Run a Stonegate Pub

2 weeks ago

Chatham, United Kingdom Stonegate Pub Partners Careers Full time
Job Description:

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About the Pub

Originating from the 1720's and rebuilt in the 1800s, this grade II listed building sits proudly on the banks of the River Medway and is steeped in military and naval history. Along with its history it has so many period features, bags of character and a fantastic outside seating that enjoys majestic views over the River Medway. Recently refurbished but keeping all of its traditional charm firmly in place to make the most of this historic building and its unrivalled location Command House is a turnkey operation ready to go and really is an opportunity not to be missed

Inside, Command House is all about marrying traditional character with modern style. The building boasts features including brick vaulted ceilings in the basement bar, recessed windows and period tile and flagstone floors. The Command House is, however, not a relic of the past. An eclectic mix of old and new come together to create a warm, welcoming environment. With seating options at every turn, from quiet, secluded nooks to family tables – there is the perfect space for every get-together.

Walk up the front steps and enter the main bar on the first floor the bar servery is immediately in front of you set out along the rear wall. This front area of the main bar is quite open and airy and is flanked at either side by open real fires, to the left past the chimney breast there is more formal lay out in a dining style whilst to the right side of the main bar has a more casual feel. In total there are circa 120+ covers across a mix seating and table options that in all create a varied environment suiting differing occasions. The fully fitted comprehensive trade kitchen is on this level behind the main bar servery.

The lower ground floor has a rustic 'cellar' feel with exposed brickwork and a flagstone flooring, with pillars and arches creating a unique environment. This area benefits from its own entrance and toilets, allowing it to be used as a separate bar area or for private functions all year round.

Outside, the generous garden area has its own bar which has its own dedicated beer cellar. A mix of 8, 6 and 4 seat traditional picnic-style tables allow for circa 280 external covers

There is no car park for the pub, however there is a public pay and display car park adjacent.

Regional Manager's Thoughts

I am excited to be able to market this venue, this truly is an exceptional site and an opportunity not to be missed

This is the first time that The Command House has been available to the Tenancy Market in a number years and is a great opportunity for an experienced independent operator to make their mark and take on an already great pub, add their touch and develop the site into a fantastic offer, such a gem of an opportunity very rarely comes to the market.

Due to the high level of interest expected, I strongly recommend that you contact me promptly to avoid any disappointment.

Surrounding Area

Chatham forms part of the Medway Towns and enjoys its own busy town centre with a variety of independent and national retailers which is just a few minutes’ walk from Command House, there are a number of offices in the neighbourhood too and in particular the Medway Council offices which are next door. The Napoleonic Fort Amherst and The Historic Dockyard are literally just a few hundred meters away and both attract many visitors.

The Town is well served by mainline rail services and has relatively easy access on to the M2 or M20 just a few miles away.

The Medway Riverside is currenly undergoing significant re-development with quite a number of riverside apartments being built just along the way form Command House.