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Property details
The Barley Mow is located just outside of the Bedford town centre, on Bromham Road, and is one of the oldest LGBTQ+ bars in the country! Bedford has strong transport links to London, with a nearby train station that leads takes you to London St Pancras International. Nearby is a college, supermarket, and lots of other essential amenities. Like any town centre pub, the demographic for this site has a diverse range of people, ranging from young to old, and people of all ethnicities. Because of this, the right licensee will need a strong understanding of how to please different types of clientele.
Walking through the entrance to the pub, you will find one large trading room with a dance floor and DJ booth, four toilets, and a reasonably sized outside courtroom (ideal for outside vertical drinking). The commercial kitchen is in good order however this pub is mainly wet-led, being a late-night venue.
The private accommodation consists of two bedrooms, a lounge area, and a bathroom, and there will be a domestic kitchen.
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Live Entertainment
Trading style
The Barley Mow is a wet-led, late-night venue. The pub has a strong history with the LGBTQ community, meaning the current trading style brings in a lot of custom from younger people within this community. The pub has an impressive cocktail menu, and, as with any late-night venue, the lion's share of the trade is Wines, Spirits, and Soft Drinks. This pub is also big on entertainment, bringing in lots of revenue from drag acts, live music and open mic nights etc. There is a small commercial kitchen that could lend itself to offer a light food offer.
The landlords are looking for this venue to be the best late-night LGBTQ+ venue in Bedford. Focusing on entertainment, high-end spirits, and quality beers. The right licensee will be well experienced in late-night venues and be well funded and have fantastic standards along with offering exceptional service to all its customers.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
IU3WDL / P00070
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£15,000.00
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Annual Rent:
£22,500.00
The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Please be aware energy performance certificates are available from the landlord.
Annual Rent: £22,500
Security Deposit: £5,000
Working Capital: £5,000
Stock: £5,000
F&F: TBC – funding options may be available for the right licensee.