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The Down Inn, Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth, WV16 6UA

Offers in Region of
£1,400,000

Business rates & charges may apply

Christie & Co, Pubs & Restaurants
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SECTOR

Pub for sale

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Key features

  • Annual Turnover of £1.4m
  • EBITDA £174,000
  • 11 en-suite rooms
  • Bar, Carvery & Restaurant
  • Front and Rear Car Park
  • 1.192 Acre site | EPC Rating B
  • Christie & Co Ref: 5854415

Description

Description

The Down Inn is a well established and well regarded country pub with rooms located in the picturesque surroundings of Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Family run for over two decades, it offers a warm, rustic charm with roaring log fires, traditional ales, and locally sourced food. The property combines hospitality, dining, and accommodation, making it a versatile business opportunity.

Guests enjoy a full service experience, from hearty breakfasts and acclaimed carvery dinners to peaceful overnight stays in spacious, comfortable rooms. The venue is also a popular choice for weddings, private functions, and group bookings, supported by a dedicated and experienced team.

Location

The Down Inn is a traditional country inn located on Ludlow Road, 3 miles south-west of Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Set within a rural landscape, it is surrounded by open countryside and farmland, offering a scenic retreat. The wider area is known for its natural beauty, walking routes, and heritage attractions. With its rustic charm, locally sourced food, and welcoming atmosphere, The Down Inn is a popular destination for both locals and visitors seeking a relaxed countryside experience.

Internal Details

The Down Inn offers a warm and inviting interior that blends traditional country charm with modern hospitality standards. The layout is thoughtfully designed to accommodate a variety of guest experiences, from casual dining and overnight stays to large scale functions and events.

• Main Bar & Lounge Area

• Restaurant & Carvery

• Function Room

• Guest Accommodation

• Back-of-House & Staff Areas

Fixtures & Fittings

Details available upon request.

Letting Accommodation

Comprises of 11 Ensuite Rooms.

External Details

Site Area: Approximately 1.192 acre.
Separate Entrances: For bar restaurant, and accommodation areas
Front & rear car park

Owner's Accommodation

Includes Owners accommodation

The Opportunity

This Down Inn offers the opportunity to acquire a thriving hospitality business with a strong reputation and consistent revenue. The Down Inn appeals to a wide demographic, from weekend tourists and wedding parties to local diners and repeat guests. With scope to expand digital marketing, increase event hosting, or enhance the accommodation offering

Staff

Owner-operated with support from a team of full-time and part-time staff. Additional staffing details available upon request.

Trading Information

Annual turnover of £1,400,000 (Y/E March 2025).
Further financial and trading information available upon request

Trading Hours

Monday to Thursday
12noon - 11.00pm

Friday & Saturday
12noon –11.00pm

Sunday
12noon - 10:30 pm

Business Rates

The Rateable Value is £68,750 with effect from 1 April 2023. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the Local Authority.

Regulatory

Premises License.

Brochures

The Down Inn, Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth, WV16 6UA

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NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Shifnal Station11.5 miles

About Christie & Co, Pubs & Restaurants

Whitefriars House, 6 Carmelite Street, London, EC4Y 0BS

We’re the leading specialist advisor for buying and selling businesses in our sectors - hotels, pubs, restaurants, childcare, healthcare, convenience retail, leisure and medical.

If you’re looking to buy or sell a business in our specialist sectors – from a pharmacy in Sussex to a hotel in Austria – our expert advice and collaborative support will help you achieve your goals. You may be an independent first-time buyer or a multinational adding to your portfolio; either way, you’ll discover that our personalised service is focused on helping you achieve your ambitions.

Clients have access to our carefully managed network of potential buyers. This unique database of contacts has been continually developed by our advanced IT capabilities and benefits from both our years of experience developing our network and our wide geographical coverage.

Where we work

We employ the largest team of sector specialists in the UK and the largest group of hotel specialists in Europe, providing professional brokerage and advisory services from offices in major cities across Britain and Europe. And because we’ve been doing this for over 80 years, we know our sectors and local markets inside out. We work closely with our clients to guide and conclude transactions of any size, covering hotels, restaurants and pubs, leisure, forecourts and convenience retail businesses, social care and elderly care, childcare & education facilities, dental practices and pharmacies.

Our professional services

We offer unrivalled insight, experience and expertise across your choice of services, including brokerage, consultancy, finance, development, investment, surveying, rent reviews, dispute resolution, corporate valuation, and turnaround & recovery. These services are all underpinned by our in-depth market intelligence and leading-edge technology. And we’re accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), so you can trust in our professionalism.

What makes us tick

Businesses are about people, so relationships matter to us. We bring an integrity and transparency to business which can be all too rare – and that’s why people trust us. Our clients will attest to our genuine desire to help achieve their objectives, our attention to detail, and our tireless hard work on their behalf. We understand that buying a business can bring its own pressures and strains; needs can change, plans may need to be adjusted, and opportunities can come and go. But we’re always here, a constant, flexible and reliable force you can count on.

Our opening hours for all offices:

Mon – Fri, 9am – 5.30pm

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