Four pubs in the Winchester district that need new landlords

Coronavirus restrictions means they've faced months of closures and even when the Government's Tier system was in place many had to remain closed.

Being a landlord is a dream job for many and whilst it is no doubt difficult, the rewards can be great.

There's plenty of opportunities out there if you do fancy taking the plunge

Here are a selection of what's out there according to the findmypub.com website:

The Willow Tree

The Willow Tree

Address: Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX

Ingoing cost: £41,275

Rent: £35,000

Type: Tenancy

Accommodation: The private accommodation is in very good condition and comprises three double bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and office.

Details: The Willow Tree is a successful, established business on the north eastern edge of Winchester.

The key to the pub's success has been the excellent food offer and any new operator will need to continue and build upon this.

The Willow Tree is a two-bar operation with a public bar which is predominately used by the local drinkers and a separate restaurant area for formal dining offering fifty-four food covers. There is also a ground floor trade kitchen and cellar. The restaurant leads out to the attractive patio and garden, located beside the river.

The garden is something to behold, with its stunning riverside location and beautiful array of trees and shrubs making it a delightful place to relax with a drink or meal. Maximising the garden through the warmer months and ensuring the offer is compelling during the winter will be essential to its future.

The March Hare

March Hare, Winchester

Address: Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN

Ingoing cost: £16,500

Rent: £36,000

Type: Tenancy

Accommodation: The private accommodation is spacious and well presented, with two large bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

Details: Occupying a prominent suburban location in the heart of the community, The March Hare is the only pub in the area. This is a, sports led community hub with strong local trade, there is opportunity to expand revenue streams with entertainment options and sports events. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced publican to build upon a well-run and successful pub.

Two bars are in operation, with well-maintained trading areas in great condition throughout. The sports bar is used by the locals who enjoy the space for pool, pub games and live sport that is always on offer. The lounge bar has 60 covers and attracts drinkers, diners, passers-by, as well as locals living in the housing estate surrounding the pub. The trade kitchen is of a good size and has the appropriate equipment required to cater for the capacity and the potential of the pub.

To the front of the pub is a patio with several picnic benches.

To the rear of the pub is a large-tarmacked car park with space for 30 vehicles.

The Rising Sun

Colden Common , The Rising Sun.

Address: Spring Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1SB

Ingoing cost: £15,500

Rent: £25,000

Type: Tenancy

Accommodation: The private accommodation comprises three bedrooms, a lounge, shower room and a box room.

Details: The Rising Sun boasts up-to-date décor, with sanded floorboards, pastel-green walls and exposed brickwork. Trading takes place from a single wooden bar of reasonable size, and the comfortable floor space also accommodates large table seating up to six for eating or drinking. There is ample standing room with views of the two television screens to keep customers entertained.

A welcoming mixture of sofas, loose dining furniture and a fireplace create a homely feel in this generously proportioned room, which also benefits from a dual aspect, flooding the room with natural light.

The trade kitchen is large and reasonably well-equipped which has helped this pub create a strong menu and accompanying reputation for great value. The cellar is located at basement level and accessed externally.

With two possible entrances, one from the road and another from the 20-vehicle car park, an aesthetically pleasing approach is received from either side. The roadside entrance is adorned with hanging baskets whilst large potted shrubs form the boundary of the car park entrance.

Protected from the road by the car park is a large lawned beer garden with picnic benches seating over 50 people.

A children’s play area in the garden is close to some of the outdoor seating yet protected from the car park by a fence, ensuring the whole family can relax.

Coach & Horses

Coach and Horses, in Sutton Scotney

Address: Oxford Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3JH

Ingoing cost: £18,000

Rent: £46,000

Type: Tenancy

Accommodation: The well-kept private accommodation consists of four double bedrooms, one large bathroom, a kitchen, a living room and a separate toilet room.

Details: This impressive old-world village pub with letting rooms is situated in the beautiful village of Sutton Scotney in Hampshire, just north of Winchester.

The centrally located bar operates in front of the main dining area of 25 covers. To the left of the bar, a sports-themed television room is well equipped for darts, drinkers and television for another 15 guests. The right side of the bar has a snug room with a mixture of loose and fixed dining tables allowing a further 15 guests space for drinking or eating. A large open fire warms the entire pub and creates a relaxed and homely atmosphere. There are three well kept and spacious letting rooms available to drive additional income to the pub.

The entrance to the pub is from the main car park, there is an enclosed beer garden that has room for up to 80 covers and potential to offer fantastic garden parties, BBQ's and al fresco dining.