Queens Head, Bradfield

The Queen’s Head is nestled in the charming and affluent village of Bradfield, Berkshire. Although this rural village offers limited local transport options, the pub’s location near major routes, such as the A4, allows for easy access to nearby towns like Reading and Newbury. Its closeness to the M4 motorway also ensures convenient accessibility for visitors traveling from further afield. As the sole remaining pub in Bradfield, The Queen’s Head serves as a social hub for the village and an attractive destination for those exploring the scenic countryside.

Pub Layout

Upon entering The Queen’s Head via the front door, guests are welcomed by a centrally positioned bar, providing easy access to the entire pub. The bar area is designed to offer a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Casual drinkers can enjoy the high bar stools and engage in vertical drinking, while to the right, a mix of fixed and loose seating caters to groups, making it an ideal spot for gatherings and special occasions. On the left, the pub features a more formal dining section, perfect for those seeking a sit-down meal. The ample seating, paired with the well-equipped kitchen, positions the pub to handle a high volume of food orders, ensuring a great dining experience. Outside, the pub boasts a spacious, fenced-in garden, offering a safe environment for families. The garden is furnished with plenty of seating and festoon lighting, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. It’s an ideal setting for hosting outdoor events such as BBQs, beer festivals, and family fun days.

The Queens Head is a community focused pub that successfully combines wet and dry trade, targeting a mid-market clientele. It emphasizes a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and offers a seasonal menu focusing on fresh, high-quality dishes with locally sourced ingredients, likely changing with the seasons to keep the offerings relevant and exciting, real ales with a variety of authentic, traditional beers, appealing to craft beer enthusiasts, a robust offering of wines and spirits, catering to a more sophisticated palate including contemporary drink choices that attract a broader demographic. This creates a versatile pub appealing to both locals and visitors, ideal for casual dining and social gatherings.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation comprises of three bedrooms, bathroom and lounge.

Annual Rent:£22,750

Security Deposit: £5,000

Working Capital: £5,000

Stock: £5,000 

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.

This opportunity at The Queens Head presents a prime chance for an experienced licensee to capitalize on the pub’s unique position in a market with limited competition. There is opportunity for growth with minimal immediate competition, the pub is well-positioned to become the standout destination in the area, particularly for food and drink. Success hinges on the licensee’s ability to understand and connect with the local village and beyond. Building strong relationships with the community will be vital to crafting an appealing and relevant pub experience. A seasonal menu focusing on locally sourced ingredients will cater to the mid-market while also drawing food lovers from surrounding areas. A creative licensee could elevate the food offering to make the Queens Head famous for its dishes. The pub’s reputation for real ales and a modern brand selection including strong wines and spirits gives the new operator a solid foundation to appeal to a wide range of tastes. A well-structured business plan and marketing strategy will be key to positioning the pub as the best in the area. Leveraging digital and traditional marketing to highlight the food, community feel, and drink offerings will attract both locals and visitors.

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 *