Run the Golden Lion pub with Marston's in Barnard Castle

Pub:
Golden Lion
Barnard Castle
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Overview

If you are interested in running your own pub business, the Golden Lion in Barnard Castle is available now.

The Golden Lion is a very busy pub and one of the oldest buildings in the town, located on the main street in Barnard Castle, the popular tourist attraction in County Durham. Inside the pub there is a central bar leading off into beautiful 4 snug rooms. It has it all from a real fire, to cask ales and the opportunity to do your own home cooked food offer. To the rear there is a lovely decked beer garden, with views of the Castle.

Pub customer base, location, sales and potential

- Average weekly sales of £8,000 and 80/20 drink to food sales mix
- Strong customer base of regulars and tourists and all year, with a large influx of tourist from April to October
- Sales growth potential in a great own food offer - the operator keeps 100% of turnover
 
Who are we looking for?
 
The market town of Barnard Castle is busy every day, especially during the summer months when tourism is high so we need an experienced operator that can balance the customer experience and drive their own great food offer too.
 
The site currently takes on average £8,000 but has the potential to achieve up to £12,000+ a week by targeting extra food and drinks sales.
If this is not the pub for you do you know someone who is? If so, let us know using our Refer a Friend scheme and if successful in being placed in the pub we will give you a £1,000! (Terms & conditions apply) 

The Opportunity

What’s in it for you?

  • 20% share of weekly wet sales, excluding VAT.
  • Keep 100% of the food sales.
  • Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost. (*deposits can vary dependant on business – ask us for more details*)
  • Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV License.
  • All of your wet stock, and all associated consumables are supplied by Marston’s, although you will be responsible for managing it once it has been delivered.
  • Comprehensive induction training and ongoing support and training.
  • A dedicated Area Manager supporting you to help you grow the business.
  • Access to our 450 strong-support teams whenever you need them – including Marketing, Recruitment best practice and Food and Drink specialists.
  • All our Pub Partners get access to our FREE Learning, Development and Training platform Campus (a package worth over £300!).

What’s expected from you:

Our pubs are the heart of the community, bringing communities together by serving great drinks and fantastic events. It’s a proven business-model, perfect for either someone looking to take on a pub for their first time or more experienced operators to drive sales, standards and guest experience.

In addition to the £5k security deposit required for this agreement, you will need to cover legal costs (£360), and your own insurance (except building insurance, which we’ll cover). Also, you’ll want to start thinking about your team; taking care of paying them and all other employment matters.

Before we all sign the agreement and see you heading into a whole new life, you’ll just need to show us proof that you’ve had independent financial advice from an accountant and solicitor and have completed a sustainable business plan, in accordance with the Pubs Code. And, of course, obtain your personal licence (which we can help with) and complete your induction training.

It’s a five-year commitment, so you have loads of time to build the business and get it performing brilliantly!

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