Take a Gander, Scunthorpe

The Take a Gander is, and truly deserves to be a destination dining venue. Set in a prime location with excellent facilities, it offers all the right ingredients for delivering a high-quality, premium dining experience. This represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious chef ready to take the leap into running their own gastropub, or for an experienced multiple operator looking to expand their portfolio with a well-positioned site. In either case, prospective candidates must be able to demonstrate strong catering expertise and a proven ability to maintain and build upon the pub’s established trade.

The Take a Gander is a charming destination dining pub, beautifully situated in the picturesque village of Burringham on the banks of the River Trent, just four miles west of Scunthorpe. With convenient bus links into the town, the pub enjoys excellent accessibility. Celebrated for its popular food offering, it draws guests from nearby villages and towns, as well as walkers and cyclists enjoying the scenic riverside routes. As the only pub in the village, The Take A Gander plays a central role in local life, complemented by a nearby convenience store serving the community.

Pub Layout

The pub occupies a generous plot on the edge of the village, boasting picturesque views across the River Trent. Inside, it features a spacious dining room that comfortably accommodates up to 60 guests, complete with its own bar servery, a stunning open fireplace and elegant décor highlighted by exposed timber-beamed ceilings. In addition to the main dining area, guests can enjoy a cosy snug; popular with locals and dog walkers and a welcoming lounge bar that also serves as a versatile function space. To the rear, an enclosed beer garden with a raised terrace offers a perfect spot for outdoor dining and can be accessed directly from the main restaurant. As a true destination dining venue, the property also benefits from a generously sized, fully equipped commercial kitchen and ample on-site parking for up to 40 vehicles.

The Take a Gander is a well-regarded destination dining venue with a strong reputation and excellent social media feedback for its food offering. Currently, trade is split approximately 60/40 in favour of food, a balance we expect to continue under the future tenants.  In addition to its popular dining appeal, the Take a Gander serves as a vibrant village pub at the heart of the local community, enjoying a loyal and consistent regular customer base. The venue also benefits from its capacity to host private functions, which range from birthday parties to weddings, providing a valuable boost to core trade.  With a distinctly premium feel, this is an exciting opportunity for experienced and skilled operators to build on an already outstanding reputation and further enhance its appeal.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation is located on the first floor, is in good condition and is of ample size. It consists of four bedrooms (two of which are en-suite), lounge, kitchen, bathroom and separate office.

Annual Rent: £26,780 

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

Working Capital: £3,000

Stock: £3,500

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 *