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Drummond Arms

Somerset Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 3AA

Ingoing Cost:: £3,000
Annual Rent:: £25,000

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External Drinking Area

The Drummond Arms is a large community pub, located in a prominent position on the corner of Welbeck Avenue and Somerset Road in Portswood, Southampton. The pub is situated in a densely populated area of Southampton, very close to the Southampton University campus and also Southampton Common. The pub is surrounded by residential housing, with a mixture of private and student occupiers. Architecturally there are some nice touches with oval arches through to the games area and matching window lattices.

The main trade area of the Drummond is spacious and dominated by the central bar servery, visible to the customer from the front entrance. There is a games area to the right rear of the bar with a pool table, gaming machines, and darts board which is regularly utilised by the local darts team. The trade kitchen is conveniently accessed through a door to the right of the bar.

There is a fantastic beer garden at the back of the pub, arguably one of the best in Southampton, which is accessible from the games area and front trade room. The garden is a huge asset, with a raised lawn, terrace barbeque area, and additional terraced space with pergola and bench seating lower down.

The private accommodation is very spacious and comprises 3 bedrooms, lounge, bathroom, kitchen and office.

Reference Number	P04079
Agreement Type	Tenancy
Min Ingoing Cost	£3,000
Annual Rent	£25,000

The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs. Please note that the Energy Performance Certificate is available from the landlord.

All financial information shown, including projected turnover, costs and potential earnings, is provided for illustrative purposes only and was correct at the time of advertising. These figures are not guaranteed and actual results may vary based on trading performance, operator decisions and market conditions.

Please note that the Energy Performance Certificate is available from the landlord.

Annual Rent: £25,000. To support you in getting off to a strong start, the landlords are offering an introductory rent that is significantly below the post‑investment rent of £25,000 per year. This reduced rent applies for the first few months of the agreement, allowing the new licensee(s) to establish the business and build trade during the early operating period. The full post‑refurbishment rent of £25,000 will only take effect once the refurbishment has been completed.

Stepped rent structure (introductory period):

Weeks 1–4: £195 per week plus VAT
Weeks 5–8: £288 per week plus VAT
Weeks 9 onwards: £384 per week plus VAT (until the refurbishment has been completed)

Security Deposit: Initial deposit of £3,000, building up to £5,000 or the equivalent of three months’ rent, whichever is greater.
Working Capital: £3,000
Stock: £3,000

Business Rates: £Nil. Based on the April 2023 rating list, the Zero 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.

Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation – funding options may be available for the right licensee.

Tie: All drink categories are tied. For fully funded licensees on long-term agreements, the landlords offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.

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