Robin Hood Inn
26 The Green Rowland's Castle Hampshire PO9 6AB
Known for great food and warm hospitality, The Robin Hood is a characterful village pub with rooms in Rowlands Castle, Hampshire. It offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced pub operator or small-scale hotelier, combining strong community appeal, destination dining potential and six high-quality letting rooms.
The property includes an attractive dining room with panoramic views over the village green, a well-proportioned bar, a delightful front terrace and an excellent-sized car park to the rear. Dating back to 1686, it provides a versatile trading space in an affluent and picturesque rural setting that is ideally positioned for area tourists.
Letting Rooms (6) Car Park (21) Outside Covers (25) Inside Covers (65)
Robin Hood Inn Highlights:
Fair Maintainable Trade (FMT) turnover – £630K per annum net
Rent 10% of net turnover
Picturesque Hampshire village green setting
Large local population
Six high quality well furnished letting rooms
Attractive dining room and front terrace with views
Large car park
Within easy reach of Stansted House, Chichester Harbour, Goodwood and Historic Portsmouth
Management flat
Private Accommodation:
Management accommodation comprises a one bedroom flat with living room, kitchen, large double bedroom and bathroom
Location
Rowland’s Castle is a desirable village of around 3,300 residents, positioned between the South Downs and the Hampshire coast. The area benefits from strong local support, countryside appeal and visitor demand from walkers, cyclists, area tourists and destination diners.
Nearby attractions include Stansted House, the South Downs National Park, Chichester Harbour and Historic Portsmouth. The village has its own railway station, with the A3 and A27 providing convenient access to nearby Chichester and the city of Southampton.
Top Line Figures
Rent: 10% of net turnover, with a minimum base of £53,550
Initial Investment: minimum £29K
Fair Maintainable Trade* (FMT) Turnover: £630K per annum net
Annual rent illustration based on FMT: £63,000
Estimated Operating Profit £69,553 pa based on FMT*
*Estimated figures for illustration only cannot be guaranteed
E&OE
Full Investment Breakdown**
Fixtures & Fittings: To be confirmed subject to valuation. Loan facilities are available for the purchase of fixtures and fittings).
Illustration of Year 1 Ingoings (excludes rent) inc VAT
Deposit £ 7,500
Training Fee £ 1,200
Change of DPS £ 300
Digital Asset Fee £ 300
Working Capital*** £10,000
F&F (Outright Purchase Option A) £35,000
F&F (Purchase Agreement Option B) £ 8,750
Total Option A £66,300
Total Option B £35,050
Additional Information
Estimated Wet/Dry/Rooms Split: 38%/38%/24%
Business Rates**** Payable: £11,172 pa
Available From: September 2026
Closing Date for Applications: 30/11/2026
E&OE
Trade
The pub serves loyal locals and the wider destination market, with consistently strong room sales, particularly in summer. An incoming tenant can build revenues by enhancing the food and drink offer, growing social occasions and strengthening its reputation as a destination venue.
“This opportunity would suit a dynamic operator with experience in destination dining and high-quality hospitality. Letting room experience would be an advantage.”
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:
These reflect the current Rateable values and multipliers from April 2026 and are exclusive of the Pubs and Live Music venue relief.
