Brown Trout, Pontypridd

The Brown Trout is a true locals’ favourite, renowned for its excellent food and strong sense of community. The ideal Licensee will have a deep understanding of the local area, while also recognising the opportunities and potential that a community-focused pub can offer. There is significant scope to further develop key areas of trade, including food, entertainment, and pub sports, allowing the pub to build on its already strong reputation and become an even more vibrant hub for the community.

The Brown Trout is a prominent, large detached pub proudly positioned in the heart of the village of Llantwit Fardre. Set along a busy main road, the pub enjoys excellent visibility and passing trade, while still benefiting from its strong connection to the local community.

Located just a few miles from the centre of Pontypridd, the pub is ideally placed to attract both village regulars and visitors from the surrounding area. Llantwit Fardre itself is a substantial and well established village situated on the A473, approximately 12 miles north of the Welsh capital city of Cardiff, offering convenient access to major road links while retaining its welcoming, community-focused character.

Pub Layout

The pub trades from two open plan areas which are serviced by one central bar servery, it offers a mixture of fixed and loose seating together with an area suitable for people wishing to stand. There is a separate games area with a pool table. This can be accessed from the front of the premises. On entrance from the side of the premises you are faced with an open plan room which can cater for live entertainment. To the side of the premises there is a car park for on average 10 cars and a beer garden and smoking solution running along the side of the premises. On the first floor there is a room accessed from the front entrance staircase that could be used as a small function room/meeting room, with access onto an outside decked area.

The pub currently enjoys a strong reputation as a food-led destination, offering guests a high-quality dining experience. However, there is exciting potential to further enhance the wet side of the business, with opportunities to introduce a broader range of both classic favourites and contemporary drinks. The Brown Trout has also established itself as a sought-after venue for functions, making it a versatile destination for both casual dining and special occasions..

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation is on the first floor and consists of three bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

Annual Rent: £20,500

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

Working Capital: £2,000

Stock: £3,000

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

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 – £65.86 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 draft rating list for April 2026, 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 *

Low Business Rates** – Based on the draft rating list for April 2026, this has been estimated using the new Supporting Small Business Scheme (SSBS) limiting rates payable to circa £1000 in 2026/27. Please note this applies only to pubs marked with ** and SSBS may be subject to future changes by HMG.