Forden, Welshpool

The Railway Inn presents a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established and well-regarded public house in the sought-after village of Forden. This detached property has been under the same ownership for approximately 10 years and is only offered for sale reluctantly due to the proprietor’s ill health.

The property comprises a traditional public house with a welcoming bar and lounge, a restaurant/dining area, commercial kitchen, and associated storage and customer facilities. On the first floor, there are five well-appointed letting rooms, each with en-suite facilities, providing a valuable income stream alongside the pub trade.

Externally, the Railway Inn benefits from a generously sized car park, beer garden and private outdoor space, all well maintained and offering flexibility for events or additional trading opportunities.

The business is fully licensed and currently trades during core hours, with the proprietor traditionally closing in January and February. This presents significant potential for growth, as trading could be extended throughout the year, and the licence allows scope for expanding operating hours, hosting events, or further developing the accommodation side of the business.

This property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a successful, well-established business with a loyal customer base, substantial potential for growth, and versatile accommodation, ideal for an experienced operator or investor.

Location - Prominently positioned in the attractive village of Forden, this property benefits from strong local amenities and excellent connectivity. Forden sits close to Welshpool at the foot of Long Mountain, with convenient access to key routes and transport hubs serving Mid Wales and the Welsh Borders.

Key Location Highlights
• Excellent access to A490 with links to the A483/A458 for routes to Welshpool
and Shrewsbury
• Welshpool railway station nearby with regular services to Shrewsbury,
Birmingham and Mid Wales
• Local bus connections to Welshpool, Montgomery and Churchstoke
• Within easy reach of Welshpool’s and Newtown's industrial and commercial hubs and Mid
Wales employment centres
• Close to Welshpool (Mid Wales) Airport for general aviation and air
ambulance services
• Strong rural economy supported by tourism, agriculture and local enterprise
across Powys

Forden’s blend of village setting and transport reach makes it a practical base for guests and operators alike, close to Welshpool’s rail, airport and employment areas, and within easy driving of Shrewsbury and the Marches. The location underpins both day-to-day trade and longer-term growth potential.

Business Summary - The business is only reluctantly offered for sale due to the ill health of the owner. The public house has been owned by the proprietor for approximately 10 years and offers a range of income from wet and dry sales and letting room income from the 5 letting rooms. The business is run by the proprietor with three part time staff further details are available from the selling agents upon request.

The current trading hours of the business are;
Monday and Tuesday 4pm to 11pm
Wednesday 12- 2pm and 4pm- 11pm
Thursday- Sunday 12-11pm

The business is fully licenced and offers significant potential. It should be noted that the proprietor currently closes the business for the months of January and February. Detailed audited accounts relating to the business are available from the selling agents upon request. A viewing of the property is recommended to appreciate it full potential.

Fixtures & Fittings - A detailed inventory of fixtures and fittings included in the sale is available from the selling agents upon request.

Services - The following services are understood to be connected to the property mains water, electricity and drainage. The property has oil fired central heating and LPG for cooking.

Planning - Prospective purchasers should rely on their own enquiries. The property is understood to benefit from its use as a public house and letting
accommodation falling in Use Class Sui Generis. The property has a large site area and could potentially please lend itself to a variety of uses
subject to statutory consents. The property is fully licenced.

Local Authority - Powys County Council
Powys County Hall, Spa Road East
Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG