Tenanted Vacancy - Devizes

Raven Inn, Poulshot

Introduction

The Raven sits in the pretty village of Poulshot in glorious countryside just 2.5 miles northeast of the market town of Devizes, and just a few miles from the famous Caen Hill locks on the Kennet and Avon canal.  This quintessential traditional village pub is very popular with locals and has gained an enviable reputation in the area for the quality and standard of the food and drink offer.

An attraction here is that our quality ales are served directly from the cask behind the bar. 

We are looking for a new Business Partner to take over here in early 2018.

Trading Potential

The Raven sits in our “Great Pub Great Food” segment and has been operated by our Business Partners for the last eight years. This traditional pub has become the “Hub” of the local community and through its reputation for standards and service has proved a very popular destination for visitors.  Interaction with local shoots and the cricket club have helped with the success here and created a real community feel about this pub, with consistently high standards of the food and drink offer this site will continue to develop.  

New Business Partner Profile

The new Business Partners here will ideally need to have a solid background in catering and operate as “Chef Owner”.  The ability to engage in the village and become an integral part of the community would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity for a couple to live in a lovely setting and develop an already strong business.

Premises Licence

Sale of Alcohol
Monday - Sunday - 10:00 am to Midnight

Performance of Live Music
Monday to Sunday - 10:00 am to Midnight

Playing of Recorded Music
Monday - Sunday - 10:00 am to Midnight 

Opening Hours of the Premises
Monday - Tuesday - 10:00 am to 01:00 am 

Trade Areas

The main bar has seating for 18 and a wood burning stove which joins the lounge which has further seating for 14 and a gas effect fire and access to the ladies WC, this leads through to the main dining room for 28, has a wood burning stove in an inglenook fireplace and is idea for private or family functions, French door access to a patio area that seats a further 24.

Fully equipped trade kitchen with separate wash up and prep room that leads to a dry store and ground level cellar  

Outside Areas Licence

To the front of the pub is a walled lawned garden with 7 wooden benches and a fenced patio area which seats 24. Car parking for approximately 20.  The gents WC are located outside and to the side of the building, there is also a private side access which has a courtyard area and garage.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation is accessed from a corridor at the rear of the bar and consists of two bedrooms a bathroom and lounge.

Capital Required

• Deposit £8K
• Fixtures & Fittings TBC
• Stock £3K
• Working capital £5K