Church Inn, Bedwellty

The Church Inn is a substantial stone built pub set on the main road at the edge of the village of Bedwellty, Blackwood. Set in a picturesque countryside, the pub represents an ideal opportunity to acquire a well-supported rural public house in a delightful location. This historic pub, which dates back to the 16th century, boasts many original features including timber beams, flagstone floors and two inglenook fireplaces.

Pub Layout

The Church has the warm old-world feel that you would expect from an Inn dating back to the 16th century. The main trading area of the pub has a single bar operation and there is a ground floor function room with a separate bar servery that can accommodate up to 50 people. This is perfect for small parties and is not currently being used so has the scope to improve sales by utilising this. There is a fully equipped catering kitchen with access from the bar servery that’s situated at the centre of the pub. To the rear of the pub is a courtyard with picnic benches, a real sun trap in the summer months, alongside a car park with ample parking spaces.

Presently, the Church operates primarily as a destination for gourmet pub cuisine, offering an elevated dining experience. Beyond its food offerings, the Church also functions as a central hub for the local community. There is considerable potential to propel the Church further and enhance its overall impact.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation consists of four large double bedrooms. lounge, bathroom, separate toilet and store room all of which are of a good standard.

Annual Rent: £16,650

Security Deposit: £5,000

Working Capital: £4,000

Stock: £3,500

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 primary focus of the Church Inn should revolve around being the central community hub, with its secondary revenue stream stemming from a strong food offering. The pub is envisioned to host multiple sports teams, contributing to increased mid-week sales. Weekly entertainment, such as karaoke, live singers, and quizzes, which have previously proven to be popular among locals, should also be a consistent feature. Moreover, the site should maintain its commitment to delivering high-quality food options.

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 – £350.00 – Before signing a long term agreement, you will be required to attend our 7 Steps to Sales Success training programme.  Held online over two 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 *