Shady Oak, Stockport

Ideally, we are looking for a couple or partnership to run the Shady Oak, with one who would focus on the kitchen and back-of-house operations, and the other leading front-of-house. They should have experience running a successful community pub and be capable of driving food and drink sales across multiple areas, including events, functions and team management. Strong financial backing and the ability to effectively market the pub across a range of platforms are essential.

The Shady Oak should become the go-to community pub for residents across the surrounding estates. It should offer quality, home-cooked food alongside well-kept ales and a carefully selected range of wines and spirits. Above all, it should be a welcoming place where customers can meet friends, celebrate special occasions, or simply enjoy a great meal without having to worry about the washing up.

The Shady Oak is a large, well-appointed, community pub located in the leafy Stockport suburb of Bramhall. Although slightly hidden away the pub benefits from being situated in the heart of the Redford Estate and is surrounded by chimney pots. It is a popular area with families and commuters to Manchester or Stockport. There are a number of transport links including three train stations all under 2km away from the pub with links to Manchester, Stockport and Stoke-on-Trent. Manchester itself is also around a 25 minute drive away and Stockport is only 10 minutes away by car.

Pub Layout

The main entrance to the pub is off the car park, through central double doors. Once in the pub there are a number of clearly defined zones that welcome a variety of clientele. To the left is a cosy snug area, popular with small groups and couples who enjoy meeting during the day for coffee and a light bite or unwinding after work with a drink. Beyond this sits a dedicated dining space with around 20 covers. A mix of high and low-level seating ensures it comfortably caters for different customer preferences. The centrally positioned, U‑shaped bar provides excellent visibility across all daytime trading areas.  Towards the rear of the pub is the vibrant sports zone, home to both a pool table and darts board and are both key attractions for the busy early evening crowd. To the right of the entrance is an elevated open-plan area offering approximately 50 covers. This versatile space is ideal for peak dining periods, such as Sunday lunch and works particularly well for functions. A bright sunroom adjacent to it provides an additional option for hosting more intimate gatherings. The catering kitchen is spacious and well equipped, supporting a wide range of menu options.  Externally the pub has a well-presented beer garden. It’s known in the area as a sun trap and gets very busy in the warmer months. The pub has a large car park which is shares with the retail unit.

The pub is a community pub which offers something for everyone, from sports teams to cask ale fans to families enjoying the beer garden, and everything in between. The pub should have a simple menu with a strong focus on home cooked meals, using local suppliers where possible to deliver the sustainability and provenance that diners now expect. It should trade on a 80/20 wet/dry split. It should also have a premium drinks range that caters for the various occasions on which customers use the pub.

The retail offer should be consistent, with customer service and standards always the number one priority. A strong rhythm of the week needs to be introduced to ensure there is always a reason to visit and this needs to be marketed in professional way.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation is a decent size. There are three bedrooms, a bathroom, lounge, kitchen and office.

Annual Rent: £25,000

Security Deposit: £5,000 or the equivalent of three months’ rent, whichever is greater

Working Capital: £5,000

Stock: £3,000

Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation –  funding options may be available for the right licensee.

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.

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.