New Site Finding Profile - Ribble Valley Inns

We're an ambitious company and we are looking to expand. If you do know of any pubs that you think would be suitable to become a Ribble Valley Inn, please do let us know...

Offer

Ribble Valley Inns are currently situated in rural/semi-rural locations. Our sites have character and that's something that we aim for. All sites ideally will have open fires in the winter and a large 'modern' external drinking area/terrace to capitalise on summer trade. A minimum of 120 covers are required with space needed for a large catering kitchen. The car parking area must have a minimum of 70 car parking places including staff places.

Whilst hotel sites are not suitable, sites that could convert to 4 to 6 letting rooms are.

Type

• Freehold
• Leasehold - Free of tie with private landlord, min 25 year lease (or Pub Co in exceptional circumstances)

Building

The absolute preference would be a walk in pub that could have a minimal capital investment and a short closure period.

However, as with some existing RVI sites, a significant development could be undertaken to increase the footprint of a current unit significantly.

RVI would also consider premises that would need to be converted and need change of use planning consent.

Location

• Outskirts of populated areas
• Within affluent villages
• Country location within an area of affluent villages

Reasons to go

• Location with an area of natural beauty or interest
• Picturesque village or small town
• Tourist area with 'famous' attractions and landmarks
• Walking, climbing or mountain biking areas
• River or canal side locations or nearby to either
• Local to craft centre or small local businesses, i.e. Ice Cream making, farm shop etc.

Locations

• Lancashire
• North Yorkshire (west of A1 corridor)
• Cheshire
• Cumbria