Hare & Hounds Brentmoor Road, West End, GU24

About the Pub:

The Hare and Hounds is a traditional wet led community pub that has enormous potential to develop and grow through an expanded food offer. Ideally located between two major towns with over 500 houses on its doorstep, the pub has a lovely spacious garden with 100 seats a number of gazebos and a delightful covered area. The pub hosts local football, rugby and cricket teams alongside walkers and residents of the village. Facilities include a good size dining room for 74, car park and a versatile external function room currently utilised for darts and pool. The Hare & Hounds has great foundations in its loyal and diverse guest base - a prime business with plenty of scope to reward a business partner with the skills and vision to take it to the next level.

Local Area:

The Hare & Hounds is located in the affluent Surrey village of West End. A suburban area on the main A322 it is located between the towns of Camberley and Woking. The M3 is only a 5 minute drive away. The Brentmoor Nature Reserve a Site of Special Scientific Interest is directly opposite the dog friendly pub attracting local walkers and those from further afield.

Domestic Accommodation:

Spacious domestic accommodation comprises of three bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen and lounge

Top Line Figures

Rent: 8.5% of turnover with base of £42,500 per annum
Minimum Initial Investment: £27,000 plus, VAT
Fair Maintainable Trade* (FMT) Turnover: £668,000 per annum net
Annual rent illustration based on FMT: £56,780

Full Investment Breakdown**

Fixtures & Fittings: circa £30,000 (Inventory is an estimate net of VAT. Loan facilities are available for the purchase of fixtures and fittings).
Illustration of Year 1 Ingoings (excludes rent) Net VAT Inc VAT
Deposit £ 7,500 N/A £ 7,500
Training Fee £ 1,000 £ 200 £ 1,200
Change of DPS £ 254 £ 46 £ 300
Digital Asset Fee £ 250 £ 50 £ 300
Working Capital*** £10,000 N/A £10,000
F&F (Outright Purchase Option A) £30,000 £ 6,000 £36,000
F&F (Purchase Agreement Option B) £ 7,500 £ 6,000 £13,500
Total Option A £49,004 £ 6,296 £55,300
Total Option B £26,504 £ 6,296 £32,800


Additional Information

Estimated Wet/Dry Split: 80%/20%
Business Rates**** Payable: £6,961 pa
Available From: 31/07/2025
Closing Date: 31/08/2025

Trade

The Hare & Hounds trades seven days and boasts strong wet sales all week with a significant food uplift over the weekend. The pub has as strong following within the village, hosts several sports teams and attracts business from visitors to the nature reserve.

"The Hare and Hounds is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operator, one who understands the dynamics of a community pub and can build on an already strong reputation. The ideal applicant(s) will have a real flair for hospitality; will be able to consolidate the community aspect of the business while developing a food offer to tap the potential for growth.".

Peter Hurdle

Business Development Partner

Misrepresentation
*Fair Maintainable Trade (FMT):

FMT is the level of turnover and profit that we believe that the business is capable of delivering if being operated competently. The FMT is usually calculated by the Business Development Partner for the pub to rent, who will produce a shadow profit and loss account for the business which supports the rent. A copy of the shadow profit and loss account will be provided during the recruitment process.

Code of Practice:

Please see our Code of Practice for more information on FMT and rent. The Fair Maintainable Trade is not a guarantee of levels of trade or profit that will be made from the business - we strongly recommend you seek appropriate independent legal and business advice as part of your Business Plan.

**The Full Investment Breakdown:

The Full Investment Breakdown for each public house is higher than the minimum investment we will accept. This is because potential Business Partners with the minimum investment available can still be accepted as we are able to offer them financial support for the rest of the monies.

***Working Capital:

The working capital incorporates the purchase of stock, glassware, loose catering effects and valuer fees - please note the number quoted on this website are based on estimates. The exact costs will be determined on the day you take on the public house by independent valuers and stock takers. Please see our Code of Practice for more information about investment.

****Business Rates Payable:

This figure reflects the current multipliers for 2025/2026 and the 40% hospitality relief, effective until 31/03/2026.