Princess Alexandra Cannin

This classic East London pub is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and community-focused operator.

This classic East London pub is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and community-focused operator. With a traditional two-bar layout (public and saloon bars), the pub retains its authentic character, while offering ample scope to introduce your own ideas and operational style. Situated in a lively residential area and just a short distance from West Ham United’s stadium, this pub benefits from a loyal local customer base and a significant matchday trade. Live sport and music are key drivers, creating a strong rhythm of the week and reliable footfall. This is a wet-led operation with no trade kitchen currently, offering flexibility and lower overheads. The interior is traditional with the two bars offering separate atmospheres – ideal for hosting varied customer experiences all with classic East End charm. There’s plenty of opportunity for a new operator to enhance the layout and décor in line with their vision, while retaining the pub’s much-loved heritage. A gated front garden offers valuable external seating space, already popular with regulars. There’s also an undeveloped side garden that could be transformed to provide additional covers or an event area. This pub also benefits from a generous sized car park. Key Features • Wet-led operation – no trade kitchen, offering flexibility and lower overheads • Two traditional bars – original layout with classic East End charm • Front gated garden – popular with regulars and perfect for warm-weather trade • Car park to side - enough space tocater for 10-12 cars • Side garden opportunity – potential to further increase capacity and revenue • Strong sports-led trade – especially on West Ham home game days • Live music and event potential – room to build on existing community engagement Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £6,795 • Full deposit: £6,000 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £462 • Guide rent (annual): £24,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £453,370 • Forecast turnover (annual): £453,370 Ideal Operator We’re seeking an engaged and energetic publican who can immerse themselves in the local community, tap into the pub’s sports and music-led appeal, and deliver great service in a friendly, welcoming environment. Experience running a wet-led site is beneficial, but most importantly, we’re looking for someone with vision, passion and a commitment to great hospitality. Private Accommodation Above the pub, the accommodation benefits from a seperate entrance to the rear. The living space is light and spacious consisting of two good sized bedrooms, a comfortable living room, and all amenities expected from a bathroom and kitchen. This would be an ideal place to bring up a family or enjoy your own space. Regional Manager's Thoughts This is a high-opportunity site in a prime East London location with a strong rhythm of the week, solid local base, and built-in matchday spikes. A motivated, operationally strong licensee can drive this forward with a focus on events, sports, and external trading space. This site is ideal for a self-starter operator with wet-led experience, good local awareness, and strong matchday controls. With the right support and oversight, it has the potential to be a high-performing, sustainable business. Surrounding Area Canning Town is a historically working-class area in East London, located within the London Borough of Newham. Once part of London’s docklands and heavily industrial, it has seen significant regeneration over the past decade, transforming into a diverse and evolving neighbourhood. With excellent transport links — including the Jubilee Line and DLR at Canning Town Station — the area is well connected to Canary Wharf, Stratford, and central London, making it increasingly attractive to young professionals and commuters. The area retains a strong sense of local identity, with many long-term residents maintaining deep community ties. At the same time, new housing developments and investment projects such as Hallsville Quarter and Royal Docks regeneration have shifted the demographic, bringing in a younger, more transient population. This blend of old and new is reflected in local businesses, with traditional establishments coexisting alongside modern retail and hospitality offerings. For the pub trade, Canning Town offers a compelling opportunity. The presence of both a loyal, established customer base and an emerging professional demographic creates room for flexible, wet-led operations with broad appeal. Matchdays, driven by proximity to West Ham United’s stadium, provide reliable high-footfall trading peaks, while the area’s ongoing development points to future growth in consumer spend and demand for quality local venues with strong community character.