Royal Oak

An investment of around £348,000 is planned to relaunch the Grade II listed pub as the Royal Oak, creating a premium local centred on quality food, drink and all-week trading.

The refurbishment will relaunch the venue after a period of closure and restore its original Royal Oak name. A broader customer base will be attracted through a more premium experience, with particular appeal to families, casual diners and customers seeking a quality daytime and evening offer that stands apart from price-led competition.

This major internal and external refurbishment, supported by an investment of around £348,000, will completely relaunch the venue under its original Royal Oak name.

The project will transform the exterior, refit the commercial kitchen, refresh and rezone the internal trading areas, enhance the garden and provide upgraded private accommodation.

A full external refurbishment will introduce new signage, redecoration and the Royal Oak name, creating a strong first impression and signalling a completely renewed offer to the town.

The commercial kitchen will be fully refitted to support a high-quality food offer capable of driving daytime trade and creating reasons to visit throughout the week. The internal trading space will be redecorated and rezoned to provide an attractive, comfortable setting for drinks, dining and social occasions.

The garden will also be refreshed, extending the customer experience outside and providing additional seasonal trading capacity. The offer will be supported by selected mid-week sports viewing without losing the pub's premium, food-led focus.

Applicants should be aware that all refurbishments are subject to final board approval, which will be determined as part of the leasing process.

The refurbishment will create a clear point of difference in Sudbury by combining the character of a historic building with a premium food and drink offer. The improved kitchen, renewed identity and flexible trading spaces are anticipated to grow annual turnover to around £447,200.

If you’ve benefited from running or owning a pub business, the landlords would love to hear what experience you can bring. The right operator for the Royal Oak will have extensive experience in premium local and food-led hospitality businesses. They will have a clear vision for a quality food and drinks menu, daytime trade, selected mid-week sport, and a marketing strategy that successfully relaunches the pub and creates a memorable experience for their customers.

If this sounds like the incredible pub opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today and tell the landlords what you can bring to this pub’s next chapter.