Needlemakers Arms, Studley

Property Description

The Needlemakers Arms is a well-located side-street pub in the large village of Studley, Warwickshire. The village lies approximately 3.5 miles south-east of Redditch, with local bus services operating between the two locations at peak times. The nearest railway station is in Redditch, providing direct links to Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon. Studley has an established residential population of around 6,000 people, and local hospitality businesses benefit from a strong community-led customer base, supplemented by commuter and passing trade via nearby A-roads, including the A435. Pub Layout Through the main entrance, the pub opens into two distinct trading areas served by a central wooden bar. To the left is a hard-floored bar area currently used for sports and games, with poseur tables and flexible seating for approximately 15–20 covers. To the right is a carpeted lounge with a mix of fixed and loose seating, providing a separate trading area ideal for busy periods or to accommodate simultaneous sporting events. The bar is centrally positioned and accessible from both sides; however, it is divided by a back-bar, allowing each area to operate independently. A rear corridor provides access to the customer toilets and a covered external trading space, which in turn offers gated access to the customer car park with approximately 15 spaces.

Trading Style

The pub operates as a well-established, wet-led business with a 90/10 wet-to-dry split, offering a simple and effective retail model that is easy to manage. While there is no formal catering kitchen, a selection of popular bar snacks is provided, complementing the wet offer and appealing to the pub’s strong base of regular customers. The Needlemakers Arms enjoys a genuinely community-led atmosphere, with a loyal and welcoming local following that forms the backbone of the trade. Live sports viewing plays a key role in the offer, creating a lively buzz on match days and delivering excellent sales uplifts during major sporting fixtures. This is an attractive opportunity for an engaging, people-focused licensee looking to run a characterful local pub with real heart and consistent trade.

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