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Cavens Arms, 20 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries, DG1 2AH

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£375,000

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Christie & Co, Pubs & Restaurants
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Pub for sale

Key features

  • 2025 Turnover - c.£1.1m
  • Award Winning Bar & Restaurant
  • Fully Fitted Commercial Kitchen
  • Owner's Accommodation
  • Large Beer Garden
  • Energy Rating G
  • Christie & Co Ref: 6854037

Description

Description

An excellent opportunity to acquire a well performing bar and restaurant in the centre of Dumfries.

Our clients have owned the business for over 20 years and are now looking to genuinely retire from the trade.

Cavens Arms would be well suited to an owner operator or could compliment an existing portfolio due its high level of turnover.

Location

Dumfries is a historic town located in the southwest of Scotland. Its town centre, often referred to as Dumfries Town Centre, serves as the heart of the community and features a mix of historical and modern elements.

Cavens Arms is situated on Buccleuch Street opposite the River Nith, surrounded by other businesses such as cafes, restaurants, bars and retail outlets.

Dumfries Railway Station is also located within the centre of the town and provides travel to Glasgow, Carlisle and Ayr.

Tourists who visit the area can enjoy a variety of attractions such as Robert Burns House, Devorgilla Bridge and Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum. Dumfries is surrounded by countryside and nature and is therefore popular for cycling and hiking.

Internal Details

The bar and restaurant is situated at ground level and can accommodate for around 120 via a mixture of moveable tables and chairs, with a large bar to the left and rear of the property. A staircase from the restaurant leads to a modern and spacious five bed owners flat with kitchen/dining, living room and bathroom.

Located at lower ground is a fully fitted commercial kitchen, boiler room, cellar and office. Male and female toilets are also situated on this level with a disabled toilet within the main restaurant area. Access to the sheltered smoking area is also provided from this area and accommodates c.30 seated.

Fixtures & Fittings

All fixtures and fittings are included within the sale (excluding any personal items).

External Details

A terraced two storey property of stone construction with attic.

There is a large sheltered beer garden to the rear which can accommodate for around 30.

On-street parking is available nearby on a first come first served basis.

Owner's Accommodation

A modern and spacious five bedroom flat located over first and second floor with kitchen/dining, living room and bathroom.

Owner's car parking space to the rear.

The flat was recently valued at £150,000.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity to acquire a well performing business situated in the heart of Dumfries. The business has built a great reputation welcoming both locals and tourists over the last 20 years, our client is now keen to exit for a genuine retirement.

Cavens Arms would be well suited to an owner operator or could also compliment an existing portfolio due to its high level of turnover.

The business currently trades as a traditional award winning bar and restaurant, with over 15 real ale CAMRA awards, offering dishes ranging from seasonal Scottish specials to award winning fish and chips, all prepared by a team of well-established skilled chefs.

Cavens Arms boasts exceptional reviews across online platforms such as Google, TripAdvisor and Facebook.

Staff

All employees will transfer with the sale under TUPE.

Trading Information

Full Trading Profit & Loss Accounts will be provided to seriously interested parties after a formal viewing.

Trading Hours

Monday 3.00pm - 10.30pm (Kitchen closed)

Tuesday 12pm - 10:30pm (Food served 12pm - 8.00pm)

Wednesday 12pm - 11.30pm (Food served 12pm - 8.00pm)

Thursday 12pm - 10.30pm (Food served 12pm - 8.00pm)

Friday 12pm - 11.30pm (Food served 12pm - 8.30pm)

Saturday 12pm - 11.30pm (Food served 12pm - 8.30pm)

Sunday 12.30 noon - 10.30pm (Food served 12:30pm - 7:30pm)

Business Rates

The Rateable Value is £75,000 with effect from 1 April 2023. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the local Authority.

Regulatory

Premises License

Brochures

Cavens Arms, 20 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries, DG1 2AH

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Dumfries Station0.5 miles

About Christie & Co, Pubs & Restaurants

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