CCL is delighted to offer for sale The Brucklay Arms, an exceptionally popular restaurant and bar in the heart of the charming Aberdeenshire village of New Dear. The property has been fully refurbished by the current owners who purchased the property 6 years ago. The tastefully decorated restaurant has 70 covers and there is also an opportunity extend.
Fully Licensed Business
Public Bar
70 Cover Restaurant
Fully Fitted Commercial Kitchen
Well Presented and Maintained
Excellent Reviews and Repeat Custom
Expansion Potential
Strong Trading Figures
Turnkey Business Opportunity
2 Bed Owners Accommodation
Freehold
£199,999
This popular restaurant and bar has been run by the current owners for the past 6 years and over this time they have tastefully extended and refurbished the property to create a comfortable place for clientele to visit. The Brucklay Arms is a favoured retreat with locals and visitors alike, generating great reviews on TripAdvisor and much repeat custom. This allows the business to maintain a generous turnover from wet and dry sales throughout the year, with the average split of 35%wet to 65% food.
The easily managed business is run by a professional couple with the assistance of a variety of part-time and full-time staff. Benefiting from a license running from 11am to 1am, the public bar is open Monday to Thursday 4pm-11pm, Friday 4pm-1am, Saturday 11am-1pm and Sunday 12noon-11pm. The bar is popular with locals who can enjoy a cool drink while playing a game of pool or watching sporting events on the flat screen TV’s. The Brucklay Arms plays host to a pool team as well as the New Deer Football team who regularly stop by for post-match food and drink. At the present, the 70 cover restaurant operates from 5pm-8pm Tuesday to Friday and, 12noon-8:30pm Saturday and Sunday. There is great potential for the restaurant to open during the day on week days to offer lunchtime options. The 70 cover restaurant has a menu with variety in it and gluten free options. The business hosts a variety of function evenings including poker nights and themed buffet nights, all of which prove a great success. Extension to the rear of the property could increase capacity and allow for 100 covers.
On the upper level of the property is a 2-bedroom flat.