Three Horseshoes, Chesterfield

John Previll, Business Development Manager, is looking for an operator who shares his passion for creating friendly, community-focused pubs where locals feel at home and every visit is enjoyable. You must value creativity and bring fresh ideas engaging the surrounding community through regular entertainment, events and local initiatives, while creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for the local community. This pub will be built on great value and a strong local community focus, offering a welcoming hub for families, sports fans, and regulars. The successful operator will champion pub sports, including pool, darts, dominoes, and local football, while driving trade with sports viewing and live entertainment. The new operator should also be resilient, commercially aware, and confident in managing staff and day-to-day operations, ensuring the pub delivers consistently high standards while becoming a real hub for the community. This pub requires an experienced operator who has ran a similar style pub previously.

Welcoming The Three Horseshoes to the Proper Pubs portfolio following a significant investment of £390,000. The Three Horseshoes is located on High Street in Brimington, Chesterfield. The pub is a detached building set within its own grounds, occupying a prominent position at the junction with Ringwood Road. The property benefits from parking to the front and is set back from the roadside, providing both strong visibility and easy access for customers. Brimington is a well-established residential suburb just outside Chesterfield town centre, the area is supported by a range of local amenities including shops, schools and community facilities, helping to drive regular footfall throughout the day. With a high density of surrounding housing and a mix of families and working residents, Brimington provides a solid and consistent trade base for a community-led pub. The location also benefits from good transport links, with easy access to the A61 and A617, as well as regular bus routes connecting Brimington to Chesterfield and the wider area.

Pub Layout

Internally & Externally this pub is going to be fantastic the refurbishment will transform the layout to create a more open and welcoming trading environment while still maintaining clearly defined zones. Upon entering the pub, customers will be greeted by an improved footprint that enhances flow throughout the space. The main bar servery will be centrally positioned and easily accessible from all areas, supporting efficient service at all times. A dedicated sports area will provide a strong focal point for the offer, complete with a pool table and darts facilities. Multiple well-positioned TV screens will be installed throughout the pub, ensuring good visibility for live sport from all key trading areas. The seating will be varied, incorporating a mix of loose and fixed furniture, including high poser tables and more relaxed seating options, allowing the space to cater for both groups and casual drinkers. As part of the reconfiguration, gents’ toilets will be relocated to the rear and the ladies to the front right of the building, improving the overall customer journey and freeing up valuable trading space within the main areas of the pub. Externally, the property will benefit from a significantly upgraded trading area positioned to the side of the building. This space will feature bench seating and festoon lighting, creating an attractive and inviting environment that will perform particularly well during the warmer months. The external improvements, alongside the enhanced kerb appeal of the building, will help to strengthen the pub’s presence within the local area and attract passing trade.

The Three Horseshoes is set to undergo an exciting, full-scale transformation, reimagining this fantastic community pub into a vibrant, welcoming pub with something for everyone. From the moment you step through the main entrance, you’ll be struck by the complete refurbishment, breathing new life into every corner of the pub. To the left, a dedicated sports zone will create a lively atmosphere, featuring a pool table and  dartboards this is a great opportunity to create sports teams for the pub think A &B teams and both men and women’s teams. The multiple large TV screens showcasing the full Sky Sports package making it the go to spot for match days and big sporting events but its crucial not just to think about the matches think about the whole event; before, during and after!. Weekends will come alive with high energy entertainment, including DJs and karaoke nights, ensuring a buzzing atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. During the week, a strong calendar of engaging activities quiz nights, bingo, and games evenings will drive consistent footfall and build a loyal local following. At its heart, The Three Horseshoes will be a true community hub, hosting regular community and charity events, bringing people together and creating a pub that locals are proud to call their own.

Private Accommodation

This accommodation consists of 3 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, dining room and lounge. We are also investing into the accommodation to ensure its a perfect place for a family to call home.

Security deposit: £2,000

Estimated Annual Turnover (Net): £385,000

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 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.

• STRIVE- The Proper Pubs way.  Held online over one day, 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.