Manor Farm Barn, Gravesend, Pub Tenancy Available

Originally an 18th century barn which was lovingly restored in 2001, the Manor Farm Barn is now Britain's’ first 21st century thatched pub & restaurant, located in Southfleet village, Dartford, Kent.

Providing quick easy access to the A2/M2, Southfleet is located just three miles southwest of Gravesend and is a small, rural village surrounded by a number of hamlets in the beautiful Kent countryside.

The Manor Farm Barn sits just on the outskirts of Southfleet and is a well-established, destination dining business with a stronger weekend trade. It currently operates seven days a week from 11.30am onwards playing host to a diverse customer base to include the regular lunch time diners, the afternoon and early evening locals trade, families from the surrounding villages and transient custom passing through the area. Live music which is held on alternate Friday nights is well attended, the Manor Farm Barn is the go-to spot in the area for private parties, events and gatherings and a high volume of custom is generated from the year-round events hosted at the farm shop, which sits just at the entrance to the pub.

Freshly prepared food is served from 12.00noon daily, the menu is made up with of a range of classic pub dishes boasting a modern twist, a daily changing specials board, sandwiches, afternoon teas and the firm favourite, a good old fashioned Sunday lunch.

The Manor Farm Barn houses three multi-level spacious floors, dramatic high ceilings and original oak timbers, giving it a spacious, light and airy feel. You will find a feature bar servery and relaxed drinking area for 40 covers on the ground floor, a restaurant dining room for 35 covers on the mid-level floor and further restaurant dining space, which doubles up as the private function room for 45 covers, on the top floor. The trade kitchen is of a good size with a wash up area and external fridge/freezer storage and there is an easily accessible ground floor cellar.

Externally, you will find a large patio style garden to the rear of the property with heated parasols and fixed bench seating for approx.80 covers and a large private customer car park for around 50 cars.

The tenants private accommodation is located on the first floor and includes two bedrooms, a lounge, kitchenette and bathroom.