Athelstan Arms, Bournemouth

Property Description

The Athlestan is a large traditional public house, located on Cranleigh Road in Southbourne which is some 0.9 miles from Christchurch railway station and just over three miles from Bournemouth Town Centre. The pub is also located in a heavily populated residential area, with a strong demographic . The pub is situated between two managed houses  - The Cranleigh and The Riverside and is in an ideal location close to the river, beach and Christchurch Town Centre . Pub Layout The trade area is dominated by the long, central bar servery and is very open plan. There is a mixture of low-level and fixed seating accompanied by various wooden and carpeted zones. There are two featured games areas both housing pool tables, darts boards and fruit machines. Externally and to the side of the property there is an attractive, landscaped beer garden and also two covered seating areas with outside televisions and comfortable seating. From the garden there is also a separate gateway out onto the front car park, allowing for easy access during summer events. The car park has approximately 10 spaces to the front and to the side of the pub and there is also ample on street parking available. To the rear of the bar there is access to the catering kitchen and also to the stairs which lead to the owners accommodation and letting rooms.

Trading Style

The Athelstan is substantially sized property, in the heart of a bustling housing area. It is currently a predominantly wet led site with a Sunday food offering and occasional buffets for the sports teams. Two popular pool teams and a darts team run from the Athelstan and these bring a steady income and trade stream as well as it being a superb host of live sports with numerous televisions inside and outside, as well as a large pull down screen for more popular events. There are currently eight letting rooms at the Athelstan and these are very popular due to the pubs location and proximity to the local beach and seafront.

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