Exciting new tenancy opportunity for Fishers Arms Community Pub, Northumberland
The Fishers Arms, a community-owned pub near Berwick-Upon-Tweed, is seeking a tenant to run the business as a traditional country pub serving food.
Fishers Arms Horncliffe, Main Street, Horncliffe, Nr Berwick-Upon-Tweed TD15 2XW
Please see the website for further details about the history of the pub, the community benefit society, the business case and local community information.
The Fishers Arms is a community owned pub, acquired by the Fishers Arms Community Benefit Society in July 2022. The pub then underwent significant refurbishment and reopened in December 2023.
We are looking for...
... a community-minded, self-motivated, experienced and capable tenant to run the business as a traditional country pub serving food.
As well as good business and people skills, you will be keen to engage in our vibrant local community and use the rich source of local produce available.
Location
The Fishers Arms is located in the picturesque village of Horncliffe which is located beside the famous River Tweed. The village is situated on the Lower Tweed trail and with the Sustrans cycle route 1 passing right by the village, this a popular area for walkers and cyclists. Horncliffe is equidistant between Newcastle and Edinburgh.
The newly renovated Union Chain bridge, linking England Scotland, is close by and is a popular destination for tourists visiting the area.
The Tweed is regarded as one of the world’s finest salmon fishing rivers, and Horncliffe has highly desirable, ghillie managed, fishing beats close by.
Benefits
- Desirable rural village location in Northumberland
- Fully refurbished to a high standard
- Free of tie
- Tenant’s accommodation
- Two B & B rooms
- Large new commercial catering kitchen
- Lease - £12,000 + VAT for first year - subject to review
- Already trading
Trading Areas
- Newly refurbished bar and restaurant area, tables and seating to provide up to 34 covers.
- Two en suite B & B rooms
Services
- Mains electric and newly installed solar panels and battery.
- Oil fired central heating and log burner.
We are keen to appoint new tenants as soon as possible. For further details and to arrange an informal visit please email:
contact@fishersarmshorncliffe.org
The pub has undergone a significant refurbishment with new fixtures, fittings and upgraded furnishings. These are an integral part of the pub and are owned by the pub. As part of the tenancy agreement an initial security deposit will be required. Further details will be provided on application.
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