Black Swan Ashover

The Black Swan is located in the rural village of Ashover, Derbyshire, close to the Peak District National Park. The pub is a delightful character property steeped in history and is very popular with locals and tourists.

The Black Swan is located in the rural village of Ashover, Derbyshire, close to the Peak District National Park. The pub is a delightful character property steeped in history and is very popular with locals and tourists. Boasting a cosy lounge area with a real open fire, a central bar, a raised dining area and a separate snug, the Black Swan caters for all occasions. There is a small commercial kitchen capable of delivering quality pub food to meet the demand of the trade. The function room upstairs is accessed by an internal staircase and can accommodate up to 50 guests. There is a separate trade kitchen to serve the function room and it is suitable for all occasions, including weddings. There are approximately 25 external covers in a recently invested beer garden which has both covered and uncovered seating. The trade has a seasonal element, picking up in the spring/summer. The area is popular with walkers as there are many fantastic walking trails and paths throughout the Peak District. There are two other pubs in the village – the Old Poets Corner, a Titanic Brewery pub, and the Crispin Inn a Marstons operator-led pub 100m away. The Black Swan is the only pub with a designated external trading area. Key Features • Well-invested external area for drinking and dining • Cosy lounge area with open fire and raised dining area • Great sized bar with good ranging opportunities including cask ales • Private function room suitable for all occasions including Private Dining bookable space Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £7,295 • Full deposit: £6,500 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £500 • Guide rent (annual): £26,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £360,425 • Forecast turnover (annual): £360,425 Ideal Operator This is a great opportunity for a hands-on operator who brings personality as well as capability! The right person will become famous in the village for their exceptional hospitality, quality food, drink and atmosphere and the seamless ability to flex their style to suit the changing demographic of the customer base. You have to be able to be the Local Pub to the villagers, the Food and Watering Hole for the resting walkers and the Treat Experience to the guests who want to be treated to exceptional service and quality when they come for their evening meal or function. Can you turn CUSTOMERS into GUESTS and make the Black Swan the preferred choice for locals and visitors to Ashover?  Private Accommodation Good sized accommodation with 2 bedrooms with a small kitchen diner, bathroom and living room.  Regional Manager's Thoughts This is a cracking pub with bags of character and it needs a hands-on operator with the same! Whilst there is competition from the other two pubs, the Black Swan is the one that has the potential to become the Heart of the Community. The pub should be thriving with activity throughout the week giving locals and visitors a reason to visit. A cosy environment with a great layout to be able to provide a great experience for all guests with varying needs. It needs to have a strong food offer focussing on traditional home-cooked pub food and quick refreshments for refuelling walkers, alongside a quality drinks offer with an opportunity to become the pub of choice for Cask Ale drinkers in the village. In the Spring and Summer months, the recently invested garden comes into play and gives the pub a competitive advantage over the other pubs in the village. This coincides with an increase in visitors to the area and building a strong reputation both locally and on social review sites is vital to maximising this trading period.  It really is a little gem of a pub and if you are the right operator with the personality and skill to manage the varying demands of locals and tourists whilst maximising the opportunities around Community, Food, Garden and Function Room it is an opportunity that should not be missed!  Surrounding Area Ashover is a picturesque village in Derbyshire, England, known for its charming countryside and historical landmarks. Ashover sits in a valley, not far from the town of Matlock and the Peak District National Park. The area is surrounded by scenic landscapes, including Ashover Rock, a notable geological formation offering stunning views of the countryside and is very popular with walkers visiting the area. The village itself boasts well-preserved historic buildings, such as All Saints Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The nearby Ashover Light Railway, a narrow-gauge heritage railway, adds to the area's unique character, providing a glimpse into its industrial past. Visitors often appreciate Ashover's tranquility and its delightful blend of natural beauty and historical charm.