LOCATION

The Shoemakers Arms is located in the peaceful rural hamlet of Pentre Bach, surrounded by the sweeping scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park. This idyllic countryside setting offers an inviting blend of tranquillity and accessibility, with open landscapes, walking routes and natural beauty on the doorstep.

The property sits within easy reach of some of the National Park's most celebrated attractions. These include Pen y Fan, South Wales's highest and most iconic peak, and the dramatic trail network of Waterfall Country, famed for its series of impressive falls such as Sgwd yr Eira. It is also a convenient base for visiting the cultural market town of Hay on Wye, known for its bookshops and unique charm.

The Shoemakers Arms benefits from a strong and loyal local trade, reflected in its reputation as the warm welcome consistently highlighted by visitors. Regular patrons and locals praise its friendly atmosphere, good selection of beers, and the dependable quality of its home cooked food.

With its mix of rural charm, proximity to major tourist attractions, and an established, supportive local customer base, the Shoemakers Arms occupies a highly desirable position.

THE BUSINESS PREMISES

Main Bar
(4.5 m x 10 m)
Easily seating 40 plus plenty of vertical drinking space.

Full of character with part exposed stone and part carpeted floor. Two attractive fireplaces with stone surround, a wood-burning stove and a gas fire stove.

There is exposed beamed ceilings and a wood panelled bar servery with a full range of equipment behind.

Dining Room
(5 m x 5 m)
Seating around 16. Another roomful of character with exposed beamed ceiling.

Vestibule to Ladies & Gents WCs
(2 m x 1.6 m)

Gents WC
(3 m x 2 m)
With non-slip floor, urinal and one WC cubicle.

Ladies WC
(2.2 m x 1.5 m)
Also used as a disabled WC.

Commercial Kitchen
(5.5 m x 3.5 m)
Fully fitted commercial kitchen with non-slip floor and a full range of equipment including commercial extraction, double pan deep fat fryer, gas griddle, commercial hob and oven, double bowl deep sink unit, commercial dishwasher.

Cellar

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION

The private accommodation is self-contained with its own separate entrance but can also be approached via the pub itself.

Off the First Floor Landing:

Lounge
Two Double Bedrooms
Bathroom

OUTSIDE

To the rear is a private lawned garden area which also houses the LPG gas tank.

Adjacent to this area there are:

Two Outside Stores

To the front there is a:

Trade Garden
With seating for around 40 at traditional pub tables.

Car Parking
There is off-road parking for around 8 vehicles in front of pub. There is off-road parking for 3 vehicles behind the outside store at rear of pub.

THE BUSINESS

Has been run by a husband and wife team for the past 3 years who are now moving on to pastures new.

The business would be ideal for a couple to run with only limited staff needed, the business would be ideally suited for an experienced chef or cook to be part of the management team.

Annual sales last year were around £120,000 with substantial profits as the business has relatively low overhead costs.

The business opens currently 5 days a week from 5 pm except for Saturdays and Sundays when the business opens at 11 am.

There is a strong local regular trade boosted by tourists visiting this beautiful area all year round.

TENURE

The Shoemakers Arms is available on the basis of a brand new agreement with the owners who are a local community group.

Initially a 3 year tenancy will be offered with annual rent of £8,000.

Rent is paid monthly in advance with VAT applied to the business portion.

The landlords will insure the building and this will be charged back to the tenant.

The tenant will be responsible for internal repairs with the landlord taking responsibility for the external repairs and the roof structure.

Rateable Value
From 1 April 2026 the rateable value will be £2,500.

The current and previous tenants have successfully applied for full rate relief on the premises