional style, characterised by low ceilings, exposed beams, and partially exposed stone and brickwork on the internal walls. There are three interlinking trade areas at the front of the building, each of equal size. Central to the property is a snug area designed for small groups of customers. The main servery is located on one flank wall and connects to a games room at the rear, which includes a pool table, darts board, and television, making it suitable for watching live sports. This space also serves as a staging area for live bands and various forms of entertainment.
The pub features a spacious and well-equipped commercial kitchen capable of serving home-cooked meals for approximately 60 covers.
Private accommodation is accessible via a separate external entrance, comprising a three double-bedroom flat with a living room, bathroom, private kitchen, and office with a safe.
The pub is the perfect example of a real high street style operation, from having a drink with friends in the bar to watching live artists or a big match, it really is a REAL high street pub ensuring every individual living nearby has a reason to visit. The pub company wants all existing and potential customers to feel part of what is a busy, thriving gem of the community and to enjoy the pub for all occasions. The pub will need to trade with a successful rhythm of the week including live sports, pub teams, and entertainment along with a strong food offering.
The successful applicant(s) will be outgoing, lively, personable, enthusiastic, and driven and will be as passionate as the pub company is about creating something special within the community. They will need a proven track record in operating successful community or high street pubs and running events, utilising social media, maximising footfall for sporting events, booking live artists/bands, creating promotional/marketing plans, developing a good food offering, and establishing a strong position within the community all whilst developing/leading a great in-house team
A personal licence is required alongside exceptional standards and some experience with real ale, current trends (gin, craft ale and lager, wines and cider) and organising events such as family fun days and beer/cider festivals.
The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Please note that the energy performance certificate is available from the landlord.
Agreement type: PART TIED – FOT Wines, Spirits & Non-Postmix Minerals.
Rent: £19,500
Ingoings: £3,000 deposit plus working capital. Inventory is to be purchased on flexible terms on signing a substantive agreement.
FREE OF TIE OPTION AVAILABLE.
STEPPED RENT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE RIGHT OPERATOR.
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