Barley Mow, Burton-on-Trent

Stapenhill is a civil parish in Burton upon Trent. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Stapenhill was known for its brickyards, with local industry and employment dominated by the Long Street shed works. Today this area is well known for its wide variety of shopping opportunities, ranging from major chain-stores to independent craft butchers.

Pub Layout

The Barley Mow is a two-storey, traditionally styled pub. Internally, there is a small public bar with a larger lounge both trading from a central servery. There is also a function room with a stage to the rear which can cater for approx.90 covers. The current operators have developed the catering kitchen, although more work is required by an ingoing operator. There is great potential to develop a quality food offering at this site, and making use of the large function room facility. Externally there is a large car park that wraps around the site, and there are a large garden and area for a marquee allowing a new operator to further develop the outside offering at this pub. The crown bowling green at the side, with clubhouse, is the home of Stapenhill Bowls Club and the eleven teams that are based there all use the pub regularly.

Located on the main road leading into Burton On Trent, this establishment serves as a cherished community hub. Over time, it has fostered a lively atmosphere, accommodating two pool teams, a darts team, and frequently welcoming bowling teams from the neighbouring club.

Private Accommodation

Private accommodation consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge, a kitchen and office.

Annual Rent: £20,000

Security Deposit: £2,000

Working Capital: £1,000

Stock: £2,000

Business Rates: £Nil.  Based on the April 2023 rating list, the Zero Rates Payable is based on small business rates relief being applied and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes.

Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation –  funding options may be available for the right licensee.

Tie: All drinks categories are tied.  For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.

Training: £325 plus VAT

For a breakdown on financial information, please refer to the ‘Additional Info’ tab.

The new licensee must be ready to embrace these as they are truly the heart of this pub. The successful applicant for the Barley Mow will need to have good knowledge of cask ales as these are a favourite here. The ability to market and develop the cask ale offer will only go to enhance trade. There is also potential to grow trade by developing a catering option to enhance the function room offer.

Annual Rent – This is our lowest rent figure associated with a Full Tie.  If the tie is reduced the effective rent (via Tie Release Fees) will increase.  Rent is billed and paid for weekly in advance depending on the payment terms agreed). On occasion, our Business Development Manager will discuss a start up rent which is discretionary to an individual pub and can be discussed.

Security Deposit – This sum of money will be held on your account and will be returned to you on exiting of the pub based on your final account balance and the condition of the property.  Our standard deposit is 25% of the headline rent.  On occasion, we can negotiate a lower security deposit with the aim to build up to our full deposit on a long term agreement.

Working Capital – This is a recommend amount required which will be used in the day-to-day running of the business.

Stock – This will be valued by an independent valuer on the day you take over the pub. This includes unbranded glassware, unopened bottles, wines, spirits, any unopened / opened kegs and cask ale providing the container is unopened.

Fixtures & Fittings – This includes any item that is bolted to the floor or walls, and a fitting to be any item that is free standing or hung by a nail or hook. This will also include furniture.

Tie: All drinks categories are tied.  For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.

Training – Before signing a long term agreement, you will be required to attend our 7 Steps to Sales Success training programme.  Held online over three days, you will learn marketing and business strategies that will help you to grow sales in your pub – step-by-step.

Service Charge Cost – £60.89 per week – The Admiral Taverns Premium Maintenance Package will help take care of your compliance and statutory obligations with one simple fee, whilst giving you piece of mind about your boiler and cellar cooling repair and replacement.  This also includes full access to e-learning for you and your staff.

*Zero Business Rates – Based on the April 2023 rating list, the Nil Rates Payable is based on small business rates relief being applied and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes.  Please note, this only applies to pubs marked with an Asterix *