Foresters Arms, Malvern

The Foresters Arms is a well-positioned corner pub in the area of Barnards Green, Great Malvern which is know across the country for its rambling and walking trails. Sat in the centre of a highly sought after area with great demographics, this pub offers the right operator a fantastic opportunity to develop this site and create a quality pub with a great atmosphere. It is one of very few pubs in the immediate area of Barnards Green and being at the foot of the Malvern Hills offers a great location for residents and walkers alike. Barnards green itself is located approximately 9 miles South-West of Worcester and is easily linked by road and rail. A historic Cathedral City, Worcester has lots to offer in terms of culture, architecture, tourism and hospitality. With a multitude of museums, galleries, historic buildings, shops and eateries, Worcester really is a fantastic location to have as your nearest major city.

Pub Layout

The Foresters has recently benefitted from a contemporary and sympathetic internal and external redecoration and comprises of a central bar servery with a wrap around drinking space with seating and a smaller snug area off to one side. There is space for approximately 30 covers, but with some additional seating this could be increased to 40 and still remain comfortable. At the front of the building there are benches for outside drinking and to the rear of the property, there is a small courtyard area accessed via a corridor past the toilets.

The Foresters has recently benefitted from a contemporary and sympathetic internal and external redecoration, thus making the pub a great place to frequent for locals and visitors to the area. It currently trades as a local’s pub, predominantly focusing on drinks with a good range on offer. It also has a heavy emphasis on pub sports, offering darts and crib with associated teams for both. The pub could easily continue to operate in its current form, however, we feel a fresh approach and ambition to push the pub to the forefront of the town, could offer further income to the potential licensee. The Foresters needs to be a comfortable inviting pub/bar, for the whole community attracting a variety of customers and keeping  with the area of Great Malvern.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation consists of three bedrooms, living room, bathroom and toilet as well as a kitchen area.

Annual Rent: £16,000 

Security Deposit: £5,000

Working Capital: £2,500

Stock: £2,500

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

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.

Training: £325 plus VAT

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

The Foresters benefits from a good level of sales and support from its current customers and attracts new customers and families from its recent refurbishment. This is a super little pub destined for the next stage of its life and we want a licensee with the passion and energy to drive this to the next level. To help re-position and market the Foresters, it needs to have a strong on-line presence with great social media interaction within the immediate area.  The pub needs a wide range of drinks, including a good wines and cask ale, and even a bottled craft ale range to really stand it apart from the competition. Although the pub doesn’t currently have a food offer, we strongly believe the right licensee could incorporate a small back bar food offer to introduce some simple foods such as pies, pasties and maybe a pizza oven.

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

Service Charge Cost – £60.89 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 and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes.  Please note, this only applies to pubs marked with an Asterix *