Pub for sale
The Old Ship, 16 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UW
£450,000
Business rates & charges may apply
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Pub for sale
Key features
- Freehold pub with letting rooms on Dorchester high street
- The oldest pub in Dorchester prime located
- Refurbished recently throughout
- Four letting rooms with private bathrooms
- Front bar seats 60 plus rear seating for 20
- Partly covered rear beer garden for 60 and front outside seating
- One bedroomed managers apartment
- Two off street parking spaces
Description
LOCATION
Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, had a population of approximately 21,366 according to the 2021 Census.
In 2023, Dorchester welcomed around 41,100 staying visitors, generating 154,000 visitor-nights, and approximately 665,400 day-trippers, contributing directly to an estimated £42.3 million in visitor spending
Positioned on one of the town's most historic thoroughfares, this charming property benefits from high footfall and proximity to key local landmarks including the Old Crown Court and Cells, Dorset County Museum, and St Peter's Church all within a few steps.
Just a stone's throw away, visitors can enjoy the cultural and entertainment offerings of Brewery Square, featuring boutique shops, premier cinema, cafés, and a thriving leisure atmosphere.
Excellent transport links enhance accessibility: Dorchester West and Dorchester South train stations are both within a 10-minute walk, ensuring seamless connectivity to the broader Dorset region.
THE PROPERTY
Said to be the oldest pub in Dorchester dating back to the 16th Century.
The property is Grade II listed standing in a terrace over two storeys with a slate tiled roof and a single storey extension to the rear with a pitched slate tiled roof.
The property is well presented and has gas fired central heating, mains electric and drainage. CCTV is also fitted throughout.
Description
Entrance Vestibule
(1.6 m x 1.3 m)
With ribbed carpet.
Leading to:
Main Bar & Seating Area
(7.3 m x 13.8 m)
Seating around 65 with plenty of extra space for vertical drinking.
Full of character and well-presented with split-level with part wooden, part tiled and part carpeted floor, half panelled walls and quality lighting. There is both a wood burning stove and attractive open fireplace.
Bar Servery
Has panelled front, oak top and a range of equipment behind including back bar two-door refrigerator, upright back bar full-length refrigerator, glass washer etc.
Rear Customer Seating Area
(7 m x 5 m)
For around 20 at bench seats, bar chairs & tables.
Another quality trading space with another open fireplace, herringbone wooden floor half panelled walls, wall mounted TV and doors leading to the garden.
Refurbished Ladies WC
(2.6 m x 2.9 m)
With two wash hand basins and two WC cubicles.
Refurbished Disabled WC
(2.2 m x 1.5 m)
With baby changing facilities.
Storeroom
Corridor to stairway leading to:
Small Office
With CCTV and other equipment.
Commercial Kitchen
(5.6 m x 3.6 m)
Professionally fitted and well presented with double deep bowl sink unit and drainer, commercial dishwasher, upright fridge and freezers, two deep fat fryers, griddle, 4-ring commercial hob and oven, Lincat griddle, stainless steel workstations, non-slip floor and much more.
Cold Store
With fridge and freezer.
Beer Cellar
Gents WC
(3 m x 2.7 m)
Having slate floor, two wash hand basins, two urinals and WC cubicle.
LETTING ROOMS
Two letting rooms are situated on the first floor with two forms of access by internal and external stairway.
Letting Room 1
(2.8 m x 3.5 m)
Well-presented double or twin room with en-suite shower room.
Letting Room 2
(3.9 m x 3.9 m)
Well-presented family room (sleeps 4) has it's own private bathroom located across the landing.
The two further letting rooms are located in a ground floor singe storey extension at the rear of the building.
Letting Room 3
(4.2 m x 4 m)
Well-presented double or twin room with en-suite shower room.
Letting Room 4
(4.2 m x 4 m)
Well-presented double or twin room with en-suite shower room.
Managers Apartment
Situated in the main building on the second floor Comprises of a double bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.
Beer Garden
To the rear can be approached thought the property or directly from the Princes Street entrance.
There is seating for around 60 in this partly covered customer area with outside lighting and slate paving throughout.
To the front is an enclosed customer seating area for 6 to 8 people.
Parking & Outside Store
From Princes Street there is access to two car parking spaces together with a fenced bin store.
THE BUSINESS
Has been owned operated by a corporate operator.
Trading information will be provided upon signing of an NDA.
TENURE
Freehold.
Rateable Value
From April 2026 is in the sum of £15,250.
From April 2026 rates payable amount to 38.4 pence in the pound less RHL transitional relief.
Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, had a population of approximately 21,366 according to the 2021 Census.
In 2023, Dorchester welcomed around 41,100 staying visitors, generating 154,000 visitor-nights, and approximately 665,400 day-trippers, contributing directly to an estimated £42.3 million in visitor spending
Positioned on one of the town's most historic thoroughfares, this charming property benefits from high footfall and proximity to key local landmarks including the Old Crown Court and Cells, Dorset County Museum, and St Peter's Church all within a few steps.
Just a stone's throw away, visitors can enjoy the cultural and entertainment offerings of Brewery Square, featuring boutique shops, premier cinema, cafés, and a thriving leisure atmosphere.
Excellent transport links enhance accessibility: Dorchester West and Dorchester South train stations are both within a 10-minute walk, ensuring seamless connectivity to the broader Dorset region.
THE PROPERTY
Said to be the oldest pub in Dorchester dating back to the 16th Century.
The property is Grade II listed standing in a terrace over two storeys with a slate tiled roof and a single storey extension to the rear with a pitched slate tiled roof.
The property is well presented and has gas fired central heating, mains electric and drainage. CCTV is also fitted throughout.
Description
Entrance Vestibule
(1.6 m x 1.3 m)
With ribbed carpet.
Leading to:
Main Bar & Seating Area
(7.3 m x 13.8 m)
Seating around 65 with plenty of extra space for vertical drinking.
Full of character and well-presented with split-level with part wooden, part tiled and part carpeted floor, half panelled walls and quality lighting. There is both a wood burning stove and attractive open fireplace.
Bar Servery
Has panelled front, oak top and a range of equipment behind including back bar two-door refrigerator, upright back bar full-length refrigerator, glass washer etc.
Rear Customer Seating Area
(7 m x 5 m)
For around 20 at bench seats, bar chairs & tables.
Another quality trading space with another open fireplace, herringbone wooden floor half panelled walls, wall mounted TV and doors leading to the garden.
Refurbished Ladies WC
(2.6 m x 2.9 m)
With two wash hand basins and two WC cubicles.
Refurbished Disabled WC
(2.2 m x 1.5 m)
With baby changing facilities.
Storeroom
Corridor to stairway leading to:
Small Office
With CCTV and other equipment.
Commercial Kitchen
(5.6 m x 3.6 m)
Professionally fitted and well presented with double deep bowl sink unit and drainer, commercial dishwasher, upright fridge and freezers, two deep fat fryers, griddle, 4-ring commercial hob and oven, Lincat griddle, stainless steel workstations, non-slip floor and much more.
Cold Store
With fridge and freezer.
Beer Cellar
Gents WC
(3 m x 2.7 m)
Having slate floor, two wash hand basins, two urinals and WC cubicle.
LETTING ROOMS
Two letting rooms are situated on the first floor with two forms of access by internal and external stairway.
Letting Room 1
(2.8 m x 3.5 m)
Well-presented double or twin room with en-suite shower room.
Letting Room 2
(3.9 m x 3.9 m)
Well-presented family room (sleeps 4) has it's own private bathroom located across the landing.
The two further letting rooms are located in a ground floor singe storey extension at the rear of the building.
Letting Room 3
(4.2 m x 4 m)
Well-presented double or twin room with en-suite shower room.
Letting Room 4
(4.2 m x 4 m)
Well-presented double or twin room with en-suite shower room.
Managers Apartment
Situated in the main building on the second floor Comprises of a double bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.
Beer Garden
To the rear can be approached thought the property or directly from the Princes Street entrance.
There is seating for around 60 in this partly covered customer area with outside lighting and slate paving throughout.
To the front is an enclosed customer seating area for 6 to 8 people.
Parking & Outside Store
From Princes Street there is access to two car parking spaces together with a fenced bin store.
THE BUSINESS
Has been owned operated by a corporate operator.
Trading information will be provided upon signing of an NDA.
TENURE
Freehold.
Rateable Value
From April 2026 is in the sum of £15,250.
From April 2026 rates payable amount to 38.4 pence in the pound less RHL transitional relief.
Brochures
The Old Ship, 16 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UW
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Dorchester West Station0.3 miles
- Dorchester South Station0.4 miles
- Upwey Station4.8 miles
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