The Castle Bar, 14 Market Place, Cockermouth, CA13 9NQ
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- Primary use
- Bar or nightclub
Key features
- Impressive turnkey main circuit freehold
- Lounge & public bars, 3 function rooms (190)
- 100% wet sales - 358 brewers barrels
- Large southerly 3 tiered beer gardens
- Net sales £512,673 Profits of £133,981
- Fully refurbished 2008 | Energy Rating TBC
- Christie & Co Ref: 6450586
Description
An impressive 16th Century Grade II Listed freehouse, of colour rendered stone elevation beneath a predominantly pitched tiled roof line.
The property was comprehensively refurbished by the current owners during 2007-2008, and now offers stylish bars and function rooms/dining areas over three floors, with the advantage of a three tiered south facing beer garden to the rear.
The Castle Bar is prominently located upon the main licensed circuit overlooking Market Place in Cockermouth. The property is most easily accessible 1 mile north of the A66, some 30 miles west of Penrith, junction 40 of the M6 motorway.
Internal DetailsGround Floor:
Entrance porch to:
Lounge bar (40), large wooden topped bar servery to one wall, exposed beams, recessed booth seating, wooden flooring, windows to the front elevation.
Archway to rear vestibule with cast iron wood burning stove, stone flooring, turning flight staircase to upper floors.
Split level public/sports bar (30) with beamed ceiling, exposed brick work, stone floors, fixed perimeter seating, and free-standing tables and chairs, feature recessed stone fireplace with canopy, wall mounted TV, access to rear beer garden. Ladies, gents, disabled toilets, and baby change.
First floor:
Landing with wooden topped bar servery.
Function / Dining room 1 (40) beamed ceiling, feature open-grate fireplace, exposed stone walls, free-standing tables and chairs, picture windows to the front elevation.
Function / Dining room 2 (40) beamed ceiling, exposed stone walls, free-standing tables and chairs, picture windows to side elevation. Trade kitchen.
Staircase to second floor, dining room 3/function room (40) with exposed beamed ceilings, two feature open-grate fireplaces, free-standing tables and chairs, wall mounted TV, carpeted flooring, picture windows to front elevation. Dry goods store, and emergency exit.
All fixtures and fittings are to be included within the sale however, any items that are owned by a third party or personal to our clients will be exempt.
The OpportunityThe Castle Bar has been owned and operated by our clients since 2007, at which time the property was tastefully and sympathetically refurbished, ultimately winning the CAMRA Pub Design Awards 2009.
The business enjoys a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award, B&L Cask Mark Award, and a 5 Star Rating both food and ales.
For further details on menus, current opening hours, and offers - please visit the business' dedicated website The Castle Bar
Accounting information to 5 April 2025 show a net turnover of £512,673 with a gross profit of £280,452 based solely on wet sales only, with an adjusted net profit of c. £134,000.
Trading HoursMonday to Thursday: 4.00pm - 10.00pm
Friday: 4.00pm - 11.00pm
Saturday: 12.30pm - 11.00pm
Sunday: 1.00pm - 9.00pm
The business has a premises licence from 11.00am - 11.00pm Sunday to Thursday and 11.00am - 12.00am Friday and Saturday.
The Rateable Value is £41,200 with effect from 1 April 2026. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the Local Authority.
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- Business for sale
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About Christie Owen & Davies Ltd, Pubs & Restaurants
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