Silver Ball, St Columb

St Columb Major is a quaint Cornish town with a rich history, located in the county of Cornwall, England. Its proximity to Newquay and Wadebridge makes it a strategic spot, yet it maintains a peaceful, rural charm. The distinction between St Columb Major and St Columb Minor is important, as it helps avoid confusion between the two, despite their geographical closeness. St Columb Major is a historic town, and the term “Major” in its name likely refers to its role as a larger settlement or its importance as a parish compared to St Columb Minor. The population of around 3,800 residents suggests a tight-knit community with a mixture of local residents and visitors.

Pub Layout

The Silver Ball is a classic, welcoming pub with a traditional layout. The wraparound bar and distinct seating areas create a friendly and cosy atmosphere. The games area with a pool table and jukebox adds an element of fun and entertainment, making it a lively spot to gather with friends. The all-electric commercial kitchen, while simple, suggests that the pub may offer a straightforward yet hearty food menu, ideal for casual dining. The separate ladies’ and gents’ toilets offer a convenient and organized touch, and the beer garden at the rear is a great feature for warmer days, where customers can enjoy their drinks outdoors. The front benches offer a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by, adding to the pub’s welcoming and relaxed vibe. Although it doesn’t have its own car park, the ample off-road parking nearby ensures that visitors can still easily access the pub, making it a convenient stop whether you’re a local or passing through.

The Silver Ball is a thriving, wet-led pub offering an impressive selection of draught beers, cask ales, and an extensive spirits range, alongside a well-curated wine list. With a strong local following, the pub enjoys consistent trade and a great community atmosphere. Entertainment is at the heart of the Silver Ball, with live music nights, popular bingo and quiz events, and a dartboard and pool table ensuring there’s always something happening. The pub is also well known for its established Sunday carvery and themed food nights, as well as serving breakfasts and light lunches—making it a go-to spot throughout the week.

Private Accommodation

This consists of three bedrooms, living room, bathroom, and an office. Bath and shower room. All very well decorated and presented.

Annual Rent: £16,000

Security Deposit: £5,000

Working Capital: £3,000

Stock: £3,000

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.

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

The right retail offer for The Silver Ball will focus on delivering a fantastic selection of lagers, ales, wines, and spirits, complimented by exciting promotions, engaging events and entertainment, and strong connections within the community. This will ensure the pub remains a vibrant hub for both regulars and visitors alike.

Food is already a key part of the Silver Ball’s success, and there is huge potential for further growth in this area. Expanding the food offering—whether through themed dining experiences, enhanced menu options, or seasonal specials—will help attract a wider customer base and boost trade throughout the week. With the right approach, The Silver Ball can continue to thrive as a welcoming, community-focused pub that offers great drinks, great food, and a fantastic atmosphere.

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 – £63.33 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 for by the licensee and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes.  Please note, this only applies to pubs marked with an Asterix *