This is a Pub Tenancy Opportunity. Agreement: 5-Year or Partnership. Ingoing Costs: £16,500.
Originally built as a farmhouse in 1286, the Griffins Head is now the perfect example of a quintessential county pub & restaurant, set in the rural village of Chillenden, Kent.
Located in East Kent on the edge of the North Downs, the hamlet of Chillenden lies midway between historic Canterbury city centre and the bustling port of Dover. The area benefits from a high footfall of walkers and cyclists exploring the local countryside and it welcomes consistent seasonal and tourist trade.
The Griffins Head is neatly woven in to daily life in Chillenden, it has a good following of loyal locals from the surrounding villages that pop by regularly for a drink and catch up, together with regular custom from the local farmers. It is well known for its hugely popular Vintage Car Meet on the first Sunday of every month, together with its great range of events to include a family-friendly Easter Bank Holiday weekend, ladies’ days and live rugby screenings.
Day to day, the pub operates seven days a week from 12 noon onwards and it provides its customers with an elevated, quality pub menu that centers around traditional, home-cooked country fayre. Hearty seasonal dishes are paired with an extensive wine list in the autumn and winter and a lighter spring and summer menu are available, making best use of the outdoor bar and BBQ area.
Steeped in heritage, the Griffins Head retains its original oak beams, inglenook fireplaces and historic charm. Internally you will find a bar area with a feature servery and open fire place, dining space set across two restaurant areas for approx.50 covers and a private dining room for 12–15 guests. The large, well equipped trade kitchen is of a good size with extensive internal and external storage space and out buildings.
The excellent outdoor space at the Griffins Head is ideal for maximising summer trade, it boasts a grassed front garden for 50 covers, an outdoor bar and BBQ area with toilets, a large garden with a decked patio area to the rear of the property and a substantial customer car park.
The tenants private accommodation is set out on the first floor of the building and it includes two double bedrooms, a lounge, bathroom and office.
The Griffins Head would ideally suit a passionate, hands-on chef operator or an experienced restaurateur that can continue to build on the strong existing foundations at the site. It is available from early May 26 on either the traditional tenancy model or on a tenanted business partnership agreement.
