Poachers Arms, Cardiff

The Poachers Arms is a detached pub positioned on a busy main road in the heart of St Mellons, a well-populated town located south-east of Cardiff city centre, with approximately 15,000 residents. Surrounded by local amenities, the pub benefits from a prominent position that attracts both local custom and passing trade.

Pub Layout

The Poachers offers two main trading areas. The primary bar is accessed via the rear car park entrance and has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Loose seating throughout makes it ideal for both individuals and groups, and it’s a well-used space by the local community. The second trade area is currently set up for darts and pool, complete with its own separate bar. This versatile space could also be used as an overflow from the main bar, a dining area, or a function room with space for around 30 guests. It benefits from its own entrance at the front of the building, allowing for flexible use. To the rear, the pub also boasts a large car park and an inviting beer garden with additional seating, providing a great outdoor option during warmer weather.

The Poachers Arms is very much a traditional community pub at its core, serving the local area while also having the potential to attract customers from further afield with the right offer. Currently, the pub hosts regular poker nights and is home to local darts teams, helping to create a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation is a separate cottage to the rear which has two bedrooms, separate living room, bathroom and kitchen.

Annual Rent: TBC

Security Deposit: £5,000

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.

The ideal licensee will be someone who’s passionate about getting involved in the local community and keen to make the most of opportunities that bring people together while growing the business. Team sports, regular entertainment, and a strong weekly events programme will be key to driving the pub forward. The Poachers Arms also benefits from a large beer garden and spacious car park, both of which offer great potential to boost trade. There’s also an opportunity to reintroduce a food offer, with Sunday lunch likely to be a strong starting point.

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 *