Crown Houghton Regis

The Crown is a true community gem, offering two distinct trading areas and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Currently operating as a wet-led pub, it enjoys strong support from loyal locals who appreciate a well-poured pint.

The pub boasts a newly thatched roof, adding to its character, and a spacious, recently developed beer garden—an ideal retreat for families and sun-seekers during the summer months. For those looking to maximize the pub’s potential, there’s an opportunity to introduce a light snacks menu using the small trade kitchen, creating an additional revenue stream and enhancing the customer experience. Key Features • The internal trade area has a main bar along with a lounge bar, with a separate pool room to the rear. Both bars have a fixed seating area and are comfortably laid out. The main bar has TV screens and a darts board and the lounge bar caters for live music at weekends. There is a small trade kitchen, car park for at least 25 cars and a big beer garden to the rear of the property. Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £6,545 • Full deposit: £5,750 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £442 • Guide rent (annual): £23,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £288,487 • Forecast turnover (annual): £288,486 Ideal Operator Whilst the Pub is located on a busy road with occasional passing trade, it is largely frequented by residents from the local area. With a good amount of local competition, a community-focused Publican would be best placed to increase sales and drive footfall. There is an opportunity to serve a light food menu, which hasn't been on offer to customers for quite some time but which could attract a new demographic of customers. Private Accommodation The flat is accessed from behind the bar with the trade kitchen situated between the bar and the private accommodation. The trade kitchen is small and in need of an upgrade. There is no domestic kitchen in the private accommodation which consists of two good-sized bedrooms, lounge and bathroom. Regional Manager's Thoughts The exiting Publican has served the local community well with regular entertainment nights, pub quizzes and darts teams, and this would need to continue under the new Publican. The car park and beer garden are huge selling points for this business over its local competition and must be exploited. There are plans to re-paint and upgrade sections of the internal trade are, which will be positive and will no doubt create some exciting noises in the local area. Surrounding Area The Crown Pub is located in Houghton Regis, a small town and civil parish in Bedfordshire. The pub sits on the A5120 mid-way between Luton and Dunstable. It is ideally situated to attract customers from both of these areas as well as residents of Houghton Regis. There are a large number of dwellings in the immediate area, a petrol station and various shops.