Chequers Inn
Berrick Salome
Description and Trading Style
The Chequers is a traditional style village pub with a strong food offer. The food is currently good pub food with some Modern British dishes, an ideal opportunity for a talented chef to continue and further develop the offer.
Location and Local Amenities
Berrick Salome is off the B4009 between Benson and Watlington or the A329 between Wallingford and Thame. With Wallingford & Watlington in close proximity, there is a good range of local shops, schools, and other amenities.
Accommodation
Trade: bar area 12 covers with wood burner, main restaurant 30 covers, granary restaurant 24 covers, snug 6 covers, kitchen plus service area, stores, WCs incl disabled, ground floor cellar, large car park & terrace 28 covers, gardens, secure children’s play area 100 covers. Private: 3 double bedrooms, sitting room, bathroom, kitchen & office.
Requirements
We seek pro active and hands on operators with a flair for wholesome home cooked food, and a mine host personality. Ability to hold a personal licence is imperative.
Estimated Ingoings
Circa £17,000 to include a security deposit (3 months of base rent), rent , service charge and insurance advance, stock, glassware, loose goods and training contribution. Fixtures & fittings are circa £17,000 (excl Vat) and working capital is circa £5,250.
Estimated Turnover
You will need to estimate the turnover you expect from the pub. The current barrelage is given to assist you with calculations, but you need to estimate the food sales.
Guide Rent
£42,000 per annum payable weekly in advance by direct debit. Retail Price Indexation applies to rents.
Terms
Five year tenancy agreements with an additional service charge that covers property insurance, servicing of heating and cellar cooling equipment etc. There is a full wet tie unless agreed otherwise.
Rateable value
Draft 2017 figure £16,000. Please contact the local authority to find out actual rates payable.
Licenses & Permits
Sale of alcohol by retail for consumption on and off the premises. Extra provisions for live and recorded music, dancing, indoor sports and film exhibition..
Permitted hours
Mon – Thurs: 10.00am - 23.00pm; Fri & Sat: 10.00am – 00.00 Midnight; Sun: 10.00am - 23.00pm
Trade Volumes | 2019 | 2020 Covid | 2021 Covid | 2022 | To 27.7.23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draught Beer & Cider (36 gallon units) | 68 | 58 | 53.96 | 58.24 | 45.18 |
| Packaged (litres) | 163 | 270 | 196.56 | 215.04 | 101.16 |
| Minerals (10 litres) | 207 | 126 | 135.17 | 163.89 | 73.66 |
| Spirits | 86 | 95 | 89.60 | 81.25 | 66.50 |
| Wines (litres) | 2,035 | 1,219 | 1,699.50 | 1,547.92 | 783.60 |
