Dog & Duck, Walkington

The Dog & Duck already enjoys a strong reputation for its food-led trade and benefits from a loyal local customer base. However, with the right licensee there is a clear and exciting opportunity to drive sales through a refreshed, community-focused approach. There is scope to enhance the pub’s appeal through a thoughtful evolution of its existing offer. Introducing a rotating selection of cask ales and premium draught beers would help attract a broader customer base, while reinforcing The Dog & Duck’s reputation as a quality local. The food offer can also be elevated with a menu that showcases seasonal ingredients, locally sourced produce, and refined takes on pub classics. To further boost weekday trade and encourage regular visits, the introduction of midweek meal deals, daily specials boards, and themed food nights will deliver value and variety for guests. Beyond the food and drink offering, the pub’s dedicated function space with capacity for up to 50 guests presents an excellent opportunity to drive additional revenue. Actively promoting this space for private bookings such as birthdays, anniversaries, local group meetings, and business events will also strengthen community ties. Regular quiz nights, local interest groups (such as book clubs, walking groups, and craft nights), and welcoming events for new residents can all help increase footfall. With the right vision and licensee, The Dog & Duck can grow into both a sought-after destination for quality food and drink, and a vibrant community hub.

Description

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Walkington, just three miles from the historic market town of Beverley, The Dog & Duck is a well-established, character-rich public house with deep community roots. This charming three-storey property, constructed from traditional brick with an apex slate roof, combines period features with extensive modern trading facilities and heritage appeal. Walkington is a quintessential English village with quaint cottages, historic landmarks, and peaceful walking trails, attracting a steady mix of loyal locals and visitors. Conveniently situated just off the B1230, Walkington offers easy road access to Beverley and surrounding areas. The nearest railway station is in Beverley, providing direct connections to Hull, York, and beyond. The area is also served by a regular local bus service, further enhancing its accessibility.

Pub Layout

The pub boasts a centrally located bar that serves both the lounge and main bar areas. Adjacent to the bar is a separate coffee station, presenting an excellent opportunity to diversify the beverage offering and attract a broader clientele. Supporting the strong food-led trade is a fully equipped commercial catering kitchen, purpose-built to handle high-volume service with ease. Conveniently located behind the scenes, a ground floor beer cellar, while a separate wine cellar provides ample storage for an expanded premium beverage selection. A standout feature of the property is the function room, which comfortably accommodates up to 50 guests. This space is ideal for private events, parties and business meetings offering an additional revenue stream and reinforcing the pub’s position as a vibrant social hub. Outside, a spacious beer garden provides the perfect setting for outdoor events. The garden is equipped with a stone-built BBQ and a partially covered terraced seating area, making it a flexible, inviting space that appeals to customers throughout the year. The pub also benefits from a private car park with capacity for approximately 20 vehicles.

Currently trading with a strong emphasis on food, which accounts for approximately 70% of turnover, the pub also boasts a solid premium drinks offer, enhancing its appeal and profitability. With high gross profit margins in the upper 60% range, the business demonstrates excellent financial performance. The function room, capable of hosting up to 50 guests, adds an additional revenue stream through private events, parties, and community gatherings. Supported by excellent facilities and a robust trading operation, the venue benefits from multiple income streams including food, premium drinks, functions, and outdoor events.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation, accessed through the pub, offers generous living space spread across two floors.

On the first floor, you’ll find two bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom alongside a living room, a kitchen/dining area with an adjoining utility room, a separate bathroom, a dressing room, and an office. The second floor features two additional bedrooms.

Annual Rent: £27,500

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.

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 – This sum of money will be held on your account and will be returned to you on exiting of the pub based on your final account balance and the condition of the property.  Our standard deposit is 25% of the headline rent.  On occasion, we can negotiate a lower security deposit with the aim to build up to our full deposit on a long term agreement.

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 *