Quayside, Glasgow

Admiral Taverns is seeking an experienced and community-minded licensee to take The Quayside to the next level. Ideally situated with strong local roots, the right candidate will bring not only a solid understanding of the surrounding area but also proven business acumen, a flair for hospitality, and a passion for creative, community-driven engagement. We’re looking for someone who thinks beyond the obvious — someone who can develop and execute innovative marketing strategies that reach far beyond passing foot traffic. The successful applicant will be dynamic, hands-on, and ready to put their unique stamp on the business while maintaining high operational standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the drive to build on the pub’s existing reputation, maintain high operational standards, and further strengthen its role as a vibrant hub for both locals and visitors.

The Quayside occupies a highly prominent position on Paisley Road (A8), a major arterial and public transport route in Glasgow’s Kinning Park area, just southwest of the city centre. Surrounded by a well-established mix of residential and commercial properties, it boasts an exceptional location on the main approach to Ibrox Stadium, home of Rangers Football Club. Kinning Park lies approximately 1.5 miles from Glasgow city centre and benefits from excellent transport links, ensuring easy connectivity to and from the heart of the city.

Pub Layout

The Quayside is a wet-led, sports-focused pub with a strong local following, particularly popular on match days due to its prime location on the main route to Ibrox Stadium. While well-known for its football atmosphere, the pub also supports community engagement through activities such as a local dominoes team. Recent investment is evident in the quality of the premises, with the current licensee maintaining high standards, offering televised sports, and fostering a welcoming community spirit.

Private Accommodation

There is no private accommodation with this pub.

Annual Rent: £17,000

Security Deposit: £3,000 or the equivalent of three months’ rent, whichever is greater

Working Capital: £3,000

Stock: £3,000

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.

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 *