BRIDGE (RENT FREE PERIOD!)

Approximate Ingoing Funds Required £20,000 (Does not include purchase of Fixtures

and Fittings) / Rent- £26,500 pa.

The Bridge is a two bar operation, with a quieter bar/lounge to the front and a more community based bar to the rear with multiple TVs and a live entertainment setup to offer additional ways to engage with customers of all ages and interests. While The Bridge is already well known and loved amongst its local community, with the opportunity to develop food sales further at the site, the Brewery are now looking for an operator with the vision to recognise all the sites potential and the ambition to release the next chapter in its history and to utilise all its facilities including the beer garden. Enjoying a prime location on Shefford’s High Street, The Bridge is ideally situated to profit from the wealth of retail outlets, local businesses and residential housing on its doorstep. While the pub’s focus has traditionally been on sport and entertainment-led activity, its two separate bar areas, garden, and dedicated parking lend it the versatility to cater to a wide range of events and clientele. Shefford is a small town of over 7,000 people and growing with new houses being built on the outskirts of the town. The village has 3 fantastic large schools in attracting more affluent families to the area. Shefford is also next to Chicksands RAF base with a population of a further 2,500. This two-storey building in good order, with car parking and garden to the rear, patio, and outdoor smoking shelter to the side of the property. The pub benefits from trading in two separate bar areas, serviced from a central bar servery. The bar lounge is situated at the front of the pub and features include a plasma screen. The rear bar features darts, 2 screens and lighting equipment for the provision of live entertainment.. The pub has overall 50 covers, of which 35 a more suitable for food. The pub is serviced from a ground floor cellar, storage areas and trade kitchen. The first floor comprises a lounge/diner, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and WC. The Brewery seek hands on and experienced retailers, committed to providing great hospitality and able to engage with the local community. The ideal applicant will have an appreciation of the commercial and financial skills required to operate their own business, an ability to drive sales through a range of activities and an interest in developing food as part of the overall business. VIEWING: Viewing is strictly via appointment through FRED BARRETT AND SON. Please telephone us on 07799-410044. PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH THE EXISTING LICENSEE IN THIS MATTER. Please note that whilst every care has been taken in preparing these details, much of the information has been obtained from the Landlord (Brewer) or third party sources. All statements as to fact or opinion should be checked by the Purchaser. Whilst every endeavour has been made to ensure that the particulars given are correct, their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. These details do not constitute an Offer, Contract or Warranty. All particulars are subject to your verification and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Details are issued on the strict understanding that all negotiations regarding this property are conducted through FRED BARRETT AND SON who will then deal with all matters appertaining to the Change.