Watermans Arms

Set on the outskirts of Rochester in Kent, the Watermans Arms is an exciting opportunity for hands-on, community-spirited operators looking to run a lively, events-led village pub at the heart of local life.

Located on the banks of the River Medway, between Rochester and Maidstone, Wouldham is a large residential village that has seen significant housing development in recent years. It has a family-friendly and close-knit community feel, and its prominent high street location means that the Watermans Arms plays an important role in village life, offering the right operator a strong platform to build local trade.

With great hospitality and a warm, friendly welcome, the Watermans Arms already has a strong reputation for bringing people together. Its busy calendar of weekly events includes sell-out cash bingo, quiz and poker nights, live music, BBQ and pizza evenings, plus regular pool and darts league fixtures. The pub also hosts local groups for coffee mornings and meetings, alongside private parties and functions, making it a true community hub.

Currently trading six days a week on a wet-only basis, the Watermans Arms offers incoming tenants clear opportunities to increase opening hours, extend the events offer and reintroduce a simple, quality year-round food menu to support sales and broaden its customer appeal.

Internally, the Watermans Arms benefits from a large, open-plan, L-shaped trade area housing the main bar and feature servery for approximately 40 covers, a restaurant dining area for approximately 20 covers, and a separate pool table and darts area to support regular league and event trade. The outdoor space sets the Watermans Arms apart from its competitors and provides excellent potential for seasonal events, family-friendly gatherings and outdoor trading. It includes a paved patio area with a pergola, table seating for 20 covers and a built-in BBQ area, along with a large, grassed garden with bench seating for approximately 50 covers. There is also a large private customer car park and a garage to the rear of the building.

The tenant’s private accommodation is set out on the first floor of the property and includes four large double bedrooms, a lounge, bathroom and kitchenette.

Presenting the potential to be available immediately on a traditional tenancy agreement, the Watermans Arms is looking for a hands on, family-friendly and community-spirited operator that will continue to develop the calendar of events, engage with the Wouldham village groups and locals and that can maximise the great outdoor space. The site would also benefit from the introduction of a year round food offer and fantastic Sunday lunch, in order to pub the pub back on the map for food in the area.

To view and download the full trading information and letting details for this site, please click on the following link: https://snea.me/WatermansArmsWouldhamKent 

Viewings are by appointment only, so for more information or to arrange a formal viewing of this site, please contact the tenancy recruitment team on 01795 542132 or email us at tenancyrecruitment@shepherdneame.co.uk