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Canal Turn

Chapel Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 2AP

Ingoing Cost:: £2,000
Annual Rent:: N/A

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Waterside

The Canal Turn, is located on a main road which connects Leigh to Atherton & Tyldesley, and the is also just off the East Lancs Road connecting Manchester and Liverpool, The local close by amenities include small convenience shops, take aways, other pub competitors and a short drive away are two Retail Parks, the closest is mainly leisure with a leading supermarket, the other with more shopping demographic. There are good bus transport links connecting all surrounding areas

Pub Layout

The Canal Turn is a great sized venue that offers a cosy, warm welcome and a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to unwind while enjoying live sport, music, and entertainment. Upon entering, guests are welcomed into the main bar, with a seating area to the right hand side. TVs are seamlessly integrated into the back bar, ensuring excellent viewing for major Rugby League and football fixtures, as well as other live sporting events. Just beyond the main bar is a dedicated games room featuring a dartboard and pool table, offering additional entertainment. The venue also has two fruit machines and ample comfortable seating throughout, making it ideal for match days or evenings with a visiting live artist or DJ. The Canal Turn boasts two external garden areas. To the front of the venue is a smaller but very popular seating area that enjoys sunshine throughout the day during the warmer months. At the rear, there is a more traditional and spacious garden with sheltered seating, a large outdoor screen on the lower level, and an upper-level area overlooking the canal, perfect for outdoor entertainment or simply relaxing and enjoying the weather.

Trading Style

The Canal Turn is a true traditional community pub, firmly rooted in its local area while also benefiting from increased footfall on match days. The venue shows live sports throughout the week, attracting both regulars and visiting supporters, and offers dedicated space for classic pub games including darts, pool, and dominoes. A variety of value‑led drinks are available to suit all customers, reinforcing its appeal as an accessible and welcoming local. As the week progresses into the weekend, The Canal Turn transforms into a lively entertainment destination, hosting live artists or DJs and creating a fun, inclusive party atmosphere for everyone’s enjoyment.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation consists of three bedrooms, a kitchen, lounge, and bathroom, this space is ideal for a couple or a family seeking a cosy retreat. The private quarters has its own entrance separate to the pub entrance and a car parking space outside the entrance door off street.

Facilities

3+ Private Bedrooms
Beer Garden
Live Music
Sports Teams

["Community Local","Live Music Venue"]

Reference Number	P04590
Agreement Type	Operator Agreement
Min Ingoing Cost	£2,000
Annual Rent	N/A

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.

Agreement Type	["Operator Managed"]
Ingoing Costs	£2,000
Annual Cost	£0
Deposit / Ingoing Cost	£2,000
Annual Rent / Annual Cost	£0

Annual Rent – This is their 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, their Business Development Manager will discuss a start up rent which is discretionary to an individual pub and can be discussed.

Security Deposit – A security deposit is required when applying for a pub with The Pub Company. This will be the greater of £5,000 or three months’ headline rent. The deposit is held on your account and returned when you leave, subject to your final account balance and the condition of the property. They will also carry out a credit check as part of your application, which may affect the deposit amount required.

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, they 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 their 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 – £65.86 per week – The The Pub Company 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 draft rating list for April 2026, 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 *

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