Artichoke Inn
5 The Nursery, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2AA
Introduction
The Artichoke is a very traditional wet led pub but with the added bonus of rooms and oodles of food potential, it has 3 letting bedrooms all ensuite and ideally situated for walking, cycling and tourist short breaks. It has an excellent business opportunity to extend food and real ale choice and also get a much needed website up and running. The pub is located just off the banks of the Kennet and Avon canal and a stones throw from the main market place in Devizes which has a population of over 11000 people. The current trade has an 80/20 split in favor of wet, summer and winter darts feature at the pub as well as poker nights and crib, they also hold quiz nights on the bank holidays weekends. It features a sunny BBQ/patio area with a large smoking shelter and side doors to the rear exit.
Existing Trade
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | ||
| Beer (Brls) | 98 | 81 | 85 | 112 | 1 barrel equates to 36 gallons |
| Cider (Brls) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 1 barrel equates to 36 gallons |
| Minerals (Brls) | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 barrel equates to 36 gallons |
| Spirits (Gls) | 116 | 58 | 99 | 132 | 1 gallon equates to 4.5 litres |
| Wines (Gls) | 64 | 42 | 68 | 53 | 1 gallon equates to 4.5 litres |
Premises Licence
Supply of alcohol Mon-Sun 10.00-0.00, open to the public Mon-Sun 10.00-01.00, live music, recorded music Mon-Sun 10.00-0.00. Late night refreshment 11.00-0.00
Trade Areas
Large one main bar operation with bench and chair seating for approx 40 covers, ladies and gents toilets, underground cellar with storage area, compact catering kitchen, utility area with fridges and freezers. Door leading to function room with seating for approx 20 covers the function room has a door that can be accessed by the covered walk way. Small office area over looking back yard, upstairs linen cupboard 2 x twin bedrooms with en-suite, 1 x double bedroom with ensuite all the bedrooms have secondary glazing.
Outside Areas Licence
Enclosed courtyard with seating for approx 30 people which has BBQ potential as the doors from the function room lead out to it, cellar access and rear access via a long covered walkway
Private Accommodation
2 x double bedrooms, lounge, bathroom with over bath shower
Capital Required
| Deposit | £5k |
| Fixtures & Fittings | c£12k |
| Stock | c£2k |
| Working capital | £5k |
| Total (circa) | c£24k |
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.