Goodrest Tavern, Worcester

Alison Davidson, Business Development Manager is seeking a new operator who will provide a sound base for sports teams and traditional bar games including football, pool, darts dominoes and quizzes along with a vibrant and varied entertainment program at weekends. It goes without saying the new operator will put the community at the heart of everything that goes on and will strive to make the Goodrest Tavern the community hub in the local area.  To succeed the new operator must have a passion and energy for promotion and hosting events to suit all occasions to meet the local community needs.

The Goodrest Tavern enjoys a prime location just a short distance from Worcester town centre, offering excellent public transport connections. This medium sized pub features comfortable seating for 80 guests indoors and an additional 65 outdoors, making it a welcoming spot for locals and visitors alike.

Pub Layout

Following a recent refurbishment, the pub has been thoughtfully revitalised, blending its original charm most notably in the spacious beer garden. Inside, the layout offers a variety of seating options, including cosy fixed booths and flexible loose seating, creating distinct bar and lounge areas. A dedicated darts oche and pool table area add to the lively atmosphere, all serviced by a central L shaped bar. Additional features include a function room and a traditional skittle alley. To the rear, a generous beer garden complete with a covered section provides the perfect outdoor retreat.

The Goodrest Tavern is a true community pub, proudly serving as a vibrant hub at the heart of the local area. With five TVs showing live sports throughout the week, it’s a go to destination for fans to catch all the action.  Renowned for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and lively events, the pub offers something for everyone including weekly bingo, quiz nights and games evenings, alongside regular weekend entertainment including karaoke, DJs and live music.  The Goodrest also boasts excellent facilities for pool and darts, with a dedicated contactless pool table and regular home matches against visiting league teams. Additionally, the pub features a traditional skittle alley, home to several local teams, which also doubles up as a function room for private events.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation consists of: three bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and separate toilet.

Security deposit: £2,000

Estimated Annual Turnover (Net):

No rent applicable on this agreement

This opportunity is for you to run your own pub as a self-employed manager taking home 18.5% of the net weekly sales plus incentives. Admiral Taverns take care of all the running costs including rates, utilities, stock and day to day running costs, whilst you take care of the employment costs relating to your staff, 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 two days, 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.