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Property details
Musselburgh, located on the coast of the Firth of Forth is home to the Horseshoe Tavern and is the largest settlement in East Lothian. Located on the corner of the road, the name gives itself to the shape of the pub. Surrounded by housing and shops and with a population of around 21,000, this area is the hive of local activity with the Horseshoe Tavern immersing itself into this and supported by a loyal core of regular customers. With good access links via bus, train, and car this site benefits from a substantial amount of passing trade alongside a core regular clientele.
Upon entering the Horseshoe Tavern from the main road you will find the main bar area. This area features the main bar servery providing a selection of real ales, lagers, and premium drinks. The bar area provides high seating with a mixture of fixed and loose low seating with stained glass windows and TVs offering sports viewings. To the left of the main entrance, there is a snug room featuring a pool table, ideal for team sports. To the right of the bar, you enter the lounge area. This is warm, cosy and snug with low lighting, a mixture of fixed and loose seating, and its own small bar servery providing the perfect escape for that quiet drink. There is also a darts board located here which, again is ideal for pub sports and promoting local team events/leagues. The lounge area could also be used as a private function area for encouraging local meetings and charity events.
There is no private accommodation at this site.
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Live Entertainment
Trading style
The Horseshoe Tavern is a wet-led trading pub that offers a cosy, warm atmosphere alongside teams and local sports. A local community pub with a core of loyal regulars with a premium offer of lager, ciders, wines, and spirits. There is room for growth here in way of offering private functions in the lounge area for meetings, and local charities again encouraging support and engaging with the local businesses and community.
The landlords are looking for a licensee who has had experience in running local community-led pubs. They must be able to market the pub well through not only social media but tap into the local community by thinking outside the box. The new licensee(s) must be willing to emerge themselves into the local community and must exhibit drive and passion along with strong business acumen.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
IU3WDL / P04359
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£6,500.00
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Annual Rent:
£12,000.00
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: £12,000 - initial start-up rent of £50 per week net for 12 weeks (negotiable)
- 6 weeks no business insurance charges
- 6 weeks no maintenance charges
Security Deposit: £3,000
Working Capital: £1,500
Stock: £2,000
F&F: TBC – funding options may be available for the right licensee.