Bricklayers, Southampton

Terrie Spratt Business Development Manger is seeking an experienced operator or couple who will be hands on, community driven and thrives on building strong local relationships and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for all customers. They will understand the importance of maintaining the pub’s position as the social hub of the community, engaging daily with regulars while proactively attracting new customers through consistent live sport, pub games, and a well planned weekly rhythm of activity.

Pub Layout

The Bricklayers is divided into two well defined trading areas. The main bar area serves as the social hub for the local community and is enjoyed daily by regulars. This space features a pool table, dartboards and a television showing Sky Sports, making it ideal for casual gatherings and live sporting events. The lounge bar is a bright, open-plan space with a large bar servery and ample seating. With its own separate entrance, it also functions as a versatile events room, perfectly suited to private functions, celebrations and community activities. A single main bar conveniently services both areas of the pub. Each trading area benefits from its own dedicated ladies and gents facilities. Externally, the pub offers parking for up to five vehicles, with additional on-street parking available, although most customers typically arrive on foot from the surrounding area. To the rear, an enclosed beer garden provides a welcoming outdoor space with wooden benches, festoon lighting and an external TV.

The Bricklayers operates as a welcoming, community focused pub at the heart of its local area. The business is built around a strong core of loyal regulars, with the main bar acting as the social hub for day to day trade, live sport and traditional pub games. Sky Sports, pool and darts drive consistent footfall throughout the week, encouraging repeat visits. The lounge bar provides an excellent opportunity to diversify income through private hire, small functions, community meetings and celebrations. Its separate entrance and flexible layout allow events to run independently from the main bar, maximising trading potential across both areas simultaneously.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation is in good order and consists of three bedrooms, bathroom, sitting room and kitchen.

Security deposit: £2,000

No rent applicable on this agreement

This opportunity is for you to run your pub as a self-employed manager. Admiral Taverns take care of all the running costs including rates, utilities, stock, public liability and day to day running costs whilst you take home 18.5% of the net weekly sales, all employment costs relating to your staff and any council tax and TV licence for the residential quarters.

All new operators have comprehensive free training as part of their agreement.

• 7 Steps to Sales Success Training Programme.  Held online over one day, you will learn marketing and business strategies that will help you to grow sales in your pub – step-by-step.
• E-Learning Training for you and your staff. Featuring more than 30 courses for both you and your staff, you’ll have access to a wide range of topics from Compliance, Health and Safety to Personal Development and Wellbeing.