Travellers Rest, Derby

Property Description

The Travellers Rest is located on Ashbourne Road in Derby, a 20 minute walk from the main University campus and 15 minutes from the city centre. Historically part of the infamous Derby Mile the pub is now alone on this end of Ashbourne Road in a very prominent main road position but able to serve the many houses nearby. Derbyshire is named after Derby, which was its original county town. As a unitary authority, Derby is administratively independent from Derbyshire County Council. The population of Derby is 261,136 (2021).

Pub Layout

The trade area has two bars and although open plan has two distinct separate areas. Upon entering the main entrance, to the left you will find the Darts Oche and a mixture of fixed and loose seating and a TV.  Walking through to the rear of the pub is where you will find the pool table and games machines and also access to the toilets.  From the main entrance to the right, you will find more fixed a loose seating with the main bar which also boasts an open fire. The pub has real character and warmth with the layout conducive with attracting all parts of the local market.  To the rear of the property there is a decent sized paved external drinking area with benches and separate external toilets, The Travellers Rest also benefits from having a well sized, self contained function room with its own bar and toilets located externally to the rear of the pub. There is also a large car park located to the rear of the pub.

Trading Style

This site offers a great opportunity for either someone new to the trade or an experienced operator.  They will need to be ready and willing to integrate into village life and have the vision to make the pub even more appealing through an expansion of the current offer to include a handheld food offer and ensure that the pub plays a role in the local community.  Cask ales sell well at this pub and with a regular calendar of entertainment and music will ensure strong weekly sales.

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