Star Inn
The Horsefair, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EZ
Introduction
The Star Inn is a traditional pub which is situated in the Historic Market Town of Romsey, which has a population of approx 14,000 people. Romsey is 11 miles south of Winchester and approx 8 miles from Southampton and it benefits from many local tourist attractions such as Broadlands home of the late Louis Mountbatten, Mottisfont Abbey and Paultons Park. The Abbey is just a few hundred feet away and dominates the town and provides all year round trade with visitors. The pub has 4 letting bedrooms, ideal for walking and cycling short breaks, and has an excellent business opportunity to extend food and real ale choice. The pub is located on The Horsefair a stones throw from the main market place.
Existing Trade
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | ||
| Beer (Brls) | 137 | 122 | 142 | 170 | 1 barrel equates to 36 gallons |
| Cider (Brls) | 8 | 7 | 21 | 25 | 1 barrel equates to 36 gallons |
| Minerals (Brls) | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 1 barrel equates to 36 gallons |
| Spirits (Gls) | 87 | 102 | 125 | 126 | 1 gallon equates to 4.5 litres |
| Wines (Gls) | 242 | 123 | 172 | 158 | 1 gallon equates to 4.5 litres |
Premises Licence
Supply of alcohol Mon-Sun 10.00 – 0.00, open to the public Mon-Thurs 10.00 – 00.30, Fri & Sat 10.00-01.00 Sun 10.00-00.30, live music, recorded music Mon-Sun 10.00 – 23.00.
Trade Areas
Large main bar area with open fire place and approx seating for 40 covers, Ladies and Gents toilets, ground floor cellar with racking system, commercial catering kitchen, 1 x double en-suite bedroom, 1 x double and 1 x single bedroom with ensuite, 2 x double bedrooms with large shared bathroom and w/c.
Outside Areas Licence
Car parking for 3 cars, gravelled beer garden (owned by Romsey Town Council) with bench seating and smoking shelter, enclosed courtyard with large wooden storage shed, cellar access and rear access. Planning and licensing permission has been approved to create internal access to the rear courtyard.
Private Accommodation
3 x double bedrooms, lounge, office area, shower room with wc.
Capital Required
| Deposit | £5k |
| Fixtures & Fittings | c.£13k |
| Stock | c.£3k |
| Working capital | £5k |
| Total (circa) | £26k |
Wadworth & Company Limited have supplied this information, but give no assurance or warranty, either expressed or implied, so far as previous trade is concerned prospective licensees must rely on their own investigation, inspection, advice & opinion as to the trading potential of the property, and (save in respect of fraud) any liability on behalf of Wadworth & Company Limited for accuracy of such figures is excluded.