Seeking the Right Licensee for The Ribble Lodge
Seeking the Right Licensee for The Ribble Lodge
Agilis Advisory and Admiral Taverns are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled licensee to manage The Ribble Lodge, a bustling pub in Ribbleton, Lancashire. The ideal candidate should have experience managing busy establishments and be eager to drive growth through effective marketing, optimising the bar lineup, and promoting events and entertainment.
Description: The Ribble Lodge is located in the lively Ribbleton area, surrounded by housing estates and local businesses. Positioned on Ribbleton Avenue, the pub offers easy access to Preston City Centre and the M6 motorway, with a bus stop providing direct connections to the city every 20 minutes.
Pub Layout: Entering through the double doors on the front left, customers are greeted by a large open-plan trade area with a spacious bar along the rear wall. The pub features raised seating areas on either side of the bar and fixed and loose seating throughout. The right-hand side hosts a pool room with two pool tables and its own toilets and bar. Opposite the entrance is the door to the function room, which has its own bar, separate entrance, and disabled access toilet. The function room, a key asset, can cater to 70 people and features a stage for live acts, comedy nights, and music. A rear courtyard beer garden with a smoking shelter and ample seating, along with front benches, provide outdoor options for patrons.
Trading Style: Currently a wet-only community pub, The Ribble Lodge caters to daytime drinkers, post-work patrons, and weekend revellers. The pub is home to both ladies' and men's darts and pool teams and offers BT Sport and Sky Sports to draw in sports fans. Weekends focus on football and entertainment, with karaoke and live acts bringing in a lively crowd. The pub serves a wide customer base, from younger to older generations, all enjoying excellent standards, great drinks, and a warm welcome.
Accommodation: The private accommodation includes three bedrooms, a living room, a good-sized kitchen, and a bathroom.
Additional Information:
- Annual Rent: The lowest rent figure associated with a Full Tie. If the tie is reduced, the effective rent will increase. Rent is billed and paid weekly in advance.
- Security Deposit: Held in your account and returned upon exiting the pub based on the final account balance and property condition. The standard deposit is 25% of the headline rent, with lower initial deposits negotiable for long-term agreements.
- Working Capital: The recommended amount required for day-to-day business operations.
- Stock: Valued by an independent valuer on takeover day, including unbranded glassware, unopened bottles, wines, spirits, and unopened kegs and cask ale.
- Fixtures & Fittings: Includes items bolted to the floor or walls, and free-standing or hung items, including furniture.
- Training: Required before signing a long-term agreement. The "7 Steps to Sales Success" training program is held online over three days, covering marketing and business strategies to grow pub sales step-by-step.
- Service Charge Cost: £60.89 per week, covering the Admiral Taverns Premium Maintenance Package, compliance and statutory obligations, boiler and cellar cooling repair/replacement, and full access to e-learning for you and your staff.
The Ribble Lodge is ready for a dynamic and driven licensee to take the helm and steer it to new heights. If you are passionate about community engagement, live sports, and creating a vibrant pub atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.
For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Agilis Advisory.
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https://agilisadvisory.co.uk/listing/?listing=369-ATBAA230608_ribble-lodge-riblet
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