Set in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent, the White Horse Inn, a well-established, community led pub & restaurant that is perched on the brow of the hill as you enter Hawkinge town.
Just four miles outside of the busy seaside town of Folkestone and on the south edge of the North Downs, Hawkinge is a thriving, residential area that boasts local shops, schools, village halls and the Kent Battle of Britain Museum.
The White Horse Inn is integral to day-to-day life in Hawkinge and it has the community locals at the very heart of its continued success. Currently a wet led and family friendly operation, the pub trades Tuesday to Sunday from noon onwards, with a substantial wet and an ever-increasing food trade. The traditional British menu offers lighter lunchtime options, together with range of classic pub favourite dishes and a well-attended Sunday lunch, all prepared from scratch by the team of chefs.
Alongside the monthly sell-out quiz night, Sunday meat raffle and occasional live music, the White Horse also has a strong pub sports following. It is home to several men’s and women’s darts teams, a crib team and the live sports on TV, fruit machines and juke box are a hit! The flexible layout of the pub also lends itself to hosting private events, so the White Horse is also the go to spot in the area for parties, dinners and get-togethers.
Internally you will find the White Horse in great condition throughout, it houses a feature servery set in a large open plan bar area with a log burner for approx.65 covers, together with separate restaurant space for a further 35 covers.
Outside, to the front of the property you will find a patio area and a grassed garden with table bench seating for approx.50 covers and to the back of the building you will find a small patio area and the large private customer car park for over 25 cars.
The tenant’s private accommodation is located on the first floor and houses two double bedrooms, a kitchen, lounge and bathroom.
Moving forward, the White Horse Inn is ideally looking for a hands-on operator and it has the potential to be available quickly for the right applicants.
