Oak & Black Dog Stretton

The pub is in the centre of the beautiful village of Stretton on Dunsmore just off the Fosse way. It is traditional pub at the heart of the community.

The pub is in the centre of the beautiful village of Stretton on Dunsmore just off the Fosse way. It is traditional pub at the heart of the community. The pub has been central to life in this village for years. It is an excellent opportunity to live and have a thriving business in this sought after location. The Oak and Black Dog is a popular local’s pub that has been serving some traditional English fayre to customers form the village and surrounding areas. Central to the front of the property is a pronounced doorway through which you enter the open plan bar area with flag stone flooring and a U-shaped bar servery immediately ahead, furnished with polished wood and tall bar stools. To your left is a carpeted area with fixed and loose furniture that would suit private dining. To the right of the bar is a carpeted area with a pool table, TV and additional seating. The bar can accommodate 30 covers and benefits from natural light from the sash windows to the front of the building. The bar’s distinguishing feature is an eight cover mezzanine area located behind the bar. The kitchen includes all the equipment required in order to provide a wide variety of British classics. Outside you can really appreciate the potential and benefit of the two-tier beer garden. Shrubs and greenery border its perimeter allowing guests to spend time undisturbed in pleasant surroundings. There is parking on-site for four vehicles. Key Features • Private dining room with plenty of covers Fully equipped trade kitchen Four-bedroom private accommodation ideal for a family Discounts of up to £170 per barrel but has an average of £140 per barrel Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £7,670 • Full deposit: £6,875 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £529 • Guide rent (annual): £27,500 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £304,231 • Forecast turnover (annual): £304,230 Ideal Operator We are looking for a publican who enjoys making a mark on their local community; hosting games activities and live entertainment, running regular promotions and building a strong relationship with the customers. As well as having these skills a quality food offer is important to encourage custom from further afield. Private Accommodation In good condition and split over 2 levels this is good sized accommodation for a family , with a lovely open plan kitchen and living room space. Regional Manager's Thoughts Currently the client base is mainly locals from the village, but the food has attracted customers from far and wide. The pub has the benefit of being close to Leamington, Coventry and Rugby, allowing significant scope to increase drive to destination trade. The Oak & Black Dog is already a very solid operation; however, this pub has great potential to become a really special business with the time and input from the right publican. Surrounding Area Stretton-on-Dunsmore is a village located on Dunsmore Heath, just off the Fosse Way on the B4455. The village appeared in the Doomsday Book and is rich in culture and heritage. Today it is well served with a general store, post office, doctor’s surgery, primary school, village hall and local tradesmen. There is also Stretton on Stage that helps develop dramatic, musical and organisational skills for all age groups. A local bus service and Rugby train station cater for public transport requirements.