SOUTH WALES - ICONIC VALLEYS LODGE BAR & GRILL

It is located in the town of Treforest, near to the University of South Wales, home to over 23,000 students from which Barinis benefits from a steady flow of year-round trade.

Barinis is an iconic valleys Lodge, Bar & Grill in Treforest, Pontypridd, famously known as the Valleys Walkabaout.

The bar and grill is fully equipped, offering a profitable turnkey business for a new operator to step into and continue trading.

This is a rare opportunity for those interested in trading in a long standing family owned business which has an exceptionally loyal customer base and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere, in one of the area’s most recognised hospital venues.

The venue is party friendly, with seating and tables designed so that everyone can sit together and no celebration is too big or small. The venue is perfect for birthdays, student events and large sports events, especially as it is fitted with multiple TVs, large screen projectors and surround sound.

A family owned business for over 20 years, it has become a local institution popular with students, residents and visitors alike.

GROUND FLOOR
Main entrance through double doors into entrance vestibule, with large open plan CAFÉ, BAR & GRILL with seating for up to 200 customers, perfectly suited for both everyday dining and lively celebrations.

The venue welcomes customers in the character and charm of a true American lodge, bar and grill, featuring a marble cocktail bar, pitch pine floor throughout and a beautiful Victorian marble fireplace with a huge Georgian overmantel mirror. There are antique and period light fittings throughout. The stage is suitable for live music events.

There is a large fully functioning CELLAR which sits conveniently to the side of the main bar offering easy access for deliveries and ample storage.

Fully equipped commercial CATERING KITCHEN including grill, PREPARATION AREA, Merrychef oven, refrigeration and freezers, ready to operate at high capacity.

LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S & ACCESSIBLE TOILETS.

FIRST FLOOR
Reached via a feature timber staircase with balconies overlooking the ground floor. Stripped wood floor, vaulted ceiling and seating for 120 customers at a selection of loose tables, chairs, Chesterfield sofas and large party tables which seat up to 28. Wood panelled front BAR COUNTER with mirrored back display.

LADIES’ & GENTLEMEN’S TOILETS.

OFFICE with CCTV and viewing window overlooking trade areas. STOREROOM.

EXTERNAL
To the front is the alfresco DINING AREA with seating for 45.

The business operates along a ‘bar and grill’ theme which has proved very successful since its inception, and is currently supporting over 500 covers per week on the catering side of the business. Trade is split approximately 60% wet/40% catering. Financial accounts for the year ending 2025 show evidence of sales exclusive of VAT of £353,586, with a gross profit of 64.7%. Accounts for the financial year ending 2026 are in line to achieve sales of £450,000 excluding VAT.

LEASEHOLD £93,000 to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition. 

The premises was originally held on a 15 year Full Repairing and Insuring Lease from a private landlord. The original term began in 2009 and was renewed for a further 10 years in 2024. It will terminate in 2034. The current rent is £28,000 per annum exclusive of VAT, to be reviewed every three years throughout the term. Free of tie.

No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.

A Premises Licence is held for the supply of alcohol between 10:30 to 23:00 Sunday to Thursday and 10:30 to 00:30 Friday and Saturday.

All mains services are connected.

Rateable Value: £32,000 from 1st April 2026

Local Authority: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council - 01443 425002