World’s End Taunton
Bradford-On-Tone Taunton Somerset TA4 1ET
Perfectly positioned just off the M5 near Taunton, The World’s End Taunton offers a standout opportunity for a capable and ambitious Business Partner to take on a high-performing, family-friendly, food-led pub and restaurant. Previously part of the Hall & Woodhouse managed estate, this impressive free-standing site not only benefits from a spacious trading footprint but also features a high-quality café-bar style interior, a fully equipped kitchen, and strong established food and drink trade.
Moreover, its prime roadside setting delivers excellent visibility and destination appeal, supported by extensive outdoor space that includes a large beer garden, a children’s play area, and generous car parking. In addition, with the scale and versatility to grow daytime, evening, and weekend trade, the site presents significant potential for an operator eager to elevate its offer through creative marketing, seasonal events, and a food-first focus. For a hands-on leader ready to innovate and deliver exceptional guest experiences, the business provides an outstanding platform to make your mark.
Located just outside Taunton in the village of Bradford-on-Tone (TA4 1ET), the pub occupies a converted Victorian house with original character features such as exposed beams and flagstone floors, giving it a warm, authentic country-pub feel. Furthermore, the interior layout serves both casual café-bar trade and full meal service, offering a welcoming bar area, a comfortable restaurant zone, and a dedicated private room for functions and parties. The décor combines traditional pub ambience with contemporary touches—cosy hearths, generous seating, and thoughtfully zoned spaces for families, groups, and couples.
Outside, the large beer garden includes a sun-trap courtyard for al fresco dining and relaxed drinks, while a separate children’s play area adds a key family-friendly asset. Additionally, the pub boasts a sizeable car park, making it easily accessible for both local guests and passing trade. Overall, its physical footprint and layout create a business capable of strong food-and-drink volume, flexible events, and season-round trading. Dog-friendly and welcoming, The World’s End hosts regular events and offers private hire space, positioning itself as a full-service destination for locals, families, and visitors alike.
World’s End Highlights:
- Highly profitable and well established destination pub
- Large fully-equipped kitchen built for high volume food trade
- Extensive accommodation: 2 self-contained flats plus a 12-room staff block.
- Large-capacity layout with multiple dining areas and flexible event space.
- Strong £1.15m net sales with clear growth potential.
- Turnover rent of 9%, offering a sustainable, performance-linked model
- A large building with a strong local reputation and loyal repeat trade.
- Attractive garden, children’s play area and generous parking.
- Prime roadside position close to the M5, drawing both local and passing trade.
Private Accommodation:
Contained Flat 1
3 Double Bedrooms
1 Lounge
1 Kitchen
1 Bathroom
Contained Flat 2
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
1 Lounge
1 Kitchen
Staff Accommodation
11 Bedrooms (2 Ensuites)
2 Shower / Bathrooms
1 Laundry room
1 Green room
Location - The World's End - Near Taunton
The World’s End sits in the civil parish of Bradford-on-Tone, a rural village just four miles southwest of Taunton, nestled in the gentle Somerset landscape along the River Tone. To begin with, its position directly on the A38 and only moments from the M5 gives the pub exceptional accessibility, making it both a reliable local hub and a convenient stop-off for passing traffic and regional visitors. Moreover, the surrounding catchment blends village residents, commuters to Taunton and Wellington, nearby rural estates, and leisure visitors exploring the countryside—creating not only a stable core customer base but also strong year-round destination appeal.
In addition, the wider area offers several notable attractions and established events, including Taunton’s long-running Flower Show, which draws significant footfall into the region each year. Furthermore, nearby Vivary Park and Somerset’s scenic walking routes enhance the appeal for families, weekend leisure visitors, and all-day dining. Looking ahead, Somerset Council’s emerging Local Plan signals future growth and stronger connectivity through upcoming housing, employment, and infrastructure improvements across the region.
Surrounded by open fields, river valleys and historic villages, pub offers a genuine countryside feel while benefiting from close proximity to Taunton’s urban amenities. A combination of excellent transport links, growing regional development, established tourism, and a loyal local community provides an exceptionally strong foundation for sustained trade and future growth.
- Rent: 9.0% of net turnover, with a minimum base of £88,000
- Fair Maintainable Trade* (FMT) Turnover: £1.15M per annum net
- Minimum initial investment £50,300
- Annual rent illustration based on FMT: £103,500
- Estimated Operating Profit £95,700 (8.3%) 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 (VAT. Loan facilities are available for the purchase of fixtures and fittings).
| 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*** |
£20,000 |
|
N/A |
|
£20,000 |
| F&F (Outright Purchase Option A) |
£70,000 |
|
£14,000 |
|
£84,000 |
| F&F (Purchase Agreement Option B) |
£ 7,000 |
|
£14,000 |
|
£21,000 |
| Total Option A |
£99,004 |
|
£14,296 |
|
£113,300 |
| Total Option B |
£36,004 |
|
£14,296 |
|
£50,300 |
- Estimated Wet/Dry Split: 38%/62%
- Business Rates**** Payable: £35,490 pa
- Available From: Feb 2026
- Closing Date for Applications: 31/01/2026
E&OE
|
Last 3 year Volume
|
Beer & Cider - HL
|
Wines - Litres
|
Spirits - Litres
|
Soft Drinks - Litres
|
|
Current Year |
252 |
2192 |
247 |
5658 |
|
Last Year |
232 |
1991 |
244 |
5384 |
|
2 Years Previous |
243 |
2599 |
160 |
5791 |
Trading under Hall & Woodhouse’s Managed House division the business has sales of around £22K per week.
Meet the Pub's Business Development Partner.....
“The World’s End requires a highly capable operator with proven experience running a high-volume, food-led business. This big, profitable site combines a large kitchen and an extensive team, so the ideal partner must confidently lead a sizeable operation day to day—maintaining food quality at scale while motivating a diverse team to deliver consistently great hospitality. In addition, you’ll need strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to balance hands-on leadership with strategic thinking. Whether you’re a chef-operator, a seasoned hospitality manager, or an experienced tenant ready for your next challenge, we seek someone ambitious, resilient, and excited to elevate an already successful pub into its next stage of growth”
Izzy Hersom
Business Development Partner
*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.
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