The Hare & Hounds trades seven days and boasts strong wet sales all week with a significant food uplift over the weekend. The pub has as strong following within the village, hosts several sports teams and attracts business from visitors to the nature reserve.
Hare & Hounds
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Illustration of Year 1 Ingoings (excludes rent) | Net | VAT | Inc VAT | ||
Deposit | £ 7,500 | N/A | £ 7,500 | ||
Training Fee | £ 1,000 | £ 200 | £ 1,200 | ||
Change of DPS | £ 254 | £ 46 | £ 300 | ||
Digital Asset Fee | £ 250 | £ 50 | £ 300 | ||
Working Capital*** | £10,000 | N/A | £10,000 | ||
F&F (Outright Purchase Option A) | £30,000 | £ 6,000 | £36,000 | ||
F&F (Purchase Agreement Option B) | £ 7,500 | £ 6,000 | £13,500 | ||
Total Option A | £49,004 | £ 6,296 | £55,300 | ||
Total Option B | £26,504 | £ 6,296 | £32,800 |
Additional Information
- Estimated Wet/Dry Split: 80%/20%
- Business Rates**** Payable: £6,961 pa
- Available From: 31/07/2025
- Closing Date: 31/08/2025
E&OE
Trade
Last 3 year Volume | Beer & Cider - Barrels | Wines - Litres | Spirits - Litres | Soft Drinks - Litres |
Current Year* | 160 | 640 | 150 | 920 |
Last Year* | 473 | 1850 | 450 | 2270 |
2 Years Previous | 499 | 1170 | 430 | 2320 |
Meet the Pub Business Development Partner.....
“The Hare and Hounds is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operator, one who understands the dynamics of a community pub and can build on an already strong reputation. The ideal applicant(s) will have a real flair for hospitality; will be able to consolidate the community aspect of the business while developing a food offer to tap the potential for growth.”. |
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:
This figure reflects the current multipliers for 2025/2026 and the 40% hospitality relief, effective until 31/03/2026.