Coach House, Maidstone

We are seeking an experienced licensee who can fully maximise the excellent trading facilities and further develop both wet and dry sales at The Coach House. A community-focused licensee with a strong passion for quality retail standards and customer service will be essential for this attractive business opportunity. Effective use of social media and targeted marketing initiatives will further enhance the pub’s profile and help maximise its full trading potential.

The Coach House, formerly known as The Queen Anne, is located in the town of Maidstone in the county of Kent. Maidstone lies approximately 32 miles south-east of London and benefits from several transport links and commuter routes into the capital. The Coach House is situated on the busy A249 road through Maidstone and is surrounded by residential housing and commercial businesses, attracting a wide range of clientele. Maidstone town centre is home to the largest office centre in the county and serves as a base for the paper and packaging industry. In addition, many high-technology firms are located in the surrounding business parks. The town is ranked among the top five shopping centres in the South East of England. Maidstone continues to expand, with recent developments in restaurants, nightclubs, and the leisure industry, as well as new residential flats and office buildings currently under construction within walking distance of The Coach House.

Pub Layout

The trading area comprises a centrally located bar servery, providing clear sightlines across the entire open-plan ground floor trading area. The space features a combination of fixed and loose seating throughout the main areas, with décor, fixtures, and fittings presented in excellent condition, as expected following a recent refurbishment. To the rear of the ground floor is a well-equipped catering kitchen. Externally, the property benefits from an attractive rear beer garden, complete with an enclosed smoking shelter, BBQ facilities, and a patio area suitable for outdoor drinking and dining.

The Coach House is a well-regarded community pub offering a balanced mix of food and drink. Weekly entertainment attracts a strong local following, while an effective marketing campaign extends its reach to surrounding areas, making event nights particularly successful. The current licensee has significantly developed the business during their tenancy, and trade continues to grow steadily.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation consists of 3 double bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

Annual Rent: £23,000

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

Working Capital: £6,000

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.