Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre, Riverside Drive Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0SN
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- Primary use
- Pub
Key features
- Prominently located restaurant & bar
- Public bar (50) play area (30)
- Adjacent to Premier Inn (62 rooms)
- Two staff flats & studio
- Outside seating (88) and Parking (50)
- Fully Licensed - Energy rating B
- Christie & Co Ref: 5665035
Description
The property comprises a purpose-built, branded Brewers Fayre family pub and restaurant, designed to accommodate high-volume food-led trading. The venue offers a welcoming, casual dining environment catering to families, local customers, and hotel guests.
The building is of modern single storey property of colour rendered brick elevations beneath a pitched tiled roofline, presented in Brewers Fayre corporate style, with a mix of pitched roofing and contemporary finishes.
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Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre is prominently located on Riverside Drive in Darwen, Lancashire.
The property sits adjacent to a Premier Inn, attracting consistent footfall from both business and leisure guests.
Darwen is positioned within the borough of Blackburn with Darwen, with convenient access to the M65 (junction 4) motorway, providing direct links to Blackburn, Preston, and Burnley. The surrounding area comprises a mix of residential neighbourhoods, commercial premises, and local amenities, supporting steady all-day trade.
Internally, the premises are configured to provide a well-balanced, family-focused layout, comprising a dedicated public bar area accommodating approximately 50 covers.
The main dining restaurant provides seating for approximately 120 covers. In addition, there is a designated children’s play area with capacity for around 30, which enhances the family-friendly appeal and supports longer dwell times and repeat visits.
The property also benefits from fully equipped trade kitchen, walk in fridge and freezer, customer WC facilities and staff room and WC.
The trade fixtures and fittings are included in the purchase price. Certain items bearing corporate identity, brand name, third-party owned or on the excluded list (see “Terms of Disposal” document) may be removed from the property prior to, or shortly after, completion.
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Restaurant Only Disposal – The plans edged in blue are provided as a guide to Whitbread's property ownership. The boundary edged in red is the demise that will transfer as part of the freehold, long leasehold, or shorter leasehold transaction.
Externally the property benefits from a large onsite car park shared with the adjacent hotel for approximately 50 cars.
Designated external seating with fixed tables (88)
Flat 1 - Lounge, kitchen, three bedroom and bathroom
Flat 2 - Lounge / diner, one bed and bathroom
Studio
This property represents a strong opportunity to acquire a well-established restaurant in a proven trading location with immediate trade from the adjacent Premier Inn guests.
The inclusion of the internal play facility provides a distinct competitive advantage, positioning the business as a destination venue for families within the region.
The property is being offered for sale as a going concern and staff are subject to TUPE. Relevant staffing details are available within the data room for review by qualified parties.
Trading InformationTrading information is available exclusively to qualified buyers via a secure data room. Access is subject to the execution of a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). For further details, please contact the appointed agent.
Trading HoursMonday to Friday: 06:30 – 23:00
Saturday: 07:00 – 23:00
Sunday: 07:00 – 22:30
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Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre, Riverside Drive Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0SN
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