Property Description
The Area:
The Empire is ideally positioned in Liverpool city centre, located on the edge of the main retail area and close to the famous Concert Square nightlife zone. Only 100 yards from Liverpool Central station, five minutes from Lime Street station, and near major landmarks including Liverpool One shopping area and the Albert Dock, this pub benefits from exceptional footfall day and night. Within a 10-minute walk, there are over 16,400 people, numerous hotels, and party apartments, making it an energetic, buzzing location.
The Offer:
The Empire is available on our investment tenancy agreement. [Click here for more information on this agreement]
Following an extensive refurbishment, The Empire will become a lively city-centre circuit bar, featuring refreshed interiors, bar areas, and toilets, along with new external signage and lighting. The pub has a long-standing reputation for continuous live entertainment, sports broadcasts, and karaoke. With no food offer, it will focus strongly on its extensive drinks range, spanning core to premium beers from leading brewers.
We’re always open to new ideas—what would you do to drive trade?
Whether you're experienced or new to the trade, The Empire presents an exciting opportunity. The ideal operator will understand city-centre nightlife dynamics, excel in delivering live entertainment and atmosphere, and maximise footfall from day through to night.
If this sounds like the pub opportunity you've been waiting for, apply today and tell us what you can bring to this iconic city-centre venue’s next chapter…
The refurbishment will revitalise the pub’s trading spaces, enhancing its appeal and presence on the high street.
The pub’s trading area and facilities post-refurbishment will include:
Main trading area with bar
SmartDispense system
Live sports and entertainment setup
City centre location near major landmarks and stations
No kitchen or food offer
No private accommodation or letting rooms
No car park or external covers
A full list of works and the pub’s floor plan can be found in the ‘Refurbishment Details’ in the downloads.
Applicants should be aware that all refurbishments are subject to final board approval, which will be determined as part of the leasing process.
No private accommodation.
Premises license available on request.
Agreement Type
Investment Tenancy
Property Facilities
Live Music
Pub Games
Refurbishment Planned
Live Sports
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
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.
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.
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
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