16 High West Street, Dorchester

A Grade II listed, 16th Century pub for sale as a going concern in Dorchester High Street.

The Property - The Old Ship is the oldest pub in Dorchester dating back to the 16th Century and is Grade II listed, standing in a terrace over two storeys with a slate tiled roof and a single storey extension to the rear with a pitched slate tiled roof.

The property is well presented and has gas fired central heating, mains electric and drainage. CCTV is also fitted throughout.
The guide price is for the freehold property and extensive inventory of fixtures and fittings.

Accommodation comprises:
Entrance vestibule (1.6 m x 1.3 m) leading to main bar and seating area (7.3 m x 13.8 m) with seating for around 65 with plenty of extra space. Full of character and well-presented split-level with part wooden, part tiled and part carpeted floor, half panelled walls and quality lighting. There is both a wood burning stove and attractive open fireplace.

The bar servery has panelled front, oak top and a range of equipment behind including back bar two-door refrigerator, upright back bar full-length refrigerator, glass washer etc.
Rear customer seating area (7 m x 5 m) seats around 20 at bench seats, bar chairs & tables. Another quality trading space with another open fireplace, herringbone wooden floor half panelled walls, wall mounted TV and doors leading to the garden.

Ladies, gents and disabled WC with baby changing facilities. Store room and small office with CCTV and other equipment.

Commercial kitchen (5.6 m x 3.6 m) is professionally fitted and well presented with double deep bowl sink unit and drainer, commercial dishwasher, upright fridge and freezers, two deep fat fryers, griddle, 4-ring commercial hob and oven, Lincat griddle, stainless steel workstations, non-slip floor and much more. Additional cold store with fridge and freezer and beer cellar.

The business is currently owned and operated by a corporate operator.

Letting Rooms - Two letting rooms are situated on the first floor with two forms of access by internal and external stairway. One double/twin and one family, both with ensuite or separate bathroom. (2.8m x 3.5m and 3.9m x 3.9m) The two further letting rooms are located in a ground floor single storey extension at the rear of the building and are both double or twin with en-suite shower rooms. (4.2 m x 4 m each)

Additional Facilities - Additional facilities include Managers Apartment situated on second floor, rear beer garden with seating for around 60, front pavement seating for 6-8 people and 2 car parking spaces to rear with fenced bin store.

Location - Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, with a population of approximately 21,366 according to the 2021 Census. In 2023, Dorchester welcomed around 41,100 staying visitors, generating 154,000 visitor-nights and approximately 665,400 day-trippers, contributing directly to an estimated £42.3 million in visitor spending.

Positioned on one of the town’s most historic thoroughfares, this charming property benefits from high footfall and proximity to key local landmarks including the Old Crown Court and Cells, Dorset County Museum and St Peter’s Church all within a few steps. Just a stone’s throw away, visitors can enjoy the cultural and entertainment offerings of Brewery Square, featuring boutique shops, premier cinema, cafés and a thriving leisure atmosphere.

Excellent transport links enhance accessibility: Dorchester West and Dorchester South train stations are both within a 10-minute walk, ensuring seamless connectivity to the broader Dorset region, London and Bristol.

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Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating.

Local Authority - Dorset Council Tel:
Business Rates RV £15,250

Energy Performance Certificate - C (54)