Moonrakers
Nursteed Road
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 3AJ
Est. Ingoing Costs £22,000
More about The Moonrakers
The new Business Partners will ideally have catering experience with the ability to deliver a good food offer. Some marketing skills would be beneficial to promote and manage the letting rooms and the ability to intergrate with the local community is essential.
The Moonrakers is just a short walk from the busy market town of Devizes, set on the edge of a large housing estate and on one of Devizes main entry roads, there is impending trade from all directions. The pub has two defined trading areas, one with the bar and pool table, the other set for dining with a total capacity of 60. Three letting rooms are available and with web marketing it proves to be a good revenue source.
- Deposit £8,000
- Fixtures & Fittings TBC
- Stock (estimated to be) £6,000
- Working capital (minimum) £8,000
- Total (circa) £22,000
The bar area has a variety of seating for approx. 40 and a pool table, while the dining room has seating for a further 60. French doors lead out to a secluded garden. The kitchen is fully equipped with a wash up area and convenient kitchen pass for ease of service to the dining room. The letting rooms can be found on the first floor, two double rooms and one single and all with ensuite facilities.
At the front of the pub is a large patio area. The rear garden is part patio and lawn and has seating for 30. The car park offers space for approximately 20 cars.
The accommodation is accessed from behind the bar with private external access. It comprises of 3 double bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, and kitchenette.
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Code of Practice Lessees: www.thepubgoverningbody.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Code-of-Practice-Lessees.pdf