5th Hants Volunteer Arms, Southsea

Property Description

Located on the corner of Napier Road and Albert Road in Southsea, the 5th Hants benefits from high footfall in it's prominent roadside location. The densely populated residential areas surrounding the pub make it the perfect place to develop a well-supported community hub, attracting a strong local trade. Both Southsea Town Centre and the Seafront are under 10 minutes walk away, attracting seasonal trade from tourists. With the pub being just 1 mile from Fratton Railway Station, it is easily accessible by public transport. Pub Layout Entry to the pub is granted via the main front door where customers will be greeted with an open-plan, ground floor bar area with single bar servery to the right. This trade area has gained a reputation amongst the local community for hosting sports and live music nights. A separate trade area to the rear has it's own separate bar servery, and is used as a tap room for customers not wanting to get involved in the pub's entertainment and events. The pub does not have a car park, however street parking is available.

Trading Style

This pub is run as a wet-led venue with majority of it’s revenue coming from it’s weekly live music and entertainment nights, hosting a selection of music genres including local artists. The current licensee effectively utilises social media to increase footfall and engage with the wider community. There is no catering kitchen on site, but there is an opportunity to develop a small back bar food offering. The venue features a premium drinks selection, with a particular emphasis on cask ales, which are highly popular among the local clientele.

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