Foresters Horley

The Foresters in Horley is a fantastic pub that perfectly blends traditional charm with modern comfort, offering something for everyone.

The Foresters in Horley is a fantastic pub that perfectly blends traditional charm with modern comfort, offering something for everyone. This welcoming venue has a genuine community feel, attracting a loyal mix of locals, families, and visitors who come for everything from a quiet pint to a lively night out. Inside, the Foresters delivers classic pub atmosphere with contemporary touches — a place where guests can enjoy great food, friendly service, and all the big sporting action shown on TV. The menu focuses on freshly prepared pub favourites and hearty lunches, complemented by a strong drinks range including real ales, lagers, wines, and spirits. Outside, there’s a fantastic outdoor space at both the front and back of the pub, perfect for al fresco dining, weekend drinks, and community gatherings during warmer months. With its strong reputation, great layout, and all-round appeal, the Foresters offers an exceptional opportunity for an operator to take on a thriving, well-loved local and continue building its success at the heart of Horley. Key Features • The welcoming main bar with a fully furnished interior and a mix of comfortable seating, perfect for both drinkers and diners. • Spacious outdoor areas to the front and rear, offering great options for al fresco dining or relaxed drinks in the sunshine. • Multiple TV screens throughout the pub, showing all the latest live sport — including an additional outdoor screen on the rear patio. • Well-equipped commercial kitchen, large in size and capable of delivering a varied menu throughout the day and evening. • Flexible trading layout, allowing for a seamless blend of community drinking, casual dining, and live sport. Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £25,545 • Full deposit: £24,750 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £1,904 • Guide rent (annual): £99,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £21,679 • Forecast turnover (annual): £1,127,304 Ideal Operator We’re looking for a passionate and experienced hospitality professional with a proven track record of running high-turnover venues. You’ll not only have the skills to maintain strong sales but the ambition and creativity to drive the business even further, maximising its full potential. You’ll thrive on delivering great service, lively atmosphere, and top-quality food and drink, while keeping the local community at the heart of everything you do. A love for sport is essential — you’ll be the kind of operator who takes pride in making the Foresters the go-to destination for live sport all year round, ensuring guests always have the best seat in the house. With your leadership, the Foresters will continue to be a bustling, welcoming pub that combines the best of local hospitality, great sport, and a vibrant social scene. Private Accommodation Great accommodation with 3 bedrooms. lounge, bathroom and kitchen. Regional Manager's Thoughts This is a rare opportunity to take over one of Horley's leading pubs and take it to the next level. The pub offers something for everyone and our new operator will have a proven track record of running high turnover businesses. Surrounding Area The Foresters is located in the heart of Horley, a bustling Surrey town just minutes from Gatwick Airport and conveniently positioned off the M23, offering excellent connectivity to both London and the South Coast. Horley enjoys a strong mix of local residents, commuters, and airport professionals, making it a lively and reliable year-round trading location. The town centre is home to a variety of independent shops, major retail chains, cafés, and businesses, ensuring a steady daytime trade as well as busy evenings and weekends. With densely populated residential areas surrounding the town, the Foresters benefits from a loyal local customer base, while the proximity to Gatwick provides additional opportunities from travellers, hotel guests, and airport staff seeking great food, drink, and hospitality nearby. This combination of community spirit, excellent transport links, and a diverse customer mix makes Horley an ideal setting for a thriving, well-positioned pub business.