The Bird at Birtle, 239 Bury & Rochdale Old Road, Heywood, OL10 4BQ

A traditional detached double fronted inn of stone elevations beneath a predominantly pitched tiled roof line, stunningly re-designed, and re-imagined over the course of two years, with stone and glass panelled double storey trade, and ancillary extensions to both side and rear.

Occupying a prominent location upon Bury & Rochdale Old Road (B6222) within the affluent Lancashire village of Birtle with panoramic views to rear over open countryside.

The fully air-conditioned customer areas currently comprise rear entrance hall and reception.

Ground floor lounge bar:
Traditionally styled bar area, served by an eye-catching centrally located oak bar with leather bar stools, free-standing and leather seating, feature fireplace, a combination of natural exposed stone, and wooden panelled walls.

Restaurant area:
Contemporary styled dining area with a combination of both fixed perimeter, and free-standing leather seating, and high tables & chairs, with full height retractable picture windows on to the ground floor terrace.

Turning flight staircase to first floor bar and dining restaurant (100):
A bright and modern open-plan customer area served by a centrally located marble topped bar servery, with a combination of both feature exposed stone, and wooden clad walls, beamed ceiling, quality wooden flooring, with contemporary free-standing, and fixed perimeter seating. Full height double glazed sliding patio doors onto the first floor verandah, offering panoramic views over open countryside.

All fixtures and fittings are to be included within the sale however, any items that are owned by a third party or personal to our clients will be exempt.

Ground floor:
Comprehensively equipped trade kitchen, cellar, fridge & freezer area, dry goods store, disabled wc with baby change, and ladies & gents wc's.

First floor:
Back of bar with glass wash area, drinks store, and staff wc.

Outdoor terrace and first floor verandah seating, complimented by a wooden decked seating, customer parking to both front and rear (30 vehicles).

An outstanding opportunity to acquire a stunning turnkey licensed restaurant and bar, with an enviable reputation for both quality and service, which is being offered due to our clients pending retirement.

The business currently trades as one of the areas finest family gastro pubs, offering a contemporary seasonal menu. For further details, please see the business' dedicated website The Bird at Birtle

Available post viewing

Monday to Thursday: 12pm - 11pm
Food service: 12pm - 2.15pm
Light bites & platters: 2.30pm - 5pm
Evening food service: 6pm - 8.30pm

Friday & Saturday: 12pm - 12am
Food service: 12pm - 2.15pm
Light bites & platters: 2.30pm - 5pm
Evening food service: 6pm - 9pm

Sunday: 12pm - 9pm
Food service (carvery): 12pm - 6pm

The Rateable Value is £49,250 with effect from April 2017. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the local authority.

Premises licence.