Run a Star Pub - Waggon & Horses Nottingham - Nottingham

Star Pubs Leased & Tenancy
Nottingham

Job Details

Pub Overview

A refurbishment investment of around £190,000 is planned to transform The Waggon & Horses into a premium local pub with food, sport and entertainment at its heart. What would you do with this pub to make it a success?

The area

Explore the Waggon & Horses, strategically located along a bustling main road on the way into Arnold, a lively town just outside Nottingham. Positioned near key landmarks and with over 3.5k residents within a 10-minute walk (and over 14k within 20 minutes), this pub offers an exceptional opportunity. With limited competition in the area, this establishment attracts a diverse mix of midlife to mature, medium to high-income customers, making it an ideal choice for a premium local experience.

The offer

The Waggon and Horses is available on our investment tenancy agreement. Click here for more information on this agreement .

We’re always open to new ideas, what would you do to drive trade?

This large venue boasts 128 indoor covers, and will have a fully refurbished function room with the potential to host private functions and music events. A revamped menu serving classic pub fare and modern twists on classic will create a thriving business at the heart of a welcoming community.

If you’ve benefited from running or owning a pub business, we’d love to hear what experience you can bring.

The right operator for the Waggon & Horses will have extensive experience in premium local hospitality businesses. They will have a clear vision for their food & drinks menu, marketing strategy and entertainment offer and can create a memorable experience for their customers.

If this sounds like the incredible pub opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today and tell us what you can bring to this pubs next chapter...

Features

  • Investment Tenancy
  • Refurbishment Planned
  • Function Room
  • Live Sports
  • Music Venue
  • Cask Ale
  • Outdoor Trade
  • Car Park
  • Private Accommodation

Trading Area & Facilities

The Waggon & Horses will be undergoing a refurbishment which will cover the interior and exterior of the pub.

A full list of works and pub floor plan can be found in the ‘refurbishment details’ in the downloads.

The pubs trading area and facilities post refurbishment will be:
  • Main trading area with bar
  • 128 internal covers
  • 100 external covers
  • Catering kitchen
  • Function room
  • Smart dispense
  • Beer garden
  • Car park
  • Conservatory
Applicants should be aware that all refurbishments are subject to final board approval which will be determined as part of the leasing process.

Where a significant investment is made in a pub by Star Pubs & Bars, an "Investment Exemption" will be required. The exemption means that the option of a Market Rent Option lease won't be available at rent review for a period of up to seven years for this site, as per The Pub Code (2016).

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation consists of 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and a small outside seating area.

Pub Financials

Pub Financials Icon
With our 5 Star Promise, the rent at the start of your agreement is fixed until the end of its initial term.

Indicative entry costs

£44,717

Annual

Estimated Annual Turnover

£519,374

Annual Rent

£31,370

Entry Costs

Deposit

£7,843

Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value

£25,374

Stock Valuation

£8,000

Working Capital Required

£3,500

The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement. All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT.

Estimated Working Capital is an estimate of key start-up costs such as professional fees, training fee, premises license fee, F&F valuation fee & till floats. There will be additional ongoing charges payable during the term of the agreement such as property maintenance, repairs fund, SmartDispense. These costs will be outlined prior to completing a business plan and finalised at Heads of Terms.

The calculation of the Estimated Minimum Ingoing Costs assumes a minimum deposit of 1 month's rent and that fixtures and fittings (F&F) are rented. The subsequent deposit build up and F&F rental costs should be included in your financial assumptions in your business plan. Note that on FRI and Investment Tenancy Agreements deposits will always be 3 month's rent in advance and fixtures and fittings (F&F) must always be purchased. A deposit of 6 month's rent will be required for operators trading under a Limited Company with no Guarantors. In order to ensure a successful start-up, all applicants must have a minimum £10,000 un-borrowed funds.

Downloads

  • Demographics Report Download arrow
  • Energy Performance Certificate Download arrow
  • Refurbishment Details Download arrow
Posted 2025-04-03

Recommended Jobs

School Administrator - High-Performing Academy in Nottingham

Marchant Recruitment
Nottingham

Our client, a high-performing Academy in Nottingham , is looking for a committed and detail-oriented School Administrator to join their administrative team. This is a full-time, permanent role …

View Details
Posted 2025-11-13

Trainee Health & Safety Manager Placement Programme

Health & Safety Jobs at ITOL Recruit
Nottingham

Trainee Health and Safety Manager - No Experience Needed Future-proof your career in Health and Safety - starting today. Looking for a career change? Currently employed but want something better? Or…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-05

Assistant Care Coordinator

Elizabeth Michael Associates LTD
Nottingham

Assistant Care Coordinator Nottingham, NG15 £24,000 - 26,000 Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm + On call duties 1-8 weekends Looking for someone to start as soon as possible Purpose This role is ideal …

View Details
Posted 2026-03-12

Optometrist Opportunity Nottingham / Independent Practice / £60,000!

Vivid Optical
Nottingham

Optometrist Opportunity Nottingham / Independent Practice!   The Company   This well known high end Independent Practice are looking for an Optometrist to work within a clinical practice where…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-23

PERM P TIME PRACTICE NURSE GP SURGERY NOTTINGHAM £NEG BENS in Nottingham

Dream Medical Limited
Nottingham

**Part Time Practice Nurse urgently required for a Practice in Nottingham ASAP** Dream Medical is working with a respected Surgery in Nottingham who urgently require a part time Practice Nurse.…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-25

Business Development Manager

FRONTLINE RECRUITMENT GROUP
Nottingham

Company: FRONTLINE RECRUITMENT GROUP Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £30000 - £35000/annum

View Details
Posted 2026-03-21

Mechanical Design Engineer

ALH Recruitment
Nottingham

Mechanical Designer - Nottingham - 45/50k ALH Recruitment are looking to recruit a Mechanical Designer for our client who lead their market across the UK, this role is based in their Nottingham offic…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-26

Chef

NHS PROFESSIONALS
New Basford, Nottinghamshire

Company: NHS PROFESSIONALS Job Type: Temporary, Full Time Salary: £12.45 - £21.03/hour

View Details
Posted 2026-02-20

Summer School EFL Teachers and Management July start

Elac Study Vacations
Nottingham

We are looking for applicants who are committed and have a genuine interest in teaching young learners. Previous summer school experience is welcome although not essential. It is a great environment f…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-15