The Rifle Volunteer pub in Oxhey looking for new landlord

The Rifle Volunteer in Villiers Road, Oxhey, is being advertised by the UK's largest pub company, Stonegate Group, as a “retail partnership tenancy”.

Anyone looking to run the business would need to complete an online qualification from the British Institute of Innkeeping and get a personal licence before paying ingoing costs of £17,250.

The Rifle Volunteer (Image: Google Street View)

The description on Stonegate Group’s website says: “The Rifle Volunteer is a lovely neighbourhood pub in the heart of a highly populated residential area of suburban comfort.

“The internal décor is traditional with a quirky twist, with darts board and bookshelves adding to the classic feel.”

The listing adds that it has been recently refurbished to a good standard.

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For a guide rent of £33,000 each year, tenants can apparently expect a potential turnover of £445,000 and private accommodation with two bedrooms, a lounge, office and bathroom.

It also boasts a loyal customer base and high footfall, particularly made up of young professionals and commuters.

The pub is built around the drinks on offer but includes a trade kitchen which Stonegate says “has scope for further use”.