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Lion
The Street, Stoke By Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8HP
Annual Rent: TBC
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Beer Garden
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External Drinking Area
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No Private Accomodation
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Car Park
Property details
Stoke by Clare, nestled in the serene southwest Suffolk countryside, is a quaint village boasting proximity to larger towns like Haverhill and Sudbury, as well as the slightly more distant Bury St Edmunds and Braintree. Throughout the year, the area draws visitors with its plethora of local historic sites. Nearby gems include the renowned Suffolk destinations of Long Melford and Lavenham. The village, with around 600 residents in its immediate vicinity, centres around a lively pub. Additionally, Stoke College, an independent school catering to 11-18-year-olds, adds vibrancy to the community, alongside a picturesque church and a convenient village shop. The population skews towards maturity, with a robust presence of individuals aged 45-75. Demographically, the community comprises comfortable, well-established residents and affluent achievers who have a keen eye for quality.
The pub is currently very traditional inside and would respond well to a little TLC and retail touches. You will find the pub located on the main road through the village and as you enter from the roadside, you will be in the main bar area where you will encounter the single bar servery. The L-shaped bar services approx. 20 seats in this room, with a mix of low tables and bar seating. The cellar is off this main room, opposite the bar, and to the left of this room is a good sized dining room, or on key sessions casual drinking and dining space. There are approx. 20 seats here also. The toilets are at the rear of the pub.
You also access the large trade garden and car park from the rear of the main bar.
There is currently no private accommodation available at this site. For the right applicant, there may be plans in the future to address this.
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Cask Ale
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Team Games
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Live Entertainment
Trading style
Most recently the pub was trading between £2500-£4000 per week. The sales mix is predominantly balanced between cask ale and a range of lagers, with an opportunity to develop a range of wines and spirits. The pub was last year re-launched to the public with some success, including the addition of a basic food offer of Pizzas, Fish & Chips, and a Sunday roast. Any future licensee can build on the progress made. With some focus and warm hospitality, there is a great opportunity to be had here!
This pub would be suitable for a first-time licensee. The right person might well be local to the area already and have a passion for crafting a strong cask ale offer alongside the rest of the retail offer. Entertainment and community engagement will be the key to success, so be ready to be a big part of local life, and a local hub.
The Lion could be a super traditional village pub serving great beers, wines, and spirits to the local communities from the immediate village, but also further afield. With a traditional feel, the pub will offer community events and activities throughout the week. Quizzes, team sports (darts, etc), and occasional live entertainment will be key to building the business and winning back the hearts and minds of the locals. The basics of a traditional pub, are done well.
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