Start a darts-focused local pub on a tenancy

Local regulars, darts league teams, and groups looking for a relaxed night out.

Drinks and food sales, with league nights, tournaments and private bookings bringing in steady custom on quieter evenings. Rent and any tie on beer supply come out of this.

• Pub or bar experience
• Cellar management and stock control
• Building a friendly local community

• You will need a personal licence holder as designated premises supervisor, and the premises licence may need transferring, so check with your council
• Read the tenancy agreement carefully, including beer ties, repairs, rent reviews and exit terms, and consider legal advice
• Food registration with the council, music licensing, and public liability and employer's liability insurance
• Long hours and evening and weekend work, which can be tough alongside other commitments
• Not every pub is in good condition or has a strong customer base, so check the pub is viable before you take it on

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £15,000 to £60,000, depending on the pub, its condition and what you need to put in. Monthly revenue is estimated at around £12,000 to £45,000, depending on how well the pub trades.

You will need a personal licence holder as designated premises supervisor, and the premises licence may need transferring, so check with your council. Read the tenancy agreement carefully, including beer ties, repairs, rent reviews and exit terms, and consider legal advice.

The estimates start at around 45 hours a week. Expect long hours with evening and weekend work, which can be tough alongside other commitments. Pub or bar experience, cellar management and stock control all help.