The Guildford Arms

Description

This successful and stylish pub and restaurant is set within a characterful Georgian property. The property offers a dual experience: a relaxed ground-floor bar serving seasonal dishes and craft beverages, an elegant dining room with a focus on refined, charcoal-grilled cuisine and a private hire space.

Localisation

The Guildford Arms is nestled in a quiet residential street at 55 Guildford Grove, Greenwich, London SE10 8JY, offering a peaceful yet well-connected location. Just a short walk from Greenwich and Deptford Bridge stations, it benefits from excellent transport links via National Rail and the DLR, providing swift access to Central London and Canary Wharf. The area is also served by several bus routes, making it easily accessible from surrounding neighbourhoods. This charming Georgian property is ideally situated for both local residents and visitors.

Rez-de-Chaussée

- Bar Area - Circa 50 Covers - Lift to Lower Ground Floor

Autres étages

- 50 Lower Ground Floor Covers (18 inside + 32 in Heated Winter Garden with retractable roof). - W.C.s and D.D.A. - Staff Room - Beer Cellar - Fully Electric Kitchen

Mobilier et équipement

Trade fixtures and Fittings are included in the sale of the new lease.

Approx.Area Dimensions

- Ground Floor GIA 105m2 (1112 ft2) - Lower Ground Floor GIA 165m2 (1760 ft2) - Winter Garden GIA 40m2 (420 ft2)

Les extérieurs

- Covered and heated winter garden and outdoor seating booths for up to 70 seated guests. - Garden (Including Plant room) 220m2 (2,368 ft2)

Le bien

Taking on a lease at the Guildford Arms presents an opportunity to relaunch a well-positioned hospitality venue in a sought-after Greenwich location. Currently closed, the property comprises a stylish bar, an elegant dining room and a private event space, all set within a beautifully restored Georgian building with a landscaped garden. The premises benefit from a strong historic reputation, an established presence within the local market and significant potential for an incoming operator to re-establish trade and shape the business to their own vision. With opportunities to develop food, drink, events and ancillary revenue streams such as outside catering, the Guildford Arms offers an excellent platform for an experienced publican or hospitality operator to create a successful and sustainable business.

Performances de l'actif

Previous trading information provided shows that in December 2025, the business generated an annual turnover of just over £500k net of VAT. Full Trading Profit and Loss Accounts of previous trade will be made available to seriously interested parties on request after a formal viewing of the business has been undertaken.

Heures d'ouverture

The business is closing on 27/9/2026. Licensable activities authorised by the licence include: Sale and supply of Alcohol, Late Night Refreshment, Recorded Music (Indoors only), Live Music (indoors only) and Performance of Dance (Pvt events only). Licensed opening hours: - Monday to Wednesday 11am - 12:30am - Thursday to Saturday 11am - 01:30am - Sunday 12pm - 12am

Typologie

A new free-of-tie lease is available on flexible terms, with lease length and structure subject to negotiation. The annual rent sought is £60,000 per annum which will be reviewed every 5 years. A rent free period/steps will be considered. A business plan, deposit an/or personal guarantees will be sought by the landlord depending on the strength of the covenant.

Tarifs

The VOA lists the property with a rateable value of £31,000 from April 2026. The local authority is Greenwich Council.