Meadows, Bransholme

This represents a challenging yet highly rewarding opportunity to reopen and re-establish a well-loved community pub, with strong support available for the right applicant. Success will be driven by actively engaging the surrounding community through regular entertainment, promotions, and local initiatives, while creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for residents. The ideal licensee will focus on the fundamentals of great hospitality, building strong relationships with customers, and encouraging local sports teams and social groups to make the pub their base. With energy, commitment, and a community-first mindset, there is clear potential to rebuild this pub into a thriving and well-supported local business.

The Meadows is a well-established local public house located on Minehead Road in the residential suburb of Bransholme, part of the larger Hull (HU7) community of around 47,000 residents. The pub sits within a predominantly residential catchment, surrounded by terraced housing and family homes, with a strong local customer base. The area benefits from good transport links via regular bus services into Hull city centre, and easy access to regional rail services from Hull and Cottingham stations. Bransholme offers a range of local amenities, schools, and community facilities, supporting both families and commuters. Overall, this location presents a solid local trading environment with strong potential to build on community trade

Pub Layout

Upon entering the pub, customers are welcomed into a choice of two good-sized trading rooms, both served by fully fitted, well-presented bars. A good standard of fixed and loose furniture is provided throughout, creating a comfortable and practical environment for everyday trading. The main bar is the hub of the business and is particularly popular with local customers, featuring a pool table, dartboard, digital gaming machines, and several TVs for live sport viewing. To support a strong food offer, the property also benefits from a good-sized, well-equipped commercial kitchen, suitable for a variety of catering styles.

The pub has been run by the same licensee for many years and benefits from a loyal, well-established customer base who value its welcoming, friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community. Traditionally wet-led, the business enjoys a consistent drinks trade supported by regular entertainment and community activities, making it a popular and reliable local meeting place. There is clear scope to enhance the offer further through the introduction of a simple food menu and traditional Sunday roasts. Highly regarded by regulars for its relaxed environment, approachable service, and social appeal, the pub continues to perform as a well-loved community venue at the heart of the neighbourhood.

Private Accommodation

This accommodation consists of 3 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and lounge. The private accommodation has its own separate entrance without needing to go through the trade area.

Annual Rent: £21,500

Security Deposit: £2,000

Working Capital: £2,000

Stock: £4,000

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.

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.