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Blue Bell Dalston
6, The Square, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7PJ
Pub Code: 0060170101
Key Features
- Fantastic Village Pub
- Established Trade
- Catering Kitchen
- Courtyard Beer Garden
- Private Accommodation
Est Min Ingoing Costs: £12,456
Annual Rent: £37,499
More Information
Fantastic Village Pub – Established Trade
The Blue Bell is a fantastic traditional village pub in Dalston, Cumbria. Dalston is a picturesque large village approximately for miles south of Carlisle and five miles from Junction 42 of the M6 motorway. It is a sought after place to live, serviced by Dalston railway station and a key service centre for a much wider rural area. The Blue Bell has a central location facing onto the village square next to St Michaels Church and a host of independent shops.
Currently the Blue Bell enjoys strong established trade from the local community, as well as having destination appeal. The pub has a good quality homemade traditional pub menu, accompanied by a tempting drink range including a good wine, spirit and cask ale selection. Future potential to boost existing trade lies in driving the wet trade through further building on the community aspect, including additional development of the events calendar.
BDM Vision:
The Blue Bell has a strong village community following and enjoys established local and destination trade through its existing offer, but there is still opportunity to build further on the wet trade by creating even stronger bonds with the local community.
Experienced Community Operator Wanted
We are looking for an operator with good community experience and a strong background in food. You will have the ability to maintain the existing high quality offer, whilst driving the wet trade with the local community.
The Blue Bell is a fantastic traditional village pub in Dalston, Cumbria. Dalston is a picturesque large village approximately for miles south of Carlisle and five miles from Junction 42 of the M6 motorway. It is a sought after place to live, serviced by Dalston railway station and a key service centre for a much wider rural area. The Blue Bell has a central location facing onto the village square next to St Michaels Church and a host of independent shops.
Currently the Blue Bell enjoys strong established trade from the local community, as well as having destination appeal. The pub has a good quality homemade traditional pub menu, accompanied by a tempting drink range including a good wine, spirit and cask ale selection. Future potential to boost existing trade lies in driving the wet trade through further building on the community aspect, including additional development of the events calendar.
BDM Vision:
The Blue Bell has a strong village community following and enjoys established local and destination trade through its existing offer, but there is still opportunity to build further on the wet trade by creating even stronger bonds with the local community.
Experienced Community Operator Wanted
We are looking for an operator with good community experience and a strong background in food. You will have the ability to maintain the existing high quality offer, whilst driving the wet trade with the local community.
Trading Area & Facilities
Internally, the Blue Bell has a contemporary country pub decor with appealing stone and parquet flooring, an attractively tiled bar and a fireplace with wood-burning stove. The pub has an open plan L-shape layout, with the bar wrapping round from the bar area to the dining area. The fully equipped kitchen caters for 60 covers.
Externally, the pub has an appealing, well maintained white painted facade with stylish signage and a blue bell. There are picnic benches to the front overlooking the village square and a courtyard beer garden to the rear to make the most of the summer months. The pub does not have a car park, but there is ample free on-street parking in the village square.
Externally, the pub has an appealing, well maintained white painted facade with stylish signage and a blue bell. There are picnic benches to the front overlooking the village square and a courtyard beer garden to the rear to make the most of the summer months. The pub does not have a car park, but there is ample free on-street parking in the village square.
Private Accommodation
The private accommodation consists two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Where required appropriate works will be carried out in line with the Star Pubs & Bars Ready to Trade promise.
Premises Licence Details
Please refer to the Premises Licence for full details.
Premises Licence Opening Hours
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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11:00 - 23:00 |
11:00 - 23:00 |
11:00 - 23:00 |
11:00 - 23:00 |
11:00 - 23:00 |
11:00 - 23:00 |
12:00 - 22:30 |
Annual Rent | £ 37,499 |
Estimated Tenants Annual Operating Profit | £ 37,997 |
Representative HEINEKEN UK Brand Discount Per Barrel | £ 125 |
Estimated Annual Turnover | £ 422,897 |
Estimated Annual Barrelage | 134 |
* The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement.
** All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT
** All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT
Ingoing Costs | |
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Estimated Licensee Fixtures and Fittings Value | £ 6,790 |
Estimated Fixtures and Fittings Valuation Fee | £ 250 |
Estimated Stock Valuation | £ 7,000 |
Deposit Amount | £ 9,375 |
Rent in Advance | £ 721 |
Training Fee | £ 425 |
Estimated Designated Premises Supervisor / Manager Fee | £ 50 |
Premises Licence Fee | £ 180 |
Rates Assessment Fee | £ 55 |
Estimated Legal Fees | £ 650 |
Estimated Total Ingoing Costs | £ 25,496 |
Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs | £ 12,456 |
In order to ensure a successful start-up, all applicants must have a minimum £10,000 un-borrowed funds.
The calculation of the Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs assumes a minimum deposit of 1 month's rent and that fixtures and fittings (F&F) are rented. The subsequent deposit build up and F&F rental costs are not included in the rent model or ongoing costs below.
Note that on FRI Agreements deposits will always be 3 month's rent in advance and fixtures and fittings (F&F) must always be purchased.
A deposit of 6 month's rent will be required for operators trading under a Limited Company with no Guarantors.
The calculation of the Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs assumes a minimum deposit of 1 month's rent and that fixtures and fittings (F&F) are rented. The subsequent deposit build up and F&F rental costs are not included in the rent model or ongoing costs below.
Note that on FRI Agreements deposits will always be 3 month's rent in advance and fixtures and fittings (F&F) must always be purchased.
A deposit of 6 month's rent will be required for operators trading under a Limited Company with no Guarantors.
Other SP&B Ongoing Charges | |
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Estimated Annual Building Insurance | £ 1,112 |
Estimated Annual Maintenance Compliance Charge | £ 1,473 |
Estimated Annual Accountancy & Stocktaking Charge (including tills) |
£
6108
|
Estimated Annual Repairs Fund | £ 1300 |
The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement
* All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT
** Deposit build up will be payable over a maximum of 24 months
*** Fixtures and Fittings annual rental fee should be estimated at 15% of the F&F value. The actual F&F value will be determined on the day of entry
**** Maintenance Compliance Charge relates to the fees for various statutory inspections
***** Estimated Legal Fees is a charge applied to your account by SP&B for creation of your Lease. You are required to engage and pay for your own solicitor - your solicitor's fees are not included in the above estimate
* All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT
** Deposit build up will be payable over a maximum of 24 months
*** Fixtures and Fittings annual rental fee should be estimated at 15% of the F&F value. The actual F&F value will be determined on the day of entry
**** Maintenance Compliance Charge relates to the fees for various statutory inspections
***** Estimated Legal Fees is a charge applied to your account by SP&B for creation of your Lease. You are required to engage and pay for your own solicitor - your solicitor's fees are not included in the above estimate
To apply for this pub or for additional information, please contact us directly
Freephone:
08085 94 95 96
Email us at
enquiries@starpubs.co.uk
Or visit
www.starpubs.co.uk

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