Fever Derby

This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-profile late-night venue in the heart of Derby, long recognised as one of the area’s most popular nightlife destinations.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-profile late-night venue in the heart of Derby, long recognised as one of the area’s most popular nightlife destinations. With its prominent location, strong reputation, and loyal following, this site has been a cornerstone of the city’s entertainment scene for years, attracting a vibrant mix of students, young professionals, and weekend revellers. The venue features a spacious, multi-floor layout designed for maximum flexibility. Multiple bars, dedicated dance floors, and VIP areas provide excellent scope for themed events, live performances, private hires, or club nights. Its existing infrastructure supports both high-capacity nightlife trading and exclusive events, offering significant potential for a creative operator to reimagine and relaunch the space under a new concept. For the right person, this is an exciting chance to run a late-night entertainment venue in Derby, combining visibility, atmosphere, and commercial potential in one dynamic setting. Key Features • Prime City Centre Location – Prominent, high-footfall position in the heart of Derby, surrounded by bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues. • Spacious Dual-Floor Layout – Two main trading areas, each with its own bar, offering flexibility for themed nights, live events, and private functions and the ability to extend to a third floor. • Established Customer Base – Enjoys strong existing recognition and a loyal following from students, young professionals, and weekend nightlife crowds. Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £8,295 • Full deposit: £7,500 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £577 • Guide rent (annual): £30,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £548,061 • Forecast turnover (annual): £548,060 Ideal Operator We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced operator with a passion for nightlife and event-led hospitality — someone ready to take on a high-profile city centre venue in Derby and make it their own. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in running bars, nightclubs, or late-night venues, with a strong understanding of what it takes to deliver energy, atmosphere, and exceptional customer experiences. You’ll know how to manage large-scale operations smoothly, from big party nights and private hires to corporate functions and themed events. A strong background in marketing and promotions is highly desirable, as you’ll play a key role in rebranding and relaunching the venue — building on its loyal customer base and established reputation while injecting new life, ideas, and creativity. Private Accommodation There is no private accommodation.  Regional Manager's Thoughts Whether you're a bar operator or entertainment entrepreneur, this is your chance to make a bold impact in a high-footfall, established nightlife destination and be involved in the rebrand. Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic publican ready to join a popular and thriving venue in the heart of Derby? We seek a passionate publican for this vibrant location, renowned for its late nights, DJs and parties! We want to hear from you if you're passionate about hospitality and can create unforgettable experiences! This is an exceptional business opportunity; you must have experience operating or managing a similar business.   Surrounding Area This late-night venue is ideally situated in the heart of [Town Name], surrounded by a thriving mix of bars, restaurants, and entertainment hotspots. Positioned within one of the busiest parts of town, it benefits from being right at the centre of the local nightlife scene—making it an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to run a popular, high-energy site. With excellent transport connections and easy access from nearby towns and residential areas, the venue is perfectly placed to attract a wide range of visitors. The area enjoys strong footfall from daytime shoppers, evening diners, and night-time crowds, ensuring a steady flow of potential customers throughout the week. The nearby university and residential communities also help to create a diverse and loyal customer base, with a blend of students, locals, and tourists contributing to the lively atmosphere. The central location is well-known for its vibrant nightlife and has become a go-to destination for socialising, dining, and weekend entertainment. Thanks to its prime position, consistent foot traffic, and strong reputation as part of [Town Name]’s established hospitality circuit, this venue offers an excellent opportunity for an operator to take on a busy, successful site right at the heart of the action.