Portcullis, Arbroath

Property Description

The Portcullis is located outside town centre outskirts of Arbroath alongside a densely populated housing estate. Arbroath is the largest area in Angus Scotland with a population of 23,902. It lies on the North Sea coast 16 miles north-east of Dundee and 45 miles south-west of Aberdeen with excellent road connections via the A92 and direct train routes to Edinburgh and Glasgow with direct links through to England. Originated from the founding of The Arbroath Abbey this town is well known for its ties to the fishing industry as one of Scotland's larger ports with its beautiful harbour, the Arbroath smokie and Arbroath football club Pub Layout The Portcullis comprises of public bar, a sports room/ pool room with darts board with a separate bar adjacent to the main bar. The restaurant serves approximately 50 covers alongside a function room. The function room can accommodate between 100-150 people complete with a mezzanine level and a separate bar. The sunny patio area outside the restaurant is suitable for outside dining and BBQ's during the summer months with the beer garden located by the main bar is more suited to drinkers and quick snacks. The commercial kitchen is the hub of the operation situated behind the main bar alongside the restaurant with access to all main areas.  The lower ground floor homes a large storage area and kitchen prep area to further enhance sites capacity to increase supply. The distinct features of beamed ceilings and log burners make this site unique yet quirky alongside the vast facilities makes this a diverse multi-faceted operation.

Trading Style

Portcullis is a community local pub with excellent function facilities which create a wider appeal and additional income. Currently trading on a 50/50 wet/dry split with sales driven predominately by function trade however with vast external and internal room, the Portcullis manages to capture all different aspects of the site with zoned areas to facilitate diverse groups within the building. Sports for the locals, after work drinking, themed food events, evening entertainment could contribute to the diverse income streams of the site.

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