Property Description
Fantastic opportunity to take over a community focused pub.
What would you do with this pub to make it a success?
The area
Prominently located on the busy main road opposite Tesco in Penicuik , the Cuiken Inn provides a great opportunity to operate a refurbished Local Community Pub.
In a densely populated neighbourhood (11,000 people 18+ years within a 20 minute walk) and close to several new housing developments and a light industrial estate.
The offer
The pub will be renamed, The Pentland Inn, following external and internal refurbishment, and will provide much improved kerb appeal externally and comfortable, modern facilities with 65 covers internally.
A great value Drinks Offer, showcasing an exciting range of draught beers & ciders, premium spirits & classic wines will be complemented by regular activities, including Televised Sport, Live Entertainment at Weekends, a Quiz Night, and Pub Games.
The kitchen, located behind the bar, provides the opportunity to create a Bar Food Offer, daytime and evenings.
We’re always open to new ideas, what would you do to drive trade?
Attitude is more valuable than experience. If you’ve got the following, we’d love to hear from you. The upgraded Pentland Inn provides a fantastic opportunity to launch a brand new pub within Penicuik.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who
Understands & can Engage with the local community
Is keen to Build/Grow a successful local business
Likes hospitality and is Great with customers
If this sounds like the incredible pub opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today and tell us what you can bring to this pub’s next chapter…
The Pentland Inn will be undergoing a refurbishment which will cover the interior and exterior of the pub.
A full list of works and pub floor plan can be found in the ‘refurbishment details’ in the downloads.
The pubs trading area and facilities post refurbishment will be:
Main trading area with bar
Separate dining room
65 internal covers
Catering kitchen
SmartDispense
Applicants should be aware that all refurbishments are subject to final board approval which will be determined as part of the leasing process.
Where a significant investment is made in a pub by Star Pubs, an "Investment Exemption" will be required. The exemption means that the option of a Market Rent Option lease won't be available at rent review for a period of up to seven years for this site, as per The Pub Code (2016)
Private accommodation consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and bathroom.
Premises license available on request.
Agreement Type
Foundation Tenancy
Property Facilities
Refurbishment Planned
Live Sports
Live Music
Private Accommodation
Property Financials
Additional Information
In order to ensure a successful start-up, all applicants must have a minimum £10,000 un-borrowed funds.
The calculation of the Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs assumes a minimum deposit of 1 month's rent and that fixtures and fittings (F&F) are rented. The subsequent deposit build up and F&F rental costs are not included in the rent model or ongoing costs below.
Note that on FRI Agreements deposits will always be 3 month's rent in advance and fixtures and fittings (F&F) must always be purchased.
A deposit of 6 month's rent will be required for operators trading under a Limited Company with no Guarantors.
The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement
* All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT
** Deposit build up will be payable over a maximum of 24 months
*** Fixtures and Fittings annual rental fee should be estimated at 15% of the F&F value. The actual F&F value will be determined on the day of entry
**** Maintenance Compliance Charge relates to the fees for various statutory inspections
***** Estimated Legal Fees is a charge applied to your account by SP&B for creation of your Lease. You are required to engage and pay for your own solicitor - your solicitor's fees are not included in the above estimate
* The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement.
** All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT
The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement.
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT
The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement. All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT.
Estimated Working Capital is an estimate of key start-up costs such as professional fees, training fee, premises license fee, F&F valuation fee & till floats. There will be additional ongoing charges payable during the term of the agreement such as property maintenance, repairs fund, SmartDispense. These costs will be outlined prior to completing a business plan and finalised at Heads of Terms.
The calculation of the Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs assumes a minimum deposit of 1 month's rent and that fixtures and fittings (F&F) are rented. The subsequent deposit build up and F&F rental costs should be included in your financial assumptions in your business plan. Note that on FRI and Investment Tenancy Agreements deposits will always be 3 month's rent in advance and fixtures and fittings (F&F) must always be purchased. A deposit of 6 month's rent will be required for operators trading under a Limited Company with no Guarantors. In order to ensure a successful start-up, all applicants must have a minimum £10,000 un-borrowed funds.
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