Black Lion – Skelton-on-Ure – Community Pub North Yorkshire – FREE OF TIE

Extensive Facilities:

Large Tenant Accommodation: Includes a 3-bedroom flat (one ensuite), bathroom, lounge, and kitchen, with an option to convert one room into a B&B.

Extensive Pub Garden: Ideal for outdoor events and outdoor dining and drinks.

Ample Parking: Large car parking area.

Commercial Kitchen: Large catering kitchen.

Caravan Site: Planning permission granted for five touring caravans with electric hook-up.

Full Refurbishment Underway: The pub is currently being renovated to a high standard.

Free of Tie: The pub is not tied to a brewery or pub company, offering greater flexibility in purchasing contracts for drinks and supplies.

Pub’s Commercial Potential and Target Market

Daytime Destination: Target cyclists, locals and tourists who frequent the area by offering excellent daytime menu, cafe facilities and more.

Evening Dining: Offering a quality menu using local and seasonal ingredients, with occasional themed evenings.

Drinks: Promote local beers, alongside a selection of alcoholic and zero-alcohol beverages. There are many breweries within North Yorkshire

Collaborative Events: Engage with village event organizers and local community clubs, leveraging the pub’s large space and facilities for gatherings and functions.

Tourists: Target 120,000 annual visitors to Newby Hall, including Tractor Fest, Harrogate Flower Show, and various motoring weekends.

Suitable Applicant Profile

The ideal tenant should:

Experienced in Food-Led Pubs: Proven experience in running a quality food and drink establishment is essential.

Self-Motivated, Community-Minded & Entrepreneurial: The tenant should be passionate about creating a warm and friendly atmosphere while contributing to the community’s well-being.

Business Strategy: Develop a detailed business plan focused on offering high-quality, locally-sourced food and drink, while growing the business sustainably.

Event Collaboration: Engage with local event organizers and community clubs to strengthen the pub’s role as a central hub for the village.

Marketing and Social Media Skills: A strong online presence will be crucial to promote the pub and attract visitors.

Hygiene and Legal Compliance: A track record of operating a safe and compliant business is important, as is a good understanding of legal requirements for running a pub.

Tenant Benefits

Reasonable Rent: As a community-owned pub, the rent will be fair, with an attractive discount period to help the tenant establish the business.

Expert Support: Guidance and support from a skilled management committee will be available, although the tenant will have the freedom to manage the pub’s daily operations.