Dunkirk Hall Leyland
Dunkirk Hall Leyland
Dunkirk Lane, Leyland, Preston, PR26 7SW Pub Code: 0090275101
Pub Code: 0090275101
Investment TenancyEst. Annual Turnover: £447,453
Annual Rent: £30,139
An investment of around £188,000 is planned to transform Dunkirk Hall into a premium local with a refreshed interior, standout garden and stronger kerb appeal.
What would you do with this pub to make it a success?
About the area
Dunkirk Hall combines the character of a 17th-century landmark with a prominent suburban position at the Schleswig Way junction, close to the River Lostock and highly visible to passing traffic. Around 4,254 adults live within walking distance of the pub.
Competition in the immediate area is limited and is mainly made up of community-focused pubs. Dunkirk Hall currently benefits from a predominantly drinks-led customer base. The refurbishment will build on that foundation and reposition the pub to appeal to a broader and more diverse audience, while retaining its role as a welcoming local.
The offer
Dunkirk Hall is available on our investment tenancy agreement. Click here for more information on this agreement. Please refer to the 'Refurbishment Details' section for details of the investment being made.
Who we're looking for
Attitude is more valuable than experience. If you’ve got the following, we’d love to hear from you.
- Understanding of the local community
- You know what it takes to build a successful business
- You love hospitality and are great with customers.
If this sounds like the incredible pub opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today and tell us what you can bring to this pub’s next chapter…
Trading Area & Facilities
The refurbishment of Dunkirk Hall will cover both the interior and exterior, including a full pub garden revamp.
A full list of works and pub floor plan can be found in the Downloads section.
The pub's trading area and facilities post refurbishment will be:
- Main trading area with bar
- Snug area
- Separate games and sports zone
- 65 internal covers
- 100 external covers
- HEINEKEN SmartDispense system
- Pub garden
- Car park with 30 spaces
- Private accommodation with three bedrooms and a separate lounge
Applicants should be aware that all refurbishments are subject to final board approval which will be determined as part of the leasing process.
Where a significant investment is made in a pub by Star Pubs, an "Investment Exemption" will be required. The exemption means that the option of a Market Rent Option lease won't be available at rent review for a period of up to seven years for this site, as per The Pub Code (2016).
Private Accommodation
With our 5 Star Promise, the rent at the start of your agreement is fixed until the end of its initial term.
Indicative entry costs
£48,035
Estimated Working Capital is an estimate of key start-up costs such as professional fees, training fee, premises license fee, F&F valuation fee & till floats. There will be additional ongoing charges payable during the term of the agreement such as property maintenance, repairs fund, SmartDispense. These costs will be outlined prior to completing a business plan and finalised at Heads of Terms.
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 should be included in your financial assumptions in your business plan. Note that on FRI and Investment Tenancy 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. In order to ensure a successful start-up, all applicants must have a minimum £10,000 un-borrowed funds.
What we're planning & why
Refurbishment details
This full internal and external transformation, supported by an investment of around £188,000, will refresh Dunkirk Hall throughout and create a premium local that feels welcoming from the roadside through to the garden.
The project includes external redecoration and signage, a redesigned and extended beer garden, a complete interior refresh and upgrades to the bar and customer facilities.
What's happening?
The exterior will be fully redecorated with a new signage scheme to improve kerb appeal and clearly signal the pub's new premium positioning. This will help attract local residents, passing customers and people who may not currently use the pub.
The beer garden will be redesigned and extended to create one of the strongest outdoor trading spaces in the area. With capacity for around 100 customers outside, it will provide a major opportunity to grow summer trade and create an attractive arrival into the pub.
Inside, a full decorative refresh, a new bar overhang and upgraded toilets will create a polished environment suited to the target audience. The operator will have scope to shape the food, drink and entertainment offer around the needs of the local community.
Why invest?
The transformation will give Dunkirk Hall a stronger presence, a more premium customer experience and a standout outdoor offer. By attracting new and lapsed customers and encouraging more frequent visits throughout the year, turnover is anticipated to increase by around 25%.
To explore some of our recent successful pub investment projects, please see our Investment Showcase page.
The Old Oak, Longridge has recently undergone a similar transformation to what we are planning for Dunkirk Hall. To see the result, visit The Old Oak, Longridge.
Personal Recommendation
"The proposed scheme will restore this beautiful pub as a premium local that will be welcomed by the local community.”"
— Paul Alldis, Investment Manager
Location:
Dunkirk Lane, Leyland, Preston, PR26 7SW
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08085 94 95 96
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