Shrewsbury Arms Mickle Trafford

The Shrewsbury Arms is a large, detached destination dining pub set in the heart of Mickle Trafford, an affluent rural village less than five miles from Chester city centre.

The Shrewsbury Arms is a large, detached destination dining pub set in the heart of Mickle Trafford, an affluent rural village less than five miles from Chester city centre. This is not a typical local – it is a well-established, upper mid-market food-led business with a strong reputation for quality and consistency. What truly sets the Shrewsbury Arms apart is its scale and character. Internally, the pub oozes rural charm, with rustic tables, rugs underfoot, and an open-plan layout cleverly divided into seven distinct dining areas, each with its own personality. With 120 covers, the site is built for volume while still delivering an intimate, relaxed dining experience. The current trade is firmly food-led, with strong daytime and early evening business, particularly driven by an older demographic attracted by the daytime and early bird menus. With a thoughtful evolution of the food offer, there is clear potential to broaden the appeal and attract families, professionals and celebratory dining occasions, while retaining the loyal existing customer base. The Shrewsbury Arms is busy throughout the day, benefits from repeat custom and is widely viewed as a go-to venue for special meals and multi-generational ‘treat’ dining. Key features The Shrewsbury Arms is a large, detached destination dining pub set in the heart of Mickle Trafford, an affluent rural village less than five miles from Chester city centre. This is not a typical local – it is a well-established, upper mid-market food-led business with a strong reputation for quality and consistency. What truly sets the Shrewsbury Arms apart is its scale and character. Internally, the pub oozes rural charm, with rustic tables, rugs underfoot, and an open-plan layout cleverly divided into seven distinct dining areas, each with its own personality. With 120 covers, the site is built for volume while still delivering an intimate, relaxed dining experience. The current trade is firmly food-led, with strong daytime and early evening business, particularly driven by an older demographic attracted by the daytime and early bird menus. With a thoughtful evolution of the food offer, there is clear potential to broaden the appeal and attract families, professionals and celebratory dining occasions, while retaining the loyal existing customer base. The Shrewsbury Arms is busy throughout the day, benefits from repeat custom and is widely viewed as a go-to venue for special meals and multi-generational ‘treat’ dining. Business & financial information The Shrewsbury Arms is a large, detached destination dining pub set in the heart of Mickle Trafford, an affluent rural village less than five miles from Chester city centre. This is not a typical local – it is a well-established, upper mid-market food-led business with a strong reputation for quality and consistency. What truly sets the Shrewsbury Arms apart is its scale and character. Internally, the pub oozes rural charm, with rustic tables, rugs underfoot, and an open-plan layout cleverly divided into seven distinct dining areas, each with its own personality. With 120 covers, the site is built for volume while still delivering an intimate, relaxed dining experience. The current trade is firmly food-led, with strong daytime and early evening business, particularly driven by an older demographic attracted by the daytime and early bird menus. With a thoughtful evolution of the food offer, there is clear potential to broaden the appeal and attract families, professionals and celebratory dining occasions, while retaining the loyal existing customer base. The Shrewsbury Arms is busy throughout the day, benefits from repeat custom and is widely viewed as a go-to venue for special meals and multi-generational ‘treat’ dining. Key information • Agreement type: Fixed Term Tenancy (FTT) • Model: Leased & Tenancy • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £1 • Deposit: £1 • Estimated startup capital (site guidance): £36,500 • Guide rent (annual): £64,500 • Forecast turnover (annual): £634,800 • Facilities: TradeKitchen, DestinationDining, FunctionRooms, CarPark, BeerGarden, ChildrensPlayArea, CaskAles, FoodLed, Rural