Spring Gardens, North Shields

The Spring Gardens is ideally located along one of the two main thoroughfares in North Shields, nestled in a bustling residential area surrounded by rows of 1930s terraced houses. This prime location ensures a high volume of foot traffic passing by the pub. North Shields is a lively and dynamic community with a strong sense of spirit, and The Spring Gardens serves as a popular gathering spot for both local residents and visitors from the surrounding areas. Despite the presence of many other pubs nearby, The Spring Gardens boasts a loyal and dedicated customer base, renowned for its lively atmosphere during live televised football games.

Pub Layout

Upon entering The Spring Gardens, you’ll find a spacious bar and lounge area that includes a bespoke cocktail area, perfect for those looking to enjoy expertly crafted drinks. The pub also features a designated games area equipped for pool and darts enthusiasts. With seven large TVs strategically placed throughout, customers can catch all the sporting action live. Outside, the front of the pub boasts a large beer garden with seating for 12 tables, making it a popular spot during the summer months. At the rear, there’s an enclosed terrace with additional seating, providing a cosy and relaxed atmosphere.

The Spring Gardens is a traditional wet led community pub, open daily from noon to midnight, and thrives on the steady foot traffic from the local community, especially on weekends and match days. The pub offers live entertainment and karaoke on weekends, complemented by live broadcasts of televised sports, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere for customers.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation consists of: three bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom.

Security deposit: £2,000

No rent applicable on this agreement

This opportunity is for you to run your pub as a self-employed manager. Admiral Taverns take care of all the running costs including rates, utilities, stock and day to day running costs whilst you take home 18.5% of the net weekly sales, all employment costs relating to your staff and any council tax and TV licence for the residential quarters.

All new operators have comprehensive free training as part of their agreement.

• 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.
• E-Learning Training for you and your staff. Featuring more than 30 courses for both you and your staff, you’ll have access to a wide range of topics from Compliance, Health and Safety to Personal Development and Wellbeing.

Martin Wood, the Business Development Manager, is looking for a capable and experienced operator who understands the local market dynamics and has a proven track record with challenging venues. Ideal candidates should possess innovative, sales focused strategies to boost evening and weekend revenue while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for customers. Responsibilities include planning and executing weekly entertainment events such as quiz nights, bingo, karaoke, and live music, ensuring these activities are both engaging and profitable, optimising the use of the weekly entertainment budget.