Rake Hotel Wirral
Fixed Term Tenancy (FTT)
Forecast Turnover per year:
£320,873
Guide Rent per week:
£423
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The Rake is a large, well-established community pub in Wirral, positioned at the heart of a busy residential estate, making it a popular destination for local regulars and social gatherings. The pub is known for its big screen TV and spacious open-plan lounge, complete with a pool table and darts area.
The main trading area is presented in good decorative order and features a generous bar servery, ideal for accommodating high-volume trade and vertical drinking, alongside comfortable banquette seating for relaxed visits. A compact but functional kitchen provides excellent scope to introduce a simple, high-margin food offering, appealing to both daytime and early evening customers.
A standout feature is the large, self-contained function room with capacity for up to 100 guests and its own private bar, offering significant potential for private hire, events, and additional revenue streams. This versatile space allows a new publican to develop a daytime dining offer, which can easily transition into a lively entertainment venue in the evenings.
Externally, the pub benefits from a recently developed outdoor drinking and smoking area, combining paved and grassed spaces. With scope to add picnic bench seating, this area is ideal for boosting summer trade and alfresco drinking, further enhancing The Rake’s appeal as a versatile, community-focused venue with strong growth potential.