Ribble Lodge, Ribblet

Property Description

The Ribble Lodge is located in the bustling Ribbleton area, offering a prime opportunity to establish a vibrant community pub. With its proximity to housing estates and small businesses, The Ribble Lodge is ideally positioned to become a focal point for the local community. By offering a welcoming and inclusive environment, the pub can attract residents looking for a place to socialize, relax, and connect with the community. Ribbleton Avenue offers easy access to the pub from Preston City Centre and the M6 motorway. The presence of a bus stop outside the pub provides a direct and convenient connection to Preston City Centre. With a bus service operating every 20 minutes, patrons can rely on regular and reliable public transport.

Pub Layout

Customers are welcomed in to the pub through the double doors to the front left hand side of the pub. Upon entering the large open plan trade area they’ll see the large bar spanning the rear wall of the room. There is a raised seating are to both the left and right hand side of the bar and fixed and loose seating runs the entire width of the room facing the bar. To the right hand side of the pub is the pool room hosting two pool tables with the room having its own ladies and gents toilets and bar servery. Opposite the main entrance is the door to the function room. Again this has its own bar servery and also has a separate entrance and disabled access toilet. The function room is a real asset to the business and can cater for at least 70 people. There is a stage in the function room which can be used for live acts, comedy nights and live music. The rear courtyard beer garden can be accessed through the function room and has a good sized smoking shelter and plenty of seating to enjoy the summer days. Customers can also drink at the front of the pub where benches allow them to watch the world go by whilst enjoying the sunshine.

Trading Style

The Ribble Lodge is a very busy wet only community pub at present but there is scope for a small food offer by utilising the trade kitchen accessed behind the bar. It is a high tempo busy pub catering for daytime drinks, post-work refreshments and the big weekend night out. The pub benefits from having both ladies and mens darts and pool teams during the week accompanied by televised football, showing both BT Sport and Sky Sports. These are an integral part of the business and help draw in a significant number of customers. At the weekend the business focusses on football once again, but also on providing entertainment for a fun night out. Karaoke and the occasional live act bring customers through the door wanting a fun night out and a catch up with friends. The pub caters for a wide customer base, both older and younger generation enjoying their excellent standards, great drinks and warm welcome.

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