Riverside Bar, High Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2DA

Prime High Street location bar which was restyled in 2017. The ground floor comprises an attractive Main Bar. which can seat around 36 customers. The first floor has a open plan function room that seats over 50 with skittle alley and is popular for private events and sports teams. There is scope to convert the first floor into accommodation, subject to planning permission. The present owners choose to open limited hours. Annual net turnover figures show consistent takings of over £260,000. There is scope to further increase the takings of the business with additional food offering.

The Riverside Bar occupies a prime town centre trading location in the centre of Midsomer Norton which has population of circa 13,000. Midsomer Norton is characterised by the River Somer which runs through the town and is immediately in front of the Riverside Bar.

Midsomer Norton is 10 miles from Bath, Wells and Frome and 16 miles south eat of Bristol. The town has become increasingly popular with commuters, due to easy access to the A37 and A39 trunk roads.

The Riverside Bar occupies a two-storey property of local stone construction under a pitched tiled roof. The property briefly comprises:

TRADE AREAS

GROUND FLOOR
Front inner entrance porch into MAIN OPEN PLAN BAR which has a space of approximately 75m² and can comfortably seat circa 36. The bar was restyled in 2017 and has part slate, wood, and carpeted flooring. There are rustic brick features including upright pillars and the bar servery which has a subtle illumination and metallic effect countertop, with mirrored back bar feature. Brick fireplace with log burning stove. Wood wall panelling and variety of tables and chairs. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS.

CATERING KITCHEN with non-slip flooring and a comprehensive range of commercial equipment. UTILITY ROOM. FREEZER ROOM. Refrigerated BEER CELLAR.

FIRST FLOOR
SKITTLE ALLEY/FUNCTION ROOM with open timber clad apex beamed ceiling. Natural wood skittles alley, with side carpeted area. Mix of contemporary and traditional tables and chairs for over 50. Panel fronted bar servery.

There is the provision for a small flat. This would be in the current storerooms which provides an OFFICE, GENERAL STORE, SHOWER ROOM and separate WC. Alternatively, if new owners might look to convert the function room into a spacious flat, subject to planning permissions.

EXTERNAL
To the rear of the property is a small walled enclosed YARD. Riverside seating facilities served by a Licence from the Local Authority.