MANY people dream of owning a pub, although not many people actually do it.
Below are a number of pubs around Basingstoke and Andover that are looking for new owners, all with different tenancy, rent and lease agreements, but nonetheless all are available.
Jolly Farmer
Address: Farleigh Road, Basingstoke, RG25 2JL
Ingoing cost: £3,000
Annual Rent: £27,418
Accommodation: Private accommodation consisting of two bedrooms and a private lounge.
Details
A traditional venue in a picturesque country setting. This pub will be front and centre of this lovely Hampshire village. You will maximise the potential of the pub’s location near Basingstoke. It’s a great pub to escape to after a busy day for dinner or relaxed evening drinks. The Jolly Farmer could be the one for you!
The relaxing bar space for dining and drinks has forty covers.
You’ll love the picturesque outside dining and drinking space, as it has received a significant investment maximising the potential of the large, family-friendly, and grassy beer garden complete with a picturesque pagoda for covered dining when the weather is less favourable.
Hogget
Address: Hook Common, Hook, Basingstoke, RG27 9JJ
Ingoing cost: £13,000
Annual Rent: N/A
Accommodation: The private accommodation consists of three single and two double bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.
Details
The Hogget is situated on a busy intersection of the A30 London Road in Hook.
It currently trades as a very successful BBQ Rib and Burger House with a fantastic food offering complimented by a great drinks range.
As you enter there is a small bar in front of you, the main dining area to the right and over to the left is additional dining and a smaller raised area which could also be used for private functions.
Externally there is a large car park and an outdoor seating area with big benches and parasols extending the covers the pub has.
Royal Oak
Address: Goodworth Clatford, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7QY
Ingoing cost: £12,500
Annual rent: £30,000
Accommodation: The private accommodation is well presented and in good condition, comprising of three bedrooms, an office, a lounge, and a kitchen.
Details
The Royal Oak is a fantastic pub situated in the delightful village of Goodworth, which is surrounded by affluent residential housing and the River Anton. The pub itself boasts a wealth of character and offers heaps of original features throughout including cosy open fireplaces. The Royal Oak is a food-led pub, and the layout reflects this. The landlords are now looking for an experienced publican with catering skills who can manage this large food-led operation. The publican will also need to utilise the pubs' facilities including the extensive beer garden and potential letting rooms. Integrating with the local community is paramount to maximising all trading opportunities.
The pub is a good size and boasts a wealth of character and is full of original features. As food is an important part of the pub, the layout offers dining throughout and areas for guests to sit and relax. The pub has a carpeted area as well as oak flooring and two fabulous open fires. Internally the pub offers a total of 70 seats for eating and drinking, with a small area for bar stools and/or stand-up drinking. The main eating area is made up of a mixture of loose and fixed seating along with open fireplaces that create a warm and homely atmosphere.
The Royal Oak boasts a superb beer garden and terrace to the rear of the pub which has the capacity to hold a further 60 covers for drinking and dining, a popular spot during the summer months. There is convenient onsite parking to the front of the pub for approximately 30 cars and plenty of street parking close by.
Bell Inn
Address: Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 0PN
Ingoing cost: £15,000
Annual rent: £31,510
Accommodation: The living accommodation comprises three bedrooms with an additional bedroom with a large ensuite. Kitchen, living room, bathroom, and office.
Details
The Bell is situated just off the A303 at Weyhill, a couple of miles from Andover between Basingstoke and Exeter. Easy access to the M3, M27, and M25, Local superstore & schools within a short drive, The famous Stonehenge is within a 20-minute drive with outstanding visitor records broken last year of 1.3 million.
The property is a large ex-Harvester pub trading as a carvery/food lead business also offering a traditional menu throughout the week. Occupying a prominent position on the busy A342, the public house benefits from a large car park. To the rear is a seated garden area with children's play equipment. The bar has large trading areas offering a family-friendly atmosphere., The pub also offers a good cask ale selection to complement the food offer.
White Hart
Address: The Street, Eversley, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0PJ
Ingoing cost: £13,000
Annual rent: £32,000
Accommodation: Based on the first floor, the private accommodation is spacious and full of character, comprising three very large double bedrooms, a lounge, and a domestic kitchen. There is also a private garden area and an office on the ground floor.
Details
The White Hart in Eversley, Hampshire is a detached building dating back to the 17th Century. With exposed beams and feature fireplaces, this property oozes all the character and charm one would expect. The White Hart is perfect for a newcomer to the trade who has the ability to make the most of all this property has to offer. The landlords are now interested in hearing from those who can appeal to new customers, whilst also involving themselves in village life.
The pub boasts a wealth of charming features including Inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams and brickwork, and wood burners. There are two trading rooms, the first being a public bar with soft seating, a television, and a dart board, perfect for game nights and pub quizzes. The lounge has a bar servery that hosts cask ales, international brands, and plenty of storage space for wines and spirits. Equipped with a projector and pull-down screen, the lounge would be a superb sports bar, and there is a mixture of upholstered stools, and wooden tables and chairs. Around 22 covers can be accommodated throughout the pub. The trade kitchen is fully equipped and capable of producing a full menu. A small dining area is being created in an unused downstairs room adjacent to the commercial kitchen.
There are a few picnic benches at the front of the building which provide seating for around a dozen covers and this area also acts as a highly visible retail offer to passing trade. To the rear, the beer garden is mainly laid to lawn and includes attractive flower beds and garden furniture for around 30 guests. To the side of the property is a large car park with space for 30 vehicles, as well as a side patio area with a large, square parasol. There are some outbuildings currently used for storage and subject to planning permission, these could be developed as trading space.
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