Somerset Arms Gravesend

Somerset Arms is a well-established, community-led Craft Union pub in the heart of Gravesend, known for its friendly atmosphere, strong local following and great value offer.

Somerset Arms is a well-established, community-led Craft Union pub in the heart of Gravesend, known for its friendly atmosphere, strong local following and great value offer. The pub has a solid wet-led trade, excellent potential for sport, live events and community activity, and benefits from a loyal customer base. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on operator to put their own stamp on a great local, drive sales through engagement and energy, and build a successful business with the backing of the Craft Union model. Key Features • Boosted Operator Earnings of 20% of net revenue: £93,000 – and that's just the baseline! • Supercharge Your Income: Take home an additional 10% of profit above budget when you manage a high-volume pub! This bonus recognises the extra effort required to run a thriving pub. • Important Note: We do not ask you to invest your own money into the pub. You simply pay a £2,000 bond. • Become a Craft Union Star: Increase your income by becoming a centre of excellence. • Free BII Membership • Be the Best: Win an all-expenses-paid trip to our yearly operator awards! • Join a Growing Family: Be part of Craft Union's rapidly expanding estate, partnering with the UK's biggest pub company. • Rent-free Accommodation (where applicable) • Full Utilities Paid: Gas, Electric & Water (for the entire building including the accommodation) • Cost of Sky & TNT Sports Included (pay-per-view events agreed upon with your Regional Manager) • Security & Entertainment Packages Available (as agreed with your Regional Manager) • Business Rates Covered • Dedicated Support of a Regional Manager: Get ongoing guidance and support to develop your pub's proposition and build strong community engagement, leading to boosted sales opportunities. Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £2,000 • Full deposit: £2,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £468,000 • Forecast turnover (annual): £468,000 Ideal Operator The Somerset Arms would suit a hands-on, people-focused operator with a passion for running a great community pub and being visible front of house. The ideal operator will thrive on engaging with locals, commuters and sports fans, making the most of the pub’s high-footfall location, licensed pavement area and strong sport offer. This opportunity is perfect for someone with energy, personality and commercial awareness, who enjoys building relationships, driving atmosphere on key sporting occasions and growing a wet-led business through consistency, standards and great customer experience. Private Accommodation The Somerset Arms benefits from onsite private accommodation located above the pub, providing convenient and comfortable living for the operator. The accommodation comprises four bedrooms, offering ample space for an individual, couple or family, and allows for a strong live-in presence that supports hands-on management of the business. Regional Manager's Thoughts As Regional Manager, I see the Somerset Arms as a pub with real potential in a prime location. It has all the fundamentals of a strong Craft Union business — great visibility, high footfall, a solid wet-led offer and the ability to trade exceptionally well around sport and commuter traffic. With the right operator bringing energy, consistency and personality, I genuinely believe this pub can become a standout local in Gravesend and a very successful long-term business. Surrounding Area The Somerset Arms is located in a busy, high-footfall part of Gravesend, directly opposite Gravesend railway station, making it a natural stopping point for commuters, rail users and town-centre visitors throughout the day and evening. The pub sits close to key local amenities, shops and transport links, benefiting from consistent passing trade and a strong mix of regular locals and transient customers. Its prominent position offers excellent visibility and real potential to grow trade by capturing pre- and post-journey visits, midweek footfall and weekend social occasions.