Slug And Lettuce Poole

Former Slug & Lettuce, this is your opportunity to make this venue your very own!

Situated on the High Street in Poole, this venue offers a rare blank canvas opportunity for an ambitious publican to create their own hospitality concept in a prime town-centre location. Situated on a prominent corner with double frontage, the venue enjoys excellent visibility and steady footfall throughout the day and into the evening. It’s easily accessible by public transport and ideally positioned to capture trade from shoppers, workers, and visitors exploring Poole’s bustling centre. Inside, the space is versatile and well-suited to a range of formats – from casual dining and relaxed social drinks to more event-led or entertainment-driven concepts. The layout allows for multiple trading areas, giving an incoming operator the flexibility to design a food, drink and social offer that reflects their vision. The venue also benefits from an outdoor seating area, providing a welcoming beer garden space that is particularly popular in warmer months for afternoon drinks and early evening socialising. With its strong location, adaptable trading space, and high visibility, this is the perfect opportunity for a creative and driven operator to run a pub in Poole town centre and build a business that truly reflects their own brand and style. Key Features • Prime High Street location – strong daily footfall from shoppers, workers, and visitors. • Prominent corner site – double frontage for maximum visibility. • Blank canvas opportunity – flexible layout ready for a new operator’s concept. • Versatile trading space – suited for casual dining, drinks-led, or event-driven formats. • Outdoor seating area – popular spot for summer afternoons and early evening trade. • Bustling town centre – surrounded by shops, cafés, restaurants, and cultural attractions. • Seaside destination – close to Poole Quay and the harbour, attracting tourists year-round. • Strong transport links – easy access to Bournemouth, Southampton, London, and wider Dorset. Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £17,045 • Full deposit: £16,250 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £1,250 • Guide rent (annual): £65,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £14,490 • Forecast turnover (annual): £753,496 Ideal Operator Would be hospitality-focused, warm and approachable. Could be a multiple or hands-on operator. Creates a friendly, safe environment where people want to return. Has a strong business sense, understands margins on drinks and food, keeps costs under control without cutting corners and adapts menus and drink ranges to current trends. With a Strong community connection, they would be involved in local events, sports teams, fundraisers, Run quiz nights, live music, or themed evenings that bring locals together. Having Strong operational skills, they would be good with staff management, recruiting, training, motivating, and retaining people. Keeping strong operational standards clean pub a safe environment, and compliant with licensing laws and current legislation. Also, with the prime location of the site, they would be able to adjust the offer to the customer base, family-friendly daytime and lively atmosphere later into the evening. Private Accommodation The venue has two-bedroom private accomodation. Regional Manager's Thoughts This rare opportunity allows for the introduction of a fresh vision tailored to the location and demographics of the business, capturing the essence of the desired business plan. Its strategic location ensures a steady flow of foot traffic and provides an excellent opportunity for the pub to become a hub for socialising, dining, and entertainment in the area. This opportunity is very exciting for someone to inject their own flair and take this magnificent business to the next level. Surrounding Area This pub is located in the heart of Poole town centre, right on the bustling High Street. The area benefits from strong daily footfall thanks to its mix of retail, hospitality, and cultural attractions, making it an excellent location for anyone looking to run a pub in Poole. Poole is one of Dorset’s most popular seaside towns, known for its natural harbour – the largest in Europe – and its lively mix of shopping, dining, and coastal attractions. Just a short walk from the High Street, you’ll find Poole Quay, lined with bars, cafés, restaurants, and visitor hotspots that draw in both locals and tourists year-round. The town also benefits from excellent transport links, with good rail connections to Bournemouth, Southampton, and London, as well as easy access to the surrounding Dorset coastline and countryside. This makes Poole a destination not just for day-trippers but also for longer stays, boosting hospitality demand across the seasons. With its combination of seaside tourism, strong local trade, and steady commuter links, Poole represents an exciting and opportunity-rich setting for a publican to make their mark on a High Street pub in a prime location.