IF you count yourself as a prospective publican, you may be in luck, with three popular pubs in Chester currently listed to let.
Star Pubs & Bars - part of Heineken UK - lease out 2,400 pubs to small businesses and entrepreneurs through a Leased and Tenanted (L&T) pub model.
A trio of Chester venues are currently seeking new landlords, here’s what you can expect if you’ve always fancied running a pub in the city:
Chichester Arms
66 Garden Lane, Chester, CH1 4EY
In a description, Star Pubs & Bars says: “With lower ingoing costs and high discount on draught beers this is a great opportunity for the right operator to take this wet-led business to the next level.”
The pub features a investment tenancy, catering kitchen, live sports facilities, an outdoor drinking space, pub games facilities and private accommodation.
Estimated minimum ingoing costs are listed at £11,006 with an annual rent of £16,024.
The pub is also set to undergo a planned refurbishment.
Faulkner Arms
48 Faulkner Street, Chester Road, Hoole, CH2 3BE
Star Pubs & Bars says of The Faulkner: “The Faulkner’s Arms is a popular pub in the affluent suburb of Hoole, affectionately known as ‘Notting Hoole’ on the edge of the city centre. It offers an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused operator with experience delivering a high-quality food offer within a pub environment.”
The pub features a foundation tenancy, catering kitchen, outdoor drinking space and private accommodation.
Estimated ingoing costs for The Faulkner are listed at £48,556 with an annual rent of £48,233.
The Handbridge
66 Handbridge Road, Chester, CH4 7JF
Star Pubs & Bars says: “This is a brilliant opportunity to take on a premium local serving the residents of Handbridge within touching distance of Chester City Centre and arguably the best Garden in the area!
“A major investment was completed in March 2019 which has been the platform to deliver great Craft Beers & Cider and a British Heritage Food offer!”
As mentioned, the pub features a foundation tenancy, outdoor drinking area, together with catering kitchen, and private accommodation.
Estimated ingoing costs for The Handbridge are £9,213 with an annual rent of £20,551.
For more information on these venues, you can visit the Star Pubs & Bars website.
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