Lamb
Lamb
Steep Hill,
Crawley,
Nr Witney,
Oxfordshire,
OX29 9TW
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Opening times
Monday to Saturday: 11am - 3pm & 6pm to 11pm
Sunday: 12noon - 3pm
Food service times:
Monday to Saturday: 12noon - 2.30pm & 7pm - 10pm
Sunday: 12noon - 2.30pm
Description
The lamb is an exceptional village pub. It is situated in teh middle of a pretty Oxfordshire village near to the cotswold town of Burford and on teh edge of Witney (just off teh A40) where the Brakspear beers are brewed. This traditional inn is full of atmosphere; in teh main bar a roaring log fire in an inglenook fireplace, lots of candles and pretty wall lights create a warm ambience. Feature flagged stone, polished wood floors and oak beams create the quintessential and original Oxfordshire inn.
Letting Details
Description & trading style
This is a traditional Oxfordshire country village inn, built in the local Cotswold stone in the 18th Century. The pub is destination food led and trades to a wide catchment area of locals, walkers and visitors to the area.
Location & local amenities
The pub is ideally situated for visitors to the area as both the market towns of Burford and Witney are only a few minutes drive away. The pub is also the nearest Brakspear pub to the brewery where the Brakspear beers are brewed, approx 3 miles.
Accomodation
Trade: 3 trading areas, approx 50 covers plus outside patio and garden area, kitchen (incl. walk in fridge), WC's, cellar and wine store. Large car park.
Private: 3 bedroom accommodation, sitting room, family bathroom. Additional 2 bedroom flat and shower room. Please note the private accommodation is not currently habitable but there are plans for a redevelopment to possibly include letting rooms.
Current & future markets
There is a great opportunity to continue to maximise the potential of this traditional country inn. There is a thriving local community here who strongly support this village focal point.
Requirements
The successful applicant must have a strong chef background and a warm, jovial and strong personality. Applicants must have or be able to apply for a personal licence.
Estimated ingoings
Circa £42,500 to include a security deposit (3 months of base rent), rent, service chrage and insurance advance, stock, glassware and loose goods, training deposit, inventory and working capital.
| Trading Volumes | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | To 16.12.1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draught Beer and Cider 936 gallon units) | 27.75 | 45.5 | 40.69 | 40.8 |
| Packaged (litres) | 77.78 | 112.2 | 99.12 | 194.4 |
| Minerals (10 litres) | 186.91 | 350.62 | 289.51 | 350.31 |
| Spirits (litres) | 61.8 | 53.9 | 51.1 | 63.7 |
| Wines (litres) | 1,376.25 | 2,168.75 | 2,107.89 | 2,019.38 |
Estimating turnover
You will need to estimate the turnover you expect from the pub. The current barrelage is given to assist you with calculations, but you will need to estimate the food sales.
Guide rent
£35,000 per annum payable fortnightly in advance by direct debit. Retail Price Indexation applies to rents.
Terms
Three year renewable tenancy agreements with an additional service charge that covers property insurance, servicing of heating and cellar cooling equipment etc.
Rateable value
Draft 2010 figure £27,500. Please contact the local authority for actual rates psyable.
Licenses & permits
Sale of alcohol by retail for consumption on and off the premises, recorded music, live music and late night refreshment.
Permitted hours
Mon - Sun: 11am - Midnight
