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Function Room
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Smoking Solution
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Restaurant/Dining
Property details
This recently refurbished pub is located in the quaint village of Marsden in South Yorkshire, which is in the South Pennines close to the Peak District. As the name suggests, it is located opposite the local railway station in Marsden which has links to Huddersfield, Manchester, Leeds, and Hull. It is a large, detached, double-fronted pub with on-street parking, located at the top of the hill looking down into the village and is also situated adjacent to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal which has the longest canal tunnel in the UK. With a population of around 4,000, Marsden is very much a hub of village life, with music festivals, and cultural events throughout the year, including the local legendary Cuckoo festival. With regards to footfall, in addition to the various themed nights, teams, and market, there is always a stream of people from the trains throughout the week and also visitors to Marsden Moor across the road, as well as a large number of Ale Trail walkers who frequent every Saturday, making the Railway a must stop venue.
The pub is fairly open plan yet retains a cosy feel and does have a small snug area which could be used for small functions or meetings or even as a separate dining area. The general feel is traditional in nature with the dark wood furniture and prominent wooden bar tying everything together with the wooden effect panelling around the walls. The flooring is a complimentary mixture of patterned tile around the bar, coupled with dark wood flooring and carpet elsewhere. There are three separate fireplaces in the pub, two of which are log burning, and the entire area could comfortably accommodate around 60 people on a combination of vertical and low-level seating.
There is a pretty paved seating area to the front of the pub, currently set for around 20 people, where trains and canal boats can be seen passing by along with well-tended rear courtyard and decking areas at the back of the property, including three colourful pods and many benches accommodating around 70 people. There is also a well-equipped kitchen off the main thoroughfare and a wash area and storage room off the back of the bar.
The upstairs flat consists of three bedrooms, a large living room, toilet, bathroom and big kitchen/diner and is accessed internally.
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Catering Kitchen
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Live Entertainment
Trading style
The Railway has a general split of around 70/30 on wet and food, although currently does not do food on Mondays and Tuesdays so this could be increased. The Ale Trail footfall on a Saturday has the pub seeing lots of faces and with this, comes the sale of ready-made pies and potatoes by the dozen. The Sunday dinners are very popular here as well as a weekly authentic Indian curry night which regularly packs the pub. With a popular quiz night, well-stocked gin bar, monthly market, live music, and cask ales available, the Railway is a lively and thriving business.
An ideal licensee will utilise the great work that the previous licensees have achieved and build upon that to push the business further. Someone who can connect with the local community and push the food side of the business to establish a healthy balance of income.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
IU3WDL / P04546
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£11,000.00
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Annual Rent:
£19,000.00
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: £19,000
Security Deposit: £5,000
Working Capital: £3,000
Stock: £3,000
F&F: TBC – funding options may be available for the right licensee.