Extremely well performing Public House & Lounge with 3 bed owners accommodation in Dennyloanhead

The Railway Inn & Platform Lounge

27 Glasgow Road, Dennyloanhead, FK4 1QS

• Long established & extremely reputable, free of tie, licensed premises
• Public bar (40), restaurant/lounge (40), Platform Lounge/Function area (80) & outside seating & parking
• Prominent roadside trading position within thriving residential area
• Recently refurbished throughout to an exacting standard
• Includes stunning 3-bed owners-accommodation & roof terrace
• 2024 turnover £719,315 net of vat with adjusted net profit circa £120,000

LOCATION

The subjects benefit from a prominent trading position, situated on Glasgow Road (A803), within the attractive village of Dennyloanhead, which lies within the Falkirk council area in Scotland.

Dennyloanhead is positioned between the villages of Longcroft and Head of Muir, and is one of a number of villages that are positioned along the A803, a well-travelled road that links Glasgow and Falkirk.

The subjects benefit from the many surrounding villages and towns which also include Bonnybridge, Larbert, Camelon, Stenhousemuir and Falkirk.  The subjects also benefit from many surrounding amenities and attractions, including the Falkirk Wheel and The Kelpies, which bring high levels of visitors and tourists to the surrounding area.

Dennyloanhead is a popular commuter village, lying just off the recently upgraded M80 & M876 motorways, providing easy access to many of Scotland’s main cities including Glasgow (18 miles), Edinburgh (36) and Stirling (11).  The resident population is increasing all the time with lots of new house building, and a new development has just started nearby which will see 550 new houses being built which will benefit the business further.

 THE PROPERTY

The subjects comprise this traditional 2-storey, sandstone property, under a pitched slate roof, which has been extended to the side and the rear.

The subjects also comprise a detached singe storey beer cellar, and benefit from an external drinking terrace area, as well as a good-sized customer car park.

DESCRIPTION

The subjects have recently been refurbished throughout and have been designed and fitted to a high standard in a stylish and contemporary fashion. The subjects comprise the following main trading areas :

 Public Bar

Accessed via a door to the right-hand side of the premises, this area benefits from an attractive bar/servery to the rear, and provides seating for approximately 40 customers by way of fixed banquet seating and loose tables and stools.  This area also benefits from 2 flat screen televisions.

Restaurant/Lounge

A small restaurant/lounge area is positioned beside the public bar, and even shares the L-shaped bar counter.  This area is decorated in a very contemporary fashion, and provides seating for circa 40 customers by way of fixed banquet seating and loose tables and stylish high backed chairs.  This area is also home to a flat screen television.

Platform Lounge

The Platform Lounge was established approximately 15 years ago, when the premises were extended, to create this stunning function venue, which has been designed and fitted to an exacting standard.  A stylish black marble and LED lit bar is positioned to the rear of the premises.  This area can seat circa 80 guests, however can comfortably hold at least 100 people.  Seating is provided by comfy, fixed banquet seating and stylish loose tables and chairs.  This area benefits from a dance floor in the centre of the room and a DJ area, as well as 3 large flat screen televisions.

ANCILLARY AREAS

• Fully fitted catering kitchen
• 2 x Male & female toilets & disabled toilet
• Back area with ice machine, bottle fridges etc
• Dry store
• Beer Cellar
• External storage shed
• Ample ancillary storage areas

OWNER’S ACCOMMODATION

The subjects benefit from a stunning and extremely well-proportioned, owners flat above, which is accessed separately from the rear.  The flat comprises modern kitchen with breakfast bar, dining room, lounge with stylish electric fire, 3 good sized double bedrooms, main bathroom and additional shower room/WC.  The flat has been fully modernised throughout to a high standard.

THE BUSINESS

Our clients have owned and operated the business since 2010, however the Railway Inn has traded for many years prior to that, and is therefore extremely long established, and something of an institution in this area.

The business has developed a strong customer base of locals and regulars, derived not just from Dennyloanhead, but from the surrounding towns and villages also.  The business also benefits from tourists and day-trippers, thanks to the nearby attractions including the Falkirk Wheel and The Kelpies.

The business enjoys a tremendous reputation for its hospitality and good drinks selection, including an extensive range of draught products and malt whiskies, as well as their quality pub grub, all of which is freshly made on the premises.

They are a popular destination for live sports, showing all the big events, as well as providing regular live music, cabaret evenings, party nights etc.  They enjoy a strong function trade, thanks to the Platform Lounge, which is extremely popular and regularly plays host to weddings, christenings, birthdays, funerals etc.

TRADING HOURS

Mon-Thu: 12pm-midnight

Fri/Sat: 10am-1am

Sun: 10am-midnight

TRADING INFORMATION

Accounting information for the year ending 31st March 2024 shows a turnover of £719,315 net of vat producing a gross profit of £427,070 (59%) and an adjusted net profit of circa £120,000.  Full accounting information can be made available to interested parties only after formally viewing the business.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS

We have been advised that all trade fixtures and fittings are owned outright and are free from any hire purchase or loan agreements.

LICENCES

The business trades with the benefit of a premises licence.

BUSINESS RATES

The subjects are entered into the current valuation roll as having a rateable value of £27,000.