QUICK VERDICT
Opportunity Type Amber Taverns Tied Tenancy Pubco Amber Taverns Google Rating 4.3 stars (342 reviews) Ingoing Cost £5,000–£15,000 estimated Working Capital Needed £15,000–£22,000 minimum Trade Character Beverley Road Hull HU5, 11am opening, midnight Friday/Saturday, residential/student arterial road Best Suited To Hull community operator with HU5 knowledge; Beverley Road is Hull\’s main north arterial route through a residential and student area Shaun\’s Rating \[ \] Watch Out For Harry Pursey was Hull\’s Labour MP from 1945 to 1964 and a decorated Royal Naval Reserve officer. His constituency included Beverley Road. In a city where political and maritime heritage run deep, a pub named after its local MP on his own road carries specific community meaning. Know who Harry Pursey was before you open.
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This independent assessment was prepared by SmartPubTools using the following publicly available sources:
- Pub listing data: Amber Taverns published listings — availability, agreement type and rent figures sourced directly from the pub company's own website
- Google rating & reviews: Google Places API — ratings and review counts retrieved programmatically from Google Maps data
- Local population & demographics: ONS Census 2021 — population figures, age profiles and household data
- Local employment data: NOMIS Official Labour Market Statistics — employment rates and major local employer data
- Pubs Code information: Pubs Code Adjudicator (UK Government) — tied tenant rights and MRO entitlements
- Operator perspective: SmartPubTools is operated by a working pub landlord under a Marston's Community Retail Partnership at Teal Farm Pub, Washington NE38 — assessments reflect genuine first-hand operator experience
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THE LOCAL PICTURE
Harry Pursey is at 386 Beverley Road, Hull HU5 1LN. Beverley Road (A1079) is the main arterial road running north from Hull city centre toward Beverley and the East Riding. HU5 is the Avenues area of Hull — a mix of Victorian residential streets, student housing (University of Hull is approximately 1 mile north), and community commerce.
Harry Pursey (1891–1980) was a Hull-born Royal Naval Reserve officer who was the Labour MP for Hull Central from 1945 to 1964. He was a naval journalist and writer on naval affairs before entering politics. His name on a Beverley Road pub is a specific local political heritage connection in a city that takes its Labour history seriously.
Key community: University of Hull student population creating a consistent younger market, NHS Hull, and the Beverley Road residential community. 342 reviews at 4.3 stars on Beverley Road is a solid HU5 arterial community pub performance.
WHAT THE PUB IS
Harry Pursey opens at 11am and closes at 11pm Monday to Thursday and Sunday, with midnight closes Friday and Saturday. Clean community pub hours. At 342 reviews and 4.3 stars, the pub has built a solid community reputation on a key arterial route with both residential and student footfall.
THE AMBER TAVERNS DEAL
Amber Taverns tied tenancy. Hull\’s community market is price-conscious but the student economy on Beverley Road supports midweek volumes. Request the full price list.
FINANCIAL REALITY
Metric Estimate Ingoing Cost £5,000–£15,000 estimated Working Capital Required £15,000–£22,000 (liquid, not borrowed) Agreement Type Amber Taverns Tied Tenancy Tied Supplies Yes — request full price list Break-Even Timeline 12–18 months University of Hull Student economy within 1 mile adding consistent midweek volume Harry Pursey Heritage Hull\’s Labour MP 1945–1964; naval officer; specific local political identity
PUBS CODE RIGHTS — KNOW BEFORE YOU SIGN
PUBS CODE RIGHTS — KNOW BEFORE YOU SIGN
- Independent rent assessment — exercise your Pubs Code right before signing
- Request full P&L projections from Amber Taverns before committing
- Obtain Schedule of Condition at entry — protects you on dilapidations
- Get the full tied product price list before you agree terms
- Complete Amber Taverns pre-entry training (required)
- Right to a free Market Rent Only option assessment
- Right to independent legal and financial advice before signing
WHO THIS SUITS
A Hull community operator who understands the HU5 Beverley Road residential and student market and can engage with Harry Pursey\’s specific Hull political heritage. Minimum £15,000 liquid capital.
WHAT WORKS / WHAT DOESN\’T
WHAT WORKS
- University of Hull proximity providing consistent student trade
- Beverley Road arterial position giving both residential and passing trade
- Harry Pursey heritage — specific and authentic Hull political identity
WHAT DOESN\’T WORK
- Ignoring who Harry Pursey was in a city that values its political heritage
WHAT YOU NEED ON DAY ONE
EPOS configured. Student term dates noted for stock planning. Professional stocktaking from week two.
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