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Fat Fox

Fat Fox

13 Shirburn Street, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5BU

Guide Rent: £39,500 per annum payable weekly in advance by direct debit.

Food & Drink Food & Drink
Internal Covers 75 Internal Covers
Outside / Patio covers 30 Outside / Patio covers
Car Park Spaces Car Park Spaces
Bedrooms 9 Bedrooms

Fat Fox

Situated in the smallest market town in England between the Chiltern Hills and the Thames Valley, the Fat Fox Inn is a country inn with cosy bar, elegant dining room and nine attractive comfortable bedrooms.

The Fat Fox is an ideally situated large operation in the centre of Watlington, just off the M40. With 9 good quality letting bedrooms, a good sized dining area (current food offer is Modern British), car park, garden and a large village bar, the Fat Fox is a multi faceted opportunity with great potential. Private accommodation arranged over the 1 floor there are 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, breakfast kitchen and snug.

The Fat Fox is a central pub in a large village, appealing to a wide selection of local residents. The pub has the added benefit of 9 en suite letting bedrooms. There is a strong bar trade & mid range food offer. Quiz & live music nights.

Being 2 miles from the M40 junction 6, 10 miles from Henley on Thames, & in the centre of the large village of Watlington on the B4009, The Fat Fox is ideally positioned for maximum visibility & access from several key routes.

Trade: 1 bar with 3 areas plus dining area/function room on ground floor with 2 real fires (approx. 75 covers). Kitchen, store rooms incl walk in fridge, wash up room, cellar, WC’s + disabled, large car park and patio/garden (30 covers). 9 letting rooms separate block; 2 double std, 3 double superior and 4 twin.
Private: 1 office/bedroom, 2 dbl bedrooms, sitting room, bathroom and shared kitchen. Separate 1 bed flat included sharing the kitchen, bathroom.

We seek operators to further develop this business particularly the occupancy of the letting rooms.

We are looking for experienced all round operators, with a vision to further develop the trade at the Fat Fox. Applicants must have or be able to apply for a personal licence.

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.

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.

Sale of alcohol by retail for consumption on and off the premises, late night refreshment & live music.

Sun – Thurs: 11.30am-12 Midnight. Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 01.00am

MEET YOUR BDM
Gerard Winder

Gerard Winder

I joined W H Brakspear & Sons in December 2011 and spent two years away from the business working for another family brewer prior to returning in 2019. For me, the best part of the job is working closely with the business owners to help them achieve their aims of being successful. Each operator brings a different skillset so understanding where those gaps are and helping them improve in those areas brings great personal satisfaction.

Financial Information

Guide Rent

Per annum payable weekly in advance by direct debit. Retail Price Indexation applies to rents.

39,500

Minimum capital required

Minimum amount of capital available upfront to cover the costs of starting and running the pub tenancy.

19,514

Estimated Ingoings

Includes a security deposit (3 months of base rent), rent , service charge and insurance advance, stock, glassware, loose goods, training contribution and working capital of £4,938.

21,452

Fixtures & fittings

Fixtures are the parts fixed within the building such as the bar or plumbing, while fittings are the moveable goods such as tables, chairs, and equipment that you’ll use during your tenancy.
(Note: F&F- Circa £16,340 plus VAT.)

16,340

Rateable value

Draft 2026 figure. Please contact the local authority to find out actual rates payable.

37,000
Trade Volumes
2022
2023 (Closed)
YE: 09/03/24
YE: 09/03/25
YTD: 08/03/26
Draught Beer & Cider (36 gallon units)
93
12
59
56
63
Packaged (litres)
79
24
127
71
225
Minerals (10 litres)
186
40
105
63
94
Spirits (litres)
150
11
69
73
63
Wines (litres)
982
124
936
954
1164

THE LOCATION

The Fat Fox is located on Shirburn Street in the centre of Watlington, a small market town in Oxfordshire. Positioned just off the High Street and close to the Chiltern Hills, it enjoys a convenient yet picturesque setting, with easy access to surrounding countryside and nearby transport routes such as the M40.

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Zoe Barrett
TALENT and MARKETING MANAGER

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Call: 01491 570200
Email: recruitment@brakspear.co.uk
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