Summary
| Property Type | Pub / Bar / Club |
| Tenure | Lease Assignment |
| Size | 1,448 sq ft |
| Rent | £24,000 per annum |
| Rates Payable | £13,181.25 per annum |
| Service Charge | n/a |
| Estate Charge | n/a |
| EPC Rating | This property has been graded as B (47) |
- The property comprises a substantial four-storey bar premises extending to approximately 1,448 sq ft (134.35 sq m) and benefits from an attractive glazed frontage.
- The sale of the lease and the fixtures and fittings offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a fully fitted, turnkey property with significant potential for business growth.
- The premises would suit future uses including retail and hospitality.
- The property occupies a prominent position fronting onto Mardol Head, within the heart of the sought-after town of Shrewsbury. Mardol Head leads directly off the main High Street, forming part of the town’s established retail core.
- The accommodation throughout is bright and spacious, and the full potential of the property can only be truly appreciated via an internal inspection.
About
The property comprises a substantial four-storey bar premises extending to approximately 1,448 sq ft (134.35 sq m) and benefits from an attractive glazed frontage. The property offers the opportunity to assign the lease for a fully fitted lock-up shop unit, currently trading as The Lantern’s Protection and fitted out for its existing licensed leisure use.
Arranged over two trading floors (four storeys in total), the premises currently provides a nostalgic, retro pub atmosphere featuring patterned carpets, feature wallpapers, gaming machines, and classic pub staples such as pool and darts—offering an inviting slice of 90s pub charm on one of Shrewsbury’s busiest streets.
The ground floor includes a fully fitted bar with ample seating for 21+ customers. The first floor provides further seating for 15+, together with a dedicated pool and darts area with generous standing space, as well as two toilet cubicles with a shared wash basin. Additional space is provided through a basement and attic floor, currently used for storage but offering scope for potential expansion. The accommodation throughout is bright and spacious, and the full potential of the property can only be truly appreciated via an internal inspection.
The sale offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a fully fitted, turnkey business with significant potential for further growth as it becomes more established. The premises would suit future uses including retail and hospitality.
Accommodation
| Name | sq ft | sq m |
| Basement - Cellar | 298 | 27.69 |
| 1st - Toilets | 68 | 6.32 |
| 2nd - Attic Space | 421 | 39.11 |
| Ground - Floor | 350 | 32.52 |
| 1st - First Floor | 311 | 28.89 |
| Total | 1,448 | 134.53 |
Location
The property occupies a prominent position fronting onto Mardol Head, within the heart of the sought-after town of Shrewsbury. Mardol Head leads directly off the main High Street, forming part of the town’s established retail core.
The property benefits from close proximity to several public car parks serving the town centre, ensuring convenient access for both shoppers and visitors. Nearby occupiers include French Connection, Go express, Café Nero and Blacks contributing to a strong and diverse retail environment.
Shrewsbury is the County Town of Shropshire and serves as a major administrative, commercial and tourist hub, drawing from a significant catchment population. Set on the River Severn, the town recorded a population of 76,782 at the 2021 census. It lies approximately 48 miles west of Birmingham and around 40 miles south of Chester, with excellent connectivity to the national road network via the A5 and the M54 link road.
Mainline Stations
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Shrewsbury6 mins
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Yorton135 mins
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Wellington (Shropshire)192 mins
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Wem200 mins
Underground Station
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Chesham2205 mins
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Reading2217 mins
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Amersham2234 mins
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Twyford2260 mins
Further Information
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Tenure
The property is available by way of an assignment of the existing lease a copy of the same is available from the letting agents upon request.
The property is offered subject to the following occupational lease terms:
• Lease Term: 10 years from 16th April 2025. Rent: £24,000 per annum
• Rent Review: At the end of year 5.
Tenants full Repairing and Insuring Basis.
• The lease is understood to be within the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Part 2.Tenant option to determine at the 5th year of the term, subject to 6 months prior notice. -
Planning
Prospective purchasers should rely on their own enquiries. The property is understood to fall within the sui generis use class as a licenced drinking premises under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) and it benefits from a full licence to serve alcohol.
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Viewing
Strictly by prior arrangement with the selling agents. For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact:
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Services
(Not tested at the time of our inspection.) We understand that mains water, electricity, drainage are connected to the property
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Fixtures and fittings
A detailed inventory is available from the selling agents upon request.
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Local Authority
Shropshire Council
Guildhall
Frankwell Quay
Frankwell
Shrewsbury
SY3 8HQ -
Price
A price of £5,500 (exclusive) is sought for the fixtures and fittings within the property.
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