Run a Star Pub - Plough Inn Horsell - Woking

A refurbishment in the region of £107,000 is planned for the Plough Horsell, transforming it into a warm, cosy premium local pub with a strong food, drink and sports offer.

The Plough is located in the beautiful Surrey village of Horsell, less than a mile from Woking town centre. Around 1,842 adults live within walking distance of the pub, giving it a strong local catchment, while there are no competing pubs within a 10-minute walk. The pub currently attracts a loyal but more mature customer base, with an opportunity to broaden its appeal. Following the refurbishment, the Plough will be repositioned as a welcoming premium local, particularly appealing to families and casual diners looking for quality food and drink in a relaxed setting.

The refreshed interiors, cosy fires, new snug, improved garden and introduction of Sky Sports will give local customers more reasons to visit throughout the week, helping the Plough rebuild its reputation at the heart of the local community.

The offer

The Plough Horsell is available on our investment tenancy agreement. Please refer to the ‘Refurbishment Details’ section for details of the investment being made.

Who we’re looking for

Attitude is more valuable than experience. If you’ve got the following, we’d love to hear from you:

• Understanding of the local community
• You know what it takes to build a successful business
• You love hospitality and are great with customers.

The Plough could make an excellent first pub for an operator who is ready to develop their skills and establish a welcoming premium local. An understanding of how to create a great community pub experience will be key, with opportunities to develop its traditional food and drink offer, introduce regular events and make the most of the new sports offer.

Features

• Investment Tenancy
• Refurbishment Planned
• Outdoor Trade
• Private Accommodation
• Car Park

Trading Area & Facilities

The refurbishment of the Plough will cover both the interior and exterior of the pub. A full list of works and pub floor plan can be found in the Downloads section.

The pub’s trading area and facilities post refurbishment will be:

• Main trading area with bar
• Separate dining room
• New snug area
• 57 internal covers
• 70 external covers
• Catering kitchen
• Pub garden
• Large car park
• Private accommodation, with bedroom numbers to be confirmed

Applicants should be aware that all refurbishments are subject to final board approval which will be determined as part of the leasing process.

Private Accommodation

Private accommodation at the site consists of 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, and living room.

Pub Financials

With our 5 Star Promise, the rent at the start of your agreement is fixed until the end of its initial term. Indicative entry costs £27,126. Annual Estimated Annual Turnover £317,715. Annual Rent £22,505. Entry Costs Deposit £5,626. Estimated Fixtures & Fittings Value £12,000. Stock Valuation £6,000. Working Capital Required £3,500.

The above figures are provided as a guide only and will be finalised as part of the commercial agreement. All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT.

Refurbishment Details

• New External Signage
• Bringing The Outside In
• Interior Decor Refresh

What we're planning & why

An estimated £107,000 investment will transform the Plough inside and out, refreshing the pub’s appearance and creating a warm, cosy environment designed around relaxed, low-tempo occasions.

The project will include a full external refurbishment and new signage, internal redecoration, the creation of a new snug and changes to the conservatory to open up the garden. The private accommodation will also form part of the refurbishment.

What’s happening?

Externally, the Plough will receive a full refurbishment, including new signage, improving its kerb appeal and creating a much stronger first impression for customers. Inside, the pub will be redecorated to create the feel of a warm, cosy country pub. A new snug will replace the existing games area, providing another welcoming space for customers to relax and socialise.

The conservatory will be removed to open up the garden and make better use of the pub’s outdoor space, helping the Plough capitalise on seasonal trade and its 70 external covers. The offer will centre around traditional, high-quality local pub food alongside a varied drinks range including lager, craft and cask. Bean-to-cup coffee will help support daytime occasions, while a programme of events such as quizzes and live music can provide additional reasons to visit. Sky Sports will also be introduced, adding another dimension to the pub’s offer and creating opportunities to attract customers for key sporting occasions.

There is scope for the new operator to bring their own ideas to the entertainment programme and build an offer that works for the local community.

Why invest?

The refurbishment presents an opportunity to give the Plough a new sparkle and rebuild its reputation within the local community. By addressing its dated design, improving its kerb appeal, making better use of the garden and creating a warmer premium environment inside, the investment will give customers more reasons to visit and stay for longer. Combined with a quality food and drink offer, sports and regular events, the transformed Plough is expected to increase turnover to approximately £6,110 per week.