Acorn

The Acorn is a substantial, refurbished pub located on the edge of Barking town centre, offering a prominent position at a busy cross-junction with strong visibility and steady footfall.

The site features an open-plan layout anchored by a single bar, a modern, fully refurbished kitchen, and a large rear garden, making it highly versatile for a range of trading opportunities. The business currently operates with a strong wet-led focus but is designed to flex across sports, entertainment, community events, and food, allowing the operator to build a true destination venue that appeals to a broad customer base throughout the week. The opportunity lies in establishing a clear identity rooted in the local community, using the scale and flexibility of the space to deliver a varied offer—daytime coffee and casual dining, lively sport occasions, and engaging evening entertainment. The ideal operator is someone with experience, energy, and a larger-than-life presence, capable of leading events and live sport while also understanding how to grow food sales and maintain the vibrancy of a wet-led business. Success will come from setting a consistent rhythm to the week, anchoring the calendar around televised sport, and building midweek trade with quizzes, live music, or community events that suit the open-plan space. The recent investment means the focus can be on delivering a high-quality guest experience, with attention to drink presentation, reliable food execution, and fast, friendly service. The rear garden offers a genuine second trading area for seasonal activations and family-friendly plans, while the front drinking space serves as an inviting welcome point. Building partnerships with local groups and maintaining a visible digital presence will help drive awareness and engagement. Key facts • Annual rent: £34,000 • Upfront cost: £42,500 • Forecasted operator turnover: £579,647 • Forecasted operator profit (inc machine): £41,467 • Forecasted operator machine profit: £7,500 • Type of tie: Full tie: Access to Discounted Wines, Spirits & Minerals Price List • Machine product agreement: Restricted (50/50 share) Entry costs Entry cost is approximately £42500 which includes 25% of the fixtures & fittings value, deposit, stock and working capital. Any additional costs will be confirmed in your schedule 1 information. You will also need to obtain independent professional legal and financial advice. Please note, the fixtures and fittings value is estimated and will be confirmed on change day and an assisted purchase plan is available to purchase the remaining 75% of fixtures and fittings. Trading space The Acorn offers a large, open-plan trading space anchored by a single bar servery, with a high number of covers and a fully refurbished kitchen. The layout is designed for flexibility, allowing the venue to host a variety of activities including sports, entertainment, events, and food service. At the front, there is a modest drinking area and a couple of car parking spaces, while a raised area at the back leads to a substantial rear garden, providing additional capacity and opportunities for seasonal activations. The overall design supports a vibrant, multi-purpose environment that can cater to a mixed customer base and adapt to different trading occasions throughout the week. Private accommodation The accommodation is split into two, meaning there is a larger accommodation and a smaller flat.