The New Inn is a beautifully presented 18th century coaching Inn in the centre of the attractive Aberdeenshire village of Aberchirder. It also benefits from a fantastic, recently developed, micro-brewery on site. The property has been lovingly restored and updated over the last 14 years making it the hub of the community that it now is. The efforts of the owners to restore both the property and the standing of the establishment in the community, has resulted in a fantastic reputation with the locals creating an authentic pub atmosphere with delicious food, home brewed beer and entertainment space. Trading throughout the year, the pub is a great spot for both locals and visitors to relax and enjoy the community vibe.
TRADE
The business benefits from a prominent trading position on the main street of Aberchirder ensuring a steady flow of both passing trade and a loyal local clientele from the main village. A streamlined business which is run by the two owners without the need for regular additional staffing. Trading throughout the year, whilst enjoying a high level of tourist trade during the Summer months, the business is sustained by the regular local trade in the winter months.
The business prides itself on the great variety of beers and ales that are on offer and is proud to be included in CAMRA’s “Good Beer Guide”.
The newly developed microbrewery has been a fantastic addition to the offering. The hand crafted beer is sold in the pub and has demonstrated exceptional profitability to date.
The business has been developed over 14 years of ownership resulting in an easily transferable, robust and well-formed business ready for new owners to take forward.
STAFF
The current business is run by the two owners with no requirement for any further staff on a day-to-day basis.
THE PROPERTY
The New Inn was built around 1780 and was originally a coaching inn where horses would have been stabled in what is now the Inn's dining room. This attractive traditional stone-built property with slate roof over is the epitome of a traditional local pub and benefit from a central location in the middle of the Main Street of the village. A flat roofed extension sits to the rear of the property and houses the toilets, function room and microbrewery. The flat roof has been recently replaced with a fully warranted rubber roofing.
The property has been finished to a fantastic standard throughout. Expertly combining modern style with traditional comfort. This loving restored property must be seen to be fully appreciated.
PUBLIC AREAS
Public Bar
This refurbished room is the heart of the business and is entered directly from the street. The beautiful wooden bar is enhanced by the high-quality traditional furnishings, delightful feature fireplace (including large woodburning stove) and a variety of cosy comfortable seating areas. A variety of casual eating options are available in this area. The cellar is situated adjacent to the Bar with easy access to bar needs.
Dining and Breakfast Room
This spacious room can take 30 covers with flexibility. The bottom end of the room, which overlooks the garden, is also used as the breakfast room to host staying guests. This is a very flexible room and can be adapted in line with requirements including dining, relaxation and smaller parties. There is space for a buffet area that is serviced by a mini kitchen, this includes a coffee machine and grinder, Glass washer, and fridge.
Events hall
A light bright space with capacity for 80 persons. This exceptionally spacious room is serviced by its own bar and cellar and has easy access to the Hall from the kitchen for food service. Finished in light subtle colours and with a maple wooden floor, the space also benefits from a small stage. A large wood burning stove adds to the ambience of this room balancing space and light with a cosy ambience. There is immediate access to the small garden with covered seating from a door within the hall and overlooks the garden with a large window. Has previously accommodated beer and whisky festivals, private functions, small weddings, quiz nights, meetings and wellness activities.
There is planning permission in place to put in French doors which would link both the events hall and restaurant to the garden.
Microbrewery
Located in a fully renovated area within the building at the rear of the property, the microbrewery has been fully up and running for 6 months. This has given the New Inn a new self-sufficiency reducing the costs of purchasing draft ale externally. It demonstrates an enviable profit margin and offers at the same time local draft brewed beer. It is a huge asset for those wanting to acquire a hospitality business in charge of its own ales. At the present time five ales are on hand pull alternating with another two. All have been received with fantastic enthusiasm.
LETTING BEDROOMS
Located on the upper floor there are two letting rooms one of them a suite of two rooms:
Glendronach Room: A large room with super king bed with large shower ensuite. It includes comfortable chairs, a coffee table, a desk and a Smart TV.
Deveron Suite: A flexible suite of two rooms with bathroom. The large room includes a king size bed, space with comfortable seating, a coffee table and a Smart TV. The small room includes a double bed. The bathroom has underfloor heating, bath and shower.
The rooms have been fully renovated and furnished to a very high standard. All include efficient electric heating radiators that can be programmed. All electrics have been carefully located within the rooms for guest ease of use.
THE KITCHEN
The large commercial kitchen is fully equipped. The main stay of the kitchen is a Rational Ten Grid Oven White Efficiency self-cooking centre with extractor canopy and stand with cooling tray storage.
It also includes a Hobart commercial dish washer, hob, fryer, fridges, freezers, sous vide, microwaves and all other necessary equipment for a business of this size.
CUSTOMER SERVICES/WASHROOMS
There are separate male, female and accessible toilets located centrally. These rooms have recently renovated and refurbished to a high standard.
UTILITY
Washing machine and drying area close to outside area.
OFFICE
There is an office located to the right-hand side of the guest entrance hall which houses the New Inn CCTV equipment along with a desk, printer and shelving areas.
THE GARDEN/OUTSIDE AREA
A new partially covered beer garden and seating area in a sheltered outside position. With flower tubs and boxes, it creates a charming and relaxed atmosphere. Planning permission is in place to add French doors which will allow direct access from both the restaurant and events hall to the garden.
GROUNDS
Ample parking is available for guests both to the front and back of the property. There is a spacious car park to the rear which can accommodate approximately 10 cars, supplemented by on-street parking. There is also a large storage container located to the rear of this space which is available for purchase by separate negotiation.
SERVICES
The property benefits from mains electricity, mains water and drainage. Electrical heating throughout. The hotel complies with all environmental health requirements, has an integral hard-wired fire alarm system and is Wi-Fi enabled throughout.