Burnett Arms

The Burnett Arms, Kemnay is the only true pub in the village and offers a rare opportunity to take on a well‑loved site at the centre of a rural community.

With a public bar, a lounge bar and an additional lounge or function space, it has the character and flexibility to host everything from casual drinkers to community gatherings. Although currently wet‑led, the pub has clear potential to introduce a consistent food offer supported by a fully equipped kitchen, while three letting rooms on the first floor provide another attractive revenue stream. This opportunity suits an enthusiastic operator with some industry experience, ideally a couple with complementary front‑of‑house and catering skills. Someone who is ready to take a step forward in running their first business and who can bring warmth, energy and a genuine community focus will be well placed to make the pub thrive. The Burnett can flourish by becoming a true hub for the village. A dependable food offer, paired with events such as quizzes, themed evenings, live sports and support for pool and darts teams, will help build routine footfall and make the pub the natural meeting place for locals. With a more premium hotel nearby and active sports clubs in the area, there is plenty of opportunity to attract a broad mix of customers by delivering a welcoming, reliable mainstream pub experience. Its layout, with a main entrance leading into the lounge bar, function space and public bar, alongside a separate entrance directly into the public bar, allows the operator to tailor spaces for different needs and occasions. The letting rooms and on‑site private accommodation support the potential for a well‑rounded, community‑driven business. Key facts • Annual rent: £15,000 • Upfront cost: £21,250 • Forecasted operator turnover: £301,937 • Forecasted operator profit (inc machine): £29,872 • Forecasted operator machine profit: £2,800 • Type of tie: Partial tie: Tied All Beer & All Cider • Machine product agreement: Restricted (50/50 share) Entry costs Entry cost is approximately £21,250 which includes estimated stock, deposit and working capital. Fixtures and Fitting will be rented with weekly payments made. Any additional costs will be confirmed in your schedule 1 information. Trading space The Burnett Arms offers a well‑structured set of trading spaces that cater to both everyday village pub use and events. The site includes a public bar, a lounge bar, and an additional lounge/function space, giving the operator flexibility to create different atmospheres within the building. The layout allows customers to enter through the main entrance into the lounge bar, function space or public bar, while a separate street entrance leads directly into the public bar—ideal for sports viewing, team nights or casual drinking. Supporting the food opportunity is a fully equipped trade kitchen, capable of servicing up to 50 covers, even though there is no defined dining room, allowing the operator to adapt where food is served depending on demand. The pub also benefits from a patio area for outdoor drinking and four customer parking spaces, which enhance convenience for visitors. While there is no garden area, the available outdoor space still provides a functional area for warm‑weather trade. With three letting bedrooms above the trading areas, the site benefits from additional revenue potential and the ability to attract guests visiting the surrounding village and nearby attractions. Private accommodation The accommodation comprises bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.