Pub/bar for sale in Station Road, Stone ST15

Staffordshire market town
17th century public house
Two section trade area (380)
Sizeable trade yard (630)
Well invested in
Net sales circa £472,716 ye August 2023

Attractive thatched public house on town centre drinking circuit which has overseen much investment to trade garden.

The Crown & Anchor is located on Station Road in the Staffordshire Market Town of Stone which lies 7 miles north of Stafford, 7 miles south of Stoke on Trent and 15 miles north of Rugby. Stone is a notable canal town with the rivers Trent and Mersey passing through the town and bodes an excellent reputation for excellent food and drink which is cemented by the monthly farmers market and annual autumn food and drink festival. Notable points of interest in the area include The Trentham Gardens, National Trust Downs Bank and boasts two of the oldest breweries in the country. Stone lies just off the A34 which links Stoke on Trent to Stafford. The M6 motorway is accessible via the A51 and provides links to the north west of England and Birmingham. Stone Railway Station serves the town on the west coast mainline offering national destinations.

The Crown & Anchor dates back to 1675 and holds a corner position in a prime town centre location. The attractive property features exterior of wooden beams under a pitched thatched roof and comprises:

Trade areas

Carpeted vestibule leading to main bar area featuring interconnecting wood fronted and topped bar servery with mirror back bar. Split level trade area with wood laminate flooring, exposed brick to walls and wood ceiling joists. Booth and loose seating for 30 and many more standing. Snug room offset with brick fireplace and log burner. Seating for 30. Bar area in two sections with upholstered booth and loose seating for 80. Bar Servery, dj booth & dance floor. Ladies and gentlemen’s toilets offset. The inernal trade area has capacity for 380 patrons

coffee station leading to three section trade kitchen with hob, oven, hood and a good selection of catering equipment and effects. Pot wash/prep room and pantry and walk-in fridge area.

Basement cellar. Good size open plan keg room with beer drop.

Its apparent the trade area's have been well invested in and re configuration of the ground floor has taken place in Spring 2024 to offer a more open plan layout.

Owners accommodation

To the first floor featuring managers office. Spacious lounge. Kitchen. Bathroom and two double bedrooms.

External

Sizeable and well appointed two section trade garden and outdoor bar. Artificial turf to floor. Partially enclosed wood constructed sheltered seating area with TV screens leading to spacious two section trade garden with picnic style benches and garden seating with a total capacity plus standing to accommodate 630. Two brick constructed garage units, have also been added to offer sheltered seating ideal for private dining/parties. The space offer a unique and unrivalled setting in the town which is perfect for the summer months and live sporting events.