Midland Hotel, Wakefield

Michelle Ryan, Business Development Manager is seeking a couple/ partnership who are commercially astute and will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the local marketplace as well as being community focused , someone who can support local charitable causes and have a track record they can showcase to evidence this. A good knowledge of sports and town centre night time entertainment is essential! We are looking for someone who can develop a strong rhythm of the week and drive it at pace. Excellent social media skills would be an advantage!

An exciting opportunity has become available at The Midland Hotel in Normanton. Following a substantial investment in 2023, this three-storey detached property has been transformed to a high standard, creating a welcoming and modern venue that’s ready for a passionate and experienced operator to take forward. Located just a two-minute walk from the town’s high street and close to Normanton train station, the pub is perfectly positioned to attract footfall throughout the day and into the evening. Normanton itself is a well-connected market town in West Yorkshire, with a population of around 22,000, situated just five miles from Wakefield and six miles from Pontefract, offering both a loyal local customer base and the potential to draw visitors from nearby areas.

Pub Layout

The pub trades from an open plan trading area. On entering, you are faced with the central bar servery, fully stocked with an extensive range of beverages to suit all tastes, and a raised seating area to the left. To the right of the pub is the bar area with seating for around 50 people and a pool table and darts area at the back. There are several TV screens on offer throughout the pub, fantastic for watching televised sports. The ladies and gents toilets are located to the rear of the pub. To the rear of the pub is a quaint courtyard with a decked area created to enhance summer trade. The pub benefits from a 15 space car park to the rear of the building.

The Midland Hotel is a town centre pub that is driven by weekend and daytime trade. There is a full SKY Sports package offering customers a full range of sports viewing including football, rugby and racing along with well established weekend night trade offering regular karaoke nights and entertainment including DJ’s and live acts. There is a pool and darts team who play both at home and away. There are opportunities to develop the evening trade further, maximising the return of the premiership and trailing a variety of different entertainment options including comedy nights, drag acts as well as a range of live act music genres. The decked beer garden to the rear of the property holds more potential to drive growth. The pub boasts a varied product range featuring a great selection of category-leading products, complemented by numerous regular weekly promotions, ensuring customers receive exceptional value for their money

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation is located on the second floor and consists of three bedrooms, including separate lounge, kitchen and bathroom all in reasonable order. Ideal for a live in operator or couple wanting to immerse themselves in the business and community.

Security deposit: £2,000

Estimated Annual Turnover (Net): £380,000 – £400,000

These figures are based on our Business Development Managers assessment of the trading potential of this pub and are intended for guidance purposes only.

No rent applicable on this agreement

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