A Characterful Village Pub with Rooms in a Prime Lake District Location

Planned Investment

Punch plan a significant refurbishment, subject to full approval, enhancing both the internal and external look of the pub. The focus will be on updating décor and design while retaining the traditional character and charm that make the Boot & Shoe such a popular destination.

The Pub

The Boot & Shoe is a traditional village pub full of character, set in the desirable village of Greystoke, just on the edge of the Lake District.

Inside, the pub offers separate trading areas, including a main bar and lounge arranged into distinct spaces, along with an additional room currently used for dining (around 40 covers). Original features such as exposed beams and open fires give the pub a warm and welcoming feel throughout.

Food already plays a role in the business, with clear opportunity to deliver a simple, well‑executed offer that complements both local and visitor trade.

The pub has built a reputation for live music, particularly on Sunday afternoons, creating a lively but relaxed atmosphere that brings in both regulars and visitors.

A key feature is the purpose‑built “Oak Room” function space, complete with its own bar and doors opening directly onto the garden. This space is ideal for private events, celebrations and group bookings, and adds a valuable additional income stream.

Upstairs, the pub benefits from four letting rooms, all finished to a good standard and already seeing regular bookings, particularly during peak seasons.

Outside, the Boot & Shoe offers a large beer garden, including lawned areas, outdoor seating and space for families, alongside additional seating to the front overlooking the village green and local monument.

Location

Greystoke is a well‑known and picturesque Lakeland village, surrounded by countryside and within easy reach of Penrith and Ullswater.

The area attracts a steady mix of locals, walkers, cyclists and tourists, with strong year‑round appeal. The village itself is rich in history, with Greystoke Castle, famously linked to the legend of Tarzan, bringing additional interest and visitors to the area.

Its location near the Lake District ensures consistent footfall, with plenty of opportunity to grow both daytime and evening trade.

Ideal Publican

This opportunity will suit a capable, community‑minded publican or partnership who can balance local trade with strong visitor demand.

Experience in managing food, letting rooms and events will be important, along with the ability to deliver consistent standards across all areas of the business. Someone who enjoys being visible, building relationships and making the most of opportunities such as live music, functions and tourism will do well here.

Confidence in promoting the pub and showcasing its full offering, including rooms, events and its unique location, will help unlock its full potential.

Accommodation

The pub includes private on‑site accommodation, comprising of two bedrooms, a kitchen and a lounge.

About the Agreement

At Punch, we support talented, ambitious entrepreneurs who want to run brilliant pubs at the heart of their communities. That’s why our agreements are designed to be flexible, supportive and built around your vision.

Our Flexible Tenancy gives you the freedom to run your own pub with confidence. A tied agreement of up to five years, where you’ll benefit from the drink products available to Punch which also offers flexible notice periods. We offer flexible deposits, tie‑release options, and pricing structures to help you shape your business in a way that works for you.

Why Choose Punch?

When you partner with Punch, you’ll have an entire support system behind you, including:

• A forward thinking pub company, recognised nationally with multiple industry awards including winners of the Publican Awards 2022 & 2024!
• Potential investment to unlock your pub’s full potential
• Industry leading training through our award winning Academy, complete with state of the art kitchens, bars and our immersive Progress with Punch training programme.
• Access to our powerful online platform, the Punch Buying Club, where you can order stock and find resources to help you run your pub successfully.
• Ongoing coaching from expert Operations Managers and specialist support teams.
• Innovative digital learning through THIRST, our gamified online training app, offering compliance training through to driving sales training.

Chat to a recruitment advisor now about this pub business opportunity.