Roebuck, Southampton

Property Description

The Roebuck is a large, detached community pub located in the village of Marchwood, which is situated between Totton and Hythe some 6 miles by road from the city of Southampton. The village sits on the west side of Southampton water, just to the east of The New Forest and it has an abundance of good quality residential housing. With the pub being located in the village centre, it is opposite a number of local shops and facilities including grocery store, post office, hairdressers, pharmacy and launderette. Southampton has many fantastic attributes as a city, including being one of the busiest cruise ports in the UK. With 2 major Universities, a very popular Theatre, amazing music venues, daily boat trips, museums, galleries, shopping centres and the New Forest on your doorstep, you are never short of things to do and see. Pub Layout Upon entering the Roebuck, you will note that the trade area is open plan and dominated by the long, central bar servery. To the left hand side of the bar there is a games area with pool table, darts and games machines. To the right hand side is the main drinking / dining space and there is also a raised area, set out for food covers. Behind the bar is located a fully equipped and compliant mains gas kitchen which can easily serve and ample food offer. Externally, there is a beer garden laid out to the side of the property, which includes a children's play area. On the first floor, there are 4 letting rooms, which are all en-suite.

Trading Style

The Roebuck currently trades as a predominantly wet led business with a small food offer and 4 en-suite letting rooms provide an additional income stream. Sales mix is 70/30 – wet/dry and a good variety of drinks are available along with a traditional Sunday carvery and a regular meal of the day on offer during the week. Live sports are a key feature, as are pub teams and live entertainment and regular quizzes and games are nearly always available. The pub is a real community business and attracts a loyal, local customer base, as well as an element of passing trade.

 

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