Kings Arms, South Street, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock, Somerset BA3 4RA
Talk to the BDM or call: 01473 599 160
The King’s Arms is located in the charming village of Stratton-on-the-Fosse, known for Downside Abbey and Downside Public School. This village is conveniently positioned near Bath, Wells, and Bristol, making it an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area.
Stratton-on-the-Fosse is set in the picturesque Mendips, offering stunning walks and numerous historic houses, gardens, and attractions nearby, including Cheddar Gorge, the Roman Baths, Wookey Hole Caves, and Wells Cathedral. Bath is approximately 12.5 miles to the northeast, Wells is 10 miles to the east, and Bristol is 20 miles to the north. The A303 trunk road and the M5 and M4 motorways are within a half-hour drive. The King’s Arms is also a 20-minute drive from Glastonbury and just 10 minutes from Shepton Mallet.
Inside, the pub features a characterful and welcoming atmosphere, offering home-cooked food alongside a selection of wines, lagers, and cask ales at competitive prices. There are three trading areas: a cosy bar area and two additional spaces perfect for enjoying a Sunday lunch. The bar accommodates approximately 22 covers and showcases a mix of beams, stone, wood, and panelling. This leads to a raised area with 20 covers and a former breakfast, function, and tearoom area with 16 covers. The pub also includes three well-appointed letting rooms.
Externally, there is a car park and two outdoor areas available for patrons.
The private accommodation comprises one bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a lounge.
The pub is well-positioned to attract both residents and visitors to Stratton-on-the-Fosse and the surrounding areas.
The successful applicant(s) will be outgoing, lively, personable, enthusiastic, and driven, and will be as passionate as the landlords are about creating something special within the community. They will need a proven track record in operating successful community pubs with great traditional pub food and letting rooms.
Skilled at utilising social media, maximising footfall, booking live artists/bands, creating promotional/marketing plans, developing a food offering, and establishing a strong position within the community, all whilst developing/leading a small but great in-house team.
A personal licence is required alongside exceptional standards and some experience with real ale, current trends. The Kings Arms has many facets to the business; the next operators will ideally have experience running a similar business and have the knowledge and experience to maximise every opportunity.
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.
Length of Tenure: TAW/TMA moving to 5-year substantive
Agreement type: Part-tied (Free of tie wines, spirits, and non-postmix minerals)
Rent: £29,500
Ingoing’s: £5,000 deposit plus working capital. Inventory to be purchased on flexible terms on signing a substantive agreement.
Contact our Business Development Manager for this region - Chris Faulkner.
Discover opportunities and find your perfect pub.
