Boot Inn, Chipping Sodbury

This well established, family run, wet-led pub has strong foundations and a loyal customer base at its heart. The vision is for a new licensee with local knowledge to take the reins, someone who can cement the pub’s position at the centre of the community whilst building on its existing reputation. There is scope to enhance the food offering and create a strong rhythm of the week to boost footfall during quieter periods. With the current licensee stepping away due to ill health, this represents a genuine opportunity to carry forward a much-loved pub and further develop its role as a thriving social hub for the town.

The Boot Inn sits just off the historic high street in the medieval market town of Chipping Sodbury, on the edge of the Cotswolds. This welcoming 19th century inn reflects the town’s traditional character and enjoys a central position within a thriving, close knit community. Surrounded by established residential neighbourhoods, the area is home to a predominantly affluent demographic of owner-occupiers. Transport links are strong, with the Y6 bus providing a direct service into Bristol City Centre, while the drive takes around 25 minutes and is approximately 14 miles away. The town’s charm, accessibility and desirable demographic make it an attractive setting for both locals and visitors alike.

Pub Layout

The Boot Inn is a friendly, single-bar pub featuring an inviting L-shaped trading area with access from both the main road and the car park. Inside, guests will find a warm and sociable atmosphere complete with a pool table, darts oche, and multiple TVs showing live sport, making it a lively hub for both regulars and visitors. Behind the bar, a small food preparation area supports a popular match-day food offer and light menu throughout the week. Outside, a spacious seating area provides the perfect spot for customers to relax and enjoy the warmer months.

The Boot Inn is a wet-led community pub with a mid-market drinks offer and a loyal local following. While the pub does not currently serve cask ale, there is clear potential to introduce this to complement the existing range and broaden its appeal. Food is currently limited, with a small preparation area behind the bar used to serve team food for sports fixtures alongside simple back-bar snacks such as rolls and chips. With some further investment of time and creativity, this could be developed into a more consistent food offer, enhancing the pub’s appeal to both regulars and casual visitors. For the right licensee, The Boot Inn presents a strong foundation with scope to broaden its offer and further grow its reputation.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation consists of two double bedrooms, one single bedroom, bathroom, living space or office and domestic kitchen located downstairs.

Annual Rent: £23,000

Security Deposit: £5,000 or the equivalent of three months’ rent, whichever is greater

Working Capital: £5,000

Stock: £5,000

Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation –  funding options may be available for the right licensee.

Business Rates: £Nil.  Based on the April 2023 rating list, the Zero Rates Payable is based on small business rates relief being applied for by the licensee and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes.

Tie: All drinks categories are tied.  For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.

For a breakdown on financial information, please refer to the ‘Additional Info’ tab.

Annual Rent – This is our lowest rent figure associated with a Full Tie.  If the tie is reduced the effective rent (via Tie Release Fees) will increase.  Rent is billed and paid for weekly in advance depending on the payment terms agreed). On occasion, our Business Development Manager will discuss a start up rent which is discretionary to an individual pub and can be discussed.

Security Deposit – A security deposit is required when applying for a pub with Admiral.  This will be the greater of £5,000 or three months’ headline rent. The deposit is held on your account and returned when you leave, subject to your final account balance and the condition of the property.  We will also carry out a credit check as part of your application, which may affect the deposit amount required.

Working Capital – This is a recommend amount required which will be used in the day-to-day running of the business.

Stock – This will be valued by an independent valuer on the day you take over the pub. This includes unbranded glassware, unopened bottles, wines, spirits, any unopened / opened kegs and cask ale providing the container is unopened.

Fixtures & Fittings – This includes any item that is bolted to the floor or walls, and a fitting to be any item that is free standing or hung by a nail or hook. This will also include furniture.

Tie: All drinks categories are tied.  For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.

Training – £350.00 – Before signing a long term agreement, you will be required to attend our 7 Steps to Sales Success training programme.  Held online over two days, you will learn marketing and business strategies that will help you to grow sales in your pub – step-by-step.

Service Charge Cost – £63.33 per week – The Admiral Taverns Premium Maintenance Package will help take care of your compliance and statutory obligations with one simple fee, whilst giving you piece of mind about your boiler and cellar cooling repair and replacement.  This also includes full access to e-learning for you and your staff.

*Zero Business Rates – Based on the April 2023 rating list, the Nil Rates Payable is based on small business rates relief being applied for by the licensee and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes.  Please note, this only applies to pubs marked with an Asterix *