Scotland Inn Birstall
Scotland Inn Birstall
1115, Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 9HZ Pub Code: 2300450101
Pub Code: 2300450101
Investment TenancyEst. Annual Turnover: £422,519
Annual Rent: £29,132
A refurbishment planned in the region of £125,000 will transform the Scotland into a refreshed premium local and traditional drinks-led community pub serving Birstall and the surrounding area.
What would you do with this pub to make it a success?
About the area
The Scotland sits on the edge of Birstall, close to the walking trails at Oakwell Hall and Country Park, which hosts regular outdoor events including parkruns. There are 9,618 adults within a 20-minute walk of the pub. With three competitors in the wider area, including two in the centre of Birstall and one requiring a drive, the Scotland is one of only a handful of pubs serving this catchment. The pub has been closed, and the refurbishment will help re-engage local residents, attract more walk-ins and destination visits, and create a distinctive alternative to the managed pubs nearby.
The offer
Scotland 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 the Scotland will cover both the interior and exterior of the pub building.
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
- Around 100 external covers with further potential
- HEINEKEN SmartDispense
- Large pub garden
- Parking for around four cars
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
£26,783
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
The planned investment of approximately £125,000 will cover both the interior and exterior of the pub. The building will receive a comprehensive refresh, including new external signage, upgraded décor and improvements to the private accommodation, ready to support a renewed community-led offer.
What's happening?
The pub building will be refreshed inside and out to improve kerb appeal and create a more welcoming, contemporary environment. New signage will signal a clear change, while the interior décor will be upgraded to support the premium local positioning and bring the pub back to the heart of the community.
The Scotland will stand out as a proper traditional, drinks-led local rather than a generic managed offer. Its very large garden, with space for around 100 customers and further trading potential, will give the operator a major point of difference. A strong rhythm of the week, community events and creative use of the garden will be essential to rebuilding regular trade.
Why invest?
This investment will bring a closed pub back into use, improve its visibility and create a distinctive community venue for local residents and visitors to the nearby country park. By combining a refreshed building with a strong drinks offer and extensive outdoor space, the pub is expected to regain local custom and attract new destination visits. Annual turnover is projected to increase from approximately £291,000 to £422,000.
To explore some of our recent successful pub investment projects, please see our Investment Showcase page.
Personal Recommendation
"“We are giving this pub the love it needs and putting it back in a position to re-engage with the community.”"
— Len Jackson
Location:
1115, Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 9HZ
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