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A prominent pub operation company is seeking an experienced licensee to take on The Chambers in Barnsley, soon to be renamed The Chronicle. This role involves managing a fully refurbished pub with a focus on community engagement and lively entertainment. Applicants should have a strong background in high street pub operations and a clear vision for creating memorable customer experiences. The position offers a dynamic environment with significant potential for trade due to its prime location.
Pub Overview
An extensive refurbishment will transform The Chambers Barnsley which will be renamed The Chronicle into a quality modern pub to appeal to both locals and visitors. This is an excellent business opportunity in a great location, perfect for engaging with the local community.
Major refurbishment to beautiful pub just outside the town centre.
The area
We’re investing in a full refurbishment of The Chambers, which will soon be renamed The Chronicle, in Barnsley Town Centre. This project will transform the pub inside and out, giving it a modern look to appeal to both locals and visitors. The venue will offer live sports during the day and a lively atmosphere in the evenings with entertainment like live music, DJ sets, and karaoke, all while keeping the drinks competitively priced.
With thousands of people living nearby and plenty of foot traffic in the area, this pub has strong potential to attract a wide range of customers. We’re looking for a licensee with experience in busy town-centre venues, who can take advantage of this newly refurbished space and help it become a key spot in Barnsley’s social scene
The offer
The Chambers is available on our Investment agreement. Due to the nature of its location, the pub will benefit from plenty of passing trade with ample opportunity to convert passers-by into customers. The variety of drinks the pub will offer will cater to a wide audience, from regulars enjoying beers to visitors seeking a more premium experience. A lively events calendar of sports, music, and DJ sets could create a vibrant atmosphere to drive a healthy rhythm of the week. There is a private function room available.
We’re always open to new ideas, what would you do to drive trade?
If you’ve benefited from running or owning a pub business, we’d love to hear what experience you can bring.
The right operator for the Chambers Barnsley will have extensive experience in a high street business. They will have a clear vision for their marketing strategy and entertainment offer and can create a memorable experience for their customers.
Features
Trading Area & Facilities
The Chambers will be undergoing a refurbishment which will cover the interior and the exterior of the pub.
A full list of works and pub floor plan can be found in the ‘refurbishment details’ in the downloads.
The pub's trading area and facilities post refurbishment will be:
Applicants should be aware that all refurbishments are subject to final board approval which will be determined as part of the leasing process.
Private Accommodation
The pub has no private accommodation.
Pub Financials
Estimated Total Ingoing Costs: £26,217
Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs: £12,960
Annual Rent: £23,531
Estimated Annual Turnover: £553,854
Deposit: £5,882
Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value: £9,335
Estimated Stock Valuation: £7,500
Estimated Working Capital: £3,500
The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement. All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT.
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