Description
The Cock Inn is a beautifully renovated Gastropub, offering high quality food and drink experience in a countryside setting with a beer garden offering stunning views over the rolling Derbyshire hills. The major refurbishment blends original low beams and characterful features with modern and open dining spaces totalling around 140 internal covers, with a feature south facing glass wall.Location
The Cock Inn is located in Mugginton, Derbyshire, a charming rural village surrounded by scenic countryside. The site benefits from access to nearby Ashbourne, Belper and Derby, as well as tourist spots including Kedleston Hall and Carsington Waters. It sits in an area popular with walkers, day‑trippers and destination diners.Internal Details
The pub offers varied trading spaces allowing for flexible uses. The Farmers Bar is a traditional beamed bar area with open fires and relaxed seating. The main restaurant sits in the contemporary extension with a mezzanine area, with its own bar, that is often booked out for private functions. There is a small snug area near the bar too, providing multiple dining areas for flexible uses.Ground Floor
The Ground floor consists of The Farmers Bar (30 covers), Main Restaurant, (54), Snug (12) commercial kitchen, Gents Toilet, two fireplaces and a large foyer.Other Floors
The Mezzanine dining area caters for a further 30 customers, whilst having its own bar aiding private functions. The first floor also provides access to the manager's flat, staff room , office, various storage and customer toilets.Fixtures & Fittings
Fixtures & Fittings are included within the sale.External Details
Beautiful walled garden and pathway leads to the four 6 person pods and one 12 person pod, with 40 additional covers and various picnic benches taking total external covers to near 125. There is an external bar that opens for events and during summer. The car park has space for around 60 cars.Owners Accommodation
There is a two bedroom manager's flat, with additional staff room and office.The Opportunity
The Cock Inn represents a strong opportunity to acquire a high quality pub with proven customer base which has excellent reviews on Trip Advisor where it is commonly praised for its gardens, atmosphere, experience and food.
There is capacity to further develop the food offering with events, experiences and optimise the external trading.
Our client is seeking a swift sale following re-organisation within the company so The Cock Inn represents an opportunity to secure a premium venue at a competitive price.Staff
All staff will transfer with the business in accordance with the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations. A staff list will be provided to serious applicants.Trading Information
The trade is a well balanced mix from food and drink which helps maintain trade throughout the year with an obvious summer boost. Sales have been on a upward trend and the gross margin is corca 70%. Full management trading information will be available once parties have viewed the premises.Trading Hours
Monday to Thursday: 12:00pm – 10:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 12:00pm – 11.00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 10:00pmBusiness Rates
The Rateable Value is £77,000 with effect from 1st April 2026. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the Local Authority.Regulatory
The property has a Premises Licence granted by the relevant local authority. It is a requirement of the Licensing Act that properties serving alcohol have a designated premises supervisor who must be the holder of a Personal Licence. Prospective purchasers are advised to take appropriate specialist advice.
